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APC AV J15 replacement

Hi, I've got an APC AV J15BLK unit, about 11 years old now. It appears to be failing, cutting power to attached devices several times during its daily (?) test cycles. I know it has been discontinu...
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jkcohen
jkcohen

Can't add SMC1500C to portal

I have a SMC1500C that I added to the Schneider Electric APC portal. However, it is not appearing on the portal. When I attempt to add it again, it says that I have already added it, which is quite con...
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Acutec
Acutec

Smart UPS Runtime

I have attached a screenshot, is the runtime normal from the readings, 5 mins seems very short, thanks for your help
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425 continuous beep and red light

So, I read some solutions but my issue is slightly different. I had a 1 sec power failure/surge. The 425 started a long continuous beep with a red light. I turned it off and waited a few seconds b...
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PowerChute Personal discontinued, which software should I use?

HiI'm running some astronomy equipment remotely and just acquired a new BX1350m and old APC 350. I powering my WAN/LAN equipment and a few pieces of equipment. When the power goes down I want to be n...
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"Runtime Calibration" option missing in PowerChute Serial Shutdown

I've just noticed that my APC Back-UPS Pro 1600 does not seem to have "Runtime calibration" option anywhere.In the "PowerChute Serial Shutdown" (PowerChute Serial Shutdown Agent Version 1.3.0.301),the ...
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Forcerandom
Forcerandom

Apc selection and inrush current

I have bought a 800 w online Ups. My load (computer) is 700 w. 5 min backup is enough. Now when I start my computer the APC shows a shortciruit error and switches off.
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New to me error message from pcss-systray.exe

PowerChute Serial Shutdown - error message: Can anyone tell me what this means? Or what I must do? It appeared following a computer reboot. PCSS is 1.3.0.301 I really don't have the time or patie...
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Schematics for SC1500

I was replacing the batteries to a Smart-UPS SC 1500 and I got the leads mixed up. Does anyone have a schematic for this power supply? I just need the wiring document for the 4 batteries.
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Power Chute Serial Shutdown bad translation in Spanish

Under:https://localhost:6547/energyreporting "Coste" should be "Costo" (from Cost).
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Drgadgat
Drgadgat

pcssconfig.ini access denied

I dont know too much about all that, but i disabled the service and the file wont open. I want to change my password but I cannot open the file, it says im not authorized to open the file.(I have an AP...
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