Powerware Expansion Chassis

With network complexities increasing, a variety of communication methodologies may be used to monitor critical equipment on the network. At the same time, the availability of reliable power is becoming more important for maintaining data integrity. The net effect of these factors is the need for flexibility of communication methods with strategic equipment including an Uninterruptible Power System (UPS). With the Powerware Expansion Chassis, users may easily configure a UPS-based power protection system that supports the chosen network protocol.

Communication Card Options/Protocol Conversion
The Expansion Chassis is a three-slot peripheral device that expands communication methods for a UPS through its support for X-slot™cards. It comes preconfigured with a card that conforms to the Modicon^® Modbus^®‚ protocol. The Modbus Card serves as the integral communications controller for the other two slots.
The Modbus card and its associated Profiler software utility allow easy integration into a Building Management System (BMS). Key facilities personnel may monitor power conditions in real-time through this configuration.

Two additional slots are available for use with any of the following cards:

• A ConnectUPS™-X SNMP/Web Adapter – monitor via SNMP or the Web
• A ConnectUPS-M SNMP Module – monitor via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
• A Single Port Serial Card – connect an additional server for monitoring and graceful shutdown 
• A Multi-Server Card – connect up to three servers for monitoring and graceful shutdown, supports load segment control and RS-232 signals for low battery and AC Fail
• A Modbus Card – connect to another Modbus Network, monitor via BMS

The Expansion Chassis and associated cards effectively act as a protocol converter easily integrating the UPS into open architecture management systems.