Hi, I'm trying to connect a UPS to my Ignition project so I can monitor its status (like online/offline, battery level, etc.). I'm using an APC UPS and I downloaded the "APC UPS Modbus Interface" from the Ignition Exchange, but I’m not sure how to set it up in the Gateway.
Can anyone help me with the steps to connect the UPS to Ignition?
Do I need to use Modbus TCP, or is there a better way?
Thanks!
I am really trying to create a simple UPS project that tells me the IP, if the UPS is up or down and that's really it, I just need a little help.
Did some quick search and from this link it looks like its rs-232. so you will need a serial cable or usb cable connected to the gateway, unless you have bought a network interface card that supports modbus tcp. If there is no serial port the usb might show up as a serial port.
Also inside the ignition exchange project, in the others folder, is a readme_install_text file with a lot information about the different configurations around the ups itself and what is needed.