Subject: ups

Hi Orf
A quick web search reveals that at least the better UPS units utilise
software that you configure to provide an orderly shutdown of your system
including USB support in the event of a power failure.
Therefore you would not need to have your monitor plugged into the UPS unit
as the monitor plays no part in running your  computer other than providing
you with a GUI (Graphical user interface)
To be sure,  set up the unit and test with Monitor plugged into a separate
outlet by unplugging your UPS unit from the wall and observe what happens
both ways. Monitor left on and Monitor also unplugged.
Just make sure that the unit you buy has software support to provide an
orderly shutdown and you should be alright with one with insufficient power
to support  a monitor.
Ron White

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Date:    Sat, 20 Mar 2004 12:05:51 +1100
From:    Orf Bartrop <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: ups

I have been using an UPS for many years to support my computer during a
power failure. It has saved me many times from loss of data but alas no
more. My computer systems has grown over the years and what with USB
devices powered from the computer the power required now exceeds the VAC
rating on the UPS. Yes, I did replace the battery not long ago but still
not enough ergs.

The UPS only supplies power to the computer. The power outlet on the
computer is connected to a colour printer that is seldom turned on (I
ran out of mains sockets to plug into). My monitor is connected directly
to a mains outlet.

I leave my computer on 24/7 because it hosts a video security system. It
is a fairly modern machine with power management facilities and is
running XP.

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.

Orf Bartrop

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