APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V
The Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V from APC provides power protection and battery backup for home computer systems. The power strip provides surge protection for all eight devices connected and battery backup for six of them. It yields an average output power capacity of 1500 VAC at 865W, and the battery lasts up to 13.1 minutes at half load capacity. APC offers guaranteed protection from surges and spikes with their lifetime $150,000 Equipment Protection Policy. These features make the Back-UPS RS an excellent choice to provide power and battery backup for your home PC.
- Battery Backup
- The user-replaceable battery provides 13.1 minutes of backup at half load and 3.1 minutes of backup at full load. This gives you enough time to safely shut down your computer in the event of a power outage.
- LCD Monitoring Panel
- The integrated LCD panel can be used to monitor and control settings on the UPS. This gives you unprecedented control over your surge protector.
- Data Line and Cable TV Protection
- The surge protector features an RJ-45 surge protection connection that allows you to protect network, phone, or DSL connections from power surges. This helps to preserve the life of your modem or DSL modem and further protect your computer from surges. It also features coaxial connectors, giving you protection against surges that may come in over cable TV or modem lines.
- Spaced Outlets
- The UPS features two spaced outlets that are designed to accommodate devices with large "power brick" AC adapters. This lets you power and protect these devices without sacrificing another plug due to their large size.
- Audible Alarms
- The surge protector features an audible alarm that lets you know when there is a problem with your power. This helps to make you aware of a power outage or surge.
| Input |
Nominal Input Voltage: 120V Input Frequency: 60Hz ± 3Hz Input Connections: NEMA 5-15P Cord Length: 6' (1.83 m) Input voltage range for main operations: 88-139V Maximum Input Current: 12A Input Breaker Capacity 15A |
| Output |
Output Power Capacity: 865W / 1500VA Max Configurable Power: 865W / 1500VA Nominal Output Voltage: 120V Output Frequency (sync to mains): 60Hz Crest Factor: 3:1 Waveform Type: Stepped approximation to a sinewave Output Connections: 6x NEMA 5-15R (Battery Backup), 2x NEMA 5-15R (Surge Protection) |
| Surge Energy Rating | 340 joules |
| Battery | Spill Proof, Maintenance Free Sealed Lead-acid, Hot-swappable |
| Typical Backup Runtime |
Half Load: 13.1 minutes (432.5W) Full Load: 3.1 minutes (865W) |
| Audible Alarm | Alarm when on battery, distinctive low-battery alarm, configurable delays |
| Certifications | UL 1449, FCC Part 15 Class B, FCC Part 68, NOM, TUV |
| Compatibility | Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, 2003; Mac OS X |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 32-104°F (0-40°C) Humidity: 0-95% Altitude: 0-10,000' (0-3000 m) Storage Temperature: 23-113°F (-5-45°C) Humidity: 0-95% Altitude: 0-50,000' (0-15,000 m) Audible noise at 1 meter from surface of unit: 45dBa |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.25 x 8.75 x 14" (13.3 x 22.2 x 35.6cm) |
| Weight | 30.7 lb (14kg) |
| Equipment Protection | $150,000 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good power output (4)
- Long lasting (3)
- Reliable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- High-end equipment (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Heavy duty user (4), Quality oriented (4), Frequent user (3)
- Primary use:
- Business (6), Personal (4)
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- Graphics & Charts
- Photos
- Professional Documents
Comments about APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V:
If you are cursed with bad juice in your house or business this is the ticket. I hooked up 2 - 24 inch monitors and an Alienware Aurora computer and it working like a charm.
Pros
- 8 outlets
Cons
- Lower range joules
Best Uses
- Protection of equipment
Comments about APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V:
We are using this to protect the Guards Desk equipment/security/CCTV Servers for a 19 story hi-rise building in Portland, OR.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Smart display
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V:
Functions well . I love the wattage display to let you understand how long the unit can actually backup.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clean Replacement
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Documents
Comments about APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V:
I have used Ultra for some years. They were cheaper than APC. They have all died a premature death and I replaced them with APC and had no breakdowns. They are worth the difference.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Impresive Capacity
- Useful LCD Software
Cons
- Supply Cord NOT LowPro
Best Uses
- High-End PCs
Comments about APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V:
I have had good luck with a APC rated at 550VA on my old PC. According to PowerChute (APC's utility), I had about 11 minutes of UPS runtime. When it was time for my new PC (Core i7, SSDs, GTX295) I went for APC, again. Due to the great pricing at B&H on these APC UPSs, I opted for the 1500VA over the 1300VA version. "Overkill!" thought I. But, no. Under partial load (~300W) the LCD indicated I only had 17 minutes of UPS runtime! So, this actually jibes pretty well with the APC estimates (about 5 minutes at full load).
In short, don't skimp on UPS capability. Buy more VA than you think you need! This RS series is the cat's pajamas, with great monitoring (via software or the LCD) and power conditioning features (Automatic Voltage Regulation - both trim and boost, as well as simulated sine wave A/C at 60Hz), so you can't go wrong for a high end system or perhaps two more modest web browsing systems.
The only negative I found was that the power supply cord for the UPS was not of the "low profile" variety, so it does need over 75mm of clearance from the outlet. Most of the other UPS devices I have from APC have a low profile A/C supply cord, with about 1/3 the depth requirement.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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Best Uses
Comments about APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V:
For a home office desktop environment, this is a great unit. Good combination of size and functionality. Good reporting features and does its job - as expected - during power failures. Use one on a PC system and one on a Mac system.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
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Comments about APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V:
It does its job. Provides great back up. I use the USB cable for automated power down and have two of them, one dedicated to my workstation and one to my NAS. Love it. Great peace of mind.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Adequate Power
- Easy To Setup
- Looks nice
- No burning smell
Cons
- Sometimes a burning smell
Best Uses
- High-End Equipment
Comments about APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V:
Final Cur Pro user on a Mac Pro Quad-core with two Dell 27inch monitors and two LaCie 2TB drives. I lost power and forgot to save project. When power died, I managed to save and shutdown everything. This baby powered the computer, both monitors and both LaCie external drives for over two mins. Enough time to shut 'er down. I did not find out the cut off time. If I did not own this, I would have lost an entire days work. I now have "auto-save" engaged and very happy with APC purchase.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Long Lasting
- Powerful
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Equipment
Comments about APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V:
This UPS has about a 12 minute run time for my 30" monitor, and my quad-core full tower.
I really like the info panel (which can be "muted" -- which means dark), and contains information like a load bar, estimated run time, and can cycle through other bits of information like current input voltage, current wattage draw, etc.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Charges Quickly
- Long Lasting
- Powerful
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Equipment
- Office
Comments about APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V:
This is the cat's meow for workstation power protection... handles my Mac Pro, 2 monitors, deck, and 2 external G-Tech arrays with out even blinking!
A must have for protection!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Charges Quickly
- Long Lasting
- Powerful
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Equipment
- Office
Comments about APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA LCD 120V:
nice self diagnostics, displayed on easily read led screen. worked right out of the box with no tinkering.
- Primary use:
- Business
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- Software CD-ROM
- USB Cable
- User Manual
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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