README.TXT for OPTI-SAFE+ version 3.50

This document contains the following:
        Package Contents
        Hardware and Software Requirements
        Hardware Installation
        Installing OPTI-SAFE+
        OPTI-SAFE+ Program Structure
        Starting the Monitoring Module of the OPTI-SAFE+
        Starting the Management Module of the OPTI-SAFE+
        Removing the OPTI-SAFE+ From Your System

For more detailed information, refer to your user's manual.



Package Contents
================

    - User's manual

    - Power Management Suite CD-ROM

    - 9 pin OPTI-SAFE+ serial cable (Part Number: 730-02024-00)


Hardware and Software Requirements
==================================

        - IBM compatible PC with one free serial port

        - OS2/2 3.0 above

        - An OPTI-UPS E, ES, or PS model


Hardware Installation
=====================

1. Refer to your UPS manual to install your UPS as the system power source.

2. Install the OPTI-SAFE+ cable.  Before using OPTI-SAFE+, you must install the cable as follows:

        a. Plug the end of the cable marked "UPS" into the 9-pin port
       	of your UPS.

        b. Plug the other end of the cable into the COM port of your
	PC.


Installing OPTI-SAFE+
=====================

1. Insert OPTI-SAFE+ Power Management Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Run CD:\OSP_OS2\INSTALL.EXE. With CD being the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.

3. Follow the instructions on screen.


OPTI-SAFE+ Program Structure
==========================

OPTI-SAFE+ for OS/2 is modular consisting of two programs: A
monitoring program and a management program.

MONITOR.EXE     This program runs under OS/2 to monitor the
                status of the UPS and save data when required. For more 		information, refer to the OPTI-SAFE+ user's manual.

MANAGER.EXE     This program allows you to analyze power data, shutdown
                the system, test the UPS, and arrange the schedules for
                shutdown, startup, and testing the UPS. For more 		information, refer to the OPTI-SAFE+ user's manual.


Starting the Monitoring Module of the OPTI-SAFE+
==============================================

1. OPTI-SAFE+ for OS/2
--------------------
The monitoring module will not be started automatically after
installation. The monitoring module will be started automatically
each time you start OS/2 because it is inserted to the Startup
folder during installation.

If the monitoring module is not started or you close it and you want to
start it again, you may double click on the OPTI-SAFE+ Monitor in the
OPTI-SAFE+ folder or run monitor.exe from the OPTI-SAFE+ directory
(c:\safeplus).

When the monitoring module is started, a minimized icon named
"OPTI-SAFE+ MONITOR" will be displayed at Minimized Window Viewer folder.



Starting the Management Module of the OPTI-SAFE+
==============================================

Double click on the OPTI-SAFE+ Manager icon in the OPTI-SAFE+ group or run manager.exe from the OPTI-SAFE+ directory (c:\safeplus) to start it.

For information on how to use the management function of OPTI-SAFE+,
refer to your user's manual.


Removing the OPTI-SAFE+ From Your System
======================================

Do the following to remove OPTI-SAFE+ for OS/2 from your system:

1. Insert the Power Management Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Run CD:\OSP_OS2\INSTALL.EXE. With CD being the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.

3. Follow the instructions on screen.
