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BE500C UPS diagnosis

I have one of these units and it started a continuous beep the other day. Battery measured ZERO volts on a DVM. Replaced with a good battery but that only lasted two days? Did the same think went to 3 ...
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how to run self test, and a general problem with my ups

Hi all, This is a long post, sorry. Want to try and get all the relevant info out here the first time. Background: I have a Back UPS ES 750. Lately it has started switching back and forth from line to ...
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reliability question

Hi, we have about 70 Sun Workstations protected with a Back-UPS ES 500. The monitors are only connected through the surge protector, but not the battery backed up connectors. Since those are Sun system...
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BackUPS 350E - PowerChute Personal ed. 2.0

After a few months of very satisfactory and uneventful service, I am suddenly receiving the note "power source unknown". Obviously my computer is on (and plugged into the UPS). I can't remove or reinst...
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ES750

I have an ES750 (model # BE750BB, s/n AB0546243189). It has been in service for about 1 1/2 years. Yesterday, it went to battery power and I cannot get it to go back. I have power at the surge outlets ...
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Overload beeps while gaming and overclocking.

Hey guys, I have a few issues. I have a Back-UPS Pro BK 500 Clear 500 VA. 1st my specs: Core 2 Duo E6600 overclocked to 2.8ghz, 8800GTS, 20" LCD monitor, 2 Raptors, 1 SATA storage drive, Plextor DVD bu...
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ES 350s constantly switching between battery

Pretty much all of the computers here are using an ES 350. This Monday I came in and literally everyone came to me saying they either didn't have power, their UPS was clicking nonstop, or beeping. Obvi...
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Doesn't transfer back to utility power

I have a esw350 that I am having problems with. I am able to pull the plug and it seems to run the computer fine but when I plug it back in it kills the computer. Any suggestions? Thanks
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APC RS 1500VA

Hello, What test can be ran on an APC RS 1500VA to check its life status??? Thank you,E
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Chirping LS 700

The last 2 weeks the unit has been "chirping" twice randomly while flashing the replace battery red light. It might go 8 to 10 hours without a sound and then it might do it 6 times in the next hour. I ...
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Chirping of BACK-UPS LS 700

The last 2 weeks the unit has been "chirping" twice randomly while flashing the replace battery red light. It might go 8 to 10 hours without a sound and then it might do it 3 times in the next hour. I ...
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