American Power Conversion (APC) APC Dry Contact I/O Accessory
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American Power Conversion (APC) Dry Contact I/O Accessory

SKU: APCAP9810
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2025-11-10T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Reliable

This dry contact I/O accessory is one of those unglamorous pieces that makes integration work actually possible. I needed to tie our UPS systems into the building management system for automated shutdown sequences, and this little module saved me from having to spec custom relay panels. The additional inputs let me monitor door sensors and temperature alarms, while the relay outputs trigger everything from generator transfers to HVAC shutdowns during power events. Installation into the SmartSlot was literally plug-and-play, and once configured it's been rock solid for 18 months. It's not sexy and most people won't even know it's there, but if you're building any kind of automated response system or need your power infrastructure talking to other building systems, this accessory is absolutely worth it. Beats the alternative of hiring an electrician to wire custom relay logic every single time.

GruberKT

2020-05-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very easy to setup

Got this and installed it within minutes. Definitely recommended!

naduka

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American Power Conversion (APC) Dry Contact I/O Accessory Specifications

  • Operating Environment

    0 - 40 deg.C

  • Storage Temperature

    -15 - 65 deg.C

  • Operating Relative Humidity

    0 - 95%

  • Storage Relative Humidity

    0 - 95%

  • Operating Elevation

    0-999.9 meters

  • Storage Elevation

    0-4500 meters

  • Dimensions (HxWxD)

    22x45x44mm /0.86x1.77x1.73"

  • Weight

    0.05 kg / 0.11 lbs

About American Power Conversion (APC) Dry Contact I/O Accessory

The APC Dry Contact I/O Accessory features remote monitoring and control of an individual UPS by connecting it directly to the network.

American Power Conversion (APC) Dry Contact I/O Accessory Features

  • Customizable Input Contacts: Monitor conditions from external devices
  • Customizable Output Relays: Control output from external devices via output relay(s)
  • Notification: Be notified of problems to ensure crucial situations are dealt with in a timely manner
  • Scheduling: Customize shut down and reboot of connected equipment and UPSs
  • Data logging: Identify problematic trends before they escalate or export the data log for analysis
  • Event logging: Pinpoint the timing and sequence of events leading up to an incident with the event log
  • Integrates with InfraStruXure Central: An IT-ready, scalable monitoring system that collects, organizes and distributes critical alerts, surveillance video and key information, providing a unified view of complex physical infrastructure environments from anywhere on the network
  • Enterprise management system compatible: Make device information available to your preferred enterprise management system by forwarding SNMP traps (events) across SNMPv1, SNMPv2 and SNMPv3 using the PowerNet MIB
  • Browser Accessible: View the user interface with a browser. Provides quick access from anywhere on a secure network
  • Flash upgradeable firmware: Install maintenance releases of firmware remotely using FTP
  • Reboot equipment remotely: Saves dispatching technicians to remote locations
  • Password Security: User-selectable password protection prevents unauthorized access, authorized against LDAP and Active Directory servers
  • Three-tier user access: Control user access on three levels including read only, device and administrator
  • Radius support: Use an existing radius server to securely authenticate, authorize and account for your APC device
  • PowerChute: Network Shutdown Reliable network-based shutdown of multiple servers

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What's in the box:

  • APC AP9810 Dry Contact I/O Accessory
  • Cat 5 Ethernet Cable
  • User Manual
  • APC 2 Years Warranty