MGE UPS Systems EX 7RT - Manual (Page 33)

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2.7 Communication Ports
EX 5/7/11RT provides 3 communication methods that can be used simultaneously:
◗ The COM port provides RS232 communications using MGE Serial HID UPS Transfer (SHUT)protocol.
This COM Port is compatible with Personal Solution Pac (PSP) to shutdown one computer. Personal Solution
Pac is included in the Solution Pac CD-Rom. For Network Management or multiple computer shutdowns an
optional network card must be purchased.
◗ The Dry Contact Port is used for basic signaling or for protection of IT systems like IBM iSeries (formerly
AS400) and more.
◗ The slot is compatible with any MGE UPS SYSTEMS, INC. communication card (check www.mgeups.com
web site for the complete list of compatible cards)
2.7.1 Connecting the RS232 Communication Port
1. Connect the RS 232 communications cable to the serial port on the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the communications cable to the RS 232 communications port on the
EX 5/7/11 RT.
The EX 5/7/11 RT System can now communicate with Personal Solution Pac for power management. UPS config-
uration settings are done by Personal Solution Pac for Windows.
Figure 2-8: RS232 Communication Cable Connection.
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