| Header (1 byte) | Command (1 byte Integer) | CSUM |
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(T - stands for Time-delay, XX is the delay factor in multiple of 10 seconds. So, max. delay time = 42:30 min.)
Network UPS Tools
Power Devices support
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Format
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RS-232 |
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Baud rate
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1200 bps |
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Data
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8 bits |
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Start Bit
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1 bit |
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Stop Bit
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1 bit |
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Parity
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None |
Command from PC to UPS
| Header (1 byte) | Command (1 byte) | CSUM |
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CSUM = 2’s complement of the SUM of the total package
Command from UPS to PC
| Header (1 byte) | Command (1 byte) | CSUM |
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QE - UPS requests for System Shutdown. PC to read three consecutive QE bytes and acknowledge before proceeding with normal shutdown.
| Header (1 byte) | Command (1 byte Integer) | CSUM |
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(T - stands for Time-delay, XX is the delay factor in multiple of 10 seconds. So, max. delay time = 42:30 min.)
| Header (1 byte) | Command | CSUM (same as MCOL checksum) |
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(TA - stands for Time-delay command acknowledged)
| Header (1 byte) | Command (1 byte) | CSUM |
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(SD - stands for shutdown)
| Header (1 byte) | Command (1 byte) | CSUM |
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(SA - stands for shutdown acknowledged)
Software to poll the UPS at least 6 times in 2 seconds at program startup to determine if there is "NO COMMUNICATION" and advise "Please check cable connection", etc.
During normal operation, if software receives five checksum error, display "Communication Error".
If there is no response from the UPS, display "No Communication" (after 5 consecutive times) in RED colour (must be outstanding) .
PC to send a UPS shutdown delay TXX and continue sending command until it receives a confirmation command TA before sending ups shutdown command SD.
TXX - where XX is a multiple of 10 seconds.
So, maximum time delay is 42 minutes and 30 seconds (255 * 10 = 2550 seconds).
Software to have a UPS Off Delay setting screen to accommodate item d. above.
PC must send a SD continuously until it receives a SA from the UPS before system can perform shutdown.
Baudrate = 1200 bps.
Software to perform system shutdown when it receives three consecutive system shutdown request bytes (QE) from UPS.
A pop-up message with 5 seconds countdown, and message ‘System powering down, shutdown in 5 seconds’ is to be displayed.
The usual system shutdown (with autosaving of files) will take place (to include item d. & f. above).
