User manual

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SOFTWARE
The CD-Rom provided includes two programs that enable the user to carry out monitoring, control and
configuration operations on the UPS.
MONITORING AND CONTROL SOFTWARE
The Powershield
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software provides UPS management, control and application shutdown, it ensures effective
and intuitive UPS management by displaying all the necessary data values, such as input voltage, applied load,
battery capacity.
The software can also automatically perform programmed shutdown/start-up operations, shutdown the operating
system of the PC or file server it is running on, and send alarm e-mails, SMS and network messages when
specific user-defined events occur.
Installation Operations:
• Connect the USB communication port on the UPS to a USB communication port on the PC using the cable
provided.
• Insert the CD-Rom and select the operating system required.
• Follow the installation instructions.
• For more detailed information on installing and using the software, refer to the software manual in the
Manuals folder on the CD-Rom provided.
Visit the manufacturer’s website to check whether a more recent version of the software is available.
CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
UPSTools software allows the user to configure the UPS and provides a full view of the UPS parameters and
status through the USB port.
Refer to the UPS Configuration section in the UPSTools manual for a list of the possible configurations
available.
Installation operations:
• Connect the USB communication port on the UPS to a USB communication port on the PC using the cable
provided.
• Follow the installation instructions given in the software manual in the UPSTools folder on the CD-Rom
provided.
Visit the manufacturer’s website to check whether a more recent version of the software is available.