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UPS Network Management Card 3 User Guide35
Self-Test Schedule screen
Path: UPS > Configuration > Self-Test Schedule
Use this option to define when your UPS will initiate a self-test.
Shutdown Scheduling
Path: Configuration > Scheduling
This option is not available for all UPS devices. Self test schedule options are not the same for all
UPS devices.
NOTE: Do not create shutdown schedules that overlap. An example of an overlapping shutdown
schedule is a Weekly Shutdown set from 8pm to 9pm, and a One-time Shutdown set from 8.10pm
to 8.30pm. Overlapping shutdown schedules result in unknown and untested behavior.
For both the UPS and outlet group options
You can schedule a shutdown for a UPS device under UPS or for an individual Switched Outlet Group (if
applicable) under outlet groups.
External Battery
Cabinet
The battery cabinet Amp-Hour rating of an external battery source.
Battery Charger Rate
With this field, you can change the speed by which the UPS batteries are
charged, in percentage terms. Here, 100% represents the manufacturer's
recommended rate of charge. For example, to double the charge rate set
this value to 200%.
For example when the Battery Charger Rate is set to 100%:
• If total battery capacity is increased, the battery charging current
supplied by the UPS battery charger will automatically increase to meet
the 100% charger rate - you do not need to change the Charger Rate.
• If total battery capacity is decreased, the battery charging current
supplied by the UPS battery charger will automatically decrease to
meet the 100% charger rate - you do not need to change the Charger
Rate.
See your UPS User Guide for more information on Battery Capacity.
Caution: Charging at too high a rate can result in boiling and/or venting of
electrolytes and/or high gas pressure. Do not change this setting unless
you have strong background knowledge in this area.
Battery Type
Indicate the battery type where VRLA is Valve Regulated Lead Acid and
Vented Cell is a wet cell type battery (as used in cars).
Total Battery Capacity
Use this setting to specify the total capacity of your UPS batteries,
between 7 and 200 ampere hours (Ah). This is used to estimate runtime
and determine the current needed to charge the batteries. If your UPS has
the Total Battery Capacity option available, update the value for Total
Battery Capacity when you add batteries to or remove batteries from your
UPS. See your UPS User Guide for more information on Battery Capacity.
Field Description