Communication

There are several ways to communicate with the UPS, for example to query the status or to control the device state until shutdown.

The following options are available:

• Protocol-based communication via UPS-OCT (One Cable Technology) or USB.
• Digital signals for communication with non-protocol-capable end devices.
• TwinCAT PLC function blocks for querying the UPS operation.

The configuration and diagnosis of the UPS-OCT or USB communication method is carried out via the Beckhoff UPS software on Windows 7 or Windows 10.