UPS Monitor Software User s Guide

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1 ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA UPS Monitor Software User s Guide

2 1996 Alpha Microsystems REVISIONS INCORPORATED REVISION DATE 00 January April August 1996 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide To re-order this document, request part number DSS This document applies to UPS Serial Monitor Software version 1.3(176) and later. The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or use of this information is assumed by Alpha Microsystems. This document was written by Mike Wsol and Robert Shelton. This document may contain references to products covered under U.S. Patent Number 4,530,048. The following are registered trademarks of Alpha Microsystems, Santa Ana, CA 92799: AMIGOS AMOS Alpha Micro AlphaACCOUNTING AlphaBASIC AlphaCALC AlphaCOBOL AlphaDDE AlphaFORTRAN 77 AlphaLAN AlphaLEDGER AlphaMAIL AlphaMATE AlphaNET AlphaPASCAL AlphaRJE AlphaWRITE CASELODE OmniBASIC VER-A-TEL VIDEOTRAX The following are trademarks of Alpha Microsystems, Santa Ana, CA 92799: AlphaBASIC PLUS AlphaVUE AM-PC AMTEC AlphaDDE AlphaConnect DART insight/am infront/am ESP MULTI All other copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective holders. ALPHA 2722 S. Fairview St. P.O. Box Santa Ana, CA 92799

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION EXTERNAL UPS TO COMPUTER INTERFACE CABLE Switch Contact Port Cabling The UPSTAT Command CONFIGURING THE UPS SOFTWARE Modifying the System Initialization Command File EXECUTING THE UPS PROGRAM UPS SCREEN DISPLAYS The Main Screen Display and Options Window Option-Setting Features Display Features The Shutdown Options Menu Power Fail and Fault Condition Displays THE UPSDAT.LOG FILE

4 1.0 INTRODUCTION Version 1.3(176) of the UPS Serial Monitoring Software supports 19 different models of UPS manufactured by Toshiba for Alpha Microsystems. The following table shows the model types supported. Series Size Input Voltage Communication Type Year Delivered VA 120 A VA 120 A VA 120 A VA 120 A VA 120 A VA 120 B VA 208/240 B VA 208/240 B S+ 600VA 120 S 11/95-on 1400S+ 800VA 120 S 11/95-on 1400S+ 1000VA 120 S 11/95-on 1400S+ 1500VA 120 S 11/95-on 1400S 2000VA 120 S 5/96-on VA 120 C XL+ 2400VA 208/240 C 1995-on 1400XL+ 3600VA 208/240 C 1995-on 1400XL+ 6000VA 208/240 C 1995-on 1400XL+ 10KVA 208/240 C 1995-on 1400XL+ 12KVA 208/240 C 1995-on 1400XL+ 18KVA 208/240 C 1995-on Notes: The Series identifies the Model series code from Toshiba. You will need the Communication Type code when you install the UPS Monitor Support Software on your system, as described later in this document. The first part of this document contains information on constructing the cable connecting the UPS (Uninterruptible Power System) to the serial port on the computer, as well as information on how to configure and use the UPS monitoring software on your AMOS based 680X0 computer. Followng that, it describes the screen displays you may see while using the UPS Monitoring software. This document describes software procedures written for the experienced Alpha Micro Service Technician, so if you do not feel comfortable performing the procedures discussed in the following pages, please contact your Alpha Micro Dealer or the Alpha Micro Technical Assistance Center for help.

5 Page 2 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide 2.0 EXTERNAL UPS TO COMPUTER INTERFACE CABLE Before you can use the UPS monitoring software program, you need to install the cable connecting the UPS system to the serial port on the computer. All new UPS systems have the serial communications port on the back panel, labeled RS-232C. The cable for most UPS units is made with two male DB-9 connectors. It connects between the female DB-9 connector on the UPS rear panel and any compatible serial port on the computer. Be sure the cable is shielded and is terminated on the shell of the connector. This section describes cables connecting the UPS to a serial port on your computer. See the next section, "Switch Contact Port Cabling," for information on constructing a cable to use the port labeled "UPS Port" on the back of many Alpha Micro computers. There are three possible cable configurations: The first is for UPS units purchased between December 1989 and December The second is for units purchased since December 1991, except for Series 1400+, 1400S+, and 1400XL+. The third cable configuration is for all Series 1400+,1400S+ and 1400XL+ units. Make sure you use a DB-9 connector hood with a metallized shell. This allows the drain wires in the connector cable to make a good electrical contact with the metal shell in the connector. All UPS units purchased between December 1989 and December 1991 use the cable configuration shown below. ALPHA MICRO UPS SERIAL MDB-9 MDB-9 ^ RxD 2 < < 2 TxD RTS 5 > > 4 CTS TxD 3 > > 3 RxD DTR 9 > > 6 DSR CTS 4 < < 5 RTS GND GND Shell-----shield------Shell

