power (ups) systems

From: Fred N. van Kempen <Fred.van.Kempen_at_microwalt.nl>
Date: Sat Feb 22 21:39:01 2003

Hah!

Now *that* is on-topic banter! :)
*saving info for later*

Thanks!

--f

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christopher McNabb [mailto:cmcnabb_at_4mcnabb.net]
> Sent: zondag 23 februari 2003 4:30
> To: cctalk_at_classiccmp.org
> Subject: Re: power (ups) systems
>
>
> On Sat, 2003-02-22 at 22:18, Fred N. van Kempen wrote:
>
> > My real question:
> >
> > These UPSes have 3 load segments each. On the Compaq, I currently
> > use *2*. Is this the reason for its screaming? Does the total
> > load come from the three segments?
> >
>
> Fred, I'm betting the Compaq UPS is rated for 800VA per load segment.
> If this is true, then that means you are trying to supply 1650VA from
> two segments, which are rated for a total of 1600VA. Try
> moving some of
> the load to the third segment and see what happens.
>
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