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Battery Backup XS Series Failure

Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum. I bought a Battery Backup xs Series 900 VA 540 watts a year ago. When my power goes out the back up doesn't work effectively. It shuts off and immediately comes...
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"Unable to carry out a self-test at this time" when trying to run self...

Running Powerchute personal edition 2.0 on Windows Small Business Server 2003 with a BX1000G. When I try to run a self-test, I get the following results (they just flip flop depending upon which round)...
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Power cut off

I recently purchased a BACK UPS ES 650Y IN model. All of a sudden a while back, while i switched my PC on - the UPS suddenly cut the power off to my system. The battery's charge was at 100%. The total ...
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Device communication not esatnlished

After working without trouble for number of months I am unable to establish communication with my smart UPS 750. I downloaded the latest version of ACBE Version: 8.0.1.609 and each timer I renoot I get...
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Need Help Choosing - Backup-UPS ES (BE750G) OR Back-UPS RS 800VA ?

Need help in decidng which is better fit for me to choose - Backup-UPS ES (BE750G) OR Back-UPS RS 800VA ? .... There both close in VA/Watts, so ignoring that aspect. 1. One is described as "Standby" an...
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BX1500LCD shows battery "low" incorrectly

This is with a +30% load. I have a new battery that supports the load for 15 minutes or more. But the UPS always shows 0 minutes of runtime for the load. And, if I do a battery test by holding in the p...
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ES 350 - Battery Backup & Surge Side Provides No Power (Surge Side Fin...

I have an ES 350 that recently lost power to the Battery Backup and Surge Protector half of the unit (while still plugged in), but the other half that is the Surge Protector only, still provides power....
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APC Back UPS ES 725

I have recently acquired this product from some other folks who were having issues with it. It beeps while plugged in on occasion. It isn't a lot, but it was enough to question whether it worked. I've ...
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BX1500G 5 months old FIRST event now burnt Smell?

Title says it all...The 1500va is a 865 watt unit. I have never had it loaded past 328 watts. Last Thursday the lights here flickered on and off. the event listed (The only one) is for "Electrical Nois...
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Why no RS-232 support in PCPE? BE is too bulky for home use

Hello! I am a happy owner of Smart-UPS SU700I QS0215210825 and I am very disappointed with the lack of support RS-232 communication in PowerChute PE, a program even refuses to be installed with the abi...
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RS 900

I bought an APC Back-UPS RS 900 about a year ago. This thing really surprised me. It adds battery power to supplement when the house power drops a little too much, or goes out altogether. That is reall...
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