3am Systems - SafeNet UPS Minidriver for Win2k/WinXp

SafeNet UPS Minidriver
for Win2k/WinXp (RS232)

This driver integrates seamlessly with the built-in UPS management service in Win2k/WinXp, protecting your system at all times. It has been tested with a Fenton PowerPal P-series UPS on Windows XP, and can be used with any SafeNet-compatible UPS fitted with a serial port. Detailed installation instructions are included below.

Why?

Seamless integration

Continuous monitoring (even while logged off)

Supports Hibernate/Shutdown

No annoying applet

Compatibility

Manufacturer	Models	Status
EverPower	625/1000	Should work
Fairstone	L525/625/750	Should work
Fenton	PowerPal P-series (P400/600/800)	Tested on WinXp
Gemini	UPS625/1000	Should work
Powerwell	PM525/625/800/1000/1250A	Should work
Repotec	RPF525/625/800/1000	Should work
Soltec	WinMate 525/625/800/1000	Should work
Sweex	500/1000 SafeNet	Should work

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Installation instructions

Remarks

If the 'SafeNet NT v1.0' applet (or other UPS driver) is installed, uninstall it first.

Connect your UPS to your PC using the supplied serial cable if you have not done so yet.

Installation

Right-click on SafeNetUPS.inf, select [Install], and wait a few seconds for the installation to finish.

Setup

Launch ControlPanel -> Power Options

Click on UPS tab

Click [Select] button

For 'Manufacturer', select matching entry

If your UPS is not listed, select '3am Systems'

For 'Model', select matching entry

If your UPS is not listed, select 'Generic SafeNet UPS'

For 'Port', select appropriate Serial Port

Click on [Finish]

Optionally, click [Configure], modify settings, and click [OK]

On the UPS tab, click [Apply]

Test

To ensure that your system is protected, simulate a power failure and verify that your system behaves correctly. Automatic hibernate/shutdown should occur after the specified time interval (or before, if the batteries run low). If enabled, the UPS itself will power down a few minutes after initiation of the shutdown sequence.

Removal instructions

Launch ControlPanel -> Power Options

Click on UPS tab

Click [Select] button

For 'Manufacturer', select '[None]'

Click on [Finish]

On the UPS tab, click [Apply]

Delete the file SafeNetUPS.dll from C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32

Feedback & support

For feedback & support queries, please contact us.

Revision history

27 Jun 2005 - v1.0a - First release

22 Aug 2005 - v1.0b - Silenced beeper

License

This program is licensed for non-commercial use only. It may be copied and used by anyone as long as it is distributed in whole and without profit. The collection of files must be distributed in an unmodified form. Unlicensed commercial distribution is prohibited.

Disclaimer

The author provides absolutely no warranty. The program is supplied "as is", and you may use it at your own risk. In no event will the author be liable for any damages arising out of the use of this program. Additionally, in no way is endorsement by the respective UPS manufacturers claimed.