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BE700-UK safe shutdown issue - How many device can manage to do that s...

I got 1 of the BE700-UK , and 2 device NASA store , 1 MAC book, how can shutdown these 3 units by the software PowerChute Personal, of any other method to safe shutdown these 3 untis? thanks
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BackUPS 850 Overload - No fix/no load applied

Got an overload warning that shut off my UPS with my PC getting shut down with it. PowerChute never shows me using more than about ~33% wattage potential. I had connected a PC and Xbox One and two LED ...
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Use of short (< 12") extension cord on back of Back-UPS 700

I have a modem that has the transformer built-in to the power cord at the plug (male) end. My question is: can I connect a short (12") extension cord (3-prong) to the large modem plug and then plug th...
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Back Ups 500

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Remote monitoring for APC

Hello, Anybody knows of a piece of software I could install on my Windows 10 PC to remotely monitor 2 different APC UPS's connected to 2 different NAS machines? Thanks
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Back-UPS Pro 900 doesn't see the battery

Hello world, suddenly my Back-UPS Pro 900 doesn't see the battery anymore. The LCD displays a blinking empty battery. I checked the battery and it is fully charged (27V), powerchute personal doesn't re...
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Back-UPS to serve PC and NAS

Hello, hope you can help me. I have a Back-UPS 700ES which has served my PC well. I recently acquired a Synology NAS drive. It strikes me that my NAS needs to be able to !!!!! down properly in the even...
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bx1500g computer will not boot

With the UPS connected, the computer will not boot. Without UPS connected, boots fine. Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Dell Inspiron 580.
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UPS on 0% charge yet showing all green

Hello, My UPS is connected to an Unraid NAS server running a daemon for APC. My Unraid NAS shows the UPS is at 0% charge and not charging. Moreover, because of the way the daemon is set, this caused my...
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Wall Plug Not Three Prong / Can Adapter Be Used To Convert?

My battery backup and surge protector's plug has three prongs but my wall out has two. Can I use an adapter to convert the plug to three? Also I have two power strips with about 12 plugs on each, can I...
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Back-UPS CS 650 Flashing between On-Line and Replace Battery

Hi, Here is an example of the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JHEMPMd8Pc Just replaced the battery with a band new one off amazon, left it plugged in for over 12h to charge, still didnt work....
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