On 12/29/2011 05:40 PM, Marvin Kosmal wrote:
> The specs..
>
>     *Belkin 325 VA UPS*
>    Cord Length:  6 ft.
>    Voltage:  120 VAC
>    Volt Amps:  325 VA
>    Watts:  210 Watt
>    Output Voltage Regulation:  Automatic Voltage Regulation
>    Half Load Run Time:  13 minutes
>    Battery Recharge Rate:  4 - Hours
>    Dimensions:  8.6" x 6.2" x 8.8"
>    Weight:  12.13 lbs.
>    Outlets:  8 Outlets
>    Outlet Orientation:  4 Battery and Surge
>     4 Surge Only
>
> The important information...
>
> Half Load Run Time:    13 minutes.
>
> It doesn't state Full Load run time.....   Could assume 50%..  or  6.5
> minutes in a perfect world..

Hmm. Does that indicate that 1/2 load is what one should spec for? If 
that's the case I need a larger capacity unit.

It was only a minute or so before I got to the machine. But if the 
battery is worn out, it wouldn't have lasted that long.

> I assume the software provides controlled shutdown with the time on the
> unit?

Actually, no. I don't have a hardware connection from the battery to the 
computer.

So. Next step is to take the battery to the battery store and see if 
they can tell me anything about it's ability to hold a charge. I 
probably bought it at Northwest Battery Supply. Sounds like a field trip 
is in order.

Thanks to all for the feedback.

In the event that it's the Belkin unit itself, what recommendations do 
folks have for units with that capacity that also have hardware 
connections my Ubuntu machine could use?

-- 
Regards,

Dick Steffens


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