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Solved: APC ftp site not functional

The ftp server for APC isn't working thus I can't download any files. Is there an alternative site or mirror that has the adequate infrastructure to support the user base? Thanks Update: It appears the...
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UPS And Voltage regulator

Hello! I was wondering if it's okay to plug my BX700U-GR to a voltage regulator because the local power is quite unstable! or the UPS itself works as a voltage regulator? Thank you
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SCL500RMI1U, problem with restoring native power management

UPS: SCL500RMI1UOS: Windows 10 Enterprise LTS I have a problem with native power management in Windows 10:1. Connected UPS to the computer with a USB cable. It was detected as HID UPS Battery, windows ...
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New Back-UPS humming

Hi, I've brought a brand new Back-UPS ES 700. It seems to just whine/hum permanantly in the background. I tested it briefly yesterday by turning the AC off, and so it spent the evening charging but mak...
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APC SMX750i Failing Firmware Upgrade

Hello, I have an issue where a SMX750i is failing upgrade at 7%, obviously it starts the process and switches the UPS off, then that's where it stays.I have installed a new battery pack - stil...
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False overload alarm or defective unit ? (Back-UPS ES 700)

Hi,I have two identical Back-UPS ES 700 that manifest the same problem (mention: I changed the batteries thinking they were the problem):I plug in the upsI start the ups (with no load)I let the battery...
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APC Back-Up 650 not using battery

I have the APC Back-UP 650 for my personal computers at home and can only use the UPS when connected to the outlet to power my setup. Whenever a power outage occurs, the UPS has a green light on the un...
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SMX750 FIRMWARE UPDATE WITHOUT VISIBLE ID

Got a SMX-750 manufactured in Oct 2012 that I would like to update it's actual firmware 09.1 to the latest compatible firmware. Unfortunately when query through the display on About it only show that t...
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Can UPS power computer and charging at the same time?

Hi, all.I am new to UPS and I intend to buy one or more UPS to provide backup power to my computers. Can a common UPSs power computer and charging its own batteries at the same time? (or I need to char...
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APC UPS won't charge above 10% (new genuine battery)

Hi, My Back-UPS 700 indicated a battery replacement (was from 2018). So I changed it with a new genuine APC replacement battery.Now PowerChute indicates its charged for 10% but won't charge any further...
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APC UPS BX-1100VA shuts down on its own

I purchased a brand new UPS in October 2021 for my PS5 and TV. Has been working fine but I noticed that today morning the UPS shut off on its own. Both devices were switched off at the time. My apartme...
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