Re: [Hampshire] APC UPS advice please

Hello,

At 16:26 07/03/2013, you wrote:
>On 7 March 2013 16:07, Martin N <martin.n@???> wrote:
> >
> >> Do any lights light on the unit?
> >
> >
> > No lights at all which worries me.
> >
> >
> >
> >> Is there any indication that power is getting to it?
> >
> >
> > Yes i have connected a radio to the surge outlets which works.
> > The battery outlets do not work though :(
> >
>
>You might have to resort to reading the manual.
>There is a reset switch on the back of the unit. Have you tried pressing it?


That is the sticking out "pellet" like button?
Its wobbly and loose.

>The problem is most likely a faulty APC unit, and not a faulty
>battery. (reason: no lights on unit).

The 2 surge ports work ok though.


>The manual says this:
>" If the internal battery cartridge is not
>connected (see Step 1 above), the green On
>Line indicator and red Replace Battery
>indicators will light. The Back-UPS will also
>emit a chirping sound"


Hmm that does not sound good

Martin N

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to
purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
Benjamin Franklin (1706–90)


--
Please post to: Hampshire@???
Web Interface: https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/hampshire
LUG URL: http://www.hantslug.org.uk
--------------------------------------------------------------