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Back-UPS XS 700U USB not recognized

Hi All, I have a Back-UPS XS 700U, connected with USB to the PC and I was successfully using it under linux with apcupsd. The power cut detection and kill power worked perfectly until oneday it was no...
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Monitor does not shut of when Windows 10 Deskto is turned off.

I have used my XS 1300 for years under Windows 10. Yesterday I upgraded to W10 build 1809 and found that when I shutdown my W10 Desktop the monitor did not turn off. The Desktop is connected to the M...
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Correct datacable for BK500EI

Hi I have an old BAck-UPS CS 500 (BK500ei) It has been stored away for some time - and now it seems that the datacable has gone missing. Whitch datacable is the correct one? I have seen APC usb cable w...
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APC Back-UPS Pro 1500 not detected when installing PowerChute

I found this guide from a few years ago but I could not find the same bin files. I am running Windows 10 and have checked usbdeview. It is currently connected to COM3 but not showing up as a battery ...
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APC Back-UPS 650VA, 230V, AVR, Universal Sockets constant beeping but ...

As the title says my UPS (BX650LI-MS) suddenly starts a long beep with the green light going on and off and in my panic i shut down my PC and turned my UPS off but after a minute or two i opened my UPS...
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APC Back-UPS ES 550 disable beep by powerchute

Hi, can I disable the beep or acoustic alarm (because of power loss) by powerchute on Back-UPS ES 550 ?
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APC Back-UPS BX 1400VA - BX1400U-GR not working on generator

Hi, I am off-grid and have solar panels providing our electricity. Occasionally, we use a generator to top up the batteries, or when we need to use something that is power-hungry. I bought the Back-UPS...
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APC UPS 1500VA Battery Backup & Surge Protector, APC UPS BackUPS Pro (...

Unit is having a constant clicking sound, non stop. Started around a month ago. Finally got an electrician out to check the circuit and said everything is fine. Power fluctuates between 112 and 117 whi...
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Does my back-ups 700 have power conditioning?

Hi I have an APC Back-UPS BX 700 - BX700U-FR that works well for my computer equipment. I am getting noise from the wall heaters in my little guitar amp. Does this back-ups unit provide power condition...
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UPS and Surge Protection for the UK market

Hi guys, I'm in the process of researching for purchasing a UPS unit and two Power Distribution Units (PDU) to be installed in a new office in London. I called the APC sales department and talked to a...
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BackUPS BX1500LCD drains battery quickly while on AC

I have a BX1500LCD that I changed the battery in about 2 years ago. Suddenly the battery gets drained to 0 with a light load and plugged into AC power. It passes the self-test and gives no indication o...
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