Why is my UPS light blinking?

Why is my UPS light blinking?

This indicates that your UPS is operating on battery power. The UPS can only provide power from the battery for a limited time before needing to be recharged. Keep in mind that the UPS will run on battery whenever UPS deems the power is unsafe for your computer equipment.

Why is my battery backup blinking?

If the battery fails the self-test, the Power on LED will flash and the unit will emit a constant tone. This is a WARNING that the battery may be near the end of its life, replacement is typically recommended within 2-4 weeks.

What happens when a UPS battery fails?

A failed UPS could be subject to severe damage by fire, thermal runaway, IGBT failure, capacitor, and fan damage. A capacitor could cause your system to spray oil all over your UPS or worse it could explode. The batteries for your UPS are critical, they can overheat and cause thermal runaway.

Why is APC ups warning state : connect battery?

We have just got out 3 of them, all APC 1500 SMART UPS and they are all showing “Warning State: Connect Battery”. One of these units sorted themselves out after leaving it overnight. The other two are still beeping and showing the message. We put a volt meter on the batterys and they are holding charge.

What should I do if my ups battery is flashing?

If the unit is out of warranty, a replacement battery should be ordered from local retailers, APC, or the APC website (www.apcc.com). ALL LEDs: flashing simultaneously This signifies an internal fault in the UPS please contact APC’s Technical Support and have your model number and serial number ready.

Why are the LEDs on my back ups or Smart UPS SC?

On Line and On Battery LEDs: flashing simultaneously This signifies that there may be an internal fault in the UPS, please contact APC’s Technical Support and have your model and serial number ready. Overload and Replace Battery: flash simultaneously.

Why are my APC bx1500g battery flashing symbols?

Get answers from your peers along with millions of IT pros who visit Spiceworks. This morning I came into work and had two of my three APC1500 UPS showing battery failing symbols (flashing battery and 1 minute alarm every 5 hours).