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Best APC product for low power consumption devices?

Hi: I'm wondering which APC UPS products from the standard or Pro line will give me the best performance (backup time) for low power draw devices (total power draw is between 10W-30W)? The product spec...
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APC Back-UPS XS 1000 started smoking and doesn't work..

Hello, I have an APC Back-UPS XS 1000 that has worked very well for over a year. One day recently, however, I was watching TV in the same room when there was a loud snap inside the backup and smoke sta...
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smart ups 1500 - dead, doesnt power on

Hi We have a 1500 that hasn't been used for a while I plugged it in and tried to power it on but nothing happens I pressume if the battery is flat it would still power on when connected to mains?? Can ...
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Web interface not working on APC Back-UPS HS 500

When I click on the "configuration" link in the web interface, to get to the configuration page, all I get is a page that says "Not Found". The reason for this can be seen when you right click to open ...
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APC Smart UPS RT 5000VA RM

Supply voltage for this unit should be 240VAC, is that ok connect 2 x 120VAC ? Or, can that be reason for our problems with almost all our UPS?
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Back-UPS ES 650 bad battery?

The Back-UPS ES 650 was allowed to discharge to completion during a prolonged power outage, such that it ended up emitting a continuous tone. Now when I plug it in, the Remaining Charge % indicator in ...
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BE325R half work

Hi, I was cleanning up my basement this summer and I found I still have 2 BE325R unpacked in its boxes. I guess it's time to put them into use. However, after I connect it (install battery first of co...
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UPS with pwm (pulse width modulation)

Helo everyone. Forgive me for my english, I am French and I try to do my best. I am a student, in april-may I will pass some competition for engineer school, one of the matter consist in the study of a...
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SMT750 - cannot disable LCD display - manual claims I can. Hmmmm?

I just got an SMT750, manufactured in July, 2011. Manual says in the Configuration options I can "LCD Display mode, Always On or Power-Saving". This option does not exist. APC support claims this is a ...
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Powerchute 3.0.0.1 on older Back-UPS Pro

I am 0-for-3 getting Powerchute 3.0.0.1 to run in my home. In all three cases, the APC UPS Service refuses to run, so the rest of Powerchute also fails. The error shown in the task bar is "Managed PC s...
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Strange BX1300G & BX1000 smell

Hi, I recently purchased a BX1300G and BX1000 to backup my studio gear. They seem to be working fine but there is a strange plastic like smell emanating from both units. Is this normal? It's kinda driv...
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