UPS LINK DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE
Connection
The UPS is equipped with the standard RS232 interface, which makes it possible to access a
series of data by computer related to the operation and history of the UPS. This function can be
used with the UPS LINK interface program for WINDOWS(*), connecting a serial port of the PC
to the interface socket [12] on the back of the UPS using an RS232 serial cable.
Installing UPS LINK software for WINDOWS(*)
To install the UPS LINK software, follow the steps below in sequence:
1. Start WINDOWS(*).
2. Insert the installation disk supplied with the UPS in drive A.
3. Select File / Run from the main menu of Program Manager.
4. Type A:\SETUP on the command line and then select OK.
5. The Select Directories window appears, which proposes the default directories in
which the program files will be installed. Select OK.
6. An information window asks for confirmation to start installation. Select OK to start or
CANCEL to abandon the installation.
7. At the end of installation, a group called Meta System UPS LINK is created which contains
two icons:
- Meta System UPS LINK
- Meta System UPS LINK Uninstaller : Program to remove the installation
Make sure that the UPS is connected to a free serial port of the PC and double click the Meta
System UPS LINK icon.
To install the shutdown software (UPS Management Software), refer to the manual
supplied with the CD-ROM.
* Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
BATTERY TEST
The battery test can be carried out during mains operation as follows:
1. automatically, after set up using the UPS Shutdown Software.
2. by pressing the buzzer silencing button [2] for a few seconds.
3. at each switch-on of the UPS by means of the UPS LINK monitoring software.
To acknowledge the request, the UPS emits a brief acoustic signal (beep), after which, the test
is carried out if the mains is present and there are no anomalous conditions such as overload,
incorrect neutral, etc.; otherwise, the command is ignored.
On completion of the test, the appropriate following indication is given by the LEDs on the front
panel:
5 LEDs flashing = 100% battery charge
4 LEDs flashing = 80% battery charge
3 LEDs flashing = 60% battery charge
2 LEDs flashing = 40% battery charge
1 LED flashing = 20% battery charge
1 LED flashing + acoustic signal = battery charge less than 20%.
The test is carried out in mains operation mode (i.e. without forcing the switch to battery mode),
thanks to a special circuit patented by META SYSTEM; therefore even should the test result be
negative, there is no interruption of the output voltage.
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