Powerware 9170 - Communication Slots; Connectupst Web;Snmp Card (BD Model); Relay Interface Card (Bestdock Model); Dedicated Input Signals

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Communication Slots
The Powerware 9170
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UPS has two communication slots that allow quick
installation of the optional BestDockt cards. These interface cards
extend the capabilities of the Powerware 9170
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system to provide
compatibility with network and remote monitoring/management systems.
ConnectUPSt Web/SNMP Card (BD Model)
The ConnectUPS-BD card provides the Powerware 9170
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system with its
own ethernet network connection, allowing it to be remotely monitored
andcontrolledviaindustry-standardinternetbrowsers.TheHTML
interface enables UPS monitoring and management from anywhere on
the internet or within your intranet. In addition, third-party Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP) software packages may also be
used to communicate remotely with the Powerware 9170
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system.
The ConnectUPS-BD card also allows UPS-dependent computer systems
to automatically shut down during extended power outages using the
NetWatch client software provided on the Powerware Software Suite CD
or Web site.
Relay Interface Card (BestDock Model)
The BestDock Relay Interface Card provides true relay contact output to
peripheral devices. Outputs are user-selectable as normally open or
normally closed. Refer the instructions included with the relay card f or
more detail.
Dedicated Input Signals
Emergency Power-Off: Connection to a facility Emergency Shutdown
switch provides a method for emergency Powerware 9170
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system
shutdown. Opening this connection creates an immediate shutdown of
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UPS output.
Bypass: The signal from an external bypass switch, to isolate the
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system for maintenance purposes, tells the UPS to go
into Internal Bypass mode.