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bonuzplus
bonuzplus

CWarning State: Battery Temperature Sensor on Smart-UPS X 3000

I installed a new APC and got this error. Switching the battery did not help. I'm attaching logs. Can anyone help?
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2023-12-07

Just_Jake
Just_Jake

PowerChute Serial Shutdown install fails to find USB

My USB map app shows [Loc1641 DeviceConnected : American Power Conversion LISB LIPS (Apcupsd} yet PowerChute Serial Shutdown, v1.0 install fails to find it and romps on ahead to COM 3 where I have to s...
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524 0 0

2023-12-02

hw
hw

make optional serial shutdown remote access

I started installing this software and it required me to setup remote access.Since I have zero interest in having my systems accessible remotely, I halted the installation.I also see the software can a...
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382 0 0

2023-12-02

Urukhai
Urukhai

Manage Self Test on Back-UPS BR1200G

I have a Back-UPS BR1200G backing a NAS device and a ubuntu server for a small shop. Previously self-tests were done in the early morning (ie. 3:00 am) that I can stand with. However the last few sel...
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536 0 0

2023-11-28

SkyCyclePilot
SkyCyclePilot

New PowerChute Software

Does APC have any plans to offer a new version of PowerChute? Serial Shutdown is all but useless for local, home UPS use. It doesn't even have a tray icon that allows us to check the status of our UP...
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Skelly
Skelly

Not switching back to wall

I'm using this UPS:https://www.apc.com/ca/en/product/BR1500MS2/apc-backups-pro-1500va-900w-tower-120v-10x-nema-515r-outlets-avr-usb-type-a-+-c-ports-lcd-user-replaceable-battery/ After an assumed power...
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2023-11-26

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Anonymous user
Anonymous user

UTS10BI and two-wire generator start

I've seen the instructions for getting the UTS to auto start/stop a honda generator. But I've been unable to confirm that the UTS can start/stop a generator with the much simpler two-wire control. Can ...
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chanu_kya
chanu_kya

constant Red light and beeping issue with APC 1100bx

so, when I turn off my Pc I still leave my ups on, but whenever I turn off the UPS after its plugged in and not used for a long time (say 4-5 hrs), the red-light blinks and it constantly beeps. It only...
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Higinbotham
Higinbotham

New APC Shutdown Software

I was checking out for possible update to my PowerChute 3.1 software only to have it state that it is Discontinued? Searching around, I found out that the new software: Software, PowerChute Serial Shut...
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Endovelicous
Endovelicous

The Battery backup + surge protection outlets have no power

Hello,I just bought 2 BE850G2-GR for my personal use. One is working perfectly, the other not. I connected the batteries in both, did follow all instructions. The faulty one, when I connect it to the w...
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688 0 0

2023-11-15

Anonymous user
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UTS10BI Continuous Reset

My UTS10BI continuously resets, It powers on Utility power light, panel display, circuit lights then resets with a click and starts all over again. I have powered off unit and once power reapplied it s...
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