6 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Page 3 The cable diagram shown below is for UPS units purchased in January of 1992 or later. The manufacturer of the serial board reversed the RTS and CTS signals, which are used for handshaking with the Alpha Micro computer. ALPHA MICRO UPS SERIAL MDB-9 MDB-9 ^ RxD 2 < < 2 TxD RTS 5 > > 5 CTS TxD 3 > > 3 RxD DTR 9 > > 8 DCD CTS 4 < < 4 RTS GND GND Shell-----shield------Shell The 1400 Series units use a PC style cable to connect the computer to UPS. The cable is documented below. ALPHA MICRO 1400 SERIES SERIAL MDB-9 UPS MDB-9 ^ RxD 2 < < 3 TxD RTS 5 > > 8 CTS TxD 3 > > 2 RxD DTR 9 > > 6 DSR CTS 4 < < 7 RTS GND GND DCD 8 < < 4 DTR Shell-----shield------Shell 2.1 Switch Contact Port Cabling There have been many support calls asking if you plug the monitor cable into the port labeled "UPS" on the back of the computer. This port is for a connection to the Switch Contact interface of the UPS, which is normally labeled either CN20 or Remote Contacts. This is not a serial port and cannot run the UPS Serial Monitor software. However, you can access the switch contact port using the UPSTAT.LIT program in [7,43] (see below). AMOS 1.4C and 2.2C and later monitors will automatically use the switch contact port to disable write caching when you have a power failure and low battery condition. When AC power returns, the switch contact port will inform the monitor to re-enable write caching.

7 Page 4 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Only these CPU boards support the switch contact port: AM , AM , AM , and AM This port requires a female DB-9 connector. The interface cable to use this port is as follows. The cable should be no more than 6 to 8 feet long. AMOS UPS Signal Name F-DB9 F-DB9 Common Gnd 2 < < nc Fault 3 < < 1 Fault Common Gnd 5 < < 5 Gnd On Bypass 6 < < 6 On Bypass Low Battery 7 < < 7 Low Battery On Line 8 < < 8 On Line AC Fail 9 < < 9 AC Fail (no) The UPSTAT Command While it is not part of the UPS Serial Monitor Software, UPSTAT.LIT can also tell you the status of your UPS. If you have a cable connecting the UPS switch contact port to your CPU (as described above), typing UPSTAT RETURN from AMOS command level will display one of these codes: Status Code UPSTAT Message 40 UPS normal,. 41 UPS is in bypass. Please turn on the run switch. 42 UPS inverter on; AC power failure detected. 44 UPS inverter on; batteries low. Two minutes of power remaining! 46 UPS inverter on; AC power failure; batteries low. Two minutes of power left! 48 UPS fault detected. 4F UPS status cable not installed 0 This CPU does not have a UPS status port. The above status codes are also sent to the system front panel display. 3.0 CONFIGURING THE UPS SOFTWARE The UPS monitoring software is compatible with AMOS/L 1.3D and AMOS/32 1.0D and later software releases. All versions of AMOS 2.X are compatible with the UPS monitoring software. Follow the steps below to isntall and configure the software.

