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SC450RM1U abnormal beeps and system shut down

Hello. We are spire corporation, our one kind of machine install SC450RM1U UPS. Our one customer looks met UPS problem, so far we got the problem describe below. woukld you please give us some advices ...
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Standard Wall socket with high wattage pc and lcd monitor

I am running my 1200watt pc(with the following specs listed below) and my 117watt Dell 3007WFP Flatpanel monitor from a surge protector that is rated 1875watts. I have not really had any problems but I...
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Turn off automatic self test

Is there a way to turn off the automatic self test? The sound of the clicks in the UPS would wake me up in the middle of the night.
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UPS BR1200G-FR switch off the PC when power return

Hello, I just installed my new UPS BR1200G-FR. When the main power is switched-off, the unit switches on the battery and PCPE put the PC into hibernation. When the main power return, the UPS switches o...
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What do I do now?

I purchased the BN1250G from Sam's Club for my home computer (gaming computer) and I love it. The LCD is awesome, the unit is sleek and I really like the number of plug-ins (ten I think) that the unit ...
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ADSL speed affected by surge protection

I've read numerous reports of people finding their ADSL speeds being significantly reduced when plugged into the surge protection sockets. Is this the case for Back-UPS HS? If I found this to be the ca...
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What is the expected life of an APC UPS?

I have a 4 1/2 year old APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA with the external battery pack. I'm aware that the batteries will need replacing soon, but I'm just uncertain whether I should upgrade the UPS or just rep...
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Smart UPS 750 LCD, Easy Shut Down without navigating in some menus?

Is there an easy way to switch the Smart UPS LCD off without navigating in some menus? The actual procedure is: - Push the shut off puton. - Do you want to switch off? Sandard set to No - Change to yes...
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UPS hold-up time...

Hi, reading this PSUs roundup I'm curious to know the minimum hold-up time supported from my BR1500GI. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-psu-efficiency,2796-26.html
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APC PowerChute won't load on startup

I'm running PowerChute Personal Edition 3.0 in Windows 7 to support a Back UPS ES 500. PowerChute does not load on start up but will run if I start it manually. I assume there's a setting to get it to ...
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YEAR OF MANUFACTURE IS CO-RELATED IN SERIAL NUMBER OF ALL PRODUCTS OR ...

HI, I HAVE INSTALLED 2 NOS. OF HI800SQ INVERTER HAVING SERIAL NO. BB0722004153 AND BB0717015133, PURCHASED AND INSTALLED IN SEPTEMBER 2009. ON ENQUIRY, WHEN PROBLEM ARISED, I GET IT AS "BB07" IN THE S...
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