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F04 Clamp Short

What does F04 Clamp Short mean and what would cause it?
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Can't install Powerchute Personal Edition 3 - Error Code 2738

When trying to upgrade from version 2.2 to version 3 I get the following error message "The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. This may indicate a problem with this ...
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Basic Q - how to plug in?

Sounds dumb, I know, and it is. I recently purchased 2 APC Backup ES550, one for my desktop PC and one for my remote printer/modem/router grouping. I plugged the APC into the wall and plugged the power...
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Is draining a Back-UPS RS 1500 harmful to the batteries?

I have a APC Back-UPS RS 1500 that drained completely when I had a power outtage. This is the first time it's ever happened. Does that damage the UPS? Should I charge it completely before plugging in ...
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BH500NET - Unable To Set IP Address

Hello I am having an issue with some BH500NET units that we purchased for our wiring closets on campus. I have found that I am unable to set a static IP address on the units. I get a message that says ...
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Device communications not established

I have a "Back-ups RS 1500" connected by a USB cable to a windows server 2008 64. I installed Powerchute Business edition agent on windows server 2008 64. At the time of installation, the UPS was detec...
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SMT1000I: Cannot turn off the LCD display

Hi, I am trying to select the "Power Saving" Display Mode as described in the PDF manual on page 7 but there is no such option. I tried both the standard and advanced menus and also the start-up wizard...
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Power Chute 3.0 not coming out of hibernation

I have an APC ES550 on a Vista sp2 PC, I only have my PC and Monitor plugged in to this unit. I was running Power Chute 2.2 for several months and I had the balanced power setting for it and because po...
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PCPE 3.0 -- unable to download

I've been trying to get PCPE v3.0 for Windows 7 from the download web site, but the download link I am given is invalid. It just doesn't work. I've tried to fetch it with Chrome, IE and Firefox, and th...
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Back-UPS ES vs. CS?

Just wondering if anybody can comment on the differences between a 500VA CS unit and an ES one. I know what their marketing material says am know the specs, but all in all their very much the same I fi...
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Is "BACK UPS RS LCD 550" a line-interactive UPS?

Is "BACK UPS RS LCD 550" with Master control a line-interactive UPS? thanks James
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