Eaton Powerware 9315 Operation Manual

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8−1EATON Powerware ® 9315 UPS (300–500 kVA) Operation Manual 164201119 Rev F www.powerware.comChapter 8 Remote NotificatonNOTE The X−Slot communication bay is connected internally to the DB−25 port bydefault; the DB−25 is disabled for other uses. If you need the DB−25 for an externalmodem kit, contact your service representative for a wiring change.Remote Notification provides the user with the option of receiving alarms and notices at aremote location. Remote Notification also provides some basic controls that can beperformed remotely on the UPS. Remote Notification operates through a standardcomputer modem. Using the Terminal mode, the user calls the UPS to perform basicmonitoring and control. In the event of a UPS alarm or notice, the user is notified at theremote location. The UPS calls, through the modem, to the user’s computer or pager andleaves a message.Remote Notification is an extension of the Terminal mode with the additional supportalgorithms necessary to control an external modem (see Chapter 7, SerialCommunication"). Connection to the UPS is made when a user calls the UPS on the phone.The user has exactly the same capabilities as if using a terminal connected directly to theUPS RS−232 port. Remote Notification differs from the basic Terminal mode with theaddition of Call Answer, Call Out, and Housekeeping functions. The Call Answer functionallows the user to call into the UPS from a remote location and enter Terminal mode. TheCall Out function allows the UPS to be configured to call either a remote computer ornumeric paging service over the phone line. Call Out allows the UPS to call a remotecomputer and leave a one-line descriptive message of the alarm or notice condition.Numeric paging support allows the UPS to call a paging service and send numericmessages. The Housekeeping function maintains the link between the UPS and modem.8.1 Remote Notification FeaturesRemote Notification provides the UPS with the capability to utilize a standard off-the-shelfPC modem as a telephone interface. The features provided by this option are as follows:A Call out to a remote terminal or pager based on programmable events and alarms.A Two separate, programmable notification groups (phone numbers).A Programmable number of redial attempts.A Programmable time delay between call out attempts.A Automatic answering (user−configurable) for access to the Terminal mode of the UPS.A Remote and local ability to clear Call Out alarms and events.A Error detection and correction for misconfigured and disconnected modems.A Uses standard modems and cables available at your local computer supply center.