About this product
Buy the APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA 230V UPS with AVR and LCD to protect your home or office electronics from power outages, surges, and voltage fluctuations in South Africa. This high performance backup power solution features automatic voltage regulation, Ethernet and dataline surge protection, cold-start capability, and power-saving outlets for improved efficiency. Shop now for reliable uninterrupted power protection and safeguard your devices today.
Overview Summary
APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA 230V UPS is a reliable uninterruptible power supply designed to keep essential electronics running during load shedding, power failures, and voltage instability. It delivers consistent backup power while protecting sensitive equipment such as computers, routers, and networking devices.
With built-in automatic voltage regulation (AVR), the unit corrects low and high voltage conditions without draining the battery, helping extend battery life and improve efficiency. The LCD interface provides real time status updates including load, battery level, and system alerts for easy monitoring.
This UPS also includes Ethernet and dataline surge protection, adjustable voltage transfer points, and power-saving outlets to reduce unnecessary energy usage. It is designed for both home and office environments where stable and protected power is essential.
Performance tier: Mid-range
Uses: Computers, networking equipment, routers, point of sale systems, home office backup power
Overview
This product is part of the Back-UPS Pro range. This 1500VA battery backup UPS has 12 total outlets. It features a built-in AVR and a LCD interface with audible alarms. Its dimensions are 30.1 x 11.2 x 38 cm and 12.7 kg. The Back-UPS Pro family offers guaranteed power protection for high-performance computer systems, routers, external storage devices, game consoles, and other home and business electronics.
Description
The APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA 230V UPS is engineered to deliver dependable backup power and advanced surge protection for critical electronics. Its compact tower design integrates a smart LCD interface that provides real time power status, battery performance, and system diagnostics, allowing users to monitor performance at a glance.
Designed for both home and office environments, this UPS supports essential devices during unexpected outages and voltage fluctuations. The built in AVR system stabilizes incoming power without switching to battery mode unnecessarily, improving efficiency and extending battery lifespan.
With multiple protection layers including Ethernet and dataline surge protection, this unit ensures that both power and communication lines remain safe from electrical disturbances. It is a practical solution for maintaining uptime and protecting valuable electronic equipment.
Features
Key features of the APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA UPS include:
- 1500VA backup power capacity for essential electronics
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) for stable power output
- LCD display for real time system monitoring
- Cold-start capability to power devices without mains supply
- Ethernet and dataline surge protection for network safety
- Audible alarms for power events and battery status
- Serial connectivity for advanced monitoring and control
- Building wiring fault indicator for safety awareness
- Power-saving outlets to improve energy efficiency
- Adjustable voltage transfer points for flexible performance tuning
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.
Battery failure notification
Provides early-warning fault analysis on batteries enabling timely preventive maintenance
Power-saving outlets
Automatically cuts power to idle equipment to conserve electricity.
Resettable circuit breaker
Easy recovery from overloads; no need to replace a fuse.
Extendable Run Time
Additional batteries can be added to provide power to the load for an extended period of time in the event of utility supply failure.
Battery-protected and surge-only outlets
Reserves power capacity and run time for connected equipment that require battery back-up while providing surge only protection for less critical equipment
Cold-start capable
Provides temporary battery power when the utility power is out.
Hot-swappable batteries
Ensures clean, uninterrupted power to protected equipment while batteries are being replaced
Disconnected battery notification
Warns when a battery is not available to provide backup power.
Dataline Surge Protection
Provides protection of connected equipment from power surges on the data lines.
Automatic self-test
Periodic battery self-test ensures early detection of a battery that needs to be replaced.
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 optimal performance in specific power environments or generator applications.
Audible alarms
Provides notification of changing utility power and UPS conditions
User-replaceable batteries
Increases availability by allowing a trained user to perform upgrades and replacements of the batteries reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
USB connectivity
Provides management of the UPS via a USB port (not available on all models).
Serial Connectivity
Provides management of the UPS via a serial port.
Transformer-block spaced outlets
Protect equipment with input transformer blocks without blocking access to other receptacles.
Boost and Trim Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
Gives higher application availability by correcting low and high voltage conditions without using the battery.
