Thanks , I have installed however selecting usb option doesn’t pickup the UPS
.. in fact every option fails to pickup UPS. Driver has been installed-
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Thanks , I have installed however selecting usb option doesn’t pickup the UPS
.. in fact every option fails to pickup UPS. Driver has been installedBoth my Mecer Ups's turn off at exactly 2 hours too. According to Viewpower, the one battery is at 70% and the other at 66%.
I am almost positive that they have a built in auto shutdown, regardless of load or battery level. There doesn't seem to be any way (in Viewpower anyway) to disable this "feature". I'm assuming it's to protect the ups or battery as they are not really designed for long run back up use...
Not a major problem as I just switch them back on one to make it through load shedding.
Anyone know if this can be disabled somehow though?
ld13
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We have a thread or two dedicated to this problem already. So far there is no solution. I don't have an oscilloscope otherwise I would've gladly gutted my USP to try to 'see' what happens right around the shutoff.
My Mecer does the same but my KSTAR UPS keeps on going.
Hi all. Just want to mention here that the Viewpower software must be the worst I've ever used in my entire life. A java app that runs 100% on a CPU core while hosting a web server. Awful. I found a much smaller, efficient app that shows you everything you need without destroying your pc: https://foxylab.com/UPSAssistant.php?en
It actually supports the Mustek communication protocol (which is what the Mecer units use).
It also has a nice little button at the top to disable the beeper. The only issues I have left are that the Mecer UPS's disconnect every 10 seconds - you hear the windows sound for a USB device disconnecting over and over again.
So the hardware side of the communication and the software side are both abysmal. But I thought I'd let you guys know about that software. It eases the pain a bit
The other thing to note is that when the UPS fully drains due to loadshedding, etc, the UPS loses it's settings and the beeper will be enabled again when power comes back. Also frustrating.
I'm guessing this is why APC UPS's cost much more than these Mecer, RCT, etc units (all seem to be the same hardware - Mustek). I think they likely have proper drivers that actually function. the point of a UPS with a pc attached is to notify the pc to turn off while it keeps the power on for a few minutes. These cheap units can't even get that right without ruining the performance of your pc.
That turned into a bit of a rant, sorry. I've spent a lot of time investigating how they work as I wanted to make my own app that would turn the beeper off automatically from a raspberry pi (was looking at https://networkupstools.org) but everytime I get going, Loadshedding stops and I don't want to waste too much time fixing this.
Hope this info helps anyone
It actually supports the Mustek communication protocol (which is what the Mecer units use).
It also has a nice little button at the top to disable the beeper. The only issues I have left are that the Mecer UPS's disconnect every 10 seconds - you hear the windows sound for a USB device disconnecting over and over again.
So the hardware side of the communication and the software side are both abysmal. But I thought I'd let you guys know about that software. It eases the pain a bit
The other thing to note is that when the UPS fully drains due to loadshedding, etc, the UPS loses it's settings and the beeper will be enabled again when power comes back. Also frustrating.
I'm guessing this is why APC UPS's cost much more than these Mecer, RCT, etc units (all seem to be the same hardware - Mustek). I think they likely have proper drivers that actually function. the point of a UPS with a pc attached is to notify the pc to turn off while it keeps the power on for a few minutes. These cheap units can't even get that right without ruining the performance of your pc.
That turned into a bit of a rant, sorry. I've spent a lot of time investigating how they work as I wanted to make my own app that would turn the beeper off automatically from a raspberry pi (was looking at https://networkupstools.org) but everytime I get going, Loadshedding stops and I don't want to waste too much time fixing this.
Hope this info helps anyone
MandM
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Hi all. Just want to mention here that the Viewpower software must be the worst I've ever used in my entire life. A java app that runs 100% on a CPU core while hosting a web server. Awful. I found a much smaller, efficient app that shows you everything you need without destroying your pc: https://foxylab.com/UPSAssistant.php?en
It actually supports the Mustek communication protocol (which is what the Mecer units use).
It also has a nice little button at the top to disable the beeper. The only issues I have left are that the Mecer UPS's disconnect every 10 seconds - you hear the windows sound for a USB device disconnecting over and over again.
So the hardware side of the communication and the software side are both abysmal. But I thought I'd let you guys know about that software. It eases the pain a bit
The other thing to note is that when the UPS fully drains due to loadshedding, etc, the UPS loses it's settings and the beeper will be enabled again when power comes back. Also frustrating.
I'm guessing this is why APC UPS's cost much more than these Mecer, RCT, etc units (all seem to be the same hardware - Mustek). I think they likely have proper drivers that actually function. the point of a UPS with a pc attached is to notify the pc to turn off while it keeps the power on for a few minutes. These cheap units can't even get that right without ruining the performance of your pc.
