APC Smart-UPS XL External Battery Pack SUA48RMXLBP3U - Manual (Page 8)

8 SUA48RMXLBP3U/SUA48RMXLBPJ3U External Battery Pack User Manual
Installation
3. Press 1 and ENTER to select Device Manager.
Select the model by entering the corresponding number, then press ENTER.
4. Press 3 and ENTER to select Configuration.
5. Press 1 and ENTER to select Battery.
6. Press 2 and ENTER to change Battery Settings.
7. Type in the number of external battery packs then press ENTER.
Number of external battery packs:
1=1 external battery pack; 2=2 external battery packs; 3=3 external battery packs etc.
8. Press 3 and ENTER to accept the changes.
9. Press ESC multiple times (5) to return to the main menu.
10.Press 4 and ENTER to log out.
Configure UPS connection settings using UPS terminal mode
Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the back of the UPS. If using USB communication to the UPS,
disconnect the USB cable prior to connecting the serial cable.
1. Open a terminal program, such as HyperTerminal
From the Desktop, go to: Start, Programs, Accessories, Communication, HyperTerminal
2. Follow the prompts to choose a name and select an icon. Disregard the message, "...must install a
modem," if it is displayed. Click Cancel
3. Go to File, Properties. Select the COM port that is connected to your UPS. The port settings are:
– bits per second - 2400
– data - bits 8
– parity - none
– stop bit - 1
– flow control - none
4. Click OK in each of two windows
5. Press ENTER
Configure the number of external battery packs using UPS terminal mode
1. Once the blank terminal window is open, follow these steps to enter the number of external battery packs:
NOTE: Letter key commands are case sensitive. Use capital letters when using letter key commands.
2. Press Y. The UPS will respond with SM in the command box. If the UPS does not respond to the Y
command, ensure the serial cable is securely connected to the serial port on the UPS. Use only an APC
supplied serial cable.
3. When SM appears in the command box press the > key. The UPS will respond with the number of
external battery packs connected to the UPS. If the UPS has not been previously programmed to
recognize the number of external battery packs this number will be zero.
4. Use the + or - keys to change the number of external battery packs. OK will appear in the command box.
5. Press > key. The number of external battery packs will appear in the command box.
NOTE: The + or - keys and the > key must be used again to change the number of external battery packs
from this point in the programming.
6. Press R. The UPS will respond with BYE in the command box.