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5. PROGRAMMING SMART-UPS ON-LINE WITH APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF BATTERY PACKS
It is important to follow these instructions. The number of batteries affects the run time
calculations the Smart-UPS On-Line performs when it is running on battery power.
5A. USING POWERCHUTE
®
PLUS VERSION 5.X FOR WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, WINDOWS NT
PowerChute plus 5.x for Windows NT is compatible with NT 3.5.1 SP5, NT 4.0 Workstation (at
least SP1), or NT 4.0 Server (at least SP1).
Install the software per the instructions on the CD. After rebooting the computer, access the Power-
Chute plus graphical user interface.
Click on Configuration.
Click on UPS Operating Parameters.
Adjust the External Battery Pack field to the appropriate number of battery packs. *See User Con-
figurables in this manual.
Click OK.
5B. U
SING A TERMINAL PROGRAM
EXIT the PowerChute plus Server if running. In Windows NT, the UPS Service must be stopped.
Open a terminal program. For example to open Hyperterminal in Windows NT:
From the Desktop, go to Start => Programs => Accessories => Hyperterminal. Double-click on
the Hyperterminal icon. You are prompted to choose a name and select an icon. Enter name and
then click OK. Disregard the message, “...must install a modem,” if it is displayed.
Select the COM port. The port settings are 2400 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, flow control
off.
Once the terminal window is open, follow these steps to enter the number of external battery packs
using the terminal mode within the Smart-UPS On-Line:
Hit the Enter key to initiate terminal mode. Following the prompts:
Hit 1 to modify UPS Settings. Hit e (or E) to modify the number of battery packs. Enter the number
of battery packs followed by the Enter key. Enter YES (must be upper case) followed by the Enter
key to confirm the new setting. Hit any key to continue. Hit the Esc key to return to the main menu.
Hit the Esc key again to logout of terminal mode.
Exit the terminal program.
Restart the PowerChute plus Server if desired. In Windows NT, the UPS Service must be restarted if
desired.
6. A
CCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)
This UPS is equipped with an accessory slot. See the APC website (www.apc.com
) for available
accessories.
For additional computer system security, install PowerChute Plus®, Smart-UPS monitoring soft-
ware. It provides automatic unattended shutdown capabilities on most major network operating sys-
tems. PowerChute Plus
® and its documentation are included on the CD that is packed with this
UPS.