BP1400 - What Software?

[Anonymous user]

I have an older Back-UPS Pro 1400 and I want to communicate with it via serial to an XP box. I am having a difficult time loading any APC software that will talk to this UPS. So far I have tried:
* PowerChutePersonalEdition
* PowerChuteBusinessEdition

Do I need to go outside of APC to get this working?

Any/all help appreciated - Thanks!

[Erasmus_apc]

If you want to use an APC solution (not Windows native or APCUPSD), for a BP1400 using Windows XP you will need to use the PowerChute Business Edition software, with the 940-0020C cable or the 940-0095A cable. This will require that you select "Basic Signaling with any APC UPS" when installing PCBE.

What prevented you from getting PCBE working, specifically?

[Anonymous user]

Erasmus,
Might this suggestion also apply to "old" BP1100 units?
I own 4, and they are all on their 3d battery replacements.
BIG, Heavy suckers!!! But, they are still with me since 1997.
Believe I bought them as Refurb units......... 🙂

I can to the research about the proper re-232? cables........
Thank you for this share!
Duncan

[Techie_apc · Accepted solution]

Duncan-

The BP1100 UPS is compatible with # 940-0020C (or 940-0095A) Serial cable. The Current Power Chute Business Edition software is used to monitor the UPS status according to the below K-base document.
http://nam-en.apc.com/cgi-bin/nam_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2396

The 940-0020(C) cable is available to purchase from APC online store. This cable is wired specifically to the pinouts of the UPS’ serial port. Do not use a different cable. Doing so can result in the UPS turning off or rebooting.