Power Backup
Power Backup
Does anyone know of a backup power (ups) to send an e-mail when activated?
I am planning on setting up a wireless video camera network to send an e-mail notification when motion is detected in the area. The camera does not support POE and has to have a 5v DC input for power. I can set up a UPS but I don't want the ups to go dead and have no power to my camera and not have video surveillance during that time period. Is there a UPS that can hook up to a network and send an e-mail notifying me that power has gone out?
You have two options here, software or hardware:
If you have a computer connected to the UPS, it's just a matter of choosing the right software monitor. Pick the software first and then choose a UPS that can communicate with that software package. Then you can configure the software to have your PC/Mac send an e-mail when the UPS signals that it has switched to battery power. You can get away with using a home/office UPS for a couple hundred dollars, plus the cost of the software (the software included in a home UPS will not be advanced enough). The total should be less than a grand.
If you won't be using a computer, you need to buy an enterprise type UPS with a network management card. The price now jumps to four-figures; $2500+. The management card will connect via Ethernet and be able to send a simple e-mail alert.
I recommend the first solution. Hook up a low-end computer with minimal peripherals (less power consumption) and no monitor. You could use an older laptop instead, configure it to not go into standby when the lid is closed and the LCD will stay off (this is the least power-hungry solution).
The prices I'm stating are very rough estimates. If you need longer battery run-time, the cost of course will go up. The link below is for the features of APCs PowerChute Business Edition software. There are other options, but this was the first I found.
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Emerson/Liebert PSP500MT-120 UPS Battery backup Surge protection 6 Power outlets $30.00 |
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APC Back-UPS ES 750 750VA Battery Backup Power BE750G $49.00 |
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APPLE POWER BOOK WALLSTREET G3 14" M4753-CMOS PRAM BIOS BACKUP BATTERY #616-0102 $19.99 |
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APPLE POWER BOOK PISMO G3 14" M7572-CMOS PRAM BIOS BACKUP BATTERY #616-0108 $19.99 |
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RBC55 Battery Pack for APC Backup Power Units $192.00 |
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Power Saving Back-UPS Pro 1500 $439.99 |
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870-3806/REV3 American Power Apc Back Ups Pro 1400 Cover $29.95 |
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Roal Model 132 Battery Back-UP Power Supply PS PSU 97H7316 $20.00 |
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Mobile Power Backup Station $21.99 This 3500mah Mobile Power Backup Station allows you to always have a battery charging backup when you are away from an AC outlet. |
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Equity by La Crosse 30029 Large LED Alarm Clock $15.77 This digital alarm clock features digits up to 1.2 inches in size and a snooze duration up to 8 minutes. This clock is AC powered and uses one AA battery as a power backup. |
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