8 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Page 5 1. First, log into the system operator account. Type: LOG DSK0:[1,2] RETURN 2. Use the appropriate command to copy the UPS software from the release media. For example, to download UPS software from the CD-ROM, type: COPY=ACDxx:*.*[] RETURN where xx is the CD-ROM logical containing the UPS software release. To verify all files downloaded correctly, use the following command: VERIFY UPS176.DIR RETURN Make sure all files verify without error. 3. In UPS Monitor software version 1.3(176) or later, the UPSLOG.RUN file is compatible with AlphaBASIC 1.4. If you are using a version of BASIC other than 1.4, type these commands to recompile the source file and make a RUN file compatible with your computer s version of BASIC: LOG DSK0:[7,43] RETURN COMPIL UPSLOG RETURN You can also compile UPSLOG.BAS for use with AlphaBASIC PLUS. To compile the file for AlphaBASIC PLUS compatibility, type these commands: LOG DSK0:[7,43] RETURN COMPLP UPSLOG.BAS RETURN 4. The next step is to generate the the BCAST.JOB file. Enter this command: JOBLST RETURN You next need to edit the BCAST.JOB file and remove the jobs which do not need power fail notification. These job names would typically be SPOOL, TASK, VTSER, NETSER, LOGGER, UPSMON, ABMON, FLIPxx, FLPCTL, or any other jobs which you want to exclude from the notification process. Rather than remove the job or jobs completely from the BCAST.JOB file, you can insert a semicolon (;) in front of any job you want to exclude from power fail notification. 5. You need to add an ERSATZ statement supporting the UPS monitoring software to the file where you have your ersatz devices defined. (This file is specified by an ERSATZ statement in your system initialization command file. It is often called ERSATZ.INI.) Add this statement to the file: UPS:=DSK0:[7,43]

9 Page 6 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Next, you must modify the system initialization command file to define the serial connection between the UPS and the computer s serial port, and to load the monitoring software into system memory. This is described in the next section. 3.1 Modifying the System Initialization Command File NEVER modify your AMOSL or AMOS32 initialization command file directly. Always make a copy of the file and modify the copy! To copy the file, log into DSK0:[1,4] (the SYS: account), then type one of these commands: or COPY UPSTST.INI=AMOS32.INI RETURN COPY UPSTST.INI=AMOSL.INI RETURN Now, you can use AlphaVUE to modify the copy of the initialization file. Type: VUE UPSTST.INI RETURN Add the following statements to the UPSTST.INI file: :T JOBS 21 JOBALC UPSMON ; add 1 more job ; add UPSMON job if background monitoring is desired TRMDEF UPS,AM355=1:1200,TELTYP,100,100,100 ; ADD UPS serial port TRMDEF UPSBAK,PSEUDO,NULL,80,80,80 ; For optional UPS background ; monitoring only. ERSATZ ERSATZ.INI SYSTEM UPSLNK.SYS/N/A SYSTEM UPSLNK.SYS/N/B SYSTEM UPSLNK.SYS/N/C SYSTEM UPSLNK.SYS/N/S ; new ersatz statement, UPS:=DSK0:[7,43] ; add this system statement for 500va, 750va, 1Kva, 1.5kva ; add this system statement for 3Kva & 5Kva units. ; add this system statement for 1400 series ; add this system statement for 1400 S Plus series ; make sure only ONE of the UPSLNK ; statements is added to the system statements. SETJOB UPSMON,UPSBAK,100K,VER MEMORY 0 ; bring up this background job for remote ; monitoring of the UPS system. This is ; not always required. (Optional) ; end of file. SETJOB is not supported under AMOS 1.3X releases. Instead, you must use an ATTACH statement:

10 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Page 7 ATTACH UPSBAK,UPSMON KILL UPSMON FORCE UPSMON MEMORY 100K LOG DSK0:[7,43] CMD: UPSBAK (Make sure there is a blank line here) You can now test the installation. Make sure no one else is using the computer, then use the MONTST command from the OPR: account to reboot your system using the UPSTST.INI file: MONTST AMOSL, UPSTST.INI RETURN or MONTST AMOS32, UPSTST.INI RETURN Make sure the computer boots without error. After you are satisfied the UPSTST.INI file works correctly, copy the UPSTST.INI file to the correct name for your system initialization command file using one of these commands: COPY AMOSL.INI=UPSTST.INI RETURN or COPY AMOS32.INI=UPSTST.INI RETURN 4.0 EXECUTING THE UPS PROGRAM The UPS monitoring software requires 100KB as a minimum memory requirement if RUN.LIT is not loaded into system memory. It requires only 65KB of memory if RUN.LIT is loaded into system memory. To execute the UPS monitor program. Type: UPSMON RETURN 1. If this is the first time you have run the UPSMON program, a screen display containing all the supported UPS devices will be displayed:

