Re: UPS Appears Dead...


On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:59:10 GMT, Scott Toland
<scott.j.toland@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>On 2005-12-19, phorbin <phorbin1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> In article <slrndqb3uv.1bs.polymorphic@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
>> scott.j.toland@xxxxxxxxxxx says...
>>> On 2005-12-18, Peter K. <p.kootsookos@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> > Scott Toland <scott.j.toland@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>>> >
>>> >> Hello everyone. I just obtained new 1400 Watt APS SmartUPS,
>>> >> and when plugged in, does nothing. All electronics *look* fine,
>>> >> and there is no smell, but it simply does nothing, No fans
>>> >> spinning, no heat from any components, and the onboard breaker
>>> >> tests as closed on the meter.
>>> >>
>>> >> Anyone have any experience with these units who might be able
>>> >> to offer some insight?
>>> >
>>> > Fuse blown?
>>> >
>>> >:-)
>>> >
>>> > Ciao,
>>> >
>>> > Peter K.
>>> >
>>>
>>> There doesn't actually appear to be a fuse in the box, apart
>>> from the breaker I already mentioned. The symptoms, however,
>>> are exactly those of a blown fuse... I just hope its not
>>> fried out control logic...
>>
>> I think he meant the fuse or breaker to the outlet.
>>
>> Try plugging it into another outlet or replacing the fuse or resetting
>> the breaker to the outlet.
>
>Actually, I have tried several outlets, as well as testing the mains on
>every outlet I tried.
>
>Does anyone have experience with these units, or, dare I ask it, a set
>of schematics?
>
>Regards
>
>Scott


Not familiar with APS, but if you meant APC, you will not find any
schematics. Could be just a very dead battery. Put a meter across the
battery and see if you can read any charging voltage, about 13.8
volts.
.

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