User Instructions SITOP DC-USV Software V3 “Service”

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User Instructions

SITOP DC-USV Software V3

“Service”

for SITOP DC UPS Modules

6A with serial interface (6EP1931-2DC31) 6A with USB interface (6EP1931-2DC42) 15A with serial interface (6EP1931-2EC31) 15A with USB interface (6EP1931-2EC42) 40A with USB interface (6EP1931-2FC42) 500S (15A / 2.5kWs capacitor) (6EP1933-2EC41) 500S (15A / 5kWs capacitor) (6EP1933-2EC51)

Release 1.0

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Contents 1. Service Functionality .................................................................................................3 2. Download SITOP DC UPS Software.........................................................................3 3. Installations ...............................................................................................................4 3.1. Basic Installation ...................................................................................................4 3.2. Installation USB Drivers ......................................................................................11 3.3. Update USB Drivers ............................................................................................15 3.4. Manual Registration of Service ...........................................................................17 4. Monitor Program Operation.....................................................................................19 4.1. Monitor Program Start .........................................................................................19 4.2. Configuration .......................................................................................................20 4.3. SITOP DC UPS Monitor for Service....................................................................25 4.4. Protocol Window .................................................................................................26 4.5. Logfile..................................................................................................................27 4.6. Further Settings...................................................................................................28 5. SITOP Symbol in System Tray................................................................................28 6. Help and Support ....................................................................................................29

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1. Service Functionality If no user is logged on to the Windows operating system, it is not possible to execute programs as the SITOP DC UPS software for example. In order to guarantee a safe shutdown of the PC also in this operating condition, the SITOP DC UPS Service can be installed. After prior configuration, this service is able to safely shut down the PC, also if no user is logged on. Important: If the service shall also start programs or applications when a user is logged on, it is required to start the monitor program as well. This is possible with a shortcut in the Autostart file or an entry in the Registry (AutoRun).

2. Download SITOP DC UPS Software

Software download from our homepage ( www.siemens.de/sitop ).

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3. Installations

3.1. Basic Installation Execute file “Setup_Sitop_3.x.2.x.exe“.

Select your language.

Installation is started.

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Accept the license agreement.

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Select the program components required. For installation as service the components “Service“ and “Driver“ (when using a USB connection) are required.

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Choose the destination folder in which to instal the program packages.

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Select a start menu folder, if you would like to create an entry there.

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Typical settings of the SITOP service can be preset here: • Communication interface • Location of logfile (please note: write permission is required) • Service actions in UPS buffer mode (mains failure) • Automatic registration of the service in the operating system • Installation of the SITOP symbol as tray icon,

with this symbol it is possible to monitor the service status.

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Completion of installation.

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3.2. Installation USB Drivers The installation of drivers is only required for versions with USB interface. Before starting the installation please make sure that the SITOP DC UPS software (freeware download under www.siemens.de/sitop) is installed completely. Then connect the SITOP DC UPS module with a free USB interface. The SITOP DC UPS module is now identified automatically, the hardware wizard opens:

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Select “Install software from a list or specific location”. Click “Next“ to continue. In the next window you choose the location from where the driver will be installed, normally: ”C:\Program Files\Sitop\DRIVER“. If you have installed the SITOP DC UPS software in a different location, please enter it in the browse field. Click “Next” to continue.

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Please acknowledge the following warning with a click on “Continue Anyway”.

In the next window you complete the driver installation with a click on “Finish“.

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Following the same steps, the driver for a new serial COM port is installed.

In this window you complete the driver installation with a click on “Finish“. The driver for the SITOP DC UPS module is now installed successfully. Yon can control in the device manager whether the SITOP DC UPS module has been identified correctly:

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3.3. Update USB Drivers For the correct function of the SITOP DC UPS software it is necessary to install an up-to-date USB driver. From driver version 2.2.4.0 upwards this is guaranteed. If an older driver is installed already, an update of the USB driver has to be made. Before starting the driver update please make sure that the SITOP DC UPS software (freeware download on www.siemens.de/sitop) is installed completely. Search the entry ”SITOP xx“ in the folder “USB controllers” of the device manager. Mark the entry and by clicking the right mouse button open the context menu “Properties“. Here you can check the driver version.

