[Discuss] UPSes

[R. McFarlane]

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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