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Difference between Back-UPS & Back-UPS PRO

Hi. I'm trying to figure out what UPS is best for my setup which basically consists of my PC computer (tower + 23'' lcd monitor) + a pair of active studio monitors (speakers, these are the delicate par...
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Clueless on Where to Update PCSS Software

PCSS v1 says there is an update, and shows link. Nowhere on the linked page is there a download button. Searched the site. Can't find where I download the update. Seems idiotic to go through all this j...
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Mounting Preference

What does "Mounting Preference" mean on a product datasheet?I am looking at BGM2200B-UK.I want to know if I can use it lying on it's side on a shelf? (I don't have enough room to stand it upright)
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Chris22
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F05 error

I have a Back-UPS Pro 1500 that powers on and then displays a F05 error for a few seconds and immediately shuts off. Is this a battery issue or something more involved?
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t_2kke

BE600M1 USB monitoring flapping

Hello, In the last 24 hours the USB port started flapping, reporting off and on AC every few minutes (a few times in the same second). I have it connected to a Synology NAS, so I am getting hammered by...
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SRT battery replacement will not update

Hi all. My client has replaced batteries, but the battery replacement date for the internal and external batteries will not update. The units are SRT3000XLI manufactured 2015/2019. Both has the same is...
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Back UPS Pro 1500 S- turn it on with no mains power

Just got a Back UPS Pro 1500 S and was able to do a quick test of the associated Powerchute Serial shutdown SW. I switched off the mains circuit breaker and the computer went to hibernation after 2 min...
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SRT3000xli Serial Cable (FW Upgrade)

Good Afternoon. My customer want the FW on their 2 x SRT3000xli upgraded to the latest version. I need the cable number (SKU) and or the pin connections. Lastly I need a FW upgrade procedure. Do you us...
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Trying to calculate power draw when recharging battery

I have a BR1000MS & BR1000G and I am trying to calculate power draw when recharging battery. I see the BR1000MS has a battery charge power of 8 watts but it also has a maxim input current of 12Amps...
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jsasaki23
jsasaki23

Replace RBC17 battery with RB1290 battery?

My APC UPS takes an RBC17 replacement battery. Can I use the Cyberpower RB1290 battery I have on hand? They’re both 12 V, 9 Ah. The dimensions are almost (but not exactly) the same: 2.56 x 3.70 x 5.9...
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tixaport2
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APC UPS switches to battery even though there is no power failure

I bought two UPS on February, the model number are BVX700LUI-MS and BV1000I-MS. The first is connected to my iMac and a LG monitor, the second one is connected to my PS5 and WiFi router. The problem ...
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