My current UPS is only 350 va which was fine for driving my 386 computer
of yesteryear. My local computer store is recommending a 1000 va unit.
As for the camera software coming back on line, it is designed to load
on computer start-up.

Anyone any comments on the capacity of the unit - 1000va?

Orf

Joe Lore wrote:

>HI
>
>My local Sam's club has an APC 1100VA unit with management for $125.00.
>It should power down your system properly if installed correctly.
>
>It should also handle a good load.
>
>Why not leave your USB devices off until need to use them?  You might
>set up the "unnecessary electrical devices on a surge strip that you can
>easily shut off if the power swithces to the UPS so you can run the
>monitor and computer only for a bit.
>
>Most of todays new computers have a BIOS setting called "last state"
>You can set it to have the computer come back on if the power goes out
>and
>shuts down the system.  You just want to make sure the software for
>monitoring the cameras
>will also startup automatically when the system comes back on.
>
>Thanks and have a Great Day!
>
>Joe Lore
>===============================
>
>The prices of UPSs have come down so much that the last time I needed
>one, about two years ago, I purchased an APC Back-UPS 1000. This is a
>bit heavy and bulky, but it is reliable, cost me only about $300, and
>will power my computer and large LCD monitor for hours if I need to.
>==================
>
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>So, I think it is about time I purchased a new UPS but am unsure of
>>what to connect to it and hence, what size unit to get.. Obviously the
>>computer is the main item. The remote security cameras will go down
>>during a power failure so that is not a consideration. However,
>>restoring the security system once power is restored is.
>>
>>As the main purpose of the UPS is to prevent loss of data when I am
>>creating it manually, should I connect the monitor to the UPS? Any
>>thoughts would be appreciated. I do not need to work through a
>>blackout.
>>
>>
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