{"product_id":"apc-dry-contact-i-o-smartslot-card-ap9613-ups-status-relays-and-input-contacts","title":"APC Dry Contact I\/O SmartSlot Card (AP9613) — UPS Status Relays and Input Contacts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAPC Dry Contact I\/O SmartSlot Card — AP9613\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"manufacturer-spec\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull APC Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDry contact, Management Options, Dry Contact I\/O Card, monitor external UPS environmental sensors, output relays, and input contacts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe AP9613 is APC's dry-contact integration card for environments where UPS status must be exposed through hard-wired contact closures rather than (or in addition to) network protocols. It provides 6 fully isolated output relays mapped to UPS conditions and 4 opto-isolated input contacts for remote control — directly connectable to building management systems (BMS), industrial alarm panels, PLCs, and DDC controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen Dry Contacts Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany critical-infrastructure environments require physical contact-closure signaling regardless of what network-based monitoring exists. Industrial facilities, healthcare critical systems, fire\/life safety integration, and government secure facilities frequently mandate dry-contact UPS status for alarm panels and BMS integration — both for redundancy with network monitoring and for explicit compliance with electrical and life-safety codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 Output Relays (Fully Isolated):\u003c\/strong\u003e Mapped to standard UPS conditions including on battery, low battery, on bypass, output power off, replace battery, and additional configurable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 Opto-Isolated Input Contacts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remote UPS control and testing through dry-contact closure from upstream control infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable to 8 Relays + 8 Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the AP9810 Dry Contact I\/O Accessory through the universal input\/output ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad UPS Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with most APC UPS devices up to 160kVA output rating with an available SmartSlot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Sensing Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 VDC at less than 1 mA nominal — interfaces cleanly with most BMS and PLC contact inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPC SmartSlot card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Relays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 fully isolated (expandable to 8 with AP9810)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 opto-isolated (expandable to 8 with AP9810)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensing Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 VDC at less than 1 mA (nominal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 second minimum for valid recognition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPS Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost APC UPS up to 160kVA with SmartSlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional Expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP9810 Dry Contact I\/O Accessory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Management Systems (BMS):\u003c\/strong\u003e UPS status integration with Modbus-incapable or contact-closure-only BMS controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Process Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e PLC-based UPS status integration in manufacturing, water treatment, and process facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthcare Critical System Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hospital alarm panels and life-safety system integration where dry-contact UPS status is code-required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment Secure Facilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-gapped UPS status signaling where network-based monitoring is not permitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire\/Life Safety System Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e UPS status into fire alarm panels per NFPA 72 and related codes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestyme: Dry Contact Integration Planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMapping UPS conditions to BMS or PLC inputs requires understanding both the AP9613's relay assignments and the receiving system's input specifications. Questyme can scope the integration plan before shipment. \u003ca href=\"\/contact-us\/\"\u003eContact our team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44388628004952,"sku":"AP9613","price":344.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/7845\/4872\/files\/AP9613.jpg?v=1784203367","url":"https:\/\/questyme.com\/products\/apc-dry-contact-i-o-smartslot-card-ap9613-ups-status-relays-and-input-contacts","provider":"Questyme","version":"1.0","type":"link"}