APC Smart-UPS 10000VA SURT10000XLI [14/19] Terminal mode to configure ups parameters

Terminal Mode to Configure UPS Parameters

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.

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.

Network Management 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.