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Display KVA on Back-UPS 1300

Have a new Back-UPS 1300. Page 4 of the manual indicates LCD shawdow mask displays KVA. However cycling through the display, KVA is never displayed, just Load in Watts.What is the button sequence to ...
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Unable to Communicate With PowerChute v3.02

I have a BackUPS 650 (Model BK650MC) that will not communicate with the PowerChute software. I know that the serial cable is good because I can use it between a CyberPower UPS and the same compute...
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Sorry to be so dense but I want to make sure--is my APC Back-UPS Pro 1...

Mine APC UPS is for home use and I cannot really afford to buy a new one after the new computer. I guess I will just have to turn off the computer when we are gone--a pain but it may be necessary. Ev...
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BE650R-CN failure. Battery or unit?

The unit quit working the other day. I didn't see this condition described in the manual: When I plug it in and push the button, it flashes green for about a millisecond and makes a slight chirp. Right...
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Extend Power Cord of BR1000G

I'd like to extend the power cord of a BR1000G by 3 feet.I do not want surge protection, or additional outletsIs a single outlet extension cord OK ?10 AWG ?A non-surge strip ?Does APC sell such ? I did...
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cycling between online and on battery

i have APC UPS BACK-UP RS 800. After chance my batteries i take a continue cycling between "online" & "on battery" with a "BiP" and a switch sound. how can i solve it?thank you.
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What UPS will provide battery backup without surge protection?

What UPS will provide battery backup without surge protection? My TV, DVR, Bluray and network switch are plugged into an old ungrounded outlet and I would like to provide battery backup. I understand t...
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BE750G: powerchute says "remaining battery charge is 101%, battery is ...

i just purchased a BE750G the other day. i noticed that half the time i look, powerchute personal edition 3.0.2 says "remaining battery charge is 101%, battery is currently charging". the rest of the t...
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ES 550 issues, does not work even after buying new battery

I have an ES 550 UPS. It indicated that the battery needed replacement so i replaced the batter. I am currently testing with a lamp, the lamp stays on as long as i dont pull the ups plug out. Once i ...
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Brand new BR 1100CI-IN doesn't run on AC power

My brand new BR1100CI-IN won't run on AC power. It switches to battery backup as soon as I switch it on, even when connected to mains. I've removed all PC components from UPS and tried 3 sensitivity le...
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Back-ups Pro 1500 PC Shutdown with peripherals still running.

Hi,I have a question regarding the Back-ups pro 1500.I want to achieve 3 things with this hardware:1) I want my main PC to shut down safely as soon as possible when power runs out.2) I want the main PC...
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