I currently use an APC BackUPS Pro 650, And it uses a nonstandard DB9. If ya want I'll post the pinouts and you can make your own. Mike > > 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