Frequently Asked Questions

About Uninterruptible Power Supplies
What is a UPS?
How can a UPS help me?
What are the different types of UPSs and how do they differ?
How long can equipment keep running on a UPS?
How does a MINUTEMAN UPS differ from the others?
Why is Power Protection Necessary?
Why is a UPS Now a Must on All Power Sensitive Equipment?
What is an On-Line UPS?
What is a Line Interactive UPS?
What is a Stand-by UPS? 
What is Extended Runtime?
What are primary Uses of Power Protection?
Sinewave vs Simulated Sinewave - Which is Best?
What is Power Monitoring Software?
How can power management software help me?
When should I replace the batteries?
Can certain types of loads harm my UPS?
Purchasing Minuteman products
Where can I purchase Minuteman products on the Internet?
Where can I purchase Minuteman products in the United States and Canada?
Where can I purchase Minuteman products in other countries?
UPS Sizing
How are UPS size requirements determined?
Can I size my UPS on-line?
What size do I need?
What else should I consider before I purchase a UPS?

Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting by Product Line
     Enterprise Series
     Pro Series
     Pro Rackmount
     XRT Series
     Powermind Series (PML)
     Continuous Power Series (CP)
     SNMP
     EnSpire Series
     Entrust Series
     EnterprisePlus Series
     Endeavor Series (1-3kVA)
     Legacy Products

Sentry Troubleshooting by OS
     Windows 95/98/ME
     Windows NT/2K/XP
     Linux
     Unix
     Novell

Why is the alarm sounding?
How do I contact MINUTEMAN for additional support?
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