Overview of the Event and Data Logs

The Event Log records event text for FlexEvents related to the UPS, Measure-UPS, or PowerChute plus. For example, PowerChute plus logs the text for the UPS on Battery event when the UPS switches to battery operation. All events are logged by default. For more information on FlexEvents, see FlexEvents Reference.

The Data Log records information about the state of the UPS, Measure-UPS, and AC power source (for example, minimum input voltage). PowerChute plus polls the UPS for data at a frequent time interval (every 4 seconds by default) and records the data at a time interval that you specify.

The following table compares how information is recorded in the Event Log and the Data Log:

Event Log
Data Log
Records event text only when an event happens Records data during a specified time interval.
You can configure what to record You cannot configure what to record

Note:
In the Last Two Events window on the Main Screen, PowerChute plus displays the event text of the two most recent events logged.