Isolated Extension Cable User Manual
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1.2. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at its own sole option any such defective products This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way This warranty applies only to the original purchaser To obtain service under warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number from APC or a designated APC service center Products must be returned to APC or an APC service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accom panied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limita tion s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL APC BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POS SIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Specifically APC 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 costs of substitutes claims by third parties or otherwise This warranty giv
3. the UPS End Unit has three These LEDs provide status information and help diag nose problems Server End The following table gives the conditions reported by each LEDs LED on the Server End Unit Table 2 STATUS DESCRIPTION Normal condition LOW BAT The UPS battery is low POL ERR There is a polarity wiring problem on the RJ45 cable Normal condition for Simple Signaling Back UPS The computer or accessory is receiving data from the UPS Flickering RXD AC FAIL Green Smart Signaling only POL ERR Smart UPS Matrix UPS or Symmetra Power Array Solid Green The UPS is on battery There is a polarity wiring Red problem on the RJ45 cable Continued on next page LEDs continued UPS End LEDs The following table gives the conditions reported by each Table 3 LED on the UPS End Unit STATUS CONDITION Off Normal condition for Simple Sig naling Back UPS The computer or accessory is DATA Flickering sending data to the UPS Smart POL ERR Green Signaling only Smart UPS Matrix UPS or Symmetra Power Array Red There is a polarity wiring problem on the RJ45 cable UPS ON Yellow The UPS is being turned on by the server or accessory UPS OFF The UPS is being turned off by the Yellow server or accessory For further information see Using Accessories on page 9 Polarity errors A red LED on either unit of the Isolated Extension Cable indicat
4. next page Setup continued Reminder You must plug the AC Adapter into a receptacle that is pro tected by UPS power in order to ensure that communication is maintained during utility failure Setting up the Follow the diagram below to set up the UPS End Unit with UPS end the RJ45 Cable and the UPS Figure 2 APC UPS Monitoring Port To Server N End Unit ke Cable Supplied with UPS End Unit Isolated Extension Cable Continued on next page Setup continued Optional power for UPS End Unit Ordering an additional adapter The UPS End Unit has an optional power port for use with a second AC Adapter Normally the UPS provides enough power through the data cable You must provide extra power for the UPS End Unit if either of the following conditions applies e you have a heavy load of accessories connected to the UPS via the DB9 port e you are connecting to an APC Back UPS or Back UPS Pro model UPS Note If you use an optional AC Adapter you must plug the adapter into a receptacle that is protected by UPS power in order to ensure that communication is maintained during utility failure To order an additional adapter contact APC at the number on the back cover of this manual The reference number for the standard North American AC Adapter is AP9505 The reference number for the universal AC Adapter for use with AP9825i is AP9505i LEDs Introduction The Server End Unit has two LEDs
5. Isolated Extension Cable AP9825 AP9825i Arc AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION Thank You Thank you for selecting the Isolated Extension Cable AP9825 or AP9825i It has been designed for many years of reliable maintenance free service in combination with your American Power Conversion APC uninterruptible power supply UPS APC is dedi cated to the development of high performance electrical power conversion and control products We hope that you will find this product a valuable convenient addition to your computing system Please read this manual It provides important safety installation and operating instructions that will help you get the most from your Isolated Extension Cable Save this manual It includes instructions for obtaining warranty service Contents Overview Introduction 1 Features of the Isolated Extension Cable 1 Hardware requirements 2 Inventory 2 Introduction 4 Using a different cable 4 Setting up the server end 4 Setup Waming 5 Setting up the UPSend 5 Optional power for UPS End Unit 6 Ordering an additional adapter 6 Introduction 7 Server End LEDs 7 UPS End LEDs 8 Polarity errors 8 Using ACCessorieS 0 ooooooomcronnaa nn nn nn 9 Introduction 9 Accessory guidelines 9 Specifications 00ooooooomommnnar nenn 10 Cable requirements 10 Warming 10 RJ 45 pin locations 10 Cable definition 11 Product specifications 11 Overview Introduction Features of the
6. Isolated Extension Cable American Power Conversion s Isolated Extension Cable AP9825 and AP9825i is a device that allows you to lengthen the communications connection between a server running PowerChute software and an APC uninterrupt ible power supply UPS When standard cables are used for distances of more than 5 meters communications can become unreliable and ground loops can damage computer serial ports If your facility uses large APC UPSs Matrix UPS or the Symmetra PowerArray for example it may not be practical to place the server running PowerChute software close enough to use the standard data cables With the Iso lated Extension Cable you can house a UPS in one location and monitor it up to 100 meters away The Isolated Extension Cable e Boosts signals and reduces noise by using a current loop scheme e Provides an isolation barrier that prevents damage from ground loops e Works with cables up to 100 meters in length e Requires no configuration after plug in e Displays information on operation including some wiring problems on LEDs e Supports all the functions normally available to and from the UPS Continued on next page Overview continued Hardware The Isolated Extension Cable requires requirements e UPS protected power at the Server End e A serial cable that was provided with PowerChute or PowerChute plus e RJ45 Cat 5 cable 15 m supplied You may want to use
