APC AP9613 Dry Contact I/O Card for UPS Monitoring

The APC AP9613 is a crucial accessory designed to augment the management capabilities of compatible APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems equipped with a SmartSlot. This Dry Contact I/O SmartSlot Card provides a robust interface for integrating UPS operations with external monitoring and control systems. It effectively addresses the need for advanced power management by allowing IT professionals to monitor various environmental triggers and automate responses to critical power events, thus enhancing the resilience and reliability of data center and network closet infrastructures. At its core, the AP9613 features six configurable output relays and four input contacts, enabling versatile interaction with external devices. These dry contacts facilitate control over ancillary equipment or trigger alarms based on UPS status changes, ensuring seamless coordination within complex IT environments. Furthermore, the card includes two Universal I/O (UIO) ports, which significantly expand its utility by supporting optional environmental sensors, such as temperature and humidity probes, and the Dry Contact I/O Accessory, providing comprehensive oversight of physical conditions affecting critical power equipment. Deployment and management of the AP9613 are straightforward. It installs directly into an available SmartSlot on compatible APC UPS units, making it an ideal component for distributed IT environments, server rooms, and data centers up to 16kVA. Configuration is managed via a user-friendly utility on a Windows-based PC, connecting to the card via USB, allowing engineers and IT managers to easily define trigger policies and automated actions, translating technical features into tangible operational benefits.

• Provides 6 configurable output relays and 4 input contacts.
• Supports external environmental sensors via two UIO ports.
• Enables automated actions based on UPS status changes.
• Seamless integration with APC SmartSlot UPS systems.
• User-friendly configuration with a dedicated utility.