That turned into a bit of a rant, sorry. I've spent a lot of time investigating how they work as I wanted to make my own app that would turn the beeper off automatically from a raspberry pi (was looking at https://networkupstools.org) but everytime I get going, Loadshedding stops and I don't want to waste too much time fixing this.
Hope this info helps anyone
I've also been using UPSAssistant for a while now after getting fed-up with ViewPower. It is a great improvement!
hj2k_x
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I think so too. My little UPS was getting pretty warm when running through loadshedding, on minimal load. Not keen to burn the house down, so I've unplugged the thing and just installed a proper alarm battery to last through multiple rounds of loadshedding instead. I think the damn irritating beeping was indeed there for a reason. These things are not designed to run for long periods, regardless of load.
For sure, completely agree.
Would you mind sharing your setup? I've seen a few people use the Sherlotronics system, such as this one:
Check this out on takealot: SherloTronics 6.4A Battery Backup Power Supply https://www.takealot.com/sherlotronics-6-4a-battery-backup-power-supply/PLID61031389
hj2k_x
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I didn't want to mess about so I got our alarm guys to source and install the thing. It looks a bit like that one in the link. An 18amp battery is in it, is what I'm told...
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Can I please get the image/file? The alarm in driving us nuts when the power goes off. Can you perhaps email it to me on [email protected]? Thanks!
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Where did you see the file posted? I can't find it.
Reading threads helps.
Hi all. Just want to mention here that the Viewpower software must be the worst I've ever used in my entire life. A java app that runs 100% on a CPU core while hosting a web server. Awful. I found a much smaller, efficient app that shows you everything you need without destroying your pc: https://foxylab.com/UPSAssistant.php?en
It actually supports the Mustek communication protocol (which is what the Mecer units use).
It also has a nice little button at the top to disable the beeper. The only issues I have left are that the Mecer UPS's disconnect every 10 seconds - you hear the windows sound for a USB device disconnecting over and over again.
So the hardware side of the communication and the software side are both abysmal. But I thought I'd let you guys know about that software. It eases the pain a bit
The other thing to note is that when the UPS fully drains due to loadshedding, etc, the UPS loses it's settings and the beeper will be enabled again when power comes back. Also frustrating.
I'm guessing this is why APC UPS's cost much more than these Mecer, RCT, etc units (all seem to be the same hardware - Mustek). I think they likely have proper drivers that actually function. the point of a UPS with a pc attached is to notify the pc to turn off while it keeps the power on for a few minutes. These cheap units can't even get that right without ruining the performance of your pc.
That turned into a bit of a rant, sorry. I've spent a lot of time investigating how they work as I wanted to make my own app that would turn the beeper off automatically from a raspberry pi (was looking at https://networkupstools.org) but everytime I get going, Loadshedding stops and I don't want to waste too much time fixing this.
Hope this info helps anyone
Sorry for the thread necro, but now that I don't need the UPS anymore I got really brave and decided to open it up. On the first one, I managed to unscrew the little plastic speaker cover and remove the metal disc. I screwed it back together and no more beeps! Nice thing is that if you really want to, you can just put the disc back in and the speaker will work again.
On the second one... Well I buggered it up and accidentally ripped the speaker off It still works but will never beep again
If you do decide to try this, please done electrocute yourself... Unplug the batteries first!
On the second one... Well I buggered it up and accidentally ripped the speaker off
It still works but will never beep again If you do decide to try this, please done electrocute yourself... Unplug the batteries first!
Can anyone tell me how to connect my Mac to my UPS (Mecer 1000 VU) so that I can change the default beep settings? I have the ViewPower software, I have the USB cable that came with the UPS (new Mac only has USB ports) but a can't seem to get the two talking to each other.
THanks. Must be the only app where IE is preferred over Chrome/Firefox..
If anyone is still looking for answers to this, I made a short video walking through how to stop a UPS from beeping:
The software that is provided locally either comes on a CD, or maybe out of date and not work with USB adapters. I found following software that is a much more modern version than what was supplied with our test unit and works with MAC OS X/USB-C adapters: https://powerwalker.com/?page=viewpower&lang=en (Click the Download icon next to your operating system to download the software)
Pro Tips.
The software that is provided locally either comes on a CD, or maybe out of date and not work with USB adapters. I found following software that is a much more modern version than what was supplied with our test unit and works with MAC OS X/USB-C adapters: https://powerwalker.com/?page=viewpower&lang=en (Click the Download icon next to your operating system to download the software)
Pro Tips.
- If you turn your UPS off the setting will be forgotten and you will need to apply the settings again.
- On Mac OS X you will need to Right Click and select “Open” before OS X will allow you to install the software. This is a standard procedure for Apps not sold through the App Store
- On Mac OS X the installation process will include opening the Terminal app to ask for your system password
Hi this is not correct the settings are lost with viewpower or the other app mentioned in the forum when the ups is switched off for these Mercer 1000's, is there anything else you have done before I open it up and start doing some surgery like above