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208 vac DLA3000RMT2U

I would like to know if I can use this 208 volt ac UPS on a regular home 240VAC without damaging the UPS? What is the relationship between a 208 VAC UPS and a Regular 230vac UPS. I have read on a meter...
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Windows Event Log Entries

I recently installed a USB APC UPS running the Powerchute Personal software. Will it automatically write events to the Windows Event Log should a power failure occur?
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Problem with battery not charging on a XS1300LCD

We had a power outage that completely drained the battery on the XS1300. Then, the power came back, the UPS got back online but the battery won't charge. The battery indicator is flashing as long as th...
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APC BE500U overheated / melted cover

Early this morning my APC Model BE500U started making a stuttering beeping sound. As I checked the unit I noticed the dreaded something electrical's burning smell. I hit the power switch and noticed th...
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SUA1500I 230v 50Hz 230v 60Hz - default power output - how to?

I have a SUA1500I 230v 50Hz 230v 60Hz unit being sent to me and I need to know if I can use it in the manner output below. Charge @ 230v 60Hz, turn unit off or reset it to factory defaults (how??), unp...
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Battery not holding full charge - Why?

Greetings. I have an APC Back-UPS XS 1200 (Serial Number JB0747005944, Firmware v831.E6.D) that has been having an issue that I need some help with. Over the last few months, I have noticed that the ba...
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Back-UP RS 900 Battery failures.

We purchased @75 RS 900s about 8 months ago and installed about 50 of the units six months ago. With-in the last two weeks we have had 5 failures. "Replace Battery" warnings; and the batteries a clearl...
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Input voltage displayed is higher than wall outlet

- I have a BX1500G UPS that is almost one year old. I am using Power Chute version 2.2 The input voltage on the LCD display shows 122-124 volts (fluctuates) and 268-270 watts. This is not normal for my...
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waveform - picture request BX1500G

I would like to see an actual Oscilloscope output waveform picture of the Stepped approximation to a sinewave. If possible from the specific UPS that I am using. BX1500G - Power Saving Back-UPS XS 1500...
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computer not in use for months at a time

I've got an ES series that I use at a vacation home. I'm here maybe 1 month a visit for 2 visits a year. Longest time between visits is 7 months. The computer will be unplugged during that time. Should...
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BP1100 Switched Outlets Always On

I just noticed today when I shut my system down that my monitor stayed on. I checked each outlet on the Back-UPS Pro BP1100 & there is full power to them even if the unit is switched off. I checked...
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