User Instructions

SITOP DC UPS Software

Application

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. Download SITOP DC UPS Software......................................................................... 3

2. Installation of Application .......................................................................................... 4
2.1. Basic Installation ................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Installation USB Drivers ...................................................................................... 11
2.3. Update USB Drivers ............................................................................................ 15
3. Program Operation.................................................................................................. 17
3.1. Program Start ...................................................................................................... 17
3.2. Configuration ....................................................................................................... 18
3.3. SITOP DC UPS Monitoring ................................................................................. 23
3.4. Protocol Window ................................................................................................. 24
3.5. Logfile.................................................................................................................. 25
3.6. Further Settings................................................................................................... 26
4. OPC Server ............................................................................................................. 27
4.1. Manual Registration of OPC Server .................................................................... 27
4.2. Description of OPC Server Interface ................................................................... 28
5. Help and Support .................................................................................................... 29

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1. Download SITOP DC UPS Software

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

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2. Installation of Application
2.1. 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 application the components Application 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 software can be preset here:

Communication interface

Location of logfile (please note: write permission is required)

Service actions in UPS buffer mode (mains failure)

Automatic installation of OPC server interface (see chapter 4)

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Completion of installation.

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 2.2. 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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 2.3. 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 2.2, Installation USB drivers.

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3. Program Operation

3.1. Program Start

Double click on SITOP_DC_USV.exe.

On the first program start the language selection opens.

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3.2. 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 sending a signal on manual Windows shutdown (latching shutdown of

SITOP DC UPS module;
only available when communicating via USB of the following versions: 6EP1931-
2DC42; 6EP1931-2EC42 und 6EP1931-2FC42)

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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 3.3. SITOP DC UPS Monitoring

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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 3.4. Protocol Window
The protocol window opens after clicking the button Protocol.

Display protocol file, all events are registered here with timestamp.

Button:

opens logfile with Windows editor

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 3.5. Logfile

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

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 3.6. Further Settings

In the SITOP_DC_USV.INI file further individual program settings can be made.

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4. OPC Server
The SITOP DC UPS software Application has an integrated OPC server interface. This
software interface allows access to information sent by the SITOP DC UPS module out
of own applications.

4.1. Manual Registration of OPC Server

Before the OPC server interface can be used, it is necessary to register the SITOP DC
UPS software in the operating system. If this was not effected during installation, the
OPC server can also be registered manually.

On clicking the Windows buttons Start -> Run... the following window opens:

As destination the path has to be selected where the program file SITOP_DC_UPS.exe
unpacked in step Basic Installation - is located.

The OPC server can be removed by following the same steps, using the parameter
-unregserver.

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 4.2. Description of OPC Server Interface
Addressing the OPC server interface implicates an automatic start of the SITOP DC
UPS software Application.

Note: On starting the program a stable data connection to the SITOP DC UPS module is
built up. This process may last a few seconds. A resulting possible delay of data
availability at the OPC server interface must be taken into account.

Sitop DC UPS OPC server - name: SITOP_UPS.OPC

Sitop DC UPS OPC server available items:

Table1:

Item name Type Description

AKKU Bool active: battery exchange Variables describing the status of
required the SITOP UPS. True
ALARM Bool active: buffer not ready corresponds to the active LED on
the device.
BAT Bool active: buffer mode

BAT85 Bool active: battery fully charged

DC_OK Bool active: input voltage o.k.

Connection Longint Status: 0 no connection
1, 2 connection available
Status changes between 1 and 2
for monitoring connection
Status Longint Binary-coded status word,
see table 2
Device String Type of connected device
(example.: SITOP DC UPS 40)
last_Message String Last message/ logfile entry
Received String Last telegram from UPS

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Table 2: Coding status word

The status word consists of 2 bytes, always 4 bits belonging to a LED of the SITOP
UPS.

Bits Correlation Status binary Description

0-3 Battery charge 1000 Battery not fully loaded
0010 Battery fully loaded

4-7 Input voltage 1000 No input voltage

0010 Input voltage available

8-11 Buffer mode 1000 Normal mode

0100 Buffer mode

12-15 Alarm 1000 No alarm

0001 Buffer not ready
0100 Battery replacement required
(LED flashing)

5. 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 Frth

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