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Back-UPS ES 450/550G "off", then flashing red/green

Ups is powering a PC and security system dvr. Got home and saw PC and dvr were off. Checked ups and saw it was also off. I pressed power button on ups and the ups beeped once and its led is flashing re...
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How to shutdown only the computer and leave my Back-UPS Pro 900 on wit...

I am using my Back-UPS Pro 900 to power my server (Windows 10) connected as a master, its screen connected to "controlled by master" and my Wi-Fi router connected to a regular battery outlet.When there...
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Back Ups 750 clicking sound every 20 seconds.

I have noticed that since last night my Back-UPS 750 has been making a clicking noise approximately every 20 seconds. The only thing plugged into it are my high-end PC, dual monitors, and router. I not...
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Configuration file backup on BG500?

Is there a way to backup and restore the configuration file for a Back-UPS BG500? After having to restart (to factory settings) the UPS to troubleshoot some issues, it can be really tedious to find an...
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Coil whine, is it normal?

Hi guys, I always had UPS's from APC, but in the last months I realized something that is strange to me. When my PC is using the UPS battery (for example, when a blackout occurs) and I'm talking with s...
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Back-UPS Pro vs Smart-UPS for a gaming system

Hi, If you just want to see my question, skip to the TLDR; paragraph at the end, if you're curious why I ask, full explanation is below. I'm in the market for a UPS that I can use to keep my gaming P...
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Back-UPS 600 with continous beep

Our backup unit is only 1 month old. It emits a continuous beep. It had a computer and monitor plugged into it, and they turned off (no power going to them) I unplugged everything from it. Now when I t...
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Back-UPS Pro 650 BP650S: How to Adjust Sensitivity/Alarms Manually wit...

Just got a new battery and the unit works but it beeps too much so need to adjust sensitivity. I have the original serial cable but am waiting for delivery of a serial PCI I/O card so can't make chan...
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Strong electrical humming from unit

Hi! I have a Back-UPS RS 1500 which started to give a strong electrical humming about two weeks ago. I have checked with the fan, but it is not the source of the noise after testing the power unit on a...
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PowerChute PE Uninstall Not Re-installing Windows Power Management?

Starting with Windows 10 Microsoft included some basic power management for UPS devices. When you install PowerChute you can see the message that it is removing this feature. However, when you uninst...
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Back-UPS Pro 1500 won't start

I just bought a brand new Back-UPS Pro 1500. After plugged into the wall, the ups started making strange 'clicks' (not beeps) as you can hear in the attachment video. I don't have any hardware plugged ...
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