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APC Battery Back-UPS Pro BX1500M

Name: APC Battery Back-UPS Pro BX1500M
Brand: APC
SKU: APBX1500M
Price: 184.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (101 reviews)

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Key Features

Output: 1500 VA / 900W
Input: 120 VAC @ 60 Hz ± 3 Hz
10 x Total NEMA 5-15R Outlets
5 x Battery Backup & Surge Outlets

Designed for electronics in your home or office, such as computers and related equipment, network devices (modem/router), POS devices, CCTV circuits, televisions, video game consoles, and more, the Battery Back-UPS Pro BX1500M from APC helps protect against surges, spikes, lightning, and outages. In the case of a power outage, it can provide up to 2.8 minutes of runtime at max load and 10.9 minutes at half load. It also provides an output capacity of 1500 VA / 900W, ten total NEMA 5-15R outlets (five battery backup & surge and five surge-only), an input voltage of 120 VAC at 60 Hz ± 3 Hz using its 6' cord with a NEMA 5-15P plug, a surge energy rating of 789 joules, and 1Gb of dataline protection. Its sealed, lead-acid battery is maintenance-free and can be replaced using an APCRBC124 replacement battery.

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APC BX1500M Overview

For areas for inconsistent power grids, Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) helps provide stability against voltage fluctuations, overvoltages, and brownouts. This UPS has an integrated LCD display that shows information on the utility and system status, and PowerChute Personal Edition software can help track power quality, configure alarms, and shutdown your computer during an outage.

When compared to the previous generation of APC's Back-UPS systems, this model features a more compact design with a smaller footprint, surge protection improvements, and improved 1Gb dataline protection. Also featured is a limited lifetime data-recovery warranty and a limited 3-year warranty for the APC unit.

General Features

Product Improvements

Smaller Footprint

Improved Dataline Protection (1Gb)

Surge Protection Improvements

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Provides information about the utility and UPS conditions:

Input Power (On Battery/On Utility)

Input Voltage

Output Voltage

Output Frequency

Load (Watts, % of Capacity, Graphic Display)

Overload

AVR Working

System Fault

Replace Battery

Battery Charge Status (Graphic Display)

Estimated Runtime

Power Saving Mode (Enabled/Disabled)

Mute (Enabled/Disabled) Number of Power Events

1Gb Network Dataline Protection

Hot-Swappable Batteries: Help ensure clean and uninterrupted power to protect equipment while batteries are being replaced.

User-Replaceable Batteries: Increase availability by allowing a trained user to perform upgrades and replacements of the batteries, reducing the time needed for repairs.

Battery Backup & Surge-Protected Outlets: Keep devices running when the power goes out or fluctuates beyond safe levels.

Surge-Only Outlets: Protect electronics without reducing battery capacity.

Push-Button Circuit Breaker: Allow quick recovery from overloads and eliminate the need for fuse replacement.

APFC Power Cord Compatibility: Compatible with personal computers that have an Active-PFC power supply.

USB Communication Port: For the management of shutdowns via PowerChute Personal Edition.

PowerChute Personal Edition

PowerChute software provides additional power protection and management features for Back-UPS Pro users, safeguarding files and programs.

Readout of the current power conditions

Displays daily energy consumption and cost of powering your equipment

Saves money by allowing you to choose an energy management plan that fits your needs

Prevents data corruption by saving files and shutting down your system during extended power outages or low battery conditions

Monitors the system and logs utility power problems and battery conditions

Allows you to configure Back-UPS options like voltage transfer settings, silence alarms during night hours, shutdown parameters, energy management features, and more

User-friendly installation takes the guesswork out of configuration for first-time users with a help feature (USB and serial interface)

Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)

Corrects voltage fluctuations, saving your battery power for blackouts.

Automatic Diagnostic Testing

Helps ensure your unit is ready when needed.

ENERGY STAR

This label helps ensure that products are independently certified as energy efficient, which save money year after year.

