Programmable Relay Card User`s Manual
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1. Power Technologies From Para Systems Inc PROGRAMMABLE RELAY CARD USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION This Programmable Relay card is an UPS management product with 6 relay output contacts for monitoring the status and 1 input contact as a shutdown UPS or a battery test command Features Monitors UPS events 6 programmable relay output contacts Configurable normal open or normal close for each relay contact Configurable UPS shutdown delay time Configurable input signal as shutdown UPS or battery test Has the ability to protect up to 6 computers unattended shutdown gracefully SPECIFICATIONS Size Net L x W 5 1 x 2 4 Weight Net 0 50 Ibs Operating Temperature 0 40 C Operating Humidity 10 80 Power Input Volts 8 20V DC Power Input Current 10mA Power Consumption 1 2 Watts Relay Contacts Volts 24VDC max Relay Contacts Current 1A max INSTALLATION Note These Programmable Relay cards are designed to be Hot Swappable but there is a remote chance that when Hot Swapping the Programmable Relay card that the UPS will shutdown MINUTEMAN recommends following steps 1 through 4 when installing the Programmable Relay card but to hot swap skip to step number 3 1 Turn off all the equipment that is plugged into the UPS 2 Turn off the UPS and unplug the UPS s power cord from the AC wall outlet Remove the option slot cover plates from the rear panel of the UPS Insert the Prog2. Delay Before Shutdown 30 Seconds 0 Back To Previous Menu Please Enter Your Choice gt In this menu the input signal can be redefined as shutdown UPS or battery test signal Meanwhile the UPS shutdown delay time is also adjustable to a maximum of 9999 seconds 4 Press 3 to configure the normal open or normal close for each relay Customize Output Relay Relay Selected Event 1 Relay1 Normal Close 2 Relay2 Normal Open 3 Relay3 Normal Close 4 Relay4 Normal Open 5 Relay5 Normal Close 6 Relay6 Normal Open 0 Back To Previous Menu Please Enter Your Choice gt Once the configuration is complete switch SW2 MUST be switched to the ON position to apply the new settings SW2 MUST remain in the ON position to use the new settings Switch SW2 back to OFF position to reset to the default settings SW1 can be used to change the normal open or the normal close contacts for all relays SW1 set to the OFF position normal open default SW1 set to the ON position normal close 5 Press 0 to quit this configuration session The system will prompt you to save or not Press Y to save your settings N to ignore POWER OPTION IN WIN 2000 XP This relay card has the ability to provide UPS signals for Windows NT4 2000 XP 2003 First connect the RS232 port on the PC to the relay card as shown Common RTS pin7 GND R GND pind Power Fail R2 gt _cTS pin8 Ba
3. not there will be a charge for repair 2 Pack the relay card in its original packaging If the original packaging is no longer available ask the Technical Support Technician about obtaining a new set It is important to pack the relay card properly in order to avoid damage in transit Never use Styrofoam beads for a packing material a Include a letter with your name address daytime phone number RMA number a copy of your original sales receipt and a brief description of the problem 3 Mark the RMA on the outside of all packages The factory cannot accept any package without the RMA marked on the outside 4 Return the relay card by insured prepaid carrier to 02079 Para Systems Inc MINUTEMAN UPS 1455 LeMay Drive Carrollton TX 75007 ATTN RMA LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Para Systems Inc Para Systems warrants this equipment when properly applied and operated within specified conditions against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase For equipment sites within the United States and Canada this warranty covers repair or replacement of defective equipment at the discretion of Para Systems Repair will be from the nearest authorized service center Replacement parts and warranty labor will be borne by Para Systems For equipment located outside of the United States and Canada Para Systems only covers faulty parts Para Systems products repaired or replaced pursuant to this
4. ally Para Systems is not liable for any costs such as lost profits or revenue loss of equipment loss of use of equipment loss of software loss of data cost of substitutes claims by third parties or otherwise The sole and exclusive remedy for breach of any warranty expressed or implied concerning Para Systems products and the only obligation of Para Systems hereunder shall be the repair or replacement of defective equipment components or parts or at Para Systems option refund of the purchase price or substitution with an equivalent replacement product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state 34000308
