Section 4: ethernet communication – Alpha Technologies FXM Communication User Manual

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FXM Communication Manual

If the UPS has the optional, factory-installed FXM Communication Module present, then you

can use the internet or a company intranet to communicate with the unit. You can then monitor

and control the UPS with a web browser (See Figure 4. below) or with SNMP protocols.

4.1 Installation and Set Up

In order to successfully complete this procedure, you should have working

knowledge of network protocols and how to set them.

Tools and Materials Required

Computer with network card and web browser.
Cross over cable or hub.
The UPS’s: Final IP Address and Subnet Mask and if needed the Default Gateway

and the DNS Server addresses.



4 Ethernet Communication

Figure 4.

FXM Ethernet Communication (UPS Specification Screen Shown)

Screen

Selection

Menus

UPS

Operating

Mode

Fault and

Alarm

Indicators

Readout

Screens

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