APC Smart-UPS Error Code A003

APC UPS Major Alarm

Model: Smart-UPS | Code: A003

Applicable Systems
Symmetra LX

Symptoms

The UPS battery charge is critically low during on-battery operation. Shutdown is imminent.

Possible Causes

  • Battery has discharged to a critical level during a power outage
  • Battery capacity degraded and cannot hold sufficient charge

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Step 1: Check the remaining battery runtime on the UPS display
    Battery runtime is critically low
  2. Step 2: Save work and prepare for graceful shutdown
    Systems shut down before battery is exhausted

How to Reset

To reset: Restore input power to charge the battery, or replace the battery if degraded.

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Source: APC Smart-UPS User Manual, Schneider Electric/APC

Category: UPS

Published: 2026-10-18