UPC: 731304331780

APC BX1500M Specs

General

Total Outlets	10 x NEMA 5-15R
Protected Outlets	5 x NEMA 5-15R (Battery and Surge) 5 x NEMA 5-15R (Surge Only)
Plug Type	NEMA 5-15P
Coax Protection	1-In 1-Out
Data Line Protection	RJ45
Communications	USB, Serial via RJ45
Noise Filtering	5%
Topology	Line Interactive
Transfer Time	8 to 10 ms

Power

Surge Energy Rating	789 Joules
Maximum Current	12 A
Maximum Wattage	900 W at 120 VAC
Nominal Input Voltage	120 VAC
Input Voltage Range	88 to 139 VAC
Input Frequency	60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Nominal Output Voltage	120 VAC
Output Frequency	60 Hz
Load Capacity	1500 VA
Thermal Dissipation	676 BTU/Hour
Maximum Efficiency	98.9%
Waveform	Simulated Sine Wave

Battery

Battery Capacity	172 VAh
Chemistry	Lead-Acid
Full-Load Runtime	2.8 Minutes
Half-Load Runtime	10.9 Minutes
Recharge Time	16 Hours
Replacement Battery	APCRBC124
Hot-Swap Support	Yes

Environmental

Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	0 to 95%
Storage Temperature	5 to 104°F / -15 to 40°C
Storage Humidity	0 to 95%
Operating Altitude	0 to 10,000' / 0.00 to 3048 m
Storage Altitude	0 to 50,000' / 0.00 to 15,240 m
Noise Level	45 dBA
Certifications	REACH, RoHS *as per Manufacturer

Physical

Cable Length	6' / 1.8 m
Rackmount Size	None
Dimensions (W x H x D)	3.94 x 9.8 x 15.04" / 100.08 x 248.92 x 382.02 mm
Weight	24.25 lb / 11 kg

Packaging Info

Package Weight	28 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	19.4 x 13.6 x 8.9"

APC BX1500M Reviews

Absolutely worst battery life

By Mark

Rated 1 out of 5

Date: 2023-03-20

I purchased the APC Smart-UPS C 1000VA UPS which works absolutely great. I've had it for 3+ years and have had a few fail-overs where it kicked in and worked like a charm. Haven't had need to replace the battery at all to this day. So I purchased a couple of these APC Battery Back-UPS Pro BX1500M units a year later expecting the same reliable performance and have been sorely disappointed. Battery life is a joke. They have had maybe 2 times where they were needed and kicked in. Not long after the annoying alarm won't stay shut off. Constant beeping everyday that has to be manually turned off b/c it sounds off everyday. No way to shut the silly thing off permanently. By the time I have replaced the batteries in both of these useless units I could have paid for the more expensive unit and saved $$$ Looking for another solution now. Probably will put these up for sale on Craigslist or something. Totally disappointed

I have 3So I'm going yo use the 3rd and they all work great!

By Barry

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2022-11-07

I've had 2 of these for several years. Finally, after about 5 years, one of them started indicating a bad battery (maybe). I wasn't 100% sure. The price of a new unit wasn't significantly more than buying a new OEM battery so I bought the unit. It worked great. Then I decided to purchase a replacement battery and try it in the malfunctioning unit. I figured that if it didn't fix the broken one, I could always use it in one of my other 2 units when one of their batteries died. But I installed it and the broken one worked again. Now I'm going to use the 3rd UPS to power my modem, router, and 2 network printers. I live in an area that has several power interruptions each year and these units have functioned perfectly whenever they occur.

Doesn't last very long.

By Snork

Rated 1 out of 5

Date: 2022-10-12

I have a tower PC and monitor hooked up, with a small router and phone, and the battery doesn't even last 10 minutes from full, with the PC idling. It drains so quick I can literally watch the squares in the battery icon go away the minutes I watch. This should get me a good half an hour at least, but comes nowhere close. I'm going to look elsewhere for UPS during my next purchase, which will probably be soon since this one doesn't seem to really work well.

Good Battery BackUp - UPS

By Edna

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2022-08-08

Its well made and has nice features to help prevent computer/data loss.

Easy Set Up

By Robert

Rated 4 out of 5

Date: 2022-07-27

Easy set up with my Synology NAS, router, and modem. I have not had a chance to test it out yet. Waiting for the next power outage - which will come sooner or later.

excellent product

By Rishi

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2022-07-11

excellent product

Works perfectly and got help from support.

By Tube

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2023-01-20

Initially I received this product in around a week or so and after opening the package it was scratched, the side plastic was cracked, and if softly shaken, one could hear loose parts inside. After talking with support, I got immediate help with replacing the product free of shipping and received a new one, this one is in perfect conditions (no scratches, cracks, or any loose parts sounds), and has been working without any problems as of now after a month of use with my PC, two monitors and some other things. Even though I'm disappointed with my first buy being a broken product I'm more than satisfied and happy that I received help from support and had it taken care of, receiving a new functional one.

Just what I needed

By Joshua

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2022-12-16

I purchased this battery backup because I worried about loosing data on my PC during a power outage but it also has other great features as well such as energy usage monitoring. I got it just in time too. After having it for a few days we experienced our first power outage of the winter and my PC kept running while the power came back on! I love it.

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