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How change LCD display language to English

My client has accidentally set language to Chinese on the LCD on SmartUPS 750. All the instructions I can find how to change the language assume the user can read the current language. How do I chang...
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Back-UPS RS 1500G-IN not giving enough battery backup

Hi all, I recently built a gaming PC and needed a UPS for it so I bought a Back-UPS RS 1500G-IN from a local supplier. It's a 1500VA UPS. I went with this UPS because my PC has a power supply unit (PSU...
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APC BR1500GI – Physical orientation of UPS and batteries during the ti...

Hi APC Experts, Please let me ask you a few questions regarding the proper physical delivery of an APC BR1500GI UPS by post. Is it safe to rotate the entire product (batteries included) by 90 degrees, ...
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Back Ups Pro 550 (BR550GI) startup delay?

So I'm in search for a low VA Ups with configurable startup delay and gigabit port protection. The BR550GI almost suffice all of the above conditions except AFAIK it doesn't have a startup delay settin...
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The naming convention of the UPS models is confusing

The naming convention of the UPS models is confusing For example, the BE550G "name / title" is: APC Back-UPS ES 8 Outlet 550VA 120V . . . but the Model "name" is: BE550G . . . What is ES? You know that...
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Power Surge, Joules Lessened - Just add a Surge Protected Power Strip?

Hello, I'm looking at the BE350G, 365 Joules I understand that if you want to use a power strip "from" the UPS, that's ok, you just don't want it to be a "surge protected" power strip, because that wil...
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APC Powerchute Sensitivity vs Voltage setting

I've been meaning to ask this for a couple of years but what is the difference of the "sensitivty" and "voltage" adjustment settings in APC Powerchute? I have the BK6500-AS, BR1500GI, and SUA750I UPS u...
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Back-UPS XS 700U not powering off

Hello all, we have an "Back-UPS XS 700U" and using the PowerChute Business Edition we are facing some issues with Version 9.5 and 10. 1. If we configure the System to "Shutdown" it Shutsdown the System...
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Back-UPS 550 persistent audible tone

Hi, I have a Back-UPS 550 model BE550G-LM (4B1710P12448). A couple of days ago a constant audible tone turned on and it wont shut off. The battery back up doesn't work neither with the APC turned on n...
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BX1300G replacement battery compatibility

Hi, I'm looking to buy replacement batteries for my BX1300G. I came across some cheap deals online, but I'm not sure if they'll work with BX1300G. Below is what they say. Would this work with BX1300G? ...
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CS 500 (BK500EI) runtime limit - with external battery

Hello everybody. I have purchased recently a used but working APC CS500 to power my 220v water pump during a blackout. Since the ups has no warranty, I removed the old battery (dead anyway) and hooked ...
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