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Computer interface – OPTI-UPS DS3000D(L) User Manual

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8. COMPUTER INTERFACE


8.1 Communication Interface

The communication interface (DB9 port) on the back of the UPS may be

connected to a host computer. The port provides RS-232 for monitoring

software (like UPSilon 2000 of Megatec Company).

The UPS communicates with the computer by sending out RS-232 data

streams to one of the serial ports. By this method the user is able to monitor

the following parameters.

Input Voltage

Indicates the present input voltage to the UPS

system when AC power is present.

Output Voltage

Indicates the present output voltage of the UPS.

AC Frequency

Indicates the actual output frequency of the UPS.

Battery Voltage

Indicates the present DC voltage of the UPS

battery.

Temperature Indicates

the

actual temperature inside the UPS.

8.2 DB9 PIN Assignment

The PIN 2: RS232 RXD, PIN 3: RS232 TXD, and PIN 5: GND. The other

PINs have no function.

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