11 Page 8 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide +-Select UPS Type The UPS sel! Please Select a Letter below that matches your UPS! Last Status! Type A Part No. Model Type! Updates sin! A. VPA VA Plus Series!! B. VPA VA Plus Series! OPERATING P! C. VPA KVA Plus Series! Useable ba! D. VPA KVA Plus Series! Voltage to! E. VPA KVA Series! Output loa! Type B Model Type! Power Fail! F. VPA KVA Series 120V Input!! G. VPA KVA Series 208/240 Input!! H. VPA KVA Series 208/240 Input!! Z. Second Screen for all C & S+ Models! RUN A.C. in! Current Selection : A! no unit Please change the AMOS/L/32 Initialization System UPSLNK.SYS/N/A /B /C if you change frequency = 60 Hz from one type to another & Reboot Select your model of UPS from the menu by entering the correct letter. If your model is not shown on the list, type Z to see a list of all C and S+ models. Only the ESC key and the letters A through Z are valid user input; pressing any other key will cause a program error. 2. Next, press ESC. A command options window will appear, as shown below: +- Options ! A. UPS Tolerance Display!PS 120V Input! B. Event Logging Interval!, March 26, :18:49! C. Broadcast Interval!! D. Re-select UPS Type!! E. Change Detail Level!! F. Time Delay Interval!0.1 %! G. Battery Statistics!6.0 Vdc! H. Help Information!1.6 Vdc! I. Inverter Shutdown!3.3 %! W. Write Cache Control!1.8 Amps! X. Exit Program 2.6 % Vac Output (VA) Power : Watts Power Failures Counted : 12 Duration of last Power Failure frequency 60 Hz 00:00:34 Type B to display the Period Logging window:

12 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Page 9 +- Options ! A. UPS Tolerance Display!PS 120V Input! B. +- Period Logging , :19:54! C.! D.! A. No Period Log!! E.! B. 8 Hour Logging!! F.! C. 12 Hour Logging!! G.! D. 24 Hour Logging!! H.! I.! Current Setting is : 24 Hours!! W. + X.! Power failures and faults are! +----! always logged, you may also! Outp! enable a log of UPS statistics.! Powe! Select option A-D above.! Duration of last Power Failure frequency = 60 Hz 00:00:34 Enter the letter (from A through D) for the logging period you want or press ESC to return to the previous window.

13 Page 10 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide 3. Next, type C to select the broadcasting interval. The following window displays: +- Options ! A. UPS Tolerance Display!PS 120V Input! B. Event Logging Interval!, March 26, :21:31 PM! C. +- Broadcast Times ! D.! E.! A. No Broadcast!! F.! B. At Power Fail!! G.! C. 2 Minute Warning!c! H.! D. Both B and C!c! I.! W.! Current setting is : D!ps! X Output (VA) Power : Watts Power Failures Counted : 12 Duration of last Power Failure frequency = 60 Hz 00:00:34 Type the letter (from A through D) for the broadcast interval you require or press ESC to return to the previous window. 4. Next, type F to display the Time Delay interval window: +- Options ! A. UPS Tolerance Display!PS 120V Input! B. Event Logging Interval!, March 26, :04:46! C. Broadcast Interval!! D. Re-select UPS Type! +- Time Delay ! E. Change Detail Level!! F. Time Delay Interval!0.1 %! Main loop time delay selection.!! G. Battery Statistics!6.0 Vdc! A. 2 Seconds!! H. Help Information!1.6 Vdc! B. 3 Seconds!! I. Inverter Shutdown!3.3 %! C. 4 Seconds!! W. Write Cache Control!1.8 Amps! D. 5 Seconds!! X. Exit Program!2.6 %! E. 10 Seconds! Vac! Current Delay = 3 Seconds! Output (VA) Power : Watts Power Failures Counted : Duration of last Power Failure frequency 60 Hz 00:00:34

14 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Page 11 This option lets you decrease system overhead by selecting a longer time delay. The longer the time delay, the less system overhead the program consumes. However, when you select a longer time delay, the program takes longer to recognize a power failure has occurred. If a short power failure takes place, it will not be logged in the UPSDAT.LOG file. Select the letter (A through E) for the time delay you want. 5. Once you ve finished these steps, type X from the main Options menu or press CTRL / C to abort the program. The next time you execute UPSMON, the program options you selected will automatically be loaded into the UPSLOG program. 6. If you want to have a background task run this program, change the system initialization command file and force the UPSMON job to execute UPSBAK.CMD. This command file will start up the UPS monitor software and record the results into a file called UPSDAT.LOG in the UPS: account. The UPSDAT.LOG file, which contains a snapshot of current UPS status values, can be viewed, printed, or typed. This completes the software installation. If you have any questions on how to run the program after it has been installed, you can read the program s online help file by typing: HELP UPSMON RETURN You can also see the help file by typing H from the UPSMON option menu. If any users on your system have SET GUARD activated, power fail status messages will not be broadcasted to their jobs. 5.0 UPS SCREEN DISPLAYS The UPS monitoring software can generate a number of screen displays. The following pages show samples of each of the possible displays. 5.1 The Main Screen Display and Options Window This is the normal display produced by the UPSLOG program.

