What is an APC Smart-UPS 1500?

What is an APC Smart-UPS 1500?

APC Smart-UPS SMT1500 1500VA 120V LCD UPS System. Protect your servers, switches, routers and networking devices with the APC Smart-UPS SMT1500. This UPS provides backup battery power in the event of a power outage, monitoring and safeguarding your equipment from harmful power conditions, spikes and surges.

How many batteries are in APC Smart-UPS 1500?

2 batteries
APC SUA1500 requires 2 batteries per unit please add to cart accordingly.

How do I test APC Smart-UPS 1500?

To manually start a Self Test from the UPS:

1. LCD Screen Models: Go to the “Test & Diags” menu, then select “Self Test”
2. Legacy Models (No LCD Screen): Press and hold the “I/Test” button. After several seconds the UPS will switch to battery. You can then release the button and the test will continue to completion.

How do I replace APC Smart-UPS 1500?

How to Replace the Battery in an APC Smart-UPS 1500

1. Step 1: Unplug the UPS.
2. Step 2: Remove the battery connector.
3. Step 3: Snap off the face plate of the APC.
4. Step 4: Remove the battery case screws.
5. Step 5: Slide the batteries out.
6. Step 6: Remove the plastic terminal covers.
7. Step 7: Disconnect the terminals.

How long will a 1500VA UPS last?

For a common measurement, a 1500VA-rated UPS will run a computer for less than an hour. If you get more than 10 minutes of run time, you can run a PC, networking gear, and monitor.

How does a smart UPS work?

When incoming utility power drops below or surges above safe voltage levels, the UPS switches to DC battery power and then inverts it to AC power to run connected equipment. These models are designed for consumer electronics, entry-level computers, POS systems, security systems, and other basic electronic equipment.

Can I replace APC battery while running?

Since our introduction of user replaceable batteries in 1995, all Smart-UPS products have featured hot swap battery modules. This means you can safely remove and replace your battery module without affecting your load. Because of this we advise that you never hot swap a battery when your power is unstable.

How do I know if APC UPS is working?

How to Test UPS Battery Backup

1. If it’s beeping, it’s dead. At any point, if your UPS starts beeping loudly at you, that means the battery has failed.
2. Download software from your manufacturer.
3. Check the UPS itself.
4. Unplug the UPS.

What does 1500 VA mean?

1500VA indicates the UPS unit’s max instaneous output power. It means Volts x Amps, and there is no Hours implied in it. 1500VA is the maximum output (voltage x current) of the unit. At 1500VA the backup would last 216 VA/H/1550VA = . 144 HR or 8 Minutes.

What is the expected life of my APC UPS battery?

What is the expected life of my APC UPS Battery? Most APC batteries should last three to five years. There are many factors which affect Battery life including environment and number of discharges. Below are some guidelines to ensure optimum life expectancy:

Where are APC ups manufactured?

APC by Schneider Electric Manufactures quite a few UPS’s in the US. The Galaxy 3000, 4000, 7000, 8000 are all made in Costa Mesa, CA not to mention a variety of PDU’s, Static Swithes and switch gear customization.

What are Smart UPS?

The Smart-UPS is a series of enterprise-level uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) made by American Power Conversion (APC). Most of the units have a SmartSlot (with the exception of SC and SMC series) which accepts an optional interface card providing features ranging from network connectivity to temperature and humidity monitoring.