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4.4 Test the communication with the UPS

After the installation, it is important to check that Network Shutdown Module communicates with the agent
(Mgt. Proxy or the Network Management Card).

4.4.1 Simple Tests

Test 1:
When Network Shutdown Module starts, an icon is displayed by default in the task bar, if you’re running
Windows or Linux (Gnome or KDE). It can indicate one of the following status conditions:

Icon Description Meaning

AC power

The installation is in correct running order.

Utility failure /
load on battery

Check the power cable for the UPS. Note that this is the normal
display if the AC-input power has failed.

Communication
failure

Wait an instant, then check the

communication parameters

between

the computer and the Cards/Proxy.

The Acquisition
Engine is
stopped

Check in the services list that

the service is started

.

Battery fault

Contact the EATON support department or your dealer to check
battery connections or replace worn batteries.

Remark:
When your mouse is over the icon in the taskbar a summary status is displayed:

Test 2:

z

You can view the Network Shutdown Module HTML

supervision interface

and then check that the UPS

has been recognized and that the communication status is OK.

To access to this interface:

Z

Double-click on the icon or

Z

Right click the icon in the task bar to access to access to the
item “Network Shutdown module Status”

Test 3:
Where possible, another procedure is to generate an event such as a loss of AC power (by disconnecting the
UPS from the wall outlet) to obtain the message below.

Do not forget to reconnect the UPS to the wall outlet.

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