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Self-Test is disabled after firmware upgrade

In web dashboard, it said UPS firmware is out dated, so I executed firmware upgrade, and it completed successfully.However, after that, the Self-Test becomes disabled and I can't run any diagnostics! I...
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APC Back-UPS Pro 550 new battery last only a couple of minutes

Hello,I have APC Back-UPS Pro 550 for some time and at some point I figure out that the remaining time on battery was like 2-3min while the battery was full and load was at 30-40%. I was thinking that ...
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APC BR1600SI discharges when switched off

Hi, I've bought brand new APC BR1600SI UPS. I charged it to 99% and turned off at night. Next morning when I turn on UPS, Power Chute Personal Edition shows 85% battery charge remaining. All the time U...
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APC Back Ups Pro 900 compatible battery?

Hey guys i hav a back ups pro 900, with original dead battery but, i need change and i need an advice, also calibrationbut i have a some question 1.is it possible to put one battery or is it still nece...
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That good old electrical noise problem ...

I have a UPS - LS700, which I've been happy with for some time now. But suddenly during the past week it started behaving as though there were a lot of line noise, and none of the usual explanations se...
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Account Control Popup in Windows 7

I have a Backup UPS XS 900, using software version 3.0, Firmware JB0808008443. In Windows 7, on startup, I am receiving a User Account Control popup asking for permission to use PowerChute Sys Tray exe...
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Do I need a battery or is the device shot?

APC Back-Ups model ES 450. When the unit is plugged in, but no load, I can turn the power on, and the power LED illuminates. If I plug a load in, then turn it on, the power light illuminates for just a...
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How do I disable battery hibernation on Back-UPS Pro 1500?

Hello!I have a Back-UPS Pro 1500 for my home office. It was purchased to provide backup power for my desktop computer, phone system (a small Ooma), and internet router/cable modem. All my phone servi...
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How to permanently disable sound alarms in BX700U-FR

I've tried to disable sound alarms by Power Chute from PC. It helps temporarly, but when UPS shuts down after power cut-off and then restarted when power is back, alarms are back when next power cut-of...
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Smart-UPS 1500 turned off output power

Hi,I have Smart-UPS 1500 (SMT1500I) with Firmware Revision UPS 09.3 (ID18). AP9630 v6.5.0.All devices connected to the UPS have been rebooted due to a power failure. But why did it happen? There is no ...
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APC SMC - Short Circuit protection?

Hello everyone, Does SMC series UPS have any kind of short circuit protection on the output side? Example 1. There is power from the grid to the ups and there is a short on the output between Live wir...
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