Eaton Powerware Series User Manual

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COMMUNICATIONEATON BladeUPS® (12 kVA) User's Guide 164201649 Rev 4www.eaton.com/powerquality 79Communication OptionsThe BladeUPS has serial communication capabilities through the DB-9 communicationport or through an X-Slot card in one of the available bays.The UPS supports two serial communication devices according to the following table:Table 6. Supported Communication DevicesIndependent MultiplexedX-Slot 1Communication BayX-Slot 2 Communication Bay DB-9 Communication PortAny X-Slot card Any X-Slot card except the Eaton Modem Card Not 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 4 on page 66).NOTE In a UPS connected to utility power, X-Slot cards remain powered on even if the input breaker is off.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.Figure 48 identifies the cable pins and Table 7 describes the pin functions. SeeFigure 46 on page 77 for the communication port location.387916 245Figure 48. Communication PortTable 7. 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) —