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Wattmeter accuracy?

How accurate is the watt usage readout on the RS1500 LCD?
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ES 350 restarting PC

Trying to isolate a problem we're having with our APC Back UPS ES. I don't think this is computer-related as it also did it with our Windows PC. I am now running our Powermac G5 off of the APC and, on ...
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Best Practice: LeaveOn or TurnOff after Windows Shutdown?

With my old computer I use a Back-UPS XS1000 to power a PC and two 19-inch CRT monitors. My practice has been to shutdown Windows and turn off the UPS at the end of each day thinking that this practice...
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ES350 does not switch back to ac power after shutting down/hibernating...

I purchased an es 350 recently. I have it hooked up to a single computer, netgear router, and the computer is an amd athlon 64 3000+, it has no monitor because it acts as a small server powerchute ind...
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Back-UPS XS 1200 battery connection question

Hi, I'm trying to use a Back-UPS XS 1200 that was purchased about 2 years ago, but is just now being used for the first time - it's been sitting in the box for all that time (PowerChute indicates the l...
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RS800VA Not Working Properly

Hello, I'm a bit frustrated this morning. I purchased an RS800VA in 12/06. All was working fine till about a month ago when there was a brief power glitch and my Mac, which is connected to the UPS, shu...
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How to Smart-UPS 1000 work with Generator

I have Smart-UPS 1000 and 6.5KVA Generator. But UPS don't work with Generator Power how to adjust the UPS to work with Generator. Thanks ------------------------------------------------------- E D I T...
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ES550: Is software installation necessary?

I own a 24-inch iMac. I bought the ES550 for its battery-backup feature. When I opened the box, I see software (PowerChute), cables, and an installation process. Is it necessary for me to do this in or...
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Mac will not reamin in sleep mode

I recently installed an ES 750 UPS with the Master/Controlled Outlets. When I 've enabled these outlets, the Mac will re-awaken immediately after going to sleep, it seems to be at the same time that th...
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Question about noise handling in Back-UPS ES 500 (Solved)

I find that Back-UPS ES 500 doesn't correct any noise in the range 10-15 V when the input voltage is less than 205 V and around greater than 180 V (i found this using APC PowerChute application),but wh...
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USB Over Current

I have a XS1500, which I have had for about 1 year, connected to my Mac Pro. I recently began getting a "USB Over Current" warning. I have isolated this to the USB cable form my UPS. I have shut the UP...
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