37UPS Network Management Card 2 User’s Guide
The general option
Settings vary by UPS model. Each UPS model supports only some of the following:
The reset UPS defaults option
Mark this checkbox to reset all UPS configuration settings to their default values, except UPS Name and
Output Voltage. The time required to reset configuration settings may be a minute or more.
The self-test schedule option
Use this option to define when the UPS will initiate a self-test.
The parallel units option (Smart-UPS VT UPSs)
Setting Definition
UPS Name A name to identify the UPS. Maximum length: 8 characters.
UPS Position The physical orientation of the UPS, rack or tower.
Audible Alarm Enable or disable the audible alarm of the UPS, and, for some UPS models,
define the condition that will cause the alarm to sound.
Last Battery Replacement The month and year of the most recent battery replacement.
Number of Batteries
or
External Batteries
The number of batteries, excluding built-in batteries, that the UPS has. Some
models that have more than 16 batteries must add batteries in quantities of 16
(e.g., 16, 32, 48, etc.), but can then be adjusted to the correct value.
External Battery Cabinet The battery cabinet Amp-Hour rating of an external battery source.
Setting Description
Parallel Unit Configuration Lists all parallel units (UPSs of the same type that share a load, continuing to
provide power to the load if a parallel unit fails). The UPS to which you are
logged on is listed first.
Add Unit Use this button to add a unit (up to a maximum of 9) or to change the name of a
configured unit. Specify a name for the unit (up to 8 characters) and specify its IP
address.