User Guide

Communication
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FunctionPasswordShort
Form
Command
paramkeywords pk Depends
on
parameter
password
Displays all parameters and their keywords (the names you can use with
commands). You can also display a range of parameters by entering the
numbers or names of the starting and ending parameters.
password pw None Allows you to enter the User Password. Typing alone clears
the current password.
Example:
enters the User Password.
program pr Depends
on
parameter
password
Lets you set the value of any parameter. You must enter the appropriate
password before you reset the value. See the Password command above.
Format: PR [parameter # or name] [newvalue]
Example:
resets the time (parameter 0) to 8:15 a.m.
remote rm None Configures the RS-232 port so the connected terminal works like a
control panel.
shutdown
or
shutdown autostart
sd
sd a
None* Shuts down the UPS output in 60 seconds (if you enter shutdown alone)
or the number of seconds you specify after the command. The READY
indicator flashes until the UPS shuts down. If you specify autostart,the
UPS restarts shortly after power returns.
shutdown cancel sd c None* Cancels a shutdown started with the shutdown command.
shutup sh None Turns off audible alarm.
status s None Shows date, time, system status, present system mode, active alarms,
and the value of various system parameters.
systemmode _ sm None* Typing alone displays which system mode is now active.
You can use with , , ,or to enter one of the modes
below.
systemmode auto sm a None* Enters the Auto mode. This is the normal FERRUPS UPS mode. In this
mode, the UPS provides conditioned AC power to your equipment; if
there is a power outage, the UPS is ready to switch to battery power.
systemmode off sm f None* Enters the Off mode. In this mode, the UPS is not providing power to your
equipment, but you can still use the UPS control panel.
systemmode inverter sm I None* Enters the Inverter On mode. In this mode, the UPS is converting DC
battery power to AC power for your equipment.
systemmode
linecondition
sm l None* Enters the Line Condition mode. In this mode, the UPS provides
conditioned AC power to your equipment, but it does not switch to
battery power if there is a power outage. Instead, the UPS sounds a Low
AC Out alarm.
*If you change parameter 39 to “Yes,” this command requires a User password.