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Back UPS XS 1300

My ups still works, when the power goes out it holds the charge for 14 minutes on my computer, but it will some times start a continuous beep. How do I make it stop?
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Mac OS X 10.5 software

I just received a BR800BLK APC UPS. The PowerChute software that's included is for OS X, 10.4, which hasn't been sold in almost two years. Will this work on 10.5.7? Are there updates available? I'm una...
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Choosing the Right UPS

Hi Everyone, I would be much obliged if someone can help me here. Having lost one hard drive due to a quick succession of mini power outages I have decided to purchase UPS units for my wife and myself....
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APC 1500 SUA 1500i

Changing batteries type APC with SLA type batteries must be some settings made with a cable serial.Please I send you these settings and serial cable that is used? Thenk you.Gud day.
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Back-UPS RS 1500 - Really need to mount vertical?

Just got this item, and it comes with a cradle so the whole thing will stand upright. Does it need to? Or can I just use it laid flat on the floor?
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Comptuer goes into Hibernation IMMEDIATELY on power failure

I was running the latest PowerChute and am now running native Windows Vista power management - I've been having the same issue with both. The UPS I'm using is a Back-UPS RS1500. The issue I'm having is...
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Question about BX900R

I apologize in advance if this question has been answered many times before. Unit Model: BX900R Serial# JB0643016439 I'm sure this unit is no good, but before I dismantle and dispose, I wanted an APC ...
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XS 900 Backup not working

I just bought the XS 900 for my new Dell Studio XPS 435T. I have the computer, monitor, wireless router and cablem modem connected to back-up. The printer is connected to the surge outlet. When I run a...
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APC Back-UPS ES 500 emmiting loud constant tone

Hi and good day to all... I have a Back-UPS ES 500 which emmits a loud constant tone whenever a black-out occurs and all of the equipment plugged-in are turned off suddenly, this has happened twice alr...
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XS 900 does not work properly

When I try to execute a test of the XS 900 system from the installed software, the unit switches to battery and then when returning to line it shuts down the computer. The same happens when I unplug th...
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UPS Capacity Sizing

We have an APC UPS which has power 120kW/120kVA. This means that UPS has unity power factor. We need UPS to supply the computer load 110kW, power factor 0.8. Is it possible or not to use the UPS? Anywa...
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