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APC BR1500LCDi 230V

APC have recently released the 230V version of their LCD series which are BR1200LCDi and BR1500LCDi. So I've downloaded the manual and noticed that the battery high transfer point is too high in my opi...
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Solid Replace Battery Light

I have a CS-350 and had the battery out. I wanted to connect the battery without putting it back in so I got a couple of wire leads to connect it. While doing this, I accidentally connected the wires b...
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Smart-UPS 700VA

Hi, I have a APC Smart-UPS 700VA and basically I'm trying to use its DB-9 RS-232 interface port to connect it to a PC so I'm trying to see if I can connect it using a DB-9 to USB cable. Heres the thing...
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need firmware for BackUP CS 500VA

i have friend which is trying to fix mine APC BackUPS CS 500 - serial number BK500EI BB0206009619 its quit old (5-6 years) and i don`t think it can be updated via USB, but its not a problem, friend has...
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Back-UPS does not backup during power interruption.

I just bought a BACK-UPS ES 350 last week from a local retailer. The system does not protect the PC in the event of power outages for more than a few seconds. The APC PowerChute indicates everything is...
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Back-UPS - no backup on power failure

We had a power failure yesterday and my computer, which is connected to a Back-UPS Pro 420, shut down immediately. Unfortunately, I lost my work. This is what I would expect if the battery needs to be ...
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BX1500: Should I buy or not?

I was all set to purchase a new BR1500 when I found a guy on Craigslist with a new BX1500. This is an older model, no longer for sale. The specs seem to be all the same. Should I buy it? What happens w...
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Surge vs Back-up? What is the difference between the plugs?

I am looking at two different models, the BR1200 and the BR1500. I think both of them are big enough to run a few iMacs and external drives, the BR1500 being slightly beefier. Is the big difference bet...
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Is the BR1500LCD enough for me?

Hello I am looking to purchase the BR1500LCD I am wondering if it has enough juice to power my computer. I have a 600W Thermaltake power supply (model W0144RU), (it has active PFC) and I also want to ...
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Windows Vista 64 Compatable with Powerchute Personal Edition

😄 Hi I'm new to the forum and have a question concerning the Backup UPS RS-1500 Va LCD is this unite's Powerchute Personal Edition 2.1.1 software compatable with vista 64 bit operating system. I am in...
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PRINTER MALFUNCTION

I have a ES750 battery backup. I have a HP PSC 2210 All-In-One printer and my speakers plugged into a Master Controlled outlet. When I shutdown my computer everything on the master controlled ciruits p...
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