7. a longer cable For further information see Cable requirements on page 10 e An additional AC Adapter when used with an APC Back UPS or Back UPS Pro model UPS For fur ther information see Optional power for UPS End Unit on page 6 Inventory The Isolated Extension Cable consists of the parts listed in Table 1 the following table Ttem Illustration UPS End Unit with attached DB9 DB9 Cable Continued on next page Overview continued Inventory Table 1 Item continued Server End Unit shown with stan dard AC Adapter APC Part Number AP9505 Note Model AP9825i comes with a universal AC Adapter APC Part Number AP9505i Illustration RJ45 Cable 15 m Setup Introduction Using a different cable Setting up the server end Figure 1 The Isolated Extension Cable requires no configuration The Isolated Extension Cable comes with 15 meters of RJ45 cable You can use an existing building cable or a longer cable only if it fulfills the requirements listed in Cable requirements on page 10 Follow the diagram below to set up the Server End Unit with the RJ45 Cable and the server Server er UPS Protected Power Receptacle f J i North American shown N BE RS232 Server End Unit Cable Supplied with PowerChute Software To UPS End Unit Continued on
8. es a polarity error Polarity errors are caused by wire pairs that are reversed For the wire pairings refer to Table 4 Cable definition on page 11 Using Accessories Introduction Accessory guidelines The Isolated Extension Cable works in conjunction with APC accessories such as Call UPS or Share UPS with certain limitations Read completely before deciding where to connect your accessories Do not use more than one Isolated Extension Cable in a series data path The UPS ON command is not supported when an APC accessory generating the ON command is con nected at the server end If you want to ensure UPS ON capability connect the accessory to the UPS end You can use the accessory s Advanced Port or one of its Basic Ports The Isolated Extension Cable operates at 2400 baud Some devices such as the PowerNet SNMP Adapter can run at higher rates Locate these devices such that the Isolated Extension Cable is not in line with them or set the device to operate at 2400 baud Use of the Isolated Extension Cable is not supported when it is connected between a Control UPS 400 APC Part Number AP9012 and the AS 400 server When using the Isolated Extension Cable with a Con trol UPS 400 connect the Isolated Extension Cable between the Control UPS 400 and the UPS Specifications Cable The Isolated Extension Cable is intended for use with cables requirements that e Comply with 10BaseT wiri
9. es you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Life support policy As a general policy APC does not recommend the use of any of its products in life support applications where failure or malfunction of the APC product can be reasonably expected to cause failure of the life support device or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness APC does not recommend the use of any of its products in direct patient care APC will not knowingly sell its products for use in such applications unless it receives in writing assurances satisfactory to APC that a the risks of injury or damage have been minimized b the customer assumes all such risks and c the liability of American Power Conversion is adequately protected under the circumstances Examples of devices considered to be life support devices are neonatal oxygen analyzers nerve stimulators whether used for anesthesia pain relief or other purposes autotrans fusion devices blood pumps defibrillators arrhythmia detectors and alarms pacemakers hemodialysis systems peritoneal dialysis systems neonatal ventilator incubators ventila tors for both adults and infants anesthesia ventilators and infusion pumps as well as any other devices designated as critical by the U S FDA or other competent authority Hospital grade wiring devices and leakage current may be ordered as options on many APC UPS systems APC does not claim tha
10. ng schemes e Are no longer than 100 meters e Meet local wiring and safety codes e Have been installed by qualified personnel Warning Wiring safety is the responsibility of those installing the cable Incorrect installation can result in improper function N ing of the device or damage to hardware The use of substandard cables can produce toxic fumes in the event of a fire RJ45 pin The figure below shows the pin locations on the RJ45 locations connector Figure 3 Continued on next page 10 Specifications continued Cable definition The pairing scheme and the functions of each wire pair of Table 4 the RJ45 Cable are provided below Function 24VDC gt UPS SVR Data gt 24VDC gt Low Battery gt E 24VDC lt UPS SVR Data lt On Off lt On Off Product The specifications for the Isolated Extension Cable are specifications given in the following table Table 5 Ttem Specification Size of unit h x w x 1 2 5 cm x 6 1 cm x 9 7 cm 1 0 in x 2 4 in x 3 8 in Length Normal 15 m 50 ft between units Maximum 100 m 328 ft UPS End 24VDC 10mA nom 50mA peak Power requirements Server End 24VDC 30mA nom 65mA peak 11 Limited Warranty American Power Conversion APC warrants Isolated Extension Cable to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase
11. t units with this modification are certified or listed as Hospital Grade by APC or any other organization Therefore these units do not meet the requirements for use in direct patient care www apcc com Toll free technical support Addresses U S amp Canada 1 800 800 4272 American Power Conversion Corporation Austria 0660 6480 132 Fairgrounds Road Belgium 0800 15063 P O Box 278 Czech Republic 0800 102063 West Kingston Rhode Island 02892 Denmark 800 18 153 USA Finland 9800 13 374 France 0 800 906 483 American Power Conversion Corporation Germany 01300818907 A P C b v Holland 0800 0224655 Ballybritt Business Park Hungary 00800 12221 Galway Ireland 1 800 702000 x 2045 Ireland Israel 177 353 2206 American Power Conversion Italy 1678 74731 Japan 0120 80 60 90 BR Gotanda 7 Floor Luxembourg 0800 2091 2 30 4 Nishi gotanda Norway 800 11 632 Shinagawa ku Poland 00800 353 1202 Tokyo 141 Japan Portugal 050 553182 South Africa 0800 994206 Spain 900 95 35 33 Sweden 020 795 419 Switzerland 0800 556177 Turkey 0800 35390275 U K 0800 132990 Areas without toll free numbers 1 401 789 5735 USA or 353 91 702020 Ireland 7095 916 7166 Russia Serial number Entire contents copyright O 1998 American Power Conversion All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited All trademarks are the property of American Power Conversion 990 0371 Rev 2 5 98
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