Why is the battery icon blinking on my APC battery backup 1500?

Why is the battery icon blinking on my APC battery backup 1500?

It means you have battery issues. Call APC customer support. Be aware that on the call, they will have you turn the unit off completely and remove the battery, so make sure that you don’t have anything important plugged in to the unit when you call.

What causes a UPS to overload?

What causes a UPS to be overloaded? There are two possible answers: (1) the UPS was undersized (e.g., the load is rated at 1200 VA, but a 1000 VA UPS was provided), or (2) you plugged more equipment into the UPS than it was designed to handle.

Why is my APC battery backup flashing red and green?

Green On Line and Red Overload LEDs: ALTERNATELY flashing This indicates that the UPS has entered “”sleep mode”” where the UPS will turn off its output power in an effort to conserve battery power.

How do I run myself on APC UPS 1500?

To manually start a Self Test from the UPS:

1. LCD Screen Models: Go to the “Test & Diags” menu, then select “Self Test”
2. Legacy Models (No LCD Screen): Press and hold the “I/Test” button. After several seconds the UPS will switch to battery. You can then release the button and the test will continue to completion.

How do I reset my UPS battery?

Turn on the UPS: press and hold the On/Off button until the UPS beeps, then release the button. The green On/Off LED should now be lit. 5. Reconnect the equipment that requires battery-backup power and is within the output capacity of the UPS directly into the battery-backup/surge-protected outlets.

How do you calibrate APC after replacing battery?

Re: How to calibrate after Battery Replacement

1. Charge the batteries fro atleast 8 hours.
2. Stop the PowerChute plus software from running and disconnect. the serial cable.
3. There must be at least a 30% load attached to the UPS during.
4. Plug the UPS back into the wall outlet and allow it to recharge (it.

How do you calibrate a UPS battery?

Network Management Card – From the “Tests” menu select “UPS”. Select “Runtime Calibration” and click “Apply”. LCD Screen – Go to “Test & Diags” and select “Battery Calibration”. UPS will prompt “Are you Sure” Choose Yes and press enter.