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Back-UPS RS 1500 LCD Light

My front panel LCD is no longer brightly lit! It was working last night after I shutdown my computer. Power and mute button are lighted. I can see the display if I look at it from overhead. Functions a...
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Phone/DSL modem won't connect if routed through Data Line Surge ports

I recently purchased a new XS 1300VA to use with my Quad Core MacPro Tower. If I plug my DSL line filter directly into the wall and run an RJ-11 line directly from it to the modem (Siemens Speedstream ...
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700LS vs 800RS

I am debating between the 700LS and 800RS UPs. Aside from the obvious difference in VA, the 800 seems to have more battery reserve but the 700 has a higher joule rating on surge protection. Both claim ...
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BE500-PH plug 2 devices in one outlet

I have: - Midtower PC - monitor 14" CRT - router xavi (x8021r) - switch 8 port (ENH908-NWY) I need all this devices to stay connected to internet during a power faliure, i need to know if i can connect...
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Powerchute says RS 800 is overloaded, no led though

The last few weeks I have 2 RS 800's that are giving me fits. The set ups are nearly identical, so I'll focus on one, but the problems are identical with both. We have one small server plugged into eac...
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How to Charge My Back UPS RS800?

Hi, First of all, I'm new to APC and to this forum. I searched everywhere online and couldn't find a single post/article regarding how to charge the UPS. Also the manual is assuming we all know about t...
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Smoke & Flames from BR-1200

This is the second APC UPS I've had that went up in smoke and flames. The first was an RS-1000, which APC replaced with my current BR-1200. The power was off, but the unit was still plugged in. I heard...
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ES/XS Compatibility with HP Server PSU?

My client has given us an HP ProLiant ML-350 G5 server to use, and we normally use APC ES 750's with our server installs. However, this one is not working. As soon as the power is pulled on the UPS, th...
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Fan and odor from XS1300LCD

1. When is the fan supposed to turn on? Is it only during a power outage when it's running on battery? 2. Also I noticed there is a slight odor in the room since I installed this UPS. Almost like a new...
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install new batteries into a Back-UPS XS 1500

I recently pruchased a used XS 1500 without batteries. This UPS did come with the wiring harness for the batteries and I have purchased replacement batteries but I need to know if I hook up the 2 batte...
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Power Options in Control Panel or PowerChute?

Do I have to turn off all the alarms under Power Options in Control Panel if I am using PowerChute? When I hooked up my Back-UPS, Windows automatically installed it's drivers and enables some options (...
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