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5000 VA models:
Terminal Mode is a menu driven interface that enables enhanced configuration of the UPS.
Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the back of the UPS.
When using PowerChute
®
Network Shutdown software:
1. Open a terminal program. Example: HyperTerminal
• From the Desktop, go to Start => Programs => Accessories => Communication
=>HyperTerminal.
2. Double-click on the HyperTerminal icon.
• Follow the prompts to choose a name and select an icon. Disregard the message, “...must
install a modem,” if it is displayed. Click OK.
• 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
• Press Enter
3. Example for setting the number of external battery packs (SURT192XLBP):
Once the blank terminal window is open, follow these steps to enter the number of battery packs:
• Press Enter to initiate terminal mode. Press Enter multiple times, until the prompt User
Name: is displayed. Follow the prompts. Type slowly, waiting until each character appears
on the screen prior to typing the next character.
Web/SNMP Card defaults:
• User Name: apc
• Password: apc
• Press 1 and Enter to select Device Manager.
• Select the model by entering the corresponding number, then press ENTER.
• Press 3 and Enter to select Configuration.
• Press 1 and Enter to select Battery.
• Press 2 and Enter to change the Battery Settings.
• Type in the number of external battery packs (four battery modules per
pack), then press Enter. (Number of packs: 1= internal battery module, 2 = 1
SURT192XLBP, 3 = 2 SURT192XLBP, etc.)
• Press 3 and Enter to accept the changes.
• Press ESC multiple times (5) to return to the main menu.
• Press 4 and Enter to log out.