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CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS
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Menu Commands
The following sections describe the details of each command. Commands are organized according to the menu
hierarchy in the PowerView.
Accessories Menu
The Accessories Menu allows you to monitor APC accessories if they are installed. The PowerView must be
connected to the computer interface port at the back of the UPS frame in order to monitor internal accessories.
Control Menu
Use the Control Menu and its submenus to control power flows to and from the UPS.
Menu Item Function
Turn UPS Output
On/Off
Controls the delivery of output power to the connected equipment.
Do Self Test Initiates a system of self-testing and diagnostics. An error message is displayed when a
problem is detected.
Simulate Power
Fail(ure)
Simulates a power failure/return to test the server recognition of the failure event.
Graceful Reboot Initiates a signal for the server to shutdown. After user-defined “Low-Battery Duration” plus
“Shutdown Delay,” the output power is switched off for the duration of the user-defined
“Return Delay.” The output power is then switched on again. See Setup-Shutdown to set
these time delays.
PowerChute software must be used on the server for proper shutdown.
Graceful Turn Off Initiates a signal for the server to shut down. After the user-defined “Low-Battery Duration”
plus “Shutdown Delay,” the output power is switched off. Use Setup-Shutdown to set these
times.
PowerChute software must be used on the server for it to be properly shutdown.
Start/Stop Runtime
Cal(ibration)
Calculates an accurate battery runtime measurement. Delivers load output power from
battery source. Discharges battery to 25% of capacity. Battery capacity must be at 100% to
execute this test.
UPS into/out of
Bypass
Controls the bypass function. When in bypass mode, power is delivered directly from the
utility source to load equipment.