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3.2 Communicating with the Alpha FXM
There are several ways you can communicate with the Alpha FXM UPS:
1. Using the control panel.
2. Using an RS-232 interface, you can access the UPS command line system with Windows HyperTerminal or
other terminal emulation program.
3. Using an RS-232 serial connection via the Alpha UPS Monitor installed on your computer. The
Alpha UPS Monitor software can be downloaded from www.alpha.ca/downloads/.
4. Using the optional factory-installed FXM communication module, you can communicate with the Alpha FXM
over a company intranet or the internet using a web browser or with SNMP communications.
Figure 6 — Alpha FXM Communication Options
Option 4
Option 4
Option 4
Options
2 & 3
On-Site
Ethernet Connection
FXM
Communication
Module
Ethernet Port
Note: FXM Communication Module
is a factory-installed option
CANCEL
SCROLL
SELECT
Alpha
FXM 2000
120/60/N
LINE
Option 1:
Control Panel
RS-232 Port
(Using HyperTerminal or Alpha UPS Monitor
available at www.alpha.ca)
(Using Web browser for
Ethernet connection
to on-site computer)