I am trying to communicate with my APC UPS. It has a data port, and
comes with an RJ45-to-USB cable (the first time I have seen one of
them). My laptop runs Ubuntu 18.04LTS.
If I run the laptop and then plug in the AP cable, it doesn't appear
to see it at all, it doesn't show any sign of it, and a command of
'lshw' shows nothing, as does 'lsusb'.
If I boot up with the cable attached, then it defaults into
maintenance mode. The 'lshw' command then shows the APC device
attached, but I don't know how to go further. Any attempt at rebooting
just goes back to the same maintenance mode.
I know I don't know much about this aspect of Command Line
Programming, any help would be much appreciated.
I am trying to communicate with my APC UPS.
Hello Davey!
Sunday May 08 2022 15:04, Davey wrote to All:
I am trying to communicate with my APC UPS. It has a data port, and
comes with an RJ45-to-USB cable (the first time I have seen one of
them). My laptop runs Ubuntu 18.04LTS.
If I run the laptop and then plug in the AP cable, it doesn't
appear to see it at all, it doesn't show any sign of it, and a
command of 'lshw' shows nothing, as does 'lsusb'.
If I boot up with the cable attached, then it defaults into
maintenance mode. The 'lshw' command then shows the APC device
attached, but I don't know how to go further. Any attempt at
rebooting just goes back to the same maintenance mode.
I know I don't know much about this aspect of Command Line
Programming, any help would be much appreciated.
I use APC UPS's unit too and have done for many year but I gave up on
their software a very long time ago after switching to Linux.
I recommend using apcupsd which on my system (Mageia v8) is 3.14.14-3.
If your distro does not have it or is very old try :
http://www.apcupsd.org and current version IS 3.14.14.
If you need help with the configs I can post mine as used on a Smart
UPS (cabled via usb).
Vincent
Hello Davey!
Sunday May 08 2022 15:04, Davey wrote to All:
I am trying to communicate with my APC UPS. It has a data port, and
comes with an RJ45-to-USB cable (the first time I have seen one of
them). My laptop runs Ubuntu 18.04LTS.
If I run the laptop and then plug in the AP cable, it doesn't
appear to see it at all, it doesn't show any sign of it, and a
command of 'lshw' shows nothing, as does 'lsusb'.
If I boot up with the cable attached, then it defaults into
maintenance mode. The 'lshw' command then shows the APC device
attached, but I don't know how to go further. Any attempt at
rebooting just goes back to the same maintenance mode.
I know I don't know much about this aspect of Command Line
Programming, any help would be much appreciated.
I use APC UPS's unit too and have done for many year but I gave up on
their software a very long time ago after switching to Linux.
I recommend using apcupsd which on my system (Mageia v8) is 3.14.14-3.
If your distro does not have it or is very old try :
http://www.apcupsd.org and current version IS 3.14.14.
If you need help with the configs I can post mine as used on a Smart
UPS (cabled via usb).
Vincent
I know I don't know much about this aspect of Command Line
Programming, any help would be much appreciated.
I use APC UPS's unit too and have done for many year but I gave up
on their software a very long time ago after switching to Linux.
I recommend using apcupsd which on my system (Mageia v8) is
3.14.14-3.
If your distro does not have it or is very old try :
http://www.apcupsd.org and current version IS 3.14.14.
If you need help with the configs I can post mine as used on a Smart
UPS (cabled via usb).
I have installed apcupsd, and it seems to run, but I am having trouble
still getting the communication working. More later, after I can get
back to it and try again.
I'm using : http://www.apcupsd.org/manual/manual.html#choosing-a-configuration-typ
e as my guide.
Hello Davey!
Wednesday May 11 2022 11:32, Davey wrote to All:
I know I don't know much about this aspect of Command Line
Programming, any help would be much appreciated.
I use APC UPS's unit too and have done for many year but I gave up
on their software a very long time ago after switching to Linux.
I recommend using apcupsd which on my system (Mageia v8) is
3.14.14-3.
If your distro does not have it or is very old try :
http://www.apcupsd.org and current version IS 3.14.14.
If you need help with the configs I can post mine as used on a
Smart UPS (cabled via usb).
I have installed apcupsd, and it seems to run, but I am having
trouble still getting the communication working. More later, after
I can get back to it and try again.
I'm using : http://www.apcupsd.org/manual/manual.html#choosing-a-configuration-typ
e as my guide.
The first consideration is what comms link does the ups have - all the
one's used her use USB when used with SMART UPS's so the comms is
straight forward so here is the contents from my main conf files but
FIRST change the file 'changeme' : i.e., on mine its :
first few lines on that need changes and note I use Linux so if you
use Windows it may need to be different :
Hello Davey!
Wednesday May 11 2022 11:32, Davey wrote to All:
I know I don't know much about this aspect of Command Line
Programming, any help would be much appreciated.
I use APC UPS's unit too and have done for many year but I gave up
on their software a very long time ago after switching to Linux.
I recommend using apcupsd which on my system (Mageia v8) is
3.14.14-3.
If your distro does not have it or is very old try :
http://www.apcupsd.org and current version IS 3.14.14.
If you need help with the configs I can post mine as used on a
Smart UPS (cabled via usb).
I have installed apcupsd, and it seems to run, but I am having
trouble still getting the communication working. More later, after
I can get back to it and try again.
I'm using : http://www.apcupsd.org/manual/manual.html#choosing-a-configuration-typ
e as my guide.
The first consideration is what comms link does the ups have - all the
one's used her use USB when used with SMART UPS's so the comms is
straight forward so here is the contents from my main conf files but
FIRST change the file 'changeme' : i.e., on mine its :
first few lines on that need changes and note I use Linux so if you
use Windows it may need to be different :
<1652274200@f1.n250.z2.fidonet.ftn>
"Vincent Coen" <VBCoen@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello Davey!
Wednesday May 11 2022 11:32, Davey wrote to All:
up
I know I don't know much about this aspect of Command Line
Programming, any help would be much appreciated.
I use APC UPS's unit too and have done for many year but I gave
afteron their software a very long time ago after switching to Linux.
I recommend using apcupsd which on my system (Mageia v8) is
3.14.14-3.
If your distro does not have it or is very old try :
http://www.apcupsd.org and current version IS 3.14.14.
If you need help with the configs I can post mine as used on a
Smart UPS (cabled via usb).
I have installed apcupsd, and it seems to run, but I am having
trouble still getting the communication working. More later,
I can get back to it and try again.http://www.apcupsd.org/manual/manual.html#choosing-a-configuration-t
I'm using :
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e as my guide.
The first consideration is what comms link does the ups have - all
the one's used her use USB when used with SMART UPS's so the comms
is straight forward so here is the contents from my main conf files
but FIRST change the file 'changeme' : i.e., on mine its : first
few lines on that need changes and note I use Linux so if you use
Windows it may need to be different :
Vince,
Well, I have edited the two files referenced to match your settings as
far as I can see, with changes for my unit, of course. Any other
settings that might be effective would be appreciated. I haven't
connected up to the UPS again yet, I'll wait until I think I am ready. Thanks for your help.
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