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Dantes
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BE500G3 stops randomly but no power outtage

I recently purchased the BE500G3 on Amazon. Intermittently, and without any power outages or fluctuations, the unit unexpectedly shuts off power to the connected devices and starts beeping. I only have...
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chetansha
chetansha

Easy UPS BVX900LI-IN - Warranty denied

Hi I had purchased this UPS on 31.07.2024 from Amazon India and it was mentioned 2 years warranty on the same., based on that i finalized the UPS and purchased it. It has worked fine, till now. Lately ...
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LarryK
Lt. Commander LarryK

Time to update PCSS to 1.4

APC recently issued a security bulletin indicating it is time to update to the latest edition of PCSS (1.4). Glad I spent the time last year to build a PowerShell script to do the needful. Have fun! ...
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cb831x
cb831x

Windows Powerchute serial agent 1.4 connected to SmartUPS 750i fails t...

Hi Running Powerchute serial agent 1.4 on Windows connected USB to SmartUPS 750i. In Powerchute everything seems to work except event and data logging. When I go to the logging pages there is no data...
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New APC Back UPS Pro 1500 - F02 error

Hi, Our new APC Back UPS Pro 1500 (4 days old) has started to show the F02 error every time it is switched on. Looking through the forums this is not an isolated problem and it appears that there is a ...
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mariogl
Crewman mariogl

Messaggio “Comunicazione UPS persa”

Sul software PowerScute Serial ShutDown in Windows 11 Pro compare il messaggio “Comunicazione UPS persa” dopo un solo giorno di corretto funzionamento dopo l’installazione su un APC Smart-UPS 750VA LCD...
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jcahow
Crewman jcahow

SMC1500 Do I need a Firmware Update?

Recently picked up an used SMC1500 Smart-UPS that looks like new. I put new batteries in it and it is working fine. I am unclear whether this specific model requires Firmware updates. I downloaded the...
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frankhtelcom
frankhtelcom

firmware upgrade utility v2.20

I can't find where to download " firmware upgrade utility v2.20". is it still available somewhere? Thank
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Lokoto
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UPS start-up after power recovery

I am using Back-UPS ES 650G2 with PowerChute Serial Shutdown v1.3.0.301. I cannot find a setting such as "Turn on outputs after power returns."I am interested in whether, if the battery is completely d...
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Improviser
Improviser

Recommended smart ups for motorized adjustable bed

I have an adjustable bed and need a recommendation for a smart ups that will protect the bed. No other major appliances will be attached or computers. Just need one for the bed.
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HeiMen
HeiMen

Battery type for SMT1500RMI2U

Hello, we need to replace the battery on our SMT1500RMI2U. In the online-manual is only the SMT1500RMI2UC listed with battery type APCRBC159.Is this the right battery type for our APC too? Thank yo...
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