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power button function on Back-UPS NS1250LCD ?

What is the function of the power button on the Back-UPS NS1250LCD? One section of the APC manual describes it as being used to "turn input power on and off." Another section of the same manual relatin...
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laser printer into surge only outlet?

Is it appropriate to plug a laser printer into the "surge only" outlet of the Back-UPS NS1250LCD? I have heard conflicting advice on this topic, and the brief APC manual is unlcear on this topic. Thank...
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exterior temperature of Back-UPS NS1250LCD

I setup my Back-UPS NS1250LCD several days ago and placed it into service in a well-ventilated space. Everything functions correctly, although my load is only 2% of capacity. Is it normal for the exter...
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Back-UPS 1300 Battery indicator goes empty suddenly, and unit chirps

I use a Back-UPS XS 1300. Normally only loaded about 25%. It just started this: The battery indicator which shows fully charged when first turned on, suddenly goes completly EMPTY and the chirping star...
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BE650R-CN - can this run a self test?

Hi, I have a BE650R-CN model APC ups attached to my systems. I came home the other night and everything was turned off that was connected.. ie pc and router. when I tried to reconnect with the wall out...
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UPS Shutdown Settings Greyed Out on Back-UPS ES 750 using OS X 10.5.8

I just received a Back-UPS ES 750 (Model # BE750G, S/N 3B0848X35129) yesterday and hooked it up to my MacBook, which is running OS X 10.5.8. I did at first install/uninstall the PowerChute software tha...
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BackUPS 350VA Blinking, states that battery is disconnected

Hi all, I recently got back from a 3 week trip, powered up my two systems, after plugging them back in the wall. However, my second system, using the 350VA BacKUPS ES *(BE350U)* decided it no longer li...
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Reducing incoming voltage sensitivity to minimum

Hi there I own a 1.5 kva APC UPS and using it as a home appliances driver because of power crisis that my country suffers from long time ago ! How should I reduce input voltage sensitivity to minimum, ...
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Install SUA750

Following my problems with the BX1300LCD, I have just purchased and connected an SUA750 Smart UPS to my computer Have problems with the installation and configuration utility on the CD. The CD installs...
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ES600 without batt X surge protector

I have a BACK-UPS ES 600VA. If I keep using it without the battery, am I still protected against electrical surges? Thanks in advance, Leandro.
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Different UPS, Different output power capacitys, Same battery???

I have several APC UPS units protecting a variety of servers and workstations I'm in charge of. I've discovered over the years that many use the same battery but claim to have a different output power ...
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