15 Page 12 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide The UPS selected is: 600VA UPS 120V Input Last Status Update : Friday, March 26, :03:53 Updates since boot : OPERATING PARAMETERS Total battery remaining : % Battery voltage : 36.0 Vdc Shutdown voltage : 31.6 Vdc Output Loading (% of max): 38.7 % Output Current : 1.6 Amps Output Voltage (% rated) : % Output Voltage (rms) : Vac Output (VA) Power : Watts Power Failures Counted : 12 Previous Power Failure occurred: :40:09 Last Power Failure occurred: frequency = 60 Hz Monday, March 08, :44:01 To change a parameter, press ESC to display the Options menu, as shown below. ESC also allows you to back out of any window display, automatically redisplaying the previous window. +- Options ! A. UPS Tolerance Display!PS 120V Input! B. Event Logging Interval!, March 26, :18:49! C. Broadcast Interval!! D. Re-select UPS Type!! E. Change Detail Level!! F. Time Delay Interval!0.1 %! G. Battery Statistics!6.0 Vdc! H. Help Information!1.6 Vdc! I. Inverter Shutdown!3.3 %! W. Write Cache Control!1.8 Amps! X. Exit Program!2.6 % Vac Output (VA) Power : Watts Power Failures Counted : 12 Duration of last Power Failure frequency 60 Hz 00:00:34 The B, C, D, F, I, and W features display different program option windows. A, G, E, and H display additional UPS status information. X exits from the program.

16 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Page Option-Setting Features The I option is described later, in the section "The Shutdown Options Menu." Type B to select the Period Logging window. Type a letter from A through D to select the desired logging period. +- Options ! A. UPS Tolerance Display!PS 120V Input! B. +- Period Logging , :19:54! C.! D.! A. No Period Log!! E.! B. 8 Hour Logging!! F.! C. 12 Hour Logging!! G.! D. 24 Hour Logging!! H.! I.! Current Setting is : 24 Hours!! W.! X.! Power failures and faults are! +----! always logged, you may also! Outp! enable a log of UPS statistics.! Powe! Select option A-D above.! Duration of last Power Failure frequency = 60 Hz 00:00:34 To display the Broadcast Options window, select C from the main Options menu. Select the broadcast option you want (A through D). +- Options ! A. UPS Tolerance Display!PS 120V Input! B. Event Logging Interval!, March 26, :21:31 PM! C. +- Broadcast Times ! D.! E.! A. No Broadcast!! F.! B. At Power Fail!! G.! C. 2 Minute Warning!c! H.! D. Both B and C!c! I.! W.! Current setting is : D!ps! X Output (VA) Power : Watts Power Failures Counted : 12 Duration of last Power Failure frequency = 60 Hz 00:00:34

17 Page 14 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide If you change UPS types, or if you set the type incorrectly, you can type D to display the Select UPS Type window. Type the letter for your UPS. +-Select UPS Type The UPS sel! Please Select a Letter below that matches your UPS! Last Status Updates sin! Type A Part No. Size Model Type!! A. VPA VA Plus Series! OPERATING P! B. VPA VA Plus Series! Useable ba! C. VPA KVA Plus Series! Voltage to! D. VPA KVA Plus Series! Output loa! E. VPA KVA Series! Power Fail! Type B Part No. Size Model Type!! F. VPA KVA Series 120V Input!! G. VPA KVA Series 208/240 Input!! H. VPA KVA Series 208/240 Input!! Z. Second Screen for all C & S+ Models! RUN A.C. in! Current Selection : A! no unit Please change the AMOS/L/32 Initialization System UPSLNK.SYS/N/A /B /C /S if you change Freq.(Hz) In=60 Out=60 from one type to another & Reboot From the main Options menu, you can type F to display the Time Delay window. Select the time delay you want. The time delay setting affects both the program s screen updates and its ability to detect a power failure. This setting involves a tradeoff between frequent screen updates and the amount of system overhead used by the monitoring software. The two second interval selection takes approximately 7% of the total CPU time. +- Options ! A. UPS Tolerance Display!PS 120V Input! B. Event Logging Interval!, March 26, :04:46! C. Broadcast Interval!! D. Re-select UPS Type! +- Time Delay ! E. Change Detail Level!! F. Time Delay Interval!0.1 %! Main loop time delay selection.!! G. Battery Statistics!6.0 Vdc! A. 2 Seconds!! H. Help Information!1.6 Vdc! B. 3 Seconds!! I. Inverter Shutdown!3.3 %! C. 4 Seconds!! W. Write Cache Control!1.8 Amps! D. 5 Seconds!! X. Exit Program!2.6 %! E. 10 Seconds! Vac! Current Delay = 3 Seconds! Output (VA) Power : Watts Power Failures Counted : Duration of last Power Failure frequency 60 Hz 00:00:34

