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set up apc business edition or personal edition

I have a main pc with win 7 64 connected via usb to a 1500 apc smart ups, I have installed on it business edition powerchute server, console and agent. this all seems to work. I have another quad with ...
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my Norton AV indicates heavy disk writing by dataserv.exe--- why???

My Norton AV program keeps track of any program that does a great deal of disk writing- then let's me know, I'm not sure why it bothers but it does- usually it's some MS program doing something in the ...
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Brand NEW APC BK650-AS chirping, internal battery not connected proble...

Hi guys, I just got a new APC UPS BK650-AS, and barely a days old, I'm new to APC, so I didn't know that you need to manually connect the battery before using. So I followed the instruction, opening th...
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Special Use with Notebook

Hi, I am using a APC in combination with a Notebook (!) running an home automation server. Installed is PowerChute Personal 3.0. Attached to the UPS, there are other Devides like NAS, Router, Telephone...
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HI 800 SQ turn off after 2 - 3 mins. 3 LEDs flashing

Help repairing my HI - 800 SQ ups inverter ... The inverter is charging the battery properly at 13.60 volts.. But when the line goes off it stays on for 2 - 3 minuits and turns off... The FAULT LED, ON...
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BR1500I overload led blink - internal fault

Hi, I connected 2 power strip with a switch to my ups. A power strip power router and PC. The other power monitors and various accessories. Sometimes the UPS goes into alarm when I turn the power strip...
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APC BR1500G UPS Shuts off randomly even when line power is present

I've had 2 BR1500G for about 6 months now. One unit started to periodically shut off my PC even though AC power was present after a couple months. Load: 16% Backup Time: 40 minutes Event: 13 IIRC, the...
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Help picking UPS for Modem and Router

Hello all. We just moved into a new neighborhood where the power system appears to be a lot more sensitive to weather condition than where we previously lived. I'm looking for a UPS to protect and powe...
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Back-UPS ES 750 units make hiss/buzzing noise and won't switch to outl...

I have two Back-UPS ES 750 units, model BE750G. A relative passed away and I was given some UPS units. Unit 1 - Has a terrible hissing/buzzing noise emitting from the front of the unit where the power ...
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Back-UPS ES 350 shuts off suddenly and TV kept turning on and off.

Had a relative pass away and was given some UPS units. I will have other threads for some ES 750 models. Issue 1 - This ES 350 model BE350U was hooked up to a Sony 17" CRT monitor and Dell Inspiron 840...
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Help Troubleshoot beeping.

I have a BE500R that been in service for 4-5 years. Battery has NEVER been replaced. Battery Voltage is about 12V. The device beeps twice about every 2 seconds. Everything plugged into it still operate...
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