Multipurpose data port
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1. An uninterruptible power supply for providing AC power to a load, the uninterruptible power supply comprising:
- an input to receive AC power from an AC power source;
an output that provides AC power;
a DC voltage source that provides DC power, the DC voltage source having an energy storage device;
an inverter operatively coupled to the DC voltage source to receive DC power and to provide AC power;
a transfer switch constructed and arranged to select one of the AC power source and the DC voltage source as an output power source for the uninterruptible power supply; and
a multipurpose data port for operatively connecting the uninterruptible power supply to an external device, wherein the data port can accommodate more than one type of data connection.
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Abstract
An uninterruptible power supply includes a multipurpose data port that facilitates a plurality of communication methods including USB, serial and other communication methods, between the uninterruptible power supply and a host computer system. The multipurpose data port is configured to prevent interference if a user mistakenly connects a phone line or other similar but inappropriate line to the uninterruptible power supply. The multipurpose data port reduces the machine footprint needed to support multiple communication ports.
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1. An uninterruptible power supply for providing AC power to a load, the uninterruptible power supply comprising:
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an input to receive AC power from an AC power source;
an output that provides AC power;
a DC voltage source that provides DC power, the DC voltage source having an energy storage device;
an inverter operatively coupled to the DC voltage source to receive DC power and to provide AC power;
a transfer switch constructed and arranged to select one of the AC power source and the DC voltage source as an output power source for the uninterruptible power supply; and
a multipurpose data port for operatively connecting the uninterruptible power supply to an external device, wherein the data port can accommodate more than one type of data connection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A multipurpose data port comprising:
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a 10 position RJ-45 jack having two middle pins and wherein the two middle pins are either left open, shorted to ground and or connected to each other;
a printed circuit board operatively connected to the 10 position RJ-45 jack;
a firmware program for controlling operation of the multipurpose data port, wherein the multipurpose data port is configured to accommodate a plurality of communication methods between a first device and a second device. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A power supply system comprising:
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a power input to receive input power from a power source;
a power output to provide output power to a load;
a battery module having a battery output that provides battery power;
a power module coupled to the power input to receive the input power, coupled to the battery output to receive the battery power and coupled to the power output to provide the output power;
a controller, coupled to the power module, constructed and arranged to monitor and control the output power from the power module; and
a multipurpose data port, coupled to the controller, for operatively connecting the power supply system to an external device and for facilitating information exchange between the power supply system and the external device, wherein the multipurpose data port can accommodate more than one type of data connection. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of supporting a plurality of communication schemes between a power supply system having a multipurpose data port and an external device, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a plurality of different cabling configurations wherein a first end of each cable configuration is operatively configured to connect to the multipurpose data port and wherein a second end of the cabling configuration is operatively configured to connect to at least one of a plurality of different ports on the external device;
choosing the appropriate cabling configuration; and
connecting the first end of the cabling configuration to the multipurpose date port and connecting the second end of the cabling configuration to an appropriate port on the external device.
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17. A power supply comprising:
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a power input to receive input power from a power source;
a power output to provide output power to a load;
a battery module having a battery output that provides battery power;
a power module coupled to the power input to receive the input power, coupled to the battery output to receive the battery power and coupled to the power output to provide the output power;
a controller, coupled to the power module, constructed and arranged to monitor and control the output power from the power module and means for supporting a plurality of different types of cabled communications between the power supply system and an external device;
wherein the means for supporting a plurality of different types of cabled communication between the power supply system and the external device includes a multipurpose data port. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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