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Brand new Back-UPS 600 - constant clicking

I have a brand new Back-UPS 600, I just plugged it in and it makes a constant clicking sound. One click every 2 sec. Very irritating and I can't work listening to it. The only thing plugged into it is ...
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artoodtoo
artoodtoo

Which one has best output power quality among these 3 APC models

Which one has best output power quality in terms of ripple suppression, better sinewave etc among these 3 APC models. BX1100C-INBX1100I-INBR1000G-IN
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How to clear 'An internal UPS communication fault exists.' on AP9630

Have a UPS Network Management Card 2 (AP9630) in a Smart UPS X 1500 that is showing 'An internal UPS communication fault exists.' Trying to figure out how to clear or fix the error. Don't know if the c...
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PowerChute software for Mac OS X?

Hello. In Windows like 7, PowerChute software is used for APC UPSes for their details, tests, etc. Where can I get it for Mac OS X (v10.5.8/Leopard and v10.8.5/Mountain Lion)? I am unable to find it. ?...
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STxFarmer
STxFarmer

Smart-UPS RT 3000 RM XL Firmware 805.3

My unit is showing a Firmware of 805.3D which I have not been able to find any update or even that version listed anywhere. Is this a correct firmware for this unit? Is there any update to this firmwar...
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DuaneF
DuaneF

Enter the Authentication Phrase at the LED

SMT1500RMI2U This is the embedded smartconnect so not a separate SMC card.I configured a manual IP address with the display.I registered the UPS successfully at https://smartconnect.apc.com/ so it's cl...
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Snowtechnical
Snowtechnical

The battery is not charging

Hello everyone,I just bought a used APC Back-UPS Pro 900 but the battery does not charge.There is the icon flashing but no negative information saying that the battery is defective.Do you have a soluti...
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SMX1500RM BATTERY ISSUE

Battery percentage in Display is 97% only even after charging for 2 days. We tried by completely discharge and recharge it but still same issue. Also we oberved that discharge starts at 97% and ends at...
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BN450M

I have 4 of these (APC BN450M) all just over 3 years old, 2 have started flashing red/green when powered on, i assume the battery is bad, what are my options. They say the battery is non serviceable. S...
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BE650G2-UK & email notification

I've just got a BE650G2-UK and I'd like to set up email notifications for when it starts running on batteries. This is due to (thankfully rare) but intermittent issues with power tripping, so would be ...
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Why does my Back-UPS XS1200CN not switch to AC power

I've had an APC Back-UPS XS 1200 for about 12 years and have replaced the battery three times as needed. My last RBC32 battery was installed in late 2023 or early 2024 (the date on the slip that came w...
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