[Discuss] UPSes

[Hans-Peter Oeste]

On 12/12/06 12:53 PM, Alan W. Irwin wrote: 
 
> That is correct. However, if you choose the correct signal cable for your 
> BackUPS (see my previous post on this issue), your software does have 
> access 
> to the low battery signal which is really all you need to allow a smooth 
> shutdown of your hardware in those extremely rare cases (once per year or 
> less at least where we live) where the power outage is long enough to 
> use up 
> your battery. 
 
My BackUPS does indicate low/critical battery, but my SmartUPS gives me 
Real information. :) 
 
> Of course, if you are trying to implement some complicated control scheme 
> that takes down more and more of your hardware as your UPS gets closer to 
> low battery you are going to need a SmartUPS. But I doubt the vast 
> majority 
> reading this post have such complicated needs. 
 
I don't see it as complicated, just smart use of what battery power I 
Have. :) 
 
Very true though, many on the list may have no need to sustain their 
Internet connection and services as long as possible such as I. 
 
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As an aside, I have a Compaq T2000 UPS for which I'd love to get or
preferably make a cable.  It's a 9 pin cable but NOT a standard serial cable
 of course, it's Compaq!
 
Any-one have the pin-outs for this beasty?
 
Thanks
 
Hans