BX600C-IN UPS beeps with red flash light.

[Anonymous user]

Dear Team,

     I bought a new UPS on March 2016. Whenever I play games the UPS starts to beep with red flash light, even though the UPS is connected with the main plug point. I have connected the CPU alone to the UPS backside power point. 

My PC specification:

Processor: i7-6700

Mother board: MSI Z170-A Gaming M5

Graphics Card: GTX 970Armour 4Gb DDR5

SMPS: Cooler Master B600

UPS: APC BX600C-IN

What is the problem with the UPS is it not having enough capacity run my PC specification with this current model or is there any fault in the UPS.

Give me a clear solution to over come this. Revert me for any queries.

[prince213_apc · Accepted solution]

Yes you found out the reason, that UPS is not suitable for your configuration and when the power demand is increased like gaming its giving overload warning.

Take a 1 KV UPS preferably an Online UPS. If you are planning to take APC models here are suitable ones

SRC 1KI-IN (inbuilt battery one, uses 3x9AH gives around 1 hr backup at 25% load)

SRC 1KUXI (external battery model, can use 2x26AH battery and gives around 2 hrs backup at 25% load)

Above is Online UPS models which have all features including PC connectivity for auto shutdown, disable alarm etc and give network grade power to your load. Gives pure sinewave output always which is essential for active PFC supported SMPS supply.

In line interactive one here is one suitable model which support PC connectivity for auto shutdown.

BR1000G-IN

If want cheapest one then take this

BX1100C-IN (no PC connectivity)

[Anonymous user]

Can I have a buyback option with APC.

[prince213_apc]

Hi,

I am not from APC so not know about it anyway I don't think they have such a feature in India.

[Anonymous user]

How about choosing a BR1100CI-IN. Good one to choose?

[prince213_apc]

It is an old model which is comparable to BX1100C-IN.

It will surely support the load and only concern is whether the modified sinewave output given by UPS is supported by your SMPS which is an active PFC one.

[Anonymous user]

My smps model is Cooler Master B600. Which one shall I choose.

[prince213_apc]

Yes I checked your model on coolermaster site and its saying its a active PFC based smps. Active PFC SMPS preferably require sinewave output to work.

[prince213_apc]

Many are using normal UPS with active PFC supplies so not sure if its compulsory or not whether sinewave required. Anyway if not like to spend much you can try with the BR1100CI-IN or BX1100C-IN. If planning to get sinewave one then go with SRC1KI-IN o SRCIKUXI (requires external batteries and need to be bought separately).

[prince213_apc]

Sorry for adding one more reply. Its risky to use modified sinewave output with active PFC SMPS. In many forums users have told its incompatible and giving various problems and can even damage the SMPS if used on modified sinewave output for long. So not recommended.

[Anonymous user]

So, for my purpose I would move with active PFC SMPS. I feel it is a better choice.

[prince213_apc]

What does that mean? You buying sinewave UPS?

[Anonymous user]

Normal UPS with Active PFC like the BR1100/BX1100.

[prince213_apc]

But that doesn't support your SMPS. Your SMPS (coolermater b600) is an active PFC based one and require sinewave power always. BR1100/BX1100 gives out square wave during power supply failure which might make your SMPS to switch off or bring other problems.

[voidstar_apc]

Most power supplies including those with active PFCs accept the stepped sine wave generated by a BackUPS. There are a few that do not. It's often cheaper to replace the power supply rather than upgrading to a more expensive UPS.

[prince213_apc]

Yes some accept and some not and its bit tricky to find out. Anyway active PFC is incorporated into more and more devices and the trend is growing as it increases power efficiency. Also Online UPS prices also coming down when compared years back also available in compact sizes like that of line interactive ones with inbuilt battery so its worth to check those. Though the price is bit higher it increases the life of attached components much longer especially in places where power supply is not stable.

[Anonymous user]

The Dealer told me that BR1100 will support BR1100. Oh no, technically I'm not strong in this. 

[Anonymous user]

Currently I'm using BX600C-IN do that support sinewave? if not how it works

[Anonymous user]

Currently I'm using a BackUPS which comes with 360W. Since it is getting overloaded I'm moving towards a 600W UPS. So it is fine enough to move with a stepped sine wave generated UPS or I have to move this a Pure sine wave UPS.

[prince213_apc]

You need to contact Coolermaster and enquire if the particular SMPS model you are using (Coolermaster B600) support modified sinewave output which is given by most line interactive UPS's. If they say yes then you can buy BR1100 or BX1100 otherwise you need to buy a sinewave output UPS like SRC1KI-IN, SRC1KUXI etc or need to replace present SMPS which is not a good idea as your configuration demands a good SMPS and buying cheap ones using non active PFC might not be good.

[Anonymous user]

Alright I will ask them. But how this BackUPS BX600C-IN is working now.

[prince213_apc]

Its risky and might affect the SMPS when power gone as during that time only it give out modified sinewave other times pure sinewave which is given by your power company.

[Anonymous user]

I have contacted the customer support, and they are recommending to buy pure sine wave UPS. But it is very expensive in my case. My maximum budget is 8000rs INR. Any alternatives?

[prince213_apc]

Check the price of this model SUA750I-IN. On Internet seeing price of 12800 Rs.

http://www.apc.com/shop/in/en/products/APC-Smart-UPS-750VA-USB-Serial-230V-India-Specific/P-SUA750I-...

It gives maximum 500 Watts and might be sufficient for your configuration. It gives sinewave during power failure.

[Anonymous user]

Can I proceed with this UPS since it is mentioned as Sine wave.
http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/DFAH-84QR48/DFAH-84QR48_R1_EN.pdf?sdirect=true

[prince213_apc]

This is a sinewave home inverter which require external battery. The battery need to be bought separately and that will cost atleast 10,000 Rs.