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APC SURT8000RMXL

Can someone explain to me why this SURT800 blows up with a loud bang and bright flash when I hit the power button. Its like a shotgun being shot up in my face. I unplugged everything and tired to rest...
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BX1400UI not restarting.

Hi, I have a BX1400UI connected to the NVR of my security camera system. It runs nicely during a power outage and switches off when the battery has become depleted. However it doesn't then switch on a...
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Transformer hot with no load Back-UPS RS 1500

Hi, I have an older RS 1500 unit, with batteries recently replaced. Unit operates normally, and batteries are 100% charged. All self-tests are OK. However, without any load, top of the unit (transform...
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needing a UPS run time of 30 minutes

I have a PC with 2 x 23ins screens and a router I reckon this to be around 260 W I get occasional power outages where I am located. What unit do I need to keep my system running for at least 30 minut...
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Running a APC BR1500G at 100% load bad (when plugged in)?

I have a desktop that I use for Bitcoin mining and I'm using the APC BR1500G mainly to ensure good power is going to the machine (and to allow it to gracefully shutdown). The APC unit is at 99-101% loa...
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Back-UPS ES 350 battery query

Hi there My Back-UPS ES 300 is reporting 0% battery charge, despite being on mains power. The status is showing as 'ONLINE LOWBATT' but there is no alarm sounding, nor is the 'Replace Battery' light o...
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Spank Brand New Back-UPS will not beep

On page 4 of the manual is a description of how to enable/disable the audible indicators on the BN450M. I want the unit to beep 4 times every 30 seconds when the power goes out, but I can't get it to b...
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BX1300LCD software

I have lost the disk for my BX1300LCD and need to replace the software. I can't find it on the apc.com site. Can someone point me to a link? I am using Windows 7. Thanks.
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BR1500G "Master"/Slave Outlets Failure?

I'm not sure if the failure is in my understanding of how this unit operates, or in the unit itself - but: I have a Back-UPS BR1500G with a computer plugged into the "Master" outlet, a PDU plugged int...
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Back-UPS ES 750 constant alarm

The unit is connected to a computer workstation as power surge protector; the workstation is not in use and the computer is turned off although still connected to the network mainframe. Unit is emitti...
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APC Back-UPS 650 doesn't work when breaker trips

Hi, I bought a APC Back-UPS 650 a few months ago. We have a newer home (less than 2 years old) with GFCI breakers installed. The breakers do not like the voltage current patterns from my desktop comput...
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