18 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Page 15 Typing W from the Options menu displays the Write Cache Control window. +-Options A. UPS tolerance Display UPS 120V Input +-Write Cache Control :27:37 ry Statistics A. UPSLOG will NOT control Write Caching.! This is the normal default. Use this attery Date: 05/10/95! option when your system does not have days:hrs:mm:sec! Write caching installed on the system. ince Last PF: 0:02:00:16! If your system has a UPS status port and etween Last 2 PF: 3:00:12:51! the status cable is installed select this Discharge Time: 05:32:39! option. t Discharge Time: 03:02:59! e Time of Discharge 00:13:51! B. Enable UPSLOG to control turning off of Last Power Fail:00:03:35! Write Cache during a power failure and Battery Voltage 97.4! Low Battery condition. UPSLOG will turn on Write Caching when AC power is Restored. Use this option if your system does not TERY STATUS have a UPS status connector. tery charging Select either A or B. ation of last Current Option is: A wer Failure :03:35 This option controls whether the UPS Serial Monitor Software turns off write caching if there is a power failure. You should turn this feature on (option B) only if your computer supports write caching and you don t have the UPS switch contact port connected. If you do have the switch contact port connected, it will turn off write caching during a power failure. In this case, or if your computer doesn t support write caching, leave the default option A selected. 5.3 Display Features Typing A from the Options menu displays the Data Tolerance window. The UPS selected is: 600VA UPS 120V Input Last Status Update : Friday, March 26, :05:45 Updates since boot : Data Tolerance OPERATING PARAMETERS Total battery remaining : %!< 0.58% Resolution, Range 0-100%! Battery voltage : 36.7 Vdc Shutdown voltage : 31.6 Vdc Output Loading (% of max): 43.3 %!< 0.7% Resolution, Range 0-242%! Output Current : 1.8 Amps Output Voltage (% rated) : %!< 0.7% Resolution, Range 0-160%! Output Voltage (rms) : Vac Output (VA) Power : Watts!< % Error! Power Failures Counted : Duration of last Power Failure Freq.(Hz) In=60 Out= :00:34

19 Page 16 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Typing E from the main Options menu selects the short UPS data display shown below. The UPS selected is: 500VA UPS 120V Input Last Status Update : Friday, March 26, :20:04 PM Updates since boot : 60 OPERATING PARAMETERS Useable battery left : % Voltage to shutdown : 4.4 Vdc Output loading : 41.1 % Power Failures Counted : 12 Freq.(Hz) In=60 Out=60 Last Power Failure occurred on: Tuesday, October 16, :14:04 PM When the short data display is on the screen, you can press ESC to display the Options menu, then type A to show the data tolerance for this screen detail. The UPS selected is: 600VA UPS 120V Input Last Status Update : Tuesday, October 16, :20:52 PM Updates since boot : Data Tolerance OPERATING PARAMETERS Useable battery left : %!< Battery Voltage-Shutdown /100! Voltage to shutdown : 4.4 Vdc!< Available Battery Voltage! Output loading : 43.3 %!< 0.7% Resolution, Range 0-242%! Power Failures Counted : Freq.(Hz) In=60 Out=60 Last Power Failure occurred on: Tuesday, October 16, :14:04 PM

