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Back-UPS NS 650M1 won't communicate with PoswerChute

Back-UPS BN650M1 purchased Nov '20 Unit was installed with PowerChute v3.1 on Windows 7 Pro with no sequalae. xTguNrbXeVVLBD4XEF3cRQ%3D%3D&Rest-Api-Key=d3Bhc3F1aWw6NjM3MzU2MWEtNzYzMC00OTc5LT...
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PNOTEPROC6 IEC standards compliance

Hi all, searching for a low cost surge protector that could protect both AC supply side and line (phone/DSL) side of a piece of network equipment I came across this PNOTEPROC6 surge protector, which lo...
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APC BackUPS 1100 suddenly off after push power on

Hi, new member here. I have APC backups 1100 since 2016. I just changed the battery yesterday, I connect it to power inlet, and let it on for 8 hrs. then I turned off the power on the night (without un...
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Back-UPS Pro 1500 (BR1500G) won't stay charged after battery replaceme...

At 6 years-old, the batteries in my Back-UPS Pro 1500 were significantly degraded (less than half of capacity at new), so I ordered replacements a few months ago. Shortly after they arrived, we had a ...
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APC Back-UPS Pro 1500S Producing a Coil Whine-Like Squeal Without Load

I have just purchased an APC Back-UPS Pro 1500S uninterruptable power supply from Amazon the other day, and I've found a peculiar issue with it. Despite letting it to charge for almost a day, it p...
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change voltage thresholds, BV650I-MSX

Hi: I have a BV650I-MSX supporting my internet and computing equipment. I am in a residential area where some construction is going on. The relays inside are activating hundreds of times a day, becaus...
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Back-UPS Pro 280, connect to USB port

Hi! I've a Back-UPS Pro 280 (BP280SI) that have a serial port and i want to connect to my mac or synology. Does any serial to USB connector works or do i need a specific cable? Thanks!
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APC Back UPS ES 700VA

Hey! I've a question related to a APC Back-UPS ES 700. In the spec sheet of the product it says: "Output capacity: 700 VA / 405 Watts", so my question is: while using the power outlet as main source (n...
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Does PowerShute calc runtime based on plugins?

When first opening the PowerShute software . . . I thought I saw an option that told you how much runtime you have, should power fail, on the battery calculated by what you have plugged in the battery ...
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FORUM IS NOT WORKING

FORUM IS NOT WORKING
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Apc ups 3000va can't turn on

I have a ups. It can't turn on. After power plug in it beep each 1-2 sec continuously, start/stop fan, and monitor indicators flush. It seems like it tries to turn on and turn off. And again and again....
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