Page 28 9PX 1-3 KVA US_EN4. Communication4.1 Communication portsConnection of RS232 or USB communication portThe RS232 and USB communication ports cannot operate simultaneously.91017181. Connect the RS232 17 or USB18 communication cable to theserial or USB port on the com-puter equipment.2. Connect the other end of thecommunication cable 17 or18 to the USB 10 or RS232 9communication port onthe UPS.The UPS can now communicatewith EATON power managementsoftware.Installation of the communication cards2 It is not necessary to shutdownthe UPS before installinga communication card.1. Remove the slot cover 2secured by screws.2. Insert the communicationcard in the slot.3. Secure the card cover withthe 2 screws.Characteristics of the contact RS232 communication port16789300 Ohm R2345Pin Signal Direction Function1 Bat Low Output Low Battery Output2 TxD Output Transmit to external device3 RxD Input Receive from external device4 I/P SIG Input -5 GNDS - Signal Common tied tochassis6 PNP Input Plug and Play7 UPS ON Output UPS ON8 BAT Mode Output -9 +5V Output Power supply for externalsignals or optionsContact characteristics (optocoupler)• Voltage: 48 V DC max• Current: 25 mA max