20 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Page 17 Typing G from the Options menu displays the Battery Statistics window. The UPS selected is: 2Kva UPS 120V Input Last Status Update : Monday, March 29, :27:37 Updates since boot : Battery Statistics OPERATING PARAMETERS Input Voltage (rms) : Vac! UPS Battery Date: 05/10/95! Total battery remaining : %! days:hrs:mm:sec! Battery voltage : 97.6 Vdc! Time since Last PF: 0:02:00:16! Shutdown voltage : 78.0 Vdc! Time between Last 2 PF: 3:00:12:51! Output Loading (% of max): 45.4 %! Total Discharge Time: 05:32:39! Output Current : 1.9 Amps! Longest Discharge Time: 03:02:59! Output Voltage (% rated) : %! Average Time of Discharge 00:13:51! Output Voltage (rms) : Vac! Length of Last Power Fail:00:03:35! Output (VA) Power : Watts! Lowest Battery Voltage 97.4! Power Failures Counted : Duration of last Power Failure Freq.(Hz) In=60.2 Out=60 00:03:35 Typing H from the Options menu displays on-screen help for the UPS monitor program. There are nine total help screens; here is the first one: +--Help Information ! ** UPSMON ** UPS Monitor Help File Version 1.3(176)!! This program will display a continuously-updating status of the UPS!! operating parameters. The Alpha Micro UPS products which have been!! equipped with the Serial Interface Option can easily be connected to!! a serial port on the computer. The serial interface is now standard on!! all UPS models from 500VA to 18Kva.!! The UPSLOG program should always be invoked by typing --> CMD:UPSMON!! This will properly load the support programs into the user s memory!! partition and run the program in the Ersatz account UPS:!! This program should be run on Alpha Micro terminals, AM62, AM62A, AM65!! which support line drawing and graphics. The AM70 does not support!! Line drawing properly for this program to display the desired results!! Commands while running the UPS Status Monitor are displayed on the!! bottom status line. Use a ^C to Exit the program and a ESC to toggle!! the pop up menus on the screen. To advance the next help screen press!! the space bar CMDS:^C to Exit, ESC for Main Screen, Space bar for next Help screen

21 Page 18 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide 5.4 The Shutdown Options Menu Typing I at the Options menu displays the Shutdown Options window. For A & B model types, the default is always selection A. For C or S model types, you can select when you want to turn off the inverter after a power failure. This can be either a specific number of minutes after a power failure or at a specific UPS DC battery voltage. Because of the age and charge status of the batteries, the length of time the UPS can support your computer during a power failure will vary depending on the load. More information on UPS battery conditions can be found in the UPS program s online help file. This information will allow the system operator to determine if he or she needs to do an orderly shutdown of the jobs currently running on the system. The UPS selected is: 2Kva UPS 120V Input Last Status Update : Monday, March 29, :30:08 Updates since boot : OPERATING PARAMETERS Input Voltage (rms) : Vac Total battery remaining : % Battery voltage : 97.6 Vdc Shutdown voltage : 78.0 Vdc Output Loading (% of max): 45.4 % Output Current : 1.9 Amps Output Voltage (% rated) : % Output Voltage (rms) : Vac Output (VA) Power : Watts Power Failures Counted : 24 +-Shutdown Options ! Current Shutdown Selection =A!! A. Normal - UPS will shutdown at Shutdown Voltage!! B. After X minutes since Power Failure = 120 minutes!! C. At Battery voltage = 78 Vdc!! First Select A, B or C and ESC to abort!

22 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Page 19 If you type B, you can input a system shutdown time from 10 minutes to 999 minutes. These settings will be stored in the UPS.INI file. The UPS selected is: 2Kva UPS 120V Input Last Status Update : Monday, March 29, :30:08 Updates since boot : OPERATING PARAMETERS Input Voltage (rms) : Vac Total battery remaining : % Battery voltage : 97.6 Vdc Shutdown voltage : 78.0 Vdc Output Loading (% of max): 45.4 % Output Current : 1.9 Amps Output Voltage (% rated) : % Output Voltage (rms) : Vac Output (VA) Power : Watts Power Failures Counted : 24 +-Shutdown Options ! Current Shutdown Selection =B!! A. Normal - UPS will shutdown at Shutdown Voltage!! B. After X minutes since Power Failure =... minutes!! C. At Battery voltage = 78 Vdc!! Enter Minutes from 10 minutes to 999 minutes.! If you type C, you can input a battery voltage parameter for shutdown purposes. This voltage must be at least 5 volts less than the current battery voltage. If your operating parameters display 97.6 as the battery voltage, the greatest shutdown voltage the program will allow you to enter is 92.6 volts. The UPS selected is: 2Kva UPS 120V Input Last Status Update : Monday, March 29, :30:08 Updates since boot : OPERATING PARAMETERS Input Voltage (rms) : Vac Total battery remaining : % Battery voltage : 97.6 Vdc Shutdown voltage : 78.0 Vdc Output Loading (% of max): 45.4 % Output Current : 1.9 Amps Output Voltage (% rated) : % Output Voltage (rms) : Vac Output (VA) Power : Watts Power Failures Counted : 24 +-Shutdown Options ! Current Shutdown Selection =C!! A. Normal - UPS will shutdown at Shutdown Voltage!! B. After X minutes since Power Failure = 120 minutes!! C. At Battery voltage = xxx.x Vdc!! Enter a number terminated with a CR or and ESC to abort.!

