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MichaelK
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APC BackUPS Randomly Shuts off

I have a new (two months old) unit that has a couple of computers and a printer connected to it, but also has my internet moden/router Twice in the past month the unit has sounded an alarm and I have ...
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UPSCAPO only logs for a few hours

Hello, I have an APC Easy UPS SMV SMV1500CAI and would like to generate log files. According to Schneider, it's not possible to install a network management board in the UPS, and I was recommended the ...
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Mirkoema84
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Sound alarm not disabling

Hi, I'm trying to disable all sound alarm in powerchute serial shutdown, ups settings, but everytime I log in again on my pc browser app the sounds are enabled again.
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"On battery power in response to distorted input." Iout jumps and Vout...

SMX1500RM2UC running at 10% load for a Poweredge R720 server with dual OEM power supplies on a 20A circuit An audible click was heard from the outlet the UPS was plugged into, and the NMC indicated a...
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NMC 2 AP9630 upgrade failure

Hello I downloaded apc_hw05_aos708_sumx708_bootmon109.exe, started it, filled in the SmartUPS X2200 address and user info, clicked Start Upgrade, after about one minute displayed failure 'Unable to upd...
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global

UPS Won't Turn On

I went away for 4 days and powered down all the UPS's in my home office. when I returned, the BR1500MS wouldn't turn on. I went thru the trouble shooting charts and can only assume that the battery is ...
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StevenX
StevenX

How the die battery affect UPS

1. We have a SMX3000LVNC which is connecting 4 external SMX120BP which was bought 11 years ago, we temporarily name these four external pack as Bat1, Bat2, Bat3 and Bat4. If battery in Bat2 dies, how m...
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kevin23232
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Inquiry: APC Smart-UPS availability and sourcing options

Hi everyone, I’m checking availability for APC Smart-UPS units for our data center refresh. I found some current models listed here: https://www.dcsupplies.net/231-apc Before proceeding, I wanted...
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DonDowns
DonDowns

XPS 1300 fails to charge batteries

I recently replaced the batteries with new ones in my XS 1300. The unit showed a nearly full battery level which dwindled over the course of several days when the unit stopped working. I independently ...
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BTP3
BTP3

Backuo XS 1300 UPS Battery replacement.

I bought new batteries to install in my APC Backup XS 1300 ups unit. I bought individual batteries rated for this unit thinking I could save a few $$ opposed to cost of already assembled battery pack. ...
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Clueless1
Clueless1

have to unplug and plug ups back in to turn on PRO 1350S

Have noticed that sometimes I have to unplug our APC Back UPS Pro 1350S then plug it back in to turn the device on. This doesn't happen all of the time, but seems to not turn on if it hasn't been power...
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