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Use the HyperTerminal Program to change the number of external battery packs
HyperTerminal is used for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0
1. EXIT out of the PowerChute® plus Server. In the case of Windows NT, the UPS service must be stopped.
2. From the Desktop, go to: Start => Programs => Accessories => HyperTerminal. Double-click on the
HyperTerminal icon.
3. You are prompted to choose a name and select an icon. Give any name and then click OK. If a message appears
which reads “...must install a modem,” disregard it and continue.
4. The port settings are 2400 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, flow control is Xon/Xoff.
5. Click on Advanced and ensure the box labeled FIFO buffer is NOT checked.
6. Click OK twice.
7. Once the terminal/hyperterminal window is open, follow the steps in Table 1.
Table 1
Step # Type Produced Effect
Step 1
Y
Produces SM
Step 2
>
To see the number of external packs. (A new unit will display 000.)
Step 3
+
Adds a battery pack.
Step 4
>
To see the change in number of external battery packs.
Step 5
-
Subtracts a battery pack.
Step 6
>
To see the change in number of external battery packs.
Use the Smart-UPS Battery Pack Utility (BATTPACK)
This program can be used with DOS or at a Windows DOS prompt.
BATTPACK cannot be used with a DOS emulator or VDM (virtual DOS machine) like those in Windows 95, Windows
98, or Windows NT.
The APC UPS Link cable must be used to communicate to the UPS. There are two black cables which can be used; part
numbers 940-0024C or 940-1524C.
At the DOS prompt, type: battpack com[X] [Y] where:
[X] represents the available serial port that Battery Pack Utility uses to access the Smart-UPS.
[Y] represents the number of external battery packs.
For example: C:> battpack com1 4
The black cable is attached to communication port 1. There are four external battery packs. The program confirms that
the update is successful.