- APC NMC3 with environmental monitoring AND Modbus TCP/RTU — the full-feature NMC3 variant for industrial and building automation integration
- Same environmental sensor port as AP9641 plus full Modbus support (TCP and serial RTU through the console port)
- Required for integration with industrial SCADA systems, building management systems (BMS), and PLC controllers using Modbus
- USB firmware update, IPv6 ready, SNMPv3, HTTPS, SSH — full APC management protocol suite
- Includes PowerChute Network Shutdown and 12-month Secure NMC Subscription
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Description
APC UPS Network Management Card 3 with Environmental Monitoring and Modbus — AP9643
Full APC Specification: Device monitoring and management, Network Management Cards, NMC3 with Environmental Monitoring and Modbus, secure remote UPS monitoring and management
The AP9643 is the top-tier APC Network Management Card 3 variant — it adds full Modbus support (both TCP and serial RTU) to the environmental monitoring capabilities of the AP9641. For industrial deployments, building automation integration, and SCADA-monitored facilities where UPS status must flow into the same Modbus infrastructure as PLCs, HMIs, and process equipment, the AP9643 is the correct NMC3 SKU.
When the Modbus Variant Matters
Many industrial, healthcare, and building automation environments standardize their telemetry on Modbus rather than SNMP. Pharmaceutical batch facilities, water/wastewater treatment plants, hospital BMS deployments, and semiconductor fabs all routinely require Modbus-addressable equipment. The AP9643 provides Modbus TCP over Ethernet and Modbus RTU through the serial console port — both are first-class management interfaces, not afterthoughts.
Key Features
- Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU: Full Modbus support over Ethernet (TCP) and serial (RTU through the console port).
- Environmental Sensor Port: RJ-45 connection for APC AP9335TH or AP9335T temperature/humidity sensors.
- USB Firmware Update: Update UPS and NMC firmware from a USB drive without internet connectivity.
- Full NMC3 Management Suite: SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTPS, SSH, SCP, BACnet, Syslog, RADIUS, EAPoL.
- IPv6 Ready: Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6.
- PowerChute Network Shutdown Included: Graceful shutdown of physical and virtual hosts.
- 12-Month Secure NMC Subscription: Firmware and security updates included.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Generation | NMC3 (Environmental + Modbus) |
| Form Factor | APC SmartSlot card |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet, RJ-45 |
| Environmental Port | RJ-45 for APC environmental sensors |
| Local Access | Console port (Modbus RTU), USB port (firmware) |
| Modbus Protocols | Modbus TCP (Ethernet) and Modbus RTU (Serial) |
| Management Protocols | SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTPS, SSH/SCP, BACnet, Modbus, Syslog, Telnet, FTP |
| IPv6 Support | Yes |
| Software Included | PowerChute Network Shutdown |
| Subscription | 12-month Secure NMC Subscription included |
| Warranty | 2-year |
Ideal Applications
- Industrial SCADA and DCS Integration: Modbus TCP integration with industrial automation infrastructure.
- Building Management Systems (BMS): Modbus-based BMS platforms common in healthcare facility management, commercial real estate, and education.
- Water and Wastewater Treatment: Plant-floor UPS visibility through existing Modbus telemetry infrastructure.
- Pharmaceutical and Food Processing: GxP-regulated environments where UPS status must be auditable through the same Modbus infrastructure as process equipment.
- Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing: Fab and assembly facility integration where Modbus is the standard equipment telemetry protocol.
Questyme: Modbus Integration Planning
Modbus address mapping, register layout, and TCP vs. RTU selection vary by integration target. Questyme can scope the right Modbus configuration for your specific SCADA, BMS, or PLC environment before NMC3 deployment. Contact our team.
Specifications
Overview
Model
UPS Network Management Card 3 with Environmental Monitoring and Modbus
Main
Removable Battery
Yes
Physical
Mounting Preference
No preference
Product Line
NMC EMBEDDED SW
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 2.01Width: 6.26Length: 9.25
Shipping Weight
2.006 lb
UPC Code
731304403319
Lead time
Usually in Stock
Provided Equipment
Temperature Sensor
Micro-USB cable
Installation manual
Micro-USB cable
Installation manual
Standards
EN 61000-4-2
BS EN 61000-4-2
EN 61000-4-3
BS EN 61000-4-3
EN 61000-4-4
BS EN 61000-4-4
EN 61000-4-5
BS EN 61000-4-5
EN 61000-4-6
BS EN 61000-4-6
EN 61000-4-8
BS EN 61000-4-8
EN 61000-4-11
BS EN 61000-4-11
BS EN 55024
EN 55035
BS EN 55035
EN 62040-2
BS EN 62040-2
EN 55011:A1
EN 55024:A1
EN 55032:class A
VCCI class A
ICES-003:issue 6
BS EN 55032:class A
BS EN 55011:A1
BS EN 61000-4-2
EN 61000-4-3
BS EN 61000-4-3
EN 61000-4-4
BS EN 61000-4-4
EN 61000-4-5
BS EN 61000-4-5
EN 61000-4-6
BS EN 61000-4-6
EN 61000-4-8
BS EN 61000-4-8
EN 61000-4-11
BS EN 61000-4-11
BS EN 55024
EN 55035
BS EN 55035
EN 62040-2
BS EN 62040-2
EN 55011:A1
EN 55024:A1
EN 55032:class A
VCCI class A
ICES-003:issue 6
BS EN 55032:class A
BS EN 55011:A1
Product Certifications
FCC Class A
AS/NZS
AS/NZS
Environmental
Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂ eq, Total Life Cycle)
195
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
No
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Ambient Air Temperature for Operation
23-113 ?F (-5-45 ?C)
Ambient Air Temperature for Storage
5-149 ?F (-15-65 ?C)
Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Storage Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Operating Altitude
0-10000 ft
Storage Altitude
0-50000 ft (0.0000000000-15240.0000000000 m)
Packaging / Certifications
Unit Type of Package 1
PCE
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
No
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
WEEE
The product must be disposed on European Union markets following specific waste collection and never end up in rubbish bins.
Take-back
No
EU RoHS Directive
Compliant