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If the driver version is less than 2.2.4.0, an update has to be made. In order to do this please activate the button “Update Driver“. Then continue as described in chapter 3.2, “Installation USB drivers”.

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3.4. Manual Registration of Service The correct function of the service requires an up-to-date driver from version 2.2.4.0. upwards (see chapter 3.2). If the service was not registered automatically during installation, a manual registration is possible. On clicking the Windows buttons “Start“ -> “Run...“ the following window opens:

As destination the path has to be selected where the files that were unpacked in step “Basic Installation” are located. The correct installation of the service is confirmed by the following information:

If this information is not wanted to appear in an automated installation, the option “/silent“ can be added after the entry “/install“.

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Via “->Control Panel, –>Administration, –>Services“ the successful installation can be checked. There is a new entry: ”Service_SITOP”.

The service can only be started automatically by a restart of the PC. Alternatively, a first manual start is possible by clicking on “Start“ with the right mouse button The service can be uninstalled by following the same steps, using the parameter “/uninstall“.

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4. Monitor Program Operation

4.1. Monitor Program Start

With a double click on “UPS_Monitor.exe“ the monitor program opens.

On the first program start the language selection opens.

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4.2. Configuration After the program start the monitor window opens. You get to the configuration window by clicking on the button “Configuration“.

• Selection of communication interface (COM or USB) • Option for display of monitoring window on status change (optionally after a time

that can be set) • Option for an acoustic signal on status change

• Selection of location of logfile (write permission required!)

• Option for saving the configuration with write protection

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• Option for starting an application after a set time when buffering (example: *.exe, *.bat, *.vbs or *.js)

• Option for PC shutdown after a set time when buffering (note: if the mains

voltage returns during the set time, the PC will NOT shut down)

• Option for signalizing the DC UPS on Windows shutdown (remote off)

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• Option for starting an application after a set time at ALARM (buffer not ready), (example: *.exe, *.bat, *.vbs or *.js)

• Option for starting an application after a set time at interrupted data communication (example: *.exe, *.bat, *.vbs or *.js)

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• Option for starting an application after a set time at recommended “battery replacement depending on aging“ (example: *.exe, *.bat, *.vbs oder *.js)

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• Option for starting an application after a set time at reaching battery charge >85% (battery fully charged), (example: *.exe, *.bat, *.vbs oder *.js)

• Option for starting an application after a set time at falling below battery charge

>85% (battery not fully charged), (example: *.exe, *.bat, *.vbs oder *.js)

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4.3. SITOP DC UPS Monitor for Service

Display of version number Display of SITOP DC UPS module connected Display of operating states in accordance with the LEDs on the SITOP DC UPS module

• DC o.k. • Alarm • Normal mode / buffer mode • Battery charge condition

Buttons:

opens configuration menu

opens protocol window

opens additional window with received data words

minimizes monitor window to system tray, can be displayed again by clicking the right mouse button

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4.4. Protocol Window The protocol window opens after clicking the button “Protocol“.

Display of protocol file; all events are registered here with timestamp. Button:

opens logfile with Windows editor

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4.5. Logfile

In the logfile all events are registered and made available for later evaluation.

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4.6. Further Settings In the “SITOP_DC_USV.INI“ file further individual program settings can be made.

5. SITOP Symbol in System Tray If the SITOP monitor is not started, the user cannot check the correct function of the SITOP service. Therefore it is possible to control the state of the service by the SITOP symbol.

On moving the mouse cursor over the symbol the current state of the service is displayed.

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6. Help and Support Further information is available in “Readme.rtf“.

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Note: The information provided in these user instructions contains descriptions or characteristics of performance which in case of actual use do not always apply as described or which may change as a result of further development of the products. Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice, errors excepted. © Siemens AG, 2008 Industry Sector, Industry Automation SE IP Postfach 2355, D-90713 Fürth

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