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Connecting Smart-UPS XL 48V Battery to Smart-UPS XL 2200VA

I am trying to configure the 2200 to recognize the external battery. I have the 48v connected to the 2200VA correctly. I set up a machine (WinXP SP2) with the 2200 connected to it via USB. I have tried...
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Model APC 650VA (Black)- is there a mass production problem?

Our Company a Call center business ordered 300 units of this APC model to replace our old APC RS 500 units. We were very disappointed to know that after a month of use we found out it can’t support our...
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Watt is max for Smart-UPS 750?

I have a Smart UPS-750, Model # SUA750 I thought the unit was defective so I started a chat with APC support. One thing the tech said stuck in my mind but i only thought about the question afterwards....
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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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