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jakeeer
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What are the events on my APC Back-UPS 1500 that are not logged in Pow...

My UPS regularly trips and my home's lights flicker at the same time, usually half a second after it trips. The front panel of the UPS records events but the PowerChute Personal Edition software does n...
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karmgord
karmgord

Which is "Better"?

I have the option of either a SMX1000 or SMT1000, I noticed the SMX runs 4 12v cells in series generating 48v while the SMT runs 4 12 v cells generating 24v.Is one UPS regarded as "Better" than the oth...
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jhunn1185
jhunn1185

APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming monitor thru network?

Hi, I have a Ubiquiti Dream Wall that I’m currently using my Back-UPS Pro Gaming APC as my battery backup solution for, which is quiet a distance from my computer, so using the ethernet to usb cable in...
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gaber2611
gaber2611

APC SRT3000XLI charging issue

hello everybody the APC have bad batteries, and they are bigger size, so I doubt there is bad charging voltage when I tried to measure the charging voltage , it go up at start and then down suddenl...
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Smart-UPS 500 has started turning itself off without any logs of why

Recently, our Smart-UPS 500 SCL500RM1UC has been turning off unexpectedly. This has occurred twice this year, and as it's a critical component of our operations, we need to resolve this issue promptly....
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yvettejacks
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I think I received a faulty unit

BE1050G3 randomly alarms as if battery failure is imminent. Only fix (thank you Internet) is to unplug everything, power off the UPS, unplug the UPS from the wall, and then wait 5-30 minutes for it to ...
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Jaffar1
Jaffar1

Batt Temp Sensor Alert - SMT750RMI2UC

Hai, Am getting Batt Temp Sensor Alert on SMT750RMI2UC UPS, already replaced the battery and resetted the APC Smart UPS , but still showing error.
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pgkmopsa
pgkmopsa

APC UPS auto power-on after discharge

Hello. I want to know if APC BACK-UPS 950VA (BX950MI-GR) has ability to auto power-on after full discharge? Is it called power passthrough? Anyway, I'll just describe a use case to explain what do I me...
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My Smart UPS keeps tripping the circuit breaker

Hello all - having a problem today. A Smart UPS 1500, changed the battery in August. Has been working flawlessly, suddenly tripped a circuit breaker last night. Tried another circuit, this morning it t...
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sana.bear
sana.bear

Back-UPS BX2200MI - Always buzzing

Hi there! I have my new APC, which I already had to replace once. I plugged in this new one and there is a really annoying 'buzz' in the background. Unfortunately, I have to use it in a room where it'...
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Jeremy
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BX1500M Battery Light

I have a one week old BX1500M. When it was initially plugged in, the battery showed empty and was flashing. After 12 hours of charging, no change. I found the solution on line, but I don't recall what ...
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