PowerMonitorPlatformServiceNxsWin32 (PowerMonitorService) is used to monitor the status of primary power, UPS communications, and UPS battery condition for a JACE-NXT or JACE-NXS. Configuration parameters allow changing the shutdown delay time, as well as alarm source configuration for all three types of alarms (low battery level, primary power lost, UPS communications).

The PowerMonitorService is found under the PlatformServiceContainer in a station running on any JACE-NXT or JACE-NXS. See Using platform services in a station for related details. For specific details, see the section “Power monitoring configuration in JACE-NXT” or “Power monitoring configuration in JACE-NXS” in the appropriate JACE-NXT (or JACE-NXS) NiagaraAX Install & Startup Guide.

This service applies to any CompactFlash-based JACE-NXT or JACE-NXS, which includes the special “SITOP” DC UPS and UPS battery modules. However, if a hard drive-based unit (installed without this UPS option), you can safely ignore this service, and its contained slots.