Has anyone implemented an RS232 driver for an APC Smart UPS? I bought a SC1500 and was curious...
The protocol can be found here:
http://www.networkupstools.org/protocols/apcsmart.html
EDIT: It may be useful to tell you guys what I'm trying to do... Some things I'd like to do with such a driver:
1. Trigger 15A appliance relays to cut power to various devices (that are not connected to the UPS) throughout my home when the APC senses under voltage on the line. This is because under voltage situations can damage equipment and a surge protector will not help you in this scenario.
2. Similar to 1. above, but for over voltage situations too. A surge protector could possibly protect your other equipment instead, but it is not clear at what voltage a surge protector may react. If you use a Smart UPS to trigger a relay instead, the user would be able to enter any desired over voltage limit.
3. Have a neat looking frequency, line voltage, under voltage and over voltage read out in the automation browser. The under and over voltage settings would also be adjustable through the automation browser or more appropriately, under custom devices.
4. More ideas are welcome so please brainstorm
The protocol can be found here:
http://www.networkupstools.org/protocols/apcsmart.html
EDIT: It may be useful to tell you guys what I'm trying to do... Some things I'd like to do with such a driver:
1. Trigger 15A appliance relays to cut power to various devices (that are not connected to the UPS) throughout my home when the APC senses under voltage on the line. This is because under voltage situations can damage equipment and a surge protector will not help you in this scenario.
2. Similar to 1. above, but for over voltage situations too. A surge protector could possibly protect your other equipment instead, but it is not clear at what voltage a surge protector may react. If you use a Smart UPS to trigger a relay instead, the user would be able to enter any desired over voltage limit.
3. Have a neat looking frequency, line voltage, under voltage and over voltage read out in the automation browser. The under and over voltage settings would also be adjustable through the automation browser or more appropriately, under custom devices.
4. More ideas are welcome so please brainstorm
