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BR700G Battery Charge Level Indicator

Just installed this to back up 2 telephone devices (8W), so not monitoring via software. Since the top Battery Charge Level Indicator segment disappears quickly with significant runtime remaining, is i...
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Just got an ES 750 but something isn't right

I just picked up an ES 750. I connected everything to the UPS, connected the battery terminal to the SLA battery, installed the software, turned on my Mac and attempted to test the UPS but something is...
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UPS loses charge capacity in 3 months

I have APC UPS RS500 (500VA). The only load I connect to this UPS is my modem/router rated 700ma@12V (appx 10W, I think). I switch on the UPS only when I need to use my modem, else it is switched off. ...
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Backups XS 1500 will not turn on

Today I found that my Backups XS 1500 was beeping and all loads were shutdown. I tried cycling the unit but it would not come on. So I replaced the batteries figuring that was the problem but when I re...
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BE750G not recognizing restoration of power

I just upgraded to Windows 7 and wanted to verify PCPE was operating correctly. I unplugged the UPS and everything operated as normal. I have it setup to shut down the PC after 4 minutes. Once this tes...
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What battery in BackUPS model BN1250G

Do you know what battery is in my Back-UPS model # BN1250G ? The unit is labelled as a Back-UPS NS1250. I dont find any reference to that model # at APC or at battery distributors. The battery itself a...
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Power outtage computer shut down also loses connection to UPS sometim...

Have a new ES 750 with the computer plugged into the "Master" , monitor and speakers plugged into "Controlled by Master" plugs. Win XP SP 2 Just had a power outage (lasted about 4 seconds) but the comp...
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PCPE doesn't work on WindowsXP?

HI, I installed PCPE from the CD on a Dell running XP Pro. On restart, I get a Powerchute window saying that the Back-UPS is running, and there is an icon in the tray. When I click the icon (or try to ...
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RS-800 any reports on overheat or fire?

ok first of all I have a little story: I have a 3-year old rs800, and last day before I went on a holiday trip, I got the replace battery led on after power cycling the ups. So I left the ups powered o...
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APC UPS XS-1500 Tripping a 20 amp breaker - What is the working load?

I have been using a UPS XS-1500 to protect an Apple Mac Pro Quad Core Desktop, that is acting as a workstation and data server for a home network. One year ago, the 20 amp dedicated circuit breaker for...
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BackUPS RS1500 - Replace Batteries Problem

I recently got the change batteries light on my RS1500 (the second time in 6 years). I changed out the batteries with fresh new ones and I still get the replace batteries light flashing. In fact , the ...
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