> APC units typically have the the interface and software to go.
> Usually the signals come in on a serial port. You may or may not need
> a special cable

According to that web page I mailed about a few seconds ago,
you DO need a special cable for APCC - the pins on the db9
are NONSTANDARD!  I'll have to check that out as soon as I get
batteries for my UPSs, because I've also heard that they are
normal DB9 serial connectors!

rusty