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Re: Disable beeping without a computer? ES750
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Mar 2, 2008 9:56 AM
in response to: douggee
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Doug,
Please understand the reason for reiteration throughout this entire thread. UPS systems are designed to back up PC's, Servers, Workstations and Networking equipment. Critical components that could have a disastrous affect on operation if a UPS was not in the mix. Therefore, software integration is there to turn the beeper off, and the beeper is there so that you are alerted that you have critical components running critical applications with critical data you want shutdown.
Secondly, the life I assume has a DC motor. Have you tested it on battery w/ the UPS yet? Back-UPS are not designed to work with devices with motors, so you may force the Back-UPS into overload immediately on starting the lift.
Third, the low-watt lamp you speak of, is it higher than 50W? If not, the UPS will never recognize there is a load attached, and after about 3 minutes on battery, is going to power off because it's not sensing a load.
I do agree with you however, in that it would be easier if someone like Ron Popeil partnered with our UPS's. Then you could just set it and forget it.
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Re: Disable beeping without a computer? ES750
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Mar 14, 2008 9:09 PM
in response to: The Notorious K...
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What is also being overlooked here is InRow's comment about how the UPS will store the "mute all alarms" setting even when NOT connected to any computer.
Silencing the BackUPS requires a one-time installation of the software to make the "mute" setting active. After that you can run the UPS without any PC connected. You can, if you so wish, uninstall the PowerChute Personal Edition software immediately after muting the UPS.
This is exactly how I have my Back-UPS RS 800 set up to run my DLP TV, DVR, DVD players/recorders, cable modem, cordless phone, and WiFi router.
I've never heard a single beep from the UPS since muting the beeper the first time I set it up.
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Re: Disable beeping without a computer? ES750
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Apr 22, 2008 7:58 PM
in response to: EdH
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The OPTION to disable the annoying beep notification via a switch or some mechanism on the UPS is necessary.
Everyone is perfectly aware of what these are made for. The environment is the issue. In a data center or office environment you probably want the beep turned on, but maybe not. At home, you might want the OPTION to have beeping turned off and let the OS or APC software perform a shutdown or other form of notification instead.
Give us an option instead of locking us into one way of thinking. Windows, other OSes, and the UPS software from APC is sofisticated enough to provide other means of notification and actions besides beeping. I've setup many a data center and small network. I would LOVE to see this feature from APC, but unfortunately shop elsewhere when setting up small networks because of this problem.
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Re: Disable beeping without a computer? ES750
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May 21, 2008 6:22 PM
in response to: EdH
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Reasons to disable alarms are basically so the UPS can be used for
applications not thought of by APC. ( I've used many technologic items for purposes not considered by the manufacturer, why not here?)
In my environment, I'm using UPSs for computers. I'm also using one in my bedroom for power failure. The heating system fan is also always on. I'm alerted to power failures by a silence! Also, my current unit alarms for a brief second if the power voltage drops momentarily--before even my digital clock resets. If there is a power failure, I want about 2 or 3 hours of low-voltage flourescent use.
There should be a way for someone with some guts to (after discharging the unit) take it apart and disconnect the stupid alarm.
I may try this myself with an old UPS that I don't mind junking if I fail.
Doctor Al
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Re: Disable beeping without a computer? ES750
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Jul 9, 2008 7:55 AM
in response to: Doctor Al
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There should be a way for someone with some guts to (after discharging the unit) take it apart and disconnect the stupid alarm.
I may try this myself with an old UPS that I don't mind junking if I fail.
kinda an old thread, hope no one minds I replied. if so, apologies in advance.
Doc, I took the buzzer off the PCB of my 6 year old APC 350 that I use for DVR duties. disconnected the battery, hit the power button to discharge any capacitors, took it apart and just ripped it off with a pair of pliers (subtlety isnt my strong suit - unsoldering it would be better). runs fine without the beeper.
since it was out of warranty and it wasnt the kind that you could disable via software, I just took my chances. I obviously dont recommend doing this with a warrantied unit and if youre not comfortable with electronics, dont try it.
I was glad to see my new 550ES had the software option to disable the beeper and stored it in the unit itself, as was mentioned just hook it up to a PC, run the software, configure it once and then use it wherever you want in blissful silence.
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Re: Disable beeping without a computer? ES750
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Jul 9, 2008 9:27 PM
in response to: The Notorious K...
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Ed,
I understand your concern with not wanting to be woken up at 2am to be alerted that power has gone out in your residence. I use the software at home to disable the audible tone as well, however, I think taking a look at it from a different approach may be ideal. Is the UPS your source of power for your alarm clock in the morning? What would occur if you were to have to wake up at a specific time during the week, and your alarm clock, which is not powered by your UPS, powers off due to a blackout, even if it is momentary? I think it would be ideal in this scenario that the UPS wakes you to notify you of a power failure. That would allow you to possibly find an alternate source of power for the alarm clock, or, if power is to be restored within a reasonable period of time, to reset your clock so that you wake up on time.
Most decent alarm clocks are backed up by 9v battery.
Getting back on topic, older metal chassis BackUPS from early 90s had a mechanical dip switch to disable alarm, but it also didn't have the capability of TTL level control through interface. |
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Re: Disable beeping without a computer? ES750
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Apr 1, 2009 1:03 AM
in response to: EdH
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Thank you for sharing useful information its better to have an alarm. I have researched the net and to my delight found a helpful site: http://www.shakeawake.com. You can choose from a range of alarm clocks that have the latest technology to suit your needs.
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