[amayausers] Re: UPS

OK,
Now I'm really confused.  The APC 500 is only 300 watts...maybe I don't 
need to be counting watts.

I would love to only spend $70 x 2.

Mike

frank davis wrote:

>To all,
>There seems to be questions from time to time on battery backup supplies so I 
>did some testing.  I have an APC 500, which I think I purchased for about $70, 
>for my single  Amaya and computer that runs it.  I tested with a 4700 stitch 
>design.  As soon as the design started I pulled the main plug.  Everything ran 
>normal for thirty seconds then the computer auto shut down.  The Amaya kept 
>running and finished the design which took five minutes.  I finally shut the 
>machine off at the six minute mark.  At this time I don't know how much longer 
>the machine would have sewn, but I do know it will sew at least six minutes 
>off my battery.
>After I recharged the battery I turned on only the computer and pulled the UPS 
>plug.  The computer ran for three minutes and fifteen seconds then auto shut 
>down.
>Moral of the story: the computer requires allot more power than the Amaya.
>I hope this information is of some use to those with questions.  I know it 
>answered some of mine.
>Frank
>Force Ten Embroidery
>AMAYA Tech
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