Issue: Does my Smart-UPS have "Hot Swap" batteries? Product Line: Smart-UPS Environment: All Smart-UPS models, with user replaceable batteries, All Serial Numbers This includes all models...

Issue What does the P N A mean on Stat section of my Network Management Card via the control console? Product Line Network Management Card 1 - AP9617, AP9618, AP9619 Devices with an embedded Network...

Issue: What is the expected life of my APC UPS VRLA Battery? Product Line: All UPS Models Environment: All Three Phase and Single Phase UPS Models Cause / Resolution: Most APC batteries should last...

Flexible vs. Rigid Wires: The Key Differences. Comparing Flexible vs. Rigid wire involves exploring the advantages and disadvantages of the two very different types of wire. A comparison narrows down...

Issue: What are the ways to format or reset an APC by Schneider Electric Network Management Card (NMC) back to defaults or factory settings? Product Line: NMC2 and NMC3 (AP9630, 31, 35 - AP9640, 41,...

Issue: Operation of Smart-UPS Self Test Product Line: Smart-UPS, Smart-UPS Online Environment: All models, All Serial Numbers Cause: All Smart-UPS products feature automatic true load self tests....

Issue The status and link LEDs (found on the left and right side of the ethernet port) on a Network Management Card give information on the current status of the NMC Product Line Network Management...

Issue: The use of non computer type loads with a UPS , specific to Back-UPS, Smart-UPS SC. Product Line: Back-UPS, Back-UPS Pro, Smart-UPS SC Environment: N/A Cause: APC's Back-UPS and Smart-UPS...

There is often confusion between the in-phase and the In-sync features of ASCO transfer switches. It is important to understand the difference between these features especially during the process of...

Issue: How do I remember the relationship of voltage, current and resistance in an electrical system? Environment: N/A Solution: Voltage (unit of measurement - volt) is like the water pressure in the...

Issue: What is an electrical "ground loop" and how does it affect my equipment? Environment: Ground loops can occur in any situation where multiple electrical devices are interconnected,...

Issue: What is Power Factor Correction (PFC) - Does it help conserve energy? Answer: Explanation 1: Power Factor Correction (PFC) doesn't directly reduce the overall electric consumption of a...