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Back-UPS 600 issue: Master (PC) - Controlled by Master (Printer) probl...

When my PC is plugged into the "Master" plug and my Dell V725w printer is plugged into a "Controlled by Master" plug and both units are turned on ... The printer turns itself off and on cyclically ever...
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Connection queries

Good day, I using a BR1500GI Back-UPS Pro. 1) I have Bose Companion 2 Speakers which I would like to plug it into the outlets but they have these "block style plugs". However the main power supply uses...
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Line Conditioners AND UPS Back-ups

My company has a UPS Back-up attached to almost every PC in the office. Over the last 6 months plus, we've been having problems with our power stream from the electrical company. We've experienced many...
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What is power consumption of 1500VA model?

Hello All, I'll be grateful if I am provided with power consumption information for APC Smart-UPS SUA1500I model. How much power UPS alone draws when it is supplied power from main supply and batteries...
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BX1000G battery from mostly full to empty

I just purchased this BX1000G and plugged it in yesterday afternoon. The load is a computer pulling maybe 350 watts tops, and an LCD monitor. The display has shown utility power online 100% of the time...
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Are Back-UPS CS 350/650 quiet?

Hi! I'm looking to buy my first UPS, probably [Back-UPS CS 350|http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=bk350ei&ISOCountryCode=US] or [650|http://www.apc.com/resource/include...
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APC - Back-UPS 1500

Hello all, I lost my network cable for this unit, and i bought: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220770717911 I tried connecting it with network cable to usb, but it doesn't work. ...
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how long will it run? different units give different answers

With my almost new ES 750-- I have it connected to my Dell 9200 and my Dell 26" flatscreen. PowerChute 3.0.2's "current status" says the load on the UPS is only 130 watts out of a possible 450. But, th...
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have ES750 and PowerChute 3.0.2- problem with dataserve "disk read act...

I have ES750 and PowerChute 3.0.2 I also use Norton AV, which sometimes pops up questionable activity on my PC. It periodically get such a popup telling me that the PowerChute file dataserv.exe is done...
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What size UPS do I need to last 30 minutes?

I am trying to find out what size UPS I need for my workplace. It is a construction site and power outages are quite frequent. I am running two Veriton L640 PC's, with one LG T1710 BP touch screen, one...
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Want PC to automatically restart when Back-UPS 1500 power is restored

I have the PCPE software installed on the computer and configured so the APC will shutdown the computer when utility power is off. However, even though the utilitiy power is restored to the APC and it ...
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