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Eliminating Bearing Noise in XS 900 Cooling Fan

Recently the cooling fan in my XS 900 Back-UPS started making a noise which I suspected was the beginning of bearings wear. The fan in my unit is produced by Y.S. Tech, and is a 40mm square X 10mm thic...
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Placement of UPS in Realtion to Computer

The instructions in my new 1500 UPS states not to place a computer monitor within 30 cm of the UPS. Can the computer box itself be placed right next to the UPS or should this be avoided as well?
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BE750G Expected Runtime

After many many years of using a Smart UPS 750XL with a 24BPXL attached, I finally started to get the replace battery warning. Because I no longer need a long runtime (I had 180mins with the mentioned ...
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Alienware with 1.1 KW power supply - Need help choosing a UPS!!

Hi, I need some help choosing a UPS and I have had a difficult time finding answers to the questions I have. I am familiar with APC and have heard only good things about their products so I figured I w...
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Choosing a UPS: RS LCD 550 Master Control VS. Smart UPS SC 420

Hi, I have a new Netgear ReadyNAS Duo coming. Runs at <50W. Just want a UPS to: - protect from surges and brownouts - run long enough to shutdown the machine automatically I like the display and mas...
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Opening up the Case on an XS 900

Does anyone know the proper procedure to open up the plastic enclosure on an XS 900 model UPS? I've been able to remove the rear panel via the 4 corner screws and disconnect the wiring with no problem....
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Power Chute version

I have a Back-UPS ES650 and would like to download the appropriate Power Chute mgmt software. I have a PC with Windows XP Home Edition (SP3) and Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.00 GHz. Is Power Chute Personal Ed...
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Detected an unauthorized user attempting to access the SNMP interface ...

Dear Team. I am using SURT10000XLI UPS. Problem is that when I check logs through NMC the statement "Detected an unauthorized user attempting to access the SNMP interface from 172.21.6.22." . Please te...
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Detected an unauthorized user attempting to access the SNMP interface ...

Dear Team. I am using SURT10000XLI UPS. Problem is that when I check logs through NMC the statement "Detected an unauthorized user attempting to access the SNMP interface from 172.21.6.22." . Please te...
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Back-UPS RS 800Va does not start up after power is restored

Hi, I have an Back-UPS RS 800VA (BR800BLK). The problem is that the weekends, the UPS shutdowns and then never power up automatically, even when 2 other UPS does not shutdown. Could it be some electri...
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Site wiring fault light - what if it turns on and off?

Hello, I have an APC ES (can further specify model if needed) on an old building with a monitor, desktop, and 2 small lamps hooked into it. This setup has been installed in the same outlet for about 6 ...
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