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6. INTERFACES
The UPS’s are equipped with a serial interface COM 3, USB and a interface slot COM.
These interfaces can be used for :
1. Direct communication between UPS and a workstation/server.
2. Integration of the UPS as client into a network with centralized monitoring via a Manage UPS
NET SNMP
adaptor in the slot COM.
3. Transfer of operational states to external alarm systems via voltage-free contacts: with interface card SIC in
the slot COM.
The necessary communication software packages and interface cables are available as options.
6.1 Serial Interface COM 3
The 9-pole SUB-D connector (pin contacts) contains RS232 compatible signals.
NOTE: The interface COM RS232 is electrically isolated from primary UPS circuits.
6.2 Interface Slot COM
The interface slot COM can be fitted with various optional interface cards. Interface cards include:
· SNMP dapter (Manage UPSNET) for Connecting the Device to a Network
· Isolated Contacts Card
Refer to the installation guide supplied with the optional interface card.