Panamax M1500-UPS - Manual (Page 7)

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5. If the learning process was successful, the controlled equip-
ment should accept the IR command and turn off or go into
standby mode.
6. Reprogram the IR command if the controlled equipment does
not respond.
a. Be sure that the batteries in the “teaching remote” are fresh
and do not need to be replaced.
b. If “press & release” (Step 3 in Programming) doesn’t work,
try “press & hold” on the remote control button being taught to
the UPS.
RS232 Control with Open Protocol
The RS232 serial interface can be used in the following ways:
1. Initial system setup. An installer can use a notebook comput-
er to set the variables within the Home Cinema Power Control
software. Once the setup is completed, the notebook computer
can be disconnected. All settings are stored in the UPS.
2. Connection to a Home Theater Personal Computer (HTPC).
Functionality is very similar to a standard UPS with a PC.
The UPS can provide continued power to the HTPC to maintain
recording capabilities if it is being used as a digital video
recorder. It is also capable of saving open documents and
shutting down the HTPC during extended power failures.
This requires a permanent RS232 connection to the HTPC
and having the Home Cinema Power Control software running
in the background on the HTPC.
3. Integration with home automation systems like AMX and
Crestron. The serial communications command set and protocol
is open and is published later in this manual. This information
can be used by the automation system programmer for both UPS
control by the automation system and reporting of power events
by the UPS to the automation system.
Advanced Operation
(continued)
Home Cinema Power Control Software
The M1500-UPS has one rear-panel serial port that provides the
ability to program special functions, safely shutdown a home the-
ater PC (HTPC) or integrate the UPS with home automation sys-
tems.
Use of the Panamax software is optional. The communications
protocol is “open”; a programmer can write their own control
program or integrate the UPS’s programming/control functions
into home automation software if desired. The UPS will pro-
vide surge suppression, automatic voltage regulation and bat-
tery backup without the software. Automatic shutdown of an
HTPC requires the use of the software.
Software Installation
For Windows XP (Home and Professional)
1. Click on Start and then click on Control Panel.
2. Double-click on Power Options then click on the UPS tab.
3. Set the manufacturer to none.
4. Exit to the desktop and shutdown your computer.
5. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.
6. Connect the serial interface cable to the UPS and an open
serial port on the back of the computer. (Note: You must use
the serial cable that was supplied with the unit).
7. Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and start your
computer.
8. Windows will recognize your UPS as “New Hardware”.
9. Insert the software disk into the computer’s drive. The instal-
lation program should start automatically. If the installation
program does not start automatically, open it manually with
the Window’s “Run” command.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions.
11. Once the software has finished installing, remove the disk
and restart your computer.
For Windows 95/98/Me
1. Turn off your UPS.
2. Connect the Serial Cable to your UPS and the open serial port
on the rear panel of the computer. (Note: You must use the serial
cable that was supplied with the unit).
3. Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and then start
your computer.
4. Follow the instructions below for your PC’s operating system.