User`s manual

PowerPanel Plus Software User’s Manual
K01-PPP000A
Overview
Installation Guide
Operating Instructions
(Cyber Power UPS can provide surge suppression and battery backup without the software.
However, if you need to schedule for UPS Auto-shutdown, then it is necessary to install the
software.)
USB Function (Optional)
1. Turn off your UPS
2. Connect the serial interface cable to your UPS and the open serial port on the rear panel of the
computer. If you would like to use USB interface, please connect the USB adapter with the Serial
Cable then connect the USB to your computer. (See the figure)
3. Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and start your computer.
4. .Follow the instructions on the User’s Manual to complete the installation.
For Windows 95 /98 /ME
1. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.
2. .Connect the serial interface cable to serial port on the UPS and an open serial port on the back of
the computer. (Note: You must use the serial cable that was supplied with the unit).
3. Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on, and then start your computer.
4. Windows will find new hardware.
5. Insert the PowerPanel Plus disk into the floppy drive, then follow the on-screen instructions.
6. When the installation is completed, remove the floppy disk.
For Windows NT
1. Click on Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the UPS Icon.
3. Remove the check mark from the box labeled UPS is installed on, and Click OK.
4. Acknowledge the message that the UPS is in an unknown state.
5. Exit to the desktop, then shutdown your computer.
6. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.
7. Connect the serial interface cable to serial port on the UPS and an open serial port on the back of
the computer. (Note: You must use the serial cable that was supplied with the unit).
8. .Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and then start your computer.
9. .Click on Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
10. Double-click on Add / Remove Programs.
11. Insert the PowerPanel Plus disk into the floppy drive, and then click Install.
12. Follow the on-screen instructions.
13. When the installation is completed, remove the floppy disk.
For Windows 2000
1. Click on Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click on Power Options.
3. On the UPS Tab, click Select.
4. In the UPS Selection Dialog Box, under Manufacturers, click None.
5. Exit to the desktop and shutdown the computer.
6. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.
7. Connect the serial interface cable to the UPS and an open serial port on the back of the
computer. (Note: You must use the serial cable that was supplied with the unit).
8. Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and then start your computer.
9. Windows will find new hardware.
10. Insert the software disk into the floppy drive and follow the on-screen instructions.
11. When the installation is completed, remove the floppy disk.
For Windows XP (Home and Professional)
1. Click on Start and then click on Control Panel.
2. Double-click on Power Options then click on the UPS tab.
3. Set the manufacturer to None.
4. Exit to the desktop and shutdown your computer.
5. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.
6. Connect the serial interface cable to serial port on the UPS and an open serial port on the back of
the computer. (Note: You must use the serial cable that was supplied with the unit).
7. Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and start your computer.
8. Windows will find new hardware.
9. Insert the PowerPanel Plus disk into the floppy drive.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions.
11. When the installation is completed, remove the floppy disk.
When the installation is completed, the PowerPanel Plus software will appear on your screen for a
few seconds, and then minimize. It will appear as a blue and white battery icon located in the
system tray, near the clock.
PowerPanel Plus Main Menu (See Figure 1 )
1. Log: Click on the log button to open the Log Window.
2. Power: Click on the power button will exit the software window.
3. Minimize Button: Click this button to minimize the software.
4. Setup: Click the setup button to open the Setup Window.
5. Model: This shows the model of the CyberPower UPS that is being used.
6. Version: This shows the hardware version.
7. Status Bar: The area display messages about the status of the software.
8. Schedule: Click this button to open the Schedule Window.
PowerPanel Plus Main Window Description (See Figure 2 )
1. Battery Level: This indicator displays the current charge on the battery. The indicator will display a red color
when a power failure occurs.
2. Input Voltage: This reading shows the current input voltage of the utility power. The input normally appears
in green, but will turn red if the input voltage is not operating normally.
3. Frequency: This indicator displays the frequency of the utility power.
4..Scheduled On: PowerPanel Plus can be scheduled to turn your computer system on. This indicator displays
scheduled on settings that will occur in the next seven days.
PowerPanel Plus version 2.1.2 or greater is designed for use with Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The latest version can be
downloaded from www.cyberpowersystems.com/downloads.htm. It works in conjunction with the
UPS to provide full protection of valuable computer systems, applications and data. In the event of
a power failure, PowerPanel Plus automatically saves and closes open files under auto-assigned
file names or existing files names after software controlled delay. The computer and UPS are
automatically shutdown to conserve battery power. Files with auto-assigned names will be saved
under C:\PCTemp, where C is the name of your main hard drive. Files that have previously been
saved will be saved in their original location.
PowerPanel Plus is equipped with a Scheduled Shutdown feature that can automatically save
and close open files and then shutdown the computer and UPS at a user specified date and time as
well as start the computer at a user specified date and time. Use of this feature is optional and is not
required for the power failure shutdown to occur.
The use of the PowerPanel Plus software is optional. The UPS unit will provide full surge
suppression and battery backup without the software. You must use the software if you wish to
have the automatic shutdown feature.