“does the backup need to charge for 24 hrs prior to plugging any equipment into the back-up? I connected the battery, plugged into ac outlet, turned on the back-up. Green light. Plugged in equipment, blinking green light and warning buzzing.”
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The APC BE600M1 does not require a full 24-hour charge before plugging in equipment, but it’s recommended to let the battery charge for at least 10 hours to ensure optimal performance. That said, the blinking green light and warning buzz you’re experiencing likely indicate one of the following: - Battery not fully connected: Double-check that the internal battery is securely connected. A loose connection can trigger warning tones and flashing lights. - Overload condition: If the connected devices draw more power than the UPS can handle (330W max), it will emit a warning and may flash green rapidly. - Battery still charging: A blinking green light can also mean the UPS is operating on battery power or nearing full discharge. If the unit was just plugged in, it may need time to stabilize.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. Precharge first as instructions indicate and then make sure is ON before adding equipment.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Thank you for your inquiry. We do recommend charging the unit for 24 hours before plugging in any equipment. What I would try is disconnecting all the equipment, disconnect the internal battery, then unplug it from the wall outlet. While everything is unplugged hold the power button for around 10 seconds. Reinstall the battery and connect the UPS to the wall outlet. After this I would try powering on the UPS without any equipment connected just to make sure the equipment isn't overloading the UPS. If you can I would allow the UPS to charge overnight just to make sure the battery is fully charged. If you are still having issues with the UPS after trying these steps please do not hesitate to reach out to an APCbySchneider support team for further assistance. We offer email and chat services through our support site. For the fastest service visit our chat at https://www.apc.com/us/en/tools/chat/.
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