methods used for power failure alert

[Ron Popeil]

what are some of the ways people use to have their AC3 alert them that there has been a power outtage?

 

[Roy G. Biv]

Cell Phone.

 

[Ron Popeil]

for sure. i have that part down finally. but when your power does go out, how do you get it to send you a text?

the controller and modem both need to be hooked up to backup power sources for that to work correct?

 

[PSam]

Correct. Controller and anything related to its internet connection need to be on backup (modem, router, bridge if using) to notify if power down. Can get pretty cheap APC units that'll give a few min of power which is all that you need for notification.

 

[cdness]

you could use one of the digital switch inputs with a relay and 12V power supply. When the power supply has power it will have the relay activated... when it loses power the other pole will connect alerting the AC3. The AC3 would need to be the only thing on the battery backup unless you added a power out state to the programming to leave on the only outlets you need on during an outage. You'd need a larger UPS for the second option

I am planning on building the power state system here within the next week. I can hook you up with plans when I am finished if you want...

Curtis

 

[Ron Popeil]

psam, thank you for the suggestion, i found an APC unit on craigslist for 50 bucks.

i would very much like plans curtis, thank you!