APC ups SMC1000I / SMC1500I Firmware update & other tips

[Kiriakos GR]

I am taking the opportunity in this topic to create a list of my findings regarding SMC1500I inner software world 
This would be an gradually expanding topic regarding content, as much I am discovering that much will be posted.

a) Interesting first find this is that UPS this has active USB port even when this is completely powered off (due front panel controls)
 
b) Windows identify USB connection by device name of:  HID\VID_051D&PID_0003\8&16C6F354&0&0000

c) APC website has a dedicated page with information relative to ups firmware updates: http://www.apc.com/us/en/faqs/content/?id=FA281865

[Kiriakos GR]

I assume this is a gift from the past 5/2018, that I become aware of it at 2021 

New link too ...  https://www.apc.com/shop/gr/en/products//P-SFSUWIZ421
and
https://www.apc.com/us/en/faqs/FA279197/

Smart-UPS Firmware Upgrade Wizard v4.2.1

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Previous Released Version:
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UPS 10.0

Applicable SKUs:
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SMC 120V SKUs (serial numbers AS1209 and later)
SMC 230V SKUs
SMC 120V TW SKUs


Compatibility:
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PCBE 9.1.1
NMC SUMX 6.2.1 (only for TW SKUs.)


Release Notes: (UPS 12.0)
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1.Show 100% state of charge when new battery installed.
2.Improved self-test event logging
3.Add support for SMC TW Skus.
4.Increased upper end of allowed limits for Minimum Return Runtime, and Load Shed Runtime Remaining to match other Smart-UPS


Release Notes: (UPS 10.0)
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1.To improve the LCD response after a fault is cleared allowing it to go back to normal operation.
2.To improve the transferring from GREEN to SELFTEST and avoid improper message generated by customer server.
3.To improve the LCD Speaker symbol to work correct when enable from Simulator
4.To improve the Transfer-point should vary from PCBE Setting.