Proper cable for UPS to PC
I have an APC UPS and I was trying to load the software to monitor the power supply usage. The software didn't install I think because I have to have the cable connected between the UPS and my PC (see attached images). What type of cable do I need for the serial port on the UPS to either a serial on my PC or USB?
Also, I have three Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor with a 16:10 ratio. I have windows behind me that create a pretty bad glare in the afternoons and I was looking for some good anti-glare/privacy screens. Any recommendations? I was wanting one that used a frame instead of the sticky tape. The monitors have the controls on the front of the frame of the monitor, so I wanted something that could accommodate the control. Just looking for recommendations on good anti-glare screens.
Thanks.
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Also, I have three Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor with a 16:10 ratio. I have windows behind me that create a pretty bad glare in the afternoons and I was looking for some good anti-glare/privacy screens. Any recommendations? I was wanting one that used a frame instead of the sticky tape. The monitors have the controls on the front of the frame of the monitor, so I wanted something that could accommodate the control. Just looking for recommendations on good anti-glare screens.
Thanks.
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John
I needed a 30 foot cable to reach my UPS but purchased or hand made should both work
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Thanks John! I'll buy the RJ45 to serial cable. It's strange that the software won't install. There is a quick flash of a message that just blinks really fast and then nothing. No install will start. I tried to catch reading the message and it appears to reference a connection. So, I'm hoping that once the cable is plugged in to the UPS to the PC that the software will install properly.
I am using APC_pcbesetup_9.0.2 for my UPS. I had some issue with VMware Workstation being there (which it still is) and a call to APC Support got me PCPEInstaller.exe which I also had to install if I remember correctly.
Did you think about assigning some helping points for the help I gave you?
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how do you assign the points now? In the past it assigned the points automatically and then you could adjust. The UI has changed and I don't see where the points are now.
You'll have to open a new question on the anti-glare screen.