COMMUNICATIONEaton 9155 UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide 164201553 Rev G (www.eaton.com/powerquality)52Communication OptionsThe Eaton 9155 has serial communication capabilities through the DB-9communication port or through an X-Slot card in one of the available bays. In addition,the LanSafe Power Management Software can be installed and used to communicatewith the UPS via one of the serial communication connections.The UPS supports two serial communication devices according to the following table:Independent MultiplexedX-Slot 1 X-Slot 2 DB-9 Communication PortAny X-Slot card Any X-Slot card except the Eaton ModemCardNot in useAny X-Slot card Eaton Relay Interface CardPowerware Hot Sync® CAN Bridge CardAvailableAny X-Slot card Not in use AvailableNOTE You can configure relays, signal inputs, and the serial port baud rate through the front panel menus(see Table 9 on page 59).DB-9 Communication PortTo establish communication between the UPS and a computer, connect yourcomputer to the UPS communication port using the supplied communication cable.When the communication cable is installed, power management software canexchange data with the UPS. The software polls the UPS for detailed information onthe status of the power environment. If a power emergency occurs, the softwareinitiates the saving of all data and an orderly shutdown of the equipment.The cable pins are identified in Figure 41 and the pin functions are described inTable 6. See Figure 36 on page 49 for the communication port location.387916 245Figure 41. Communication PortTable 6. Communication Port Pin AssignmentPin Number Signal Name Function Direction from the UPS2 TxD Transmit to external device Out3 RxD Receive from external device In5 GND Signal common (tied to chassis) —