4–20kVA Users Guide P-164000669 4–20kVA Users Guide P-164000669—Rev 10 87CChhaapptteerr 88 CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn88..11 IInntteelllliiggeenntt PPoowweerr MMaannaaggeerrEaton offers several methods of communicating with your Eaton 9PXM system in addition to the front paneldisplay:• Intelligent Power Manager® (IPM) Power Management Software• Optional Interface Kits• Communication ports• Dedicated Input Signals• DB-9 Communication Port• Communication slotsIInntteelllliiggeenntt PPoowweerr MMaannaaggeerrEaton’s Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) software provides the tools needed to monitor and manage powerdevices in a physical or virtual environment. This innovative software solution ensures system uptime and dataintegrity by allowing the user to remotely monitor, manage and control UPSs and other devices on theirnetwork. IPM provides a solution that is easy to use and maintains business continuity.88..22 OOppttiioonnaall IInntteerrffaaccee KKiittssFor computer systems that already have UPS monitoring software, Eaton offers interface cable kits forconnecting the Eaton 9PXM system to your computer system. The kit includes the cable, adapters, andinstructions.88..33 CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn PPoorrttssCCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn PPoorrttssUPS Communications PortsExternal communication ports are located on the top rear panel of the UPS (see Figure 74 ). They are identifiedas follows:• CN6 - ROO and On-Generator signals• CN5 - Building input signals (for future option)• Maintenance bypass signals• EPO• External slot select signals and External CAN signals, goes to EBM CSB• DB-9 (RS-232) port• USB port