User Instructions

SITOP DC-USV Software V3

Service
for SITOP DC UPS Modules
6A with serial interface
6A with USB interface

(6EP1931-2DC31)
(6EP1931-2DC42)

15A with serial interface

15A with USB interface

(6EP1931-2EC31)
(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.
2.
3.
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
4.
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
4.5.
4.6.
5.
6.

Service Functionality ................................................................................................. 3

Download SITOP DC UPS Software......................................................................... 3
Installations ............................................................................................................... 4
Basic Installation ................................................................................................... 4
Installation USB Drivers ...................................................................................... 11
Update USB Drivers ............................................................................................ 15
Manual Registration of Service ........................................................................... 17
Monitor Program Operation..................................................................................... 19
Monitor Program Start ......................................................................................... 19
Configuration ....................................................................................................... 20
SITOP DC UPS Monitor for Service.................................................................... 25
Protocol Window ................................................................................................. 26
Logfile.................................................................................................................. 27
Further Settings................................................................................................... 28
SITOP Symbol in System Tray................................................................................ 28
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 Frth

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