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APC Smart-UPS commands

From some old notes, to not get lost...

command action
Y enter “smart” mode
U simulate power failure
D start calibration cycle (works only if battery charge considered 100%)
W perform self-test
E set automatic self-test interval
B query battery voltage
f query battery charge level, %
j query estimated runtime on battery
P query load ratio (current load to unit’s rated max load)
C query internal temperature
L query input voltage
O query output voltage
M query max line voltage since unit reset
N query min line voltage since unit reset
l (lowercase L) set lower admissible line voltage
u set upper admissible line voltage
e set battery charge level prior to powering the load
r set wakeup delay
s set unit sensitivity (high/medium/low)
q set “low battery” signaling level, in estimated runtime minutes
o set lowest battery admissible voltage
p set shutdown delay (time since UPS shutdown command)
n queries some number (unit serial?)
G queries cause of last transfer to batteries.
returns:
  • R unacceptable rate of charge
  • H too high line voltage
  • L too low line voltage
  • T notch/spike
  • O no transfers yet
  • S user-initiated
X query self-test result.
returns:
  • BT bad battery
  • NG overload

 

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