5. ngs PROGRAMMABLE CONTACTS COMMUNICATION SETUP 1 Connect Tx to pin2 Rx to pin3 and GND C to pin5 of PC RS232 port 2 In the Windows environment launch the Hyper Terminal program then open the specified COM port 3 Set the following properties Baud rate 2400 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bit 1 Flow Control None CONFIGURATION 1 Press lt Enter gt to get the main menu of the Programmable Relay card UPS Relay Card Firmware Version Relay Card V1 4 1 Customize Output Relay 2 Configure Input Signal 3 Customize Normal Open or Normal Close 0 Quit Please Enter Your Choice gt 2 Press 1 to configure the alarm event for R1 R6 Contacts R1 R6 can be configured for different power events Relay Selected Event 1 Relay1 Summary Alarm 2 Relay2 Power Fail 3 Relay3 Battery Low 4 Relay4 On Bypass 5 Relay5 Overload 6 Relay6 Over Temperature 0 Back To Previous Menu Please Enter Your Choice gt Once the configuration is complete switch SW2 MUST be switched to the ON position to apply the new settings SW2 MUST remain in the ON position to use the new settings Switch SW2 back to OFF position to reset to the default settings 3 Press 2 to configure the Input signal ae ey Configure Input Signal Sa ei ee SPO 1 Act as Shutdown or Test Shutdown 2 Input Signal Confirm 3 Seconds 3
6. rammable Relay card into the option slot and secure with the retaining screws Set SW1 and SW2 to the OFF position Apply 12VDC to the Common contact and connect the lamps to R1 R6 terminals Install a push button from the Common contact to the input terminal Press the button for at least 3 seconds to shutdown the UPS remotely Po Common 12V yn GND R g o Summary Alarm Power Fail Battery Low On Bypass Overload Over Temperature lt Shutdown UPS INTERNAL CIRCUIT Common R1 R2 mo R3 m o R4 m o R5 2 O NI gt 5V CPU Pin j OUTLINE GND R Common R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Input Tx Rx GND C SSSSSSSSSSss sw2 1 0 PINOUT GND R Ground for relays Common 12 24VDC Default Alarm Event R1 Summary Alarm R2 Power Fail R3 Battery Low R4 On Bypass R5 Overload R6 Over Temperature Input Remote shutdown or battery test Tx Transmit to PC connect to sub9 pin2 Rx Receive from PC connect to sub9 pin3 GND C Ground for configuration Tx and Rx pins OFF Default ON SW1 Normal open Normal close SW2 Default settings Customized setti
7. ttery Low R3 gt DCDpini R4 R5 R6 Shutdown UPS Input DTR pin4 Then open the power option from control panel and click on the UPS tab to setup the signals polarity select Positive for Power Fail Low Battery and UPS Shutdown Since the R1 R6 contacts are programmable the output contacts can be configured for 3 computers with 2 signals power fail and low battery or 6 computers with one signal power fail or low battery Note All of the computers must have the same earth ground potential Connect all of the computers input power cords to the same UPS OBTAINING SERVICE 1 Call your dealer for assistance If you cannot reach your dealer or if they cannot resolve the problem call or fax MINUTEMAN Technical Support at the following numbers Voice phone 972 446 7363 FAX line 972 446 9011 or visit our Web site at www minutemanups com the Discussion Board Please have the following information available BEFORE calling the Technical Support Department Your name and address Where and when the unit was purchased All of the model information about your relay card Any information on the failure A technician will ask you for the above information and if possible help solve your problem over the phone In the event that the unit requires factory service the technician will issue you a Return Material Authorization Number RMA f If the relay card is under warranty the repairs will be done at no charge If
8. warranty shall be warranted for the un expired portion of the warranty applying to the original product This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of purchase The warranty shall be void if a the equipment is damaged by the customer is improperly used is subjected to an adverse operating environment or is operated outside the limits of its electrical specifications b the equipment is repaired or modified by anyone other than Para Systems or Para Systems approved personnel or c has been used in a manner contrary to the product s User s Manual or other written instructions Any technical advice furnished before or after delivery in regard to use or application of Para Systems equipment is furnished without charge and on the basis that it represents Para Systems best judgment under the circumstances but it is used at the recipient s sole risk Except as provided herein Para Systems makes no warranties expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Some states do not permit limitation of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s may not apply to the purchaser EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL PARA SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Specific
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