I grabbed the APC UPS (ES350U) from the living room and went to hook it up
to my PC to program it - and NOW I remember why I didn't install the
software. For me to connect the UPS to be able to program it , I need to
buy a USB to RJ45 cable for $39. That's why I never did it ! I paid $30 to
buy the UPS - I'm not gonna pay $39 to talk to it !

SO, I just came from BestBuy. They have a Cyperpower 550VA UPS on sale for
$35 - with a cable and software. I'll program IT, put it in the living
room and then unplug it a few times to see if it 'remembers' to not beep.
If that works OK, I'll then use the 350VA APC UPS for the PC and just
turn it off when I lose power. If it doesn't work , I'll disconnect the
pseaker in the APC and return the CP UPS to Best Buy.

William - I had looked before at APC for schematics. I'm with you -
disconnect the speaker and put a note on it to remind myself in case I
ever DO want it to beep.

Thanks guys.


"William R. Walsh" m
wrote in message news:04tmi.11934$Xa3.3087@attbi_s22...
Hi!

APC markets some units that can be told not to beep at all. The
BR1500LCD
and BR1300LCD models can both have their beepers configured to stay off.
You
can find at least the 1500 model for sale at Best Buy in the US. It is
advertised as a "Back UPS XS" there. Price is around $144.

For your existing UPS units, a little circuit modification might be in
order. I have "muted" various UPS units in times past by opening them up
(unplug the unit, disconnect the batteries FIRST and *be careful* --
these
things contain hazardous parts that may store energy even after the
battery
is disconnected) and removing the offending beeper. This is effective
but it
will invalidate any warranty your UPS is under.

William