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Having problems with Omnipass 5.0? Post here!!

All, As I stated in the other thread pertaining to Omnipass and Vista support, I am offering some assistance in what is currently not a fully-supported-by-APC realm for Omnipass 5.0. If you are experie...
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Backup power for aquarium heater, air pump, and filter

Except for one air pump which has built-in backup power from 2 "D" batteries, I have not been able to locate any product advertised for powering aquarium products like heaters and filters when the AC p...
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Replacement Batteries Cartridges # (number)

I can see that the same replacement battery cartridge is used for a Smart-UPS, as well as a Back-UPS, for example RBC2 which is used in the back-UPS model BK280B, and in the Smart-UPS model SU420NET.Si...
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Re: Internal Fault diagnostics & reporting

Is there anybody who can give me a guide or a white paper regarding internal fault diagnostics and reporting especially in SURT units?
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Warranty Coverage Help

Does anyone have any experience or know how APC typically covers their claims on damaged hardware that was plugged into an APC UPS? Mostly for Home/Office. For example, what does “Lifetime: $100,000” m...
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Re: Internal Fault Error

Hi Guys, I have several SMART-UPS 2000VA 120V which were returned back to us by our client for RMA. Majority of the UPSs are having "Internal Fault Error". Based on your experience guys, what are the p...
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C3 Power Filter

Just wondering if anyone is having a similar problem. I just purchased the C3 Power Filter and when I run the coax line thru the unit, for some reason the Bell ExpressVu service does not respond.
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UPS Product Suggestion

In the building automation industry, control companies have been using digital controllers for over 20 years. More and more buildings are requiring digital control panels to be on UPS power to maintain...
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Vista 64

When do you think your programmers will spent a fey hours and get us some drivers for Vista 64 so we can fully use powerchute? I just bought two BX1300LCD models and was annoyed to find out that their ...
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Matching UPS to Backup Generator

I have installed a 20KVA generator to power my home office during power failures. I understand that the transition from utility power to backup power will be easier if I use UPS units that employ doub...
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Just Installed My New 1300 LCD

Great looking piece of equipment....I was after the AVR feature as my whole house including satellite,phones,and electric are covered.... This is going on my new DigitalStorm Puter.... It is running Vi...
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