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New SC1500i - battery disconnected problem

Hi I have two brand new SC1500i UPS. Both units behave the same. Have unpacked - connected battery and powered on - I get the red LED and battery disconnected beep. I have metered the battery pack - 0V...
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Brand New Back-UPS HS 500 - much lower runtime than expected

I estimated the load of my network devices at 30W, and when put into the runtime calculator it suggests a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. After I charged my new unit (a couple of days on 100% charge) it ...
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Where should I use PNET1GB

I'm using my hs500 to surge protect between my Adsl modern and my router. I'm assuming I should get some PNET1GB but I'm not sure where and how many? Eg. The router is connected to a few nearby devices...
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Error uninstalling Powerchute business

I just changed one of my UPS' to a new USB unit (previously hooked up via serial). On the PC I was running Powerchute Business 7 agent under Windows 7. I am trying to uninstall the agent so I can insta...
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PC Power Management Console

I have an APC power management console which sits under my Terminal to control the terminal, printer, computer, and other devices to turn on with just one button. I have been trying to find a replaceme...
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SU220NET Recalibration

Hello, I have a SU2200NET and recently replaced the batteries, but the ups still reporting a "low battery voltage" condition. Googling a little I found that i need to recalibrate the ups. Then i did t...
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PCPE v3.0 UAC Prompt on every boot of Windows

Sorry for opening this one, but the other thread at https://community.se.com/t5/APC-UPS-for-Home-and-Office-Forum/bd-p/home-office-forum has been locked and I don't know why...I would like to know if...
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Ativa 516-015 failure just out of warranty

I have a Ativa UPS 516-015 that failed less than 3 weeks out of the 2 year warranty. I think it is completely unreasonable to take a hard line with no consideration for a hard failure (not the battery...
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Back-UPS NS 600 - OK to turn unit on side?

Hi all, I just got an APC Back-UPS NS 600 for use with a Mac. I would like to turn the UPS unit on it's side so it takes up less space. Will this cause any problems with operation or longevity of the u...
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PCPE 3.0 wrong number for maximum load

Since I bought my Back-UPS BE600N-BR - http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BE600N%2DBR I noticed something different from its predecessor model, the BE600-BR. On Powerchute ...
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UPS for Tivo

I would like to use battery backup & surge protection for a Tivo unit. What are my options please? Thank you.
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