9SURTA 1500XL/1500XLJ/2200XL Series 100/120 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 2U
TERMINAL MODE TO
CONFIGURE UPS PARAMETERS
Terminal Mode is a menu driven interface that enables configuration of the UPS by users not wishing to use
PowerChute
®
software or an optional Network Management Card.
Connect the serial cable to the serial com connector on the back of the UPS.
If PowerChute software is not installed do not perform steps 1, 2, 8 and 9.
1. For Windows users: STOP the PowerChute Server using the following steps:
– From the Desktop, go to Start => Settings => Control Panel => Administrative Tools => Services.
– Select APC PowerChute Server - right click the mouse and select Stop.
2. For Linux users: STOP the PowerChute Server using the following steps:
– Change directory to /etc/init.d.
– Initiate the command ./PowerChute stop.
3. Open a terminal program. Example: HyperTerminal
– From the Desktop, go to Start => Programs => Accessories => Communication =>HyperTerminal.
4. 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
5. Press 1 to modify the UPS parameters.
6. Follow the prompts.
7. Exit the terminal program.
8. For Windows users: START the PowerChute Server using the following steps:
– From the Desktop, go to Start => Settings => Control Panel => Administrative Tools => Services.
– Select APC PowerChute Server - right click the mouse and select Start.
9. For Linux users: START the PowerChute Server using the following steps:
– Change directory to /etc/init.d.
– Initiate the command ./PowerChute start.