APC AP9613 Dry Contact I/O SmartSlot Card (SmartSlot)

Product Overview

The APC AP9613 Dry Contact I/O SmartSlot card adds relay-based input and output monitoring to a compatible APC UPS, making it a useful management option for AV and IT installations that rely on contact-closure signaling. This APC AP9613 SmartSlot card lets administrators monitor external UPS environmental sensors, drive output relays, and read input contacts. It installs into the SmartSlot expansion bay of a supported UPS to extend monitoring and control. The card is intended for integrators who need dry-contact I/O for building management and equipment status signaling.

Product Description

The AP9613 is a Dry Contact I/O card from the APC Management Options and Cables range. It installs in a UPS SmartSlot and provides dry-contact interfacing for monitoring and control. The card allows you to monitor external UPS environmental sensors, so temperature and similar conditions can be tracked at the equipment location. It provides output relays that can signal UPS or environmental conditions to other systems, such as building management or AV control platforms. It also reads input contacts, which lets external devices report status back to the UPS management system. Because it is a contact-closure interface, the AP9613 integrates well with legacy and relay-based monitoring used in many AV and facility deployments. As a SmartSlot accessory, it depends on a host UPS that provides a compatible SmartSlot bay.

Key Features

• Dry contact I/O interface — Provides relay-based input and output signaling for UPS and environmental status.
• External environmental sensor monitoring — Lets administrators monitor conditions reported by external UPS environmental sensors.
• Output relays — Signal UPS and environmental conditions to building management and AV control systems.
• Input contacts — Allow external devices to report status back to the UPS management system.
• SmartSlot installation — Installs into the SmartSlot bay of a compatible APC UPS to extend monitoring and control.
• Contact-closure compatibility — Works with relay-based and legacy monitoring common in AV and facility environments.

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Schneider Electric (APC) product data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which UPS units is the AP9613 compatible with?
The AP9613 installs in an APC UPS equipped with a compatible SmartSlot bay. Refer to Schneider Electric documentation to confirm SmartSlot compatibility for your specific UPS model.

How is the AP9613 installed?
It installs into the SmartSlot expansion bay of a supported UPS. Wire the dry-contact inputs and output relays to the devices you want to monitor or signal, following Schneider Electric installation guidance.

How does it integrate with AV and IT systems?
The card uses dry-contact I/O, so it interfaces with relay-based and contact-closure systems such as building management and AV control platforms. Output relays signal conditions outward, and input contacts let external devices report status to the UPS.

Can it monitor environmental conditions?
Yes. The AP9613 can monitor external UPS environmental sensors, allowing conditions at the equipment location to be tracked through the UPS management system.

Is this a battery or a replacement battery?
No. The AP9613 is a SmartSlot management accessory card, not a battery. It does not provide backup runtime and is installed to extend UPS monitoring and control.

What warranty and support are available?
Warranty terms and technical support are provided by Schneider Electric (APC). Refer to Schneider Electric documentation for current warranty coverage and support options.

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