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Skriven 2005-02-14 20:24:50 av Geo (1:379/45)
Ärende: Re: UPS questions
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From: "Geo" <georger@nls.net>

"Ellen K." <72322.1016@compuserve.com> wrote in message
news:tsmv01hmq4d7gp2shb1oja306ntrp2p822@4ax.com...

>      A.  Is this unit appropriate for this set of boxes?   (If you think
> not, what would you recommend instead and why?)

I would think it's fine for that. Plenty of backup power although I can't guess
at how long it would last during an outage but it should be plenty of time.

>      B.  If I also got a laptop that would be on the network when it's
> at home, would it need to be plugged into the UPS or would it
> automatically switch to its own internal battery in the event of an
> outage?

Laptop will switch to the battery when the power goes out but most laptops are
only good for 2-4 hours on battery.

> 2.  The spec says the battery run time is 7 minutes.  This would
> definitely cover outages like I've been seeing today, but:

what battery is 7 minutes? you should get at least an hour out of any laptop or
1400 battery backup.

>      A.  What happens AFTER the outage?  Does the battery recharge
> itself by virtue of the fact that the device is plugged into the wall?

Yes, it's automatic

>      B.  How often would I need to replace the battery?

2 years.

>      C.  How much do replacement batteries cost?

too much, go to www.batteryweb.com and price them.

>      D.  How difficult are replacement batteries to install?

Depends on the battery backup, I've not had to replace one in the belkins yet
so I don't know but I've had some that were very easy and others that I almost
electrocuted myself trying to get the battery connected.

> 3.  The spec also says the device includes a serial cable and 9 pin
> D-Sub (DB-9) connector, RS-232C interface.   I am totally confused, I
> imagined it plugs into the wall and I plug the power cords of my devices
> (at least the computers) into it.   What is this other connector for?

You can load software on the computer so it does a "shutdown" just before the
battery dies in case the lights stay off too long. I never bother as it's
usually more trouble than it's worth.

> 4.  Just curious, why does it need to weigh 55 lbs?

Electricity is very heavy. <g>

Geo.

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