Intelligent battery management
Maximizes battery performance, life, and reliability through intelligent, precision charging.
Safety-agency approved
Ensures the product has been tested and approved to work safely with the connected service provider equipment and within the specified environment.
Building Wiring Fault Indicator
This LED informs users of potentially dangerous wiring problems in the wall circuit.
Battery replacement without tools
Allows quick, easy battery replacement.
LCD graphics display
Text and mimic diagrams that display modes of operation, system parameters and alarms.
What's in the Box
- APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA UPS unit
- Power cable
- User manual
- Communication cable (if included by manufacturer)
Specifications
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Specifications and features |
| Product Code | UPAPBR1500GI |
| Main |
| Run time for load 865W | 3min 39s |
| Min-max: 87-865 W |
| Max. Capacity Used | 100% |
| Main input voltage | 230 V AC 1 phase |
| Input connection | IEC 60320 C13 |
| Switching current capacity | 10A |
| Efficiency at full load | 156...300 V adjustable |
| 176...294 V |
| Input frequency | 50/60 Hz +/- 3 Hz auto-sensing |
| Output voltage | 230 V AC 1 phase |
| Rated power in W | 865 W |
| Rated power in VA | 1500 VA |
| Output connection | 5 IEC 60320 C13 |
| 5 IEC 60320 C13 surge |
| 2 IEC Jumpers |
| Type of USB power supply | None |
| Crest factor | 3::1 |
| Maximum configurable power in VA | 1500 VA |
| Maximum configurable power in W | 865 W |
| Transfer time | 10 ms typical : 12 ms maximum |
| UPS topology | Line interactive |
| Waveform type | Stepped approximation to a sinewave |
| Output frequency | 50/60 Hz +/- 3 Hz sync to mains |
| Replacement battery | APCRBC124 |
| Complementary |
| Battery capacity | 9.0 Ah |
| Battery type | Lead-acid internal included |
| Control panel | Multifunction LCD status and control console |
| Alarm | Alarm when on battery : distinctive low battery alarm : overload continuous tone alarm |
| UPS connectivity | USB port |
| Surge energy rating | 441 J |
| Noise filtering | Full time multi-pole noise filtering : 10% of IEEE surge let-through : zero clamping response time: instantaneous |
| Number of cables | 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Height | 301 mm |
| Width | 112 mm |
| Depth | 380 mm |
| Product weight | 12.7 kg |
| Mounting preference | No preference |
| Mounting mode | Not rack-mountable |
| Two post mountable | 0 |
| USB compatible | Yes |
| Mounting mode | Tower |
| Number of power module filled slots | 0 |
| Number of power module free slots | 0 |
| Redundant | No |
| Range of product | Back-UPS Pro |
| Product or component type | Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) |
| Environment |
| Product certification | A-Tick |
| C-Tick |
| CE |
| GOST |
| Telepermit |
| TÜV |
| Equipment protection policy | Lifetime : 200000 AUD |
| Lifetime : 150000 euros |
| Lifetime : 75000 GBP |
| Marking | GS Mark |
| Standard | EN/IEC 62040-1:2019/A11:2021 |
| EN/IEC 62040-2:2006/AC:2006 |
| EN/IEC 62040-2:2018 |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 0...40 degreesC |
| Ambient air temperature for storage | -15...45 degreesC |
| Storage altitude | 0...15240 m |
| Relative humidity | 0...95 % |
| Storage relative humidity | 0...95 % |
| Acoustic level | 45 dBA |
| Operating altitude | 0...30000 ft |
| Batteries & Runtime |
| Battery type | Lead-acid battery |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Battery graph comment | This graph is based on actual measured runtime data. All measurements were taken with new, fully charged batteries and a balanced resistive load (PF = 1.0). Actual runtimes may vary from the values of this graph. Actual runtimes are dependent on several v |
| Extendable runtime | 0 |
| Included battery module | 0 |
| Empty battery slot | 0 |
| Typical recharge time | 8 h |
| RBC quantity | 1 |
| Battery life | 3...5 year(s) |
| Battery charging power | 23 W rated |
FAQ
What devices can the APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA support?
This UPS is designed to support computers, routers, networking devices, and other essential