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ES 750 Reporting False Overload

A couple of days ago I started having trouble with my ES 500 which I've had for at least a few years with no problems. On at least two occasions and without any warning it beeped and then everything pl...
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Can anyone identifiy this model?

Picked this up used without a battery and couldn't find any info on it...what kind of battery and software should be used with this model? There is a sticker with what I assumed was the model number bu...
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BP1400 - What Software?

I have an older Back-UPS Pro 1400 and I want to communicate with it via serial to an XP box. I am having a difficult time loading any APC software that will talk to this UPS. So far I have tried: * Pow...
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Is my 650 still usable?

Recently, we had a circuit cut off that involved the 650. the computer cut itself off but the 650 did not appear to have done anything. does this mean the 650 is no longer working?
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Unable to uninstall PowerChute Personal Edition from Server

We finally got a rack-mount Smart UPS, and I need to uninstall the personal edition. However, when I attempt to remove it from "Add/Remove Programs", I get the following error right away: =============...
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BX900R noisy humming

I have a BX900R. The thing creates an electrical hum. I wanted to know if there was a firmware for it that would quiet the unit but I can't find any. Does anyone know how to make this thing silent or q...
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Can you tell me if I have the right UPS?

Do I have the right size UPS? The selector on the website isn’t helpful! I don’t really know how to fill in all the specifications. I have an APC model # BE550G, 550VA/330 Watts, 8 outlets. Plugged in...
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Recovery after power failure

I have an old BACK-UPS ES 500 which I love. I purchased it because it has a mechanical latching on-off switch which stayed ON even after the power failed and the battery discharged.. Everything starts ...
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Connecting Hardware to a Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial 230V

Hello ! Have just acquired a Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial 230V Am new to UPS and need some kind and much appreciated advice please ... Is it OK to connect a scanner to the UPS ? Or do they draw ...
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Smart-UPS 750 (SUA750I) cuts power?

Hi im running a desktop server pc with a p4 3.2ghz, a low budget graphics card and a raid controller with 10 drives connected. When the pc is in idle state, everything is fine (UPS load is 34.4%) but w...
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Turn on New UPS without Fully Connecting Battery Cause Damage???

What could potentially happen to attached equipment if you turn on a new APC-1500XS without opening the battery compartment to connect the internal battery (I believe only one battery lead is connected...
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