Claims
- 1. A system comprising an uninterrupted power supply (UPS), a plurality of loads having predetermined priorities for maintenance of power thereto, a network for transmitting data to and from each of said loads and said UPS, and bar connection means for connecting power separately from said UPS to each of said loads, said UPS having network interface means for interfacing with said network, said network interface means further comprising processor means for processing data and control signal generating means for generating control signals for controlling connection of power to each of said loads, said processor means comprising first means for generating messages to each of said loads wherein said messages concern time remaining for receipt of power by such load, and second means for generating shutdown signals and connecting said shutdown signals to said control signal generating means for controlling prioritized shutdown of said loads.
- 2. The system as described in claim 1, wherein said control signal generating means comprises a power distribution module (PDM) for controlling distribution of power to said loads.
- 3. The system as described in claim 1, wherein said processor means comprises storage means for storing data representative of the predetermined priorities of said plurality of loads.
Parent Case Info
This is a division of application Ser. No. 07/980,650, filed Nov. 24, 1992, U.S. Pat. No. 5,319,571.
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