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APC Smart-UPS C Battery Backup & Surge Protector with SmartConnect

BH #APSMC15002UC • MFR #SMC1500-2UC
 46 reviews
APC Smart-UPS C Battery Backup & Surge Protector with SmartConnect
Key Features
  • Output: 900W / 1440 VA
  • Input: 120V @ 50/60 Hz ±3 Hz
  • 6 x NEMA 5-15R Battery Backup Outlets
  • 1 x NEMA 5-15P Input Connection
Designed for servers, point-of-sale, routers, switches, hubs, and other network devices, the Smart-UPS C Battery Backup & Surge Protector with SmartConnect from APC has a 2 RU form factor and delivers intelligent and efficient network power protection from entry level to scalable runtime. It can provide 173 minutes of use at 50W, 107 minutes of use at 100W, 59 minutes of use at 200W, 39.2 minutes of use at 300W, 28.6 minutes of use at 400W, 22.1 minutes of use at 500W, and 17.6 minutes of use at 600W, 14.4 minutes of use at 700W, 12 minutes of use at 800W, and 10.1 minutes of use at 900W.
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Output Power
600W / 1000 VA
900W / 1440 VA
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APC 1500VA Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2SMC1500-2UC Features
  • 3Smart-UPS Features & Benefits
  • 4Adaptability
  • 5Safety
  • 6Manageability
  • 7Serviceability
  • 8Availability

Designed for servers, point-of-sale, routers, switches, hubs, and other network devices, the Smart-UPS C Battery Backup & Surge Protector with SmartConnect from APC has a 2 RU form factor and delivers intelligent and efficient network power protection from entry level to scalable runtime. It can provide 173 minutes of use at 50W, 107 minutes of use at 100W, 59 minutes of use at 200W, 39.2 minutes of use at 300W, 28.6 minutes of use at 400W, 22.1 minutes of use at 500W, and 17.6 minutes of use at 600W, 14.4 minutes of use at 700W, 12 minutes of use at 800W, and 10.1 minutes of use at 900W.

This Smart-UPS C features an output of 900W / 1440 VA, an input of 120V @ 50/60 Hz ±3 Hz, six NEMA 5-15R battery backup outlets, a NEMA 5-15P input connection, a surge energy rating of 680 joules, line interactive topology, and a sine waveform. Included PowerChute Network Shutdown management software helps to provide unattended, yet proper shutdowns of network operating systems, and also included are rack-mounting support rails and a USB cable. Support is provided by a limited 2-year repair or replace warranty and a limited lifetime $150,000 equipment protection policy.

APC SmartConnect makes the Smart-UPS more adaptable and easier to deploy, enabling you to view the status of your UPS through a secure web portal. Through this remote management interface, you'll receive automatic notifications, firmware updates, and advanced support.

SMC1500-2UC Features
Cold-Start Capable
Provides temporary battery power when the utility power is out.
Green Mode
Patent-pending operating mode that bypasses unused electrical components in good power conditions to achieve very high operating efficiency without sacrificing any protection.
High Online Efficiency
Reduces utility costs, generates less heat.
LCD Status Display
Provides key UPS status at a glance. There are multiple status indicators with load and battery bar graphs.
Pure Sine Wave Output
Simulates utility power to provide a high degree of compatibility for active PFC (power factor corrected) servers and sensitive electronics.
Smart-UPS Features & Benefits
Adaptability
Adjustable Voltage-Transfer Points
Maximizes useful battery life by widening the input voltage window or tightening the output voltage regulation.
Adjustable Voltage Sensitivity
Provides the ability to adapt the UPS for improved performance in specific power environments or generator applications.
Safety
Safety-Agency Approved
Helps ensure the product has been tested and approved to work safely with the connected service provider equipment and within the specified environment.
Manageability
Serial Connectivity
Provides management of the UPS via a serial port.
USB Connectivity
Provides management of the UPS via a USB port.
Disconnected Battery Notification
Warns when a battery is not available to provide backup power.
Network Manageable
Provides remote power management of the UPS over the network.
Audible Alarms
Actively lets you know if the unit is on battery, if the battery is low, or if there is an overload condition.
LED Status Indicators
Quickly understand the unit and power status with visual indicators.
Serviceability
Battery Failure Notification
Provides early-warning fault analysis on batteries, thus enabling timely preventive maintenance.
User-Replaceable Batteries
Increases availability by allowing a trained user to perform upgrades and replacements of the batteries, thus reducing the Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
Hot-Swappable Batteries
Ensures clean, uninterrupted power to protected equipment while batteries are being replaced.
Predictive Failure Notification
Provides early-warning fault analysis, helping to ensure proactive component replacement.
Resettable Circuit Breakers
Enables a quick recovery from overload events.
Availability
Intelligent Battery Management
Maximizes battery performance, life, and reliability through intelligent, precision charging.
Power Conditioning
Protects connected loads from surges, spikes, lightning, and other power disturbances.
Boost and Trim Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
Gives higher application availability by correcting low and high voltage conditions without using the battery.
Automatic Self-Test
A periodic battery self-test ensures early detection of a battery that needs to be replaced.
Automatic Restart of Loads After UPS Shutdown
Automatically starts up the connected equipment upon the return of utility power.
UPC: 731304322757

APC 1500VA Specs

Key Specs
Total Outlets
6 x NEMA 5-15R
Plug Type
NEMA 5-15P
Surge Energy Rating
680 Joules
Maximum Wattage
900 W
Full-Load Runtime
10.1 Minutes
General
Total Outlets
6 x NEMA 5-15R
Protected Outlets
6 x NEMA 5-15R (Battery and Surge)
Plug Type
NEMA 5-15P
USB Charging Ports
None
SmartSlot Interface
None
Coax Protection
None
Data Line Protection
RJ45
Communications
USB via Type-A
Serial via RJ45
Emergency Power Off (EPO) Support
No
Noise Filtering
0.3%
Topology
Line Interactive
Transfer Time
6 to 10 ms
Power
Surge Energy Rating
680 Joules
Maximum Wattage
900 W
Nominal Input Voltage
120 VAC
Input Voltage Range
93 to 130 VAC
Input Voltage Adjustable Range
85 to 136 VAC
Input Frequency
50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz (Auto Sensing)
Nominal Output Voltage
120 VAC
Output Voltage Range
110 to 127 VAC
Output Frequency
60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Voltage Distortion
<5%
Load Capacity
1440 VA
Thermal Dissipation
225 BTU/Hour
Waveform
Sine Wave
Battery
Chemistry
Lead-Acid
Full-Load Runtime
10.1 Minutes
Half-Load Runtime
25 Minutes
Recharge Time
3 Hours
User Replaceable
Yes
Replacement Battery
APCRBC132
Hot-Swap Support
Yes
External Battery Connection
None
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity
0 to 95%
Storage Temperature
5 to 113°F / -15 to 45°C
Storage Humidity
0 to 95%
Operating Altitude
0.00 to 9842' / 0 to 3000 m
Storage Altitude
0.00 to 49,212' / 0 to 15,000 m
Noise Level
45 dBA
Physical
Cable Length
8.01' / 2.44 m
Rackmount Size
2 RU
Dimensions (W x H x D)
17.01 x 3.39 x 18.78" / 43.2 x 8.6 x 47.7 cm
Weight
55.78 lb / 25.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
63 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
23.5 x 23.5 x 9.5"

APC 1500VA Reviews

Battery backups

By Carson
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-12

Purchased 2 of these due to rack depth and NEMA plug type. Heavy. Needed to stick with 15 amp as many venues worked with don't have 30s or 50s easily accessible. If you're in the market make sure to note the depth of the unit!

Stable UPS but won't support both NAS and computer via USB

By Timothy
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-06

Got the UPS to safeguard data and set up a NAS. Sine Wave power gets 5 stars, but inability to communicate with both my NAS and desktop (mac) so both devices would power down after a power failure is a disappointment. Also unhappy that the control software won't run on my mac so LAN communication is a big failure.

Having to manage it only via the APC site is a NO!

By muie APC
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-17

There is no local web interface, the UPS have to be allowed to connect to the APC site in order to be configured - this is a big NO in any security conscious organization.

Dependable

By Van
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-11

They do what they are supposed to, and do it well.

Just what I hoped

By Richard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-02-04

My previous UPS was very sensitive to voltage/frequency fluctuations from my standby generator. This unit not only has more capacity, it allows me to adjust the sensitivity to the fluctuations so it goes on generator power rather than beeping incessantly and turning off.

No like in the advertising photo

By mark
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2021-02-03

The photo shows a sleek, dark UPS that will easily disappear beneath a home office desk. The reality is it has an ugly, bright, non-removable sticker covering almost half the upper surface. If this didn't require immediate install I would have returned it rather than mask & spray paint that disgusting mess out of my studio. I expect the online photos to be accurate representations of what I am buying. Anything less is deceptive advertising.

Does everything you need and more

By Matthew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-16

I've purchased a few of these units at this point and the APC UPS devices have always been flawless. Easy set up, and easy to maintain. They're worth spending a little more on and the email notifications are helpful in identifying power issues in an older building like the one I work in.

APC for places that experience frequent power interruptions

By Joe
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-25

the power is frequently interrupted at our studio for a variety of reasons including bad weather and proximity to the beach. we use this to protect our workstations and the data on our server from outages and surges when the power comes back on. this is our 3rd backup unit. the last 2 lasted 10 years. would recommend.

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