23 Page 20 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide 5.5 Power Fail and Fault Condition Displays When the UPS experiences a power failure, it displays the Power Failure window. If you have selected the broadcast option, it also sends a brief message warning the system users of the failure. The UPS selected is: 2Kva UPS 120V Input Last Status Update : Monday, March 39, :13:30 Updates since boot : OPERATING PARAMETERS +- POWER FAILURE!! Input Voltage (rms) : 12.4 Vac Total battery remaining : %! Currently running on batteries.! Battery voltage : 97.6 Vdc! UPS battery backup parameters! Shutdown voltage : 78.0 Vdc! full load 10 min. (approx.)! Output Loading (% of max): 38.0 %! half load 30 min. (approx.)! Output Current : 6.3 Amps! Broadcast Selected! Output Voltage (% rated) : %! Start time : 14:23:54! Output Voltage (rms) : Vac! Elapsed Time : 00:01:45! Output (VA) Power : Watts Power Failures Counted : 24 A.C. power failure battery discharging Monitor Battery Voltage above, frequency = 60 Hz power the system off BEFORE Freq.(Hz) In=0 Out=60 it reaches the Shutdown Voltage *Power Failure has Occurred! When a power failure ends, a screen like the one below will display with updated information on how long the power failure lasted. The UPS selected is: 2Kva UPS 120V Input Last Status Update : Monday, March 29, :30:08 Updates since boot : OPERATING PARAMETERS Input Voltage (rms) : Vac Total battery remaining : % Battery voltage : 97.6 Vdc Shutdown voltage : 78.0 Vdc Output Loading (% of max): 45.4 % Output Current : 1.9 Amps Output Voltage (% rated) : % Output Voltage (rms) : Vac Output (VA) Power : Watts Power Failures Counted : 24 Duration of last Power Failure Freq.(Hz) In=60.2 Out=60 00:03:35

24 UPS Monitor Software User s Guide Page 21 If the UPS experiences a fault condition and you do not have a power failure, the following screen displays. If you had a power failure after a UPS fault condition, the error would be logged to the UPSDAT.LOG file and then the computer would die. The UPS cannot operate the inverter when there is a fault condition. The UPS selected is: 2Kva UPS 120V Input Last Status Update : Monday, March 29, :53:50 Updates since boot : OPERATING PARAMETERS +- UNIT FAULT!! Input Voltage (rms) : Vac Total battery remaining : 00.0 % Battery voltage : 0.0 Vdc! D.C. Overvoltage! Shutdown voltage : 78.0 Vdc! D.C. Undervoltage! Output Loading (% of max): 0.0 %! Output Overload! Output Current : 0.0 Amps! Output Overvoltage! Output Voltage (% rated) : %! Heat Sink Overtemp! Output Voltage (rms) : Vac Output Power : 0.0 Watts Power Failures Counted : 14 battery dead (overload) unit fault on bypass power Record the fault information above, power the UPS off, then contact Freq.(Hz) In=0 Out=0 Alpha Micro (800) for service If the UPS ever has an operational fault, it will turn off its inverter and transmit the fault status to the program. The program will log all faults in the UPSLOG.DAT file and display the last data available. All possible fault conditions are shown in the above window. If any of these conditions occur, call your Alpha Micro dealer or the Alpha Micro Technical Assistance Center. 6.0 THE UPSDAT.LOG FILE As mentioned above, the UPS Serial Monitor software records all UPS faults and power failures it detects into a file called UPSDAT.LOG in the UPS: account. The UPS software also writes its current status values to this file each time you start the program or change configuration, and on a regular basis while the program is running (the logging period you set using option B determines how often the values are recorded). UPSDAT.LOG is a text file; you can view or print it as you would any other file. UPSDAT.LOG continues to grow as long as you let it. You should clear or erase this file at least every one to two months. If you do not, it will reduce the amount of space available on DSK0:, and it may eventually affect system performance, since it takes longer to log to a large file. If you want a continuing record of UPS activity, print the file before erasing it.