Scott Silva wrote: > on 3-16-2010 8:43 AM m.roth at 5-cent.us spake the > following: > >>> on 3-2-2010 2:13 PM m.roth at 5-cent.us spake the >>> following: >>> >>>> Ok, so another apc UPS 3000 complained about bad batteries, and I >>>> changed them out from the same order that I'd gotten in a couple of >>>> months ago. >>>> >>>> The APC SmartUPS 3000 started connecting and disconnecting the USB >>>> connection. I brought down and up the service, no joy. >>>> >> <snip> >> >>>> The change battery light's still on. I'll see if it still is in the >>>> morning. One thing I did note, while skimming the docs, and comparing my >>>> results from apcaccess, was that while the nominal voltage for the APC >>>> SmartUPS 3000 is 48V, the new batteries are showing 55.4V. Anyone have >>>> any idea if this could be why the replace battery light's on - it's more >>>> than 5V difference? >>>> >>>> >>> The light might stay on until either the next battery test, or re-setting >>> the stored battery change date. I never have been able to get the date >>> changed from *nix. I usually used a windows laptop with APC software >>> installed. It can probably be done, just never spent a long time trying. >>> >> Thanks, but no joy. I had no problem using apcupsd to reset the battery >> change date... but that didn't do it. I've done numerous battery tests, >> both from apctest, with apcupsd down, and by pushing the button. >> >> *sigh* >> >> We've ordered another set of batteries for one of these, this time the >> exact same make and model that were in them, though still not the full OEM >> cartridge, and we'll see if it does need HR (high rate) batteries. If so, >> then what was advertised as a replacement kit is untrue. >> >> mark >> > Yeah... Been burned by OEM batteries in the past... Usually buy direct from > APC anymore... Not worth it I don't have a 3000, but I've got a few SU2200's and a pile of SU700's. I get all my replacement batteries from Batteries Plus (Werker brand) and have never had a problem. The replace battery light stays on until I do a battery test (let it charge for 24 hours, then test it via the button). -- Bowie