Eaton POWERWARE 9315 - Manual (Page 90)

COMMUNICATION
EATON Powerware ® 9315 UPS (500–750 kVA) Installation and Operation Manual S 164201691 Rev 1 www.powerware.com 12-4
Table 12-3. Options Available for Each Communication Port
Port 1 Port 2 Options
X X Terminal Mode
X X System Configuration Mode
X Calibration Mode
X Computer Mode
X Remote Monitor Mode
X X Baud rate of 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200
X X Data size/stop bits of 8/1 or 8/2
X Data size/stop bits of 7/1 or 7/2
X X Disabled handshaking
X X XON/XOFF handshaking
12.3.1 Modes
Each communication port operates in one of the following modes:
S Terminal Mode – System events are logged immediately as they occur.
S System Configuration Mode – Allows you to set building alarms, battery tests, and
other UPS functions. (Check with your sales or service representative for
availability.)
S Calibration Mode – Used only by service personnel; available for Port 2 only.
S Computer Mode – Provides an Eaton proprietary Binary Computer Mode (BCM)
Interface facility monitoring or network communication via a Powerware
.ConnectUPS Card. Available for Port 2 only.
S Remote Monitor Mode – Sends all system event information to an RMP, RIM, or
SCM; available for Port 1 only.
Port 1 and Port 2 cannot be in the same mode simultaneously; they must always be
operating in different modes. The modes are described later in this chapter.
12.3.2 Rate
The baud rate determines the speed of data transferred between the UPS and the
connected equipment. For Remote Monitor mode, the baud rate must be set to 300.
All other modes should operate at the highest baud rate available with the connected
equipment.
You can select a baud rate of 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200.
NOTE 300 baud is not recommended for any mode except Remote Monitor.