Just out of interest, does anyone run batteries (via fuses) directly into cat5 instead of converting back to AC just to run standard 48v PoE up the tower?
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Wallace Sent: 17 November 2006 21:19 To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] External battery on UPS Thanks Brian >-----Original Message----- >From: Brian Rohrbacher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 09:41 PM >To: 'WISPA General List' >Subject: Re: [WISPA] External battery on UPS > >I'm pasting Gino's link to the right thread. >Then I can search me email in a year and find the correct thread.... > >Connectors: > >http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=263-110 > >Batteries: > >http://www.donrowe.com/batteries/8a31dt.html > > > >Brian Rohrbacher wrote: > >> Can we get some links to these batteries that work well? >> Gino, >> Got a link to the DC block connectors you were talking about? >> >> Brian >> >> >> Travis Johnson wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> We run two 4 gauge power wires out the front of the case, connect the >>> positive to a 60A fuse, and then to the batteries. >>> >>> We are using AGM type (same thing used in UPS systems) big batteries >>> (a little bigger than a car battery, but each battery is 110 pounds). >>> We wire them in series (to get 24VDC). >>> >>> This setup has only been installed for 12-18 months at various >>> locations, so I don't have an estimate on battery life. >>> >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> Brian Rohrbacher wrote: >>> >>>> You got any pics of this or similar Travis....anyone? >>>> >>>> Travis, >>>> What APC do you use and what batteries are added? What do you draw >>>> and what is th run time? Do you know how many times the one with >>>> the most cycles has been drawn down? How long do the batteries last? >>>> >>>> Brian >>>> >>>> Travis Johnson wrote: >>>> >>>>> You can't use just 1 battery. The APC units want to see 24vdc, so >>>>> you need two batteries running in series. >>>>> >>>>> It works perfectly, as I have 20+ remote locations running off two >>>>> gel type batteries. Make sure you install some type of a fuse on >>>>> the positive side of the connection. >>>>> >>>>> Travis >>>>> Microserv >>>>> >>>>> Mark Nash - Lists wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I believe I remember some discussion on this list on connecting an >>>>>> external battery to an APC UPS. I'm in the middle of doing it >>>>>> right now and am having problems. The UPS just beep continuously >>>>>> with the 'bad battery' light on. I'm using a Lifeline deep cycle >>>>>> battery. Any ideas? >>>>>> >>>>>> Mark Nash >>>>>> Network Engineer >>>>>> UnwiredOnline.Net >>>>>> 350 Holly Street >>>>>> Junction City, OR 97448 >>>>>> http://www.uwol.net >>>>>> 541-998-5555 >>>>>> 541-998-5599 fax >>>>>> >>>>>> >-- >WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > >Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > >Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/536 - Release Date: 16/11/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.14/548 - Release Date: 23/11/2006 -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
