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Lost 2 UPS in 2 days.

I'm running 2 small logging units (4-20 milliamp stuff) and a desktop PC off a UPS XS 1500 and a similar amount of hardware off a XS 1300. Both the XS 1500 and XS 1300 are powered by the same generator...
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UPS ES 350 shutdown

I guess I made the mistake of getting this battery as the salesman said it was the most popular for what I needed. However, now I find out it doesn't have automatic shutdown software. So what happens i...
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restart NAS after power outage

Hi, I yesterday received my Back UPS BR550GI. Attached to my NAS its operating fine and shutting down when a 50% battery level is reached. Now my question: How can I restart my NAS, once power is re-es...
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Event ID 61460 for BackUPS-XS 1300

Powerchute is alerting that "The backup batter has become disconnected. The unit will not be able to support your system in the event of a power problem until you connect your battery. See owner's manu...
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BX1000G buzzing noise

Hi, I have just purchased a BX1000G. I connected the battery and plugged the unit into the wall. At this point, it started making a buzzing noise and has not stopped(nothing is plugged into the UPS, an...
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BH500NET Production Delays? What Gives?

I was hoping someone at APC could tell me whats going on with the BH500NET. I've been trying to order one of these units for over a week and every place I go keeps canceling my order. I asked one of th...
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208 vac DLA3000RMT2U

I would like to know if I can use this 208 volt ac UPS on a regular home 240VAC without damaging the UPS? What is the relationship between a 208 VAC UPS and a Regular 230vac UPS. I have read on a meter...
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Windows Event Log Entries

I recently installed a USB APC UPS running the Powerchute Personal software. Will it automatically write events to the Windows Event Log should a power failure occur?
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Problem with battery not charging on a XS1300LCD

We had a power outage that completely drained the battery on the XS1300. Then, the power came back, the UPS got back online but the battery won't charge. The battery indicator is flashing as long as th...
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APC BE500U overheated / melted cover

Early this morning my APC Model BE500U started making a stuttering beeping sound. As I checked the unit I noticed the dreaded something electrical's burning smell. I hit the power switch and noticed th...
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SUA1500I 230v 50Hz 230v 60Hz - default power output - how to?

I have a SUA1500I 230v 50Hz 230v 60Hz unit being sent to me and I need to know if I can use it in the manner output below. Charge @ 230v 60Hz, turn unit off or reset it to factory defaults (how??), unp...
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