Why do I need a smart UPS?

Most UPSes provide a layer of power conditioning, but a smart UPS can ensure an optimally balanced and matched current supply to any load. Your equipment will receive protection against everything from unexpected outages and spikes to minute surges and power disturbances.

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.

What is a 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.

What does APC stand for battery?

uninterruptible power supplies
APC by Schneider Electric (formerly American Power Conversion Corporation) is a manufacturer of uninterruptible power supplies, electronics peripherals, and data center products.

Is a UPS better than a surge protector?

A UPS delivers second-level protection against surges; it should never be considered a primary surge protection device. It also continually regulates incoming voltage and provides an internal battery that allows connected equipment to continue running even if the power supply is cut.

What is difference between UPS and inverter?

Key Differences Between UPS and Inverter The UPS is the electric device that has a rectifier for providing the backup power to the system whereas the inverter converts DC into AC. The main function of the UPS is to store the electric supply whereas the inverter converts the AC power into DC power.

How much is a APC Smart slash UPS 1500?

What does a APC Smart UPS do?

The APC™ by Schneider Electric Smart-UPS™ is a high performance uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The UPS provides protection for electronic equipment from utility power blackouts, brownouts, sags, and surges, small utility power fluctuations and large disturbances.

How long will a UPS last?

While some UPS systems can last 15 or more years before needing to be replaced, these primary components are subject to failure far earlier. To avoid downtime or damage to critical equipment, make sure you understand the lifecycle and maintenance requirements of a UPS’s key components.

Is APC an Indian company?

On February 14, 2007, APC was acquired by Schneider Electric, a multinational European corporation known globally for its expertise in energy management and automation. This led to the establishment of the Critical Power & Cooling Services (CPCS) Business Unit, which now includes the APC and MGE UPS Systems brands.