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BX 1500 Overload Issue only on batterys - What to replace?

I have a RS1500 workstation ups (BX1500) that is about 5 years old. It has been working great until recently when we had a thunderstorm and it stopped working and shut down. When i tried to power it up...
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Back-ups XS BX1500G switches to battery and shuts off when USB cable c...

PC: Dell PE1800 server OS: Ubuntu 7.04 Management SW: apcupsd UPS Model: BX1500G UPS Load: 18-20% Estimated Run Time: 33min I've got a new Back-ups XS BX1500G. I've gotten the 'apcupsd' software in Lin...
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URGENT: XS1200 flashing "Overload" LED

Warning, a bit long. If some of this seems a bit disjointed, please forgive me, I'm on some very strong painkillers. My Office Depot house brand UPS ("Ativa", a rebranded APC unit) has been experiencin...
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PCPE 3.1 release date?

Hello, When can we expect PCPE 3.1 to be released for Windows 7? Thanks.
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apc back-ups xs 900 fan

Since day 1 that I purchased this item, the fan has run constantly. There was a thread on this before that was left unresolved and locked earlier. I wanted to see if anyone came to a resolution about t...
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APC PowerChute prompts UAC on every boot.

As title. Obviously I don't want to disable UAC neither to elevate all software privilegies without prompting me. Is there another solution to this problem? Why APC isn't release a bug fix yet? Thanks....
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mge ups Pulsar ESV8+ automatically shut downafter 100 minutes

hi every one i just purchased used mge ups Pulsar ESV8+ i attached large batteries on the ups to increase the backup but unfortunately ups shutdown after 100 minutes automatically if i manually again o...
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APC 1050 Overload Light

I just replaced the batteries on the 1050. When I press the power button the overload light and buzzer come on even though nothing is connected to the back. Any thoughts?
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BR1500GI and battery runtime.

Hi, I have bought others BR1500GI and I'm doing some test. I opened the envelope, I connected the UPS to AC and waited until the battery is fully charged, after about 30 minutes Power Chute sayed that ...
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Product registration.

Hi, I have bought another three BR1500GI, good products. I have just registered online when after installed powerchute software, do I need to send also the product registration letter that I founded in...
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Looking for a plug-in power conditioner

I'm looking for a plug-in power conditioner that includes a surge diverter, isolation transformer and power line noise filter. I'm not sure if APC make something like this but interested if they do. Th...
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