Why does my UPS keep shutting down?
You may have found that your UPS has been going to battery but only for a very short amount of time. So, what may be happening is that it is going to battery frequently enough that the unit has not had enough time to recharge. Eventually, then, the UPS will shutdown (and drops all attached equipment).
How do I know if my APC battery backup is working?
Turn the monitor on. Unplug the battery backup power cord from the wall outlet. If the monitor remains on, the battery is holding a charge, supplying electrical power and the battery backup is working properly.
What to do if UPS is not working?
UPS is not working properly
- Be sure the UPS batteries are charged to the proper level for operation.
- Be sure the UPS power switch is in the On position.
- Be sure the UPS software is updated to the latest version.
- Be sure the power cord is the correct type for the UPS and the country in which the server is located.
Why does my UPS keep turning off after 5 minutes?
The Greenpower feature is activated when the total load on the UPS is equal or less than 10% of the UPS capacity, therefore if the devices connected consume less than 10% of the UPS capacity it will shut off in 5 minutes.
How do I fix UPS backup?
How to Solve Low Backup Problem with Power Inverter or UPS
- Replace Old Batteries:
- Install Bigger or More Batteries:
- Quality of Battery:
- Faulty Charger:
- Faulty Inverter/UPS:
- Clean or Replace Corroded Battery Terminals:
- Adjust Charging Current:
- Add External Charger:
Why does UPS keep beeping?
Continuous beeping (every second or twice, and never stops): It usually indicates that the battery power of the UPS is very low and you should shut it down immediately. However, if you think it is annoying, you can also turn it off through the UPS software. (Of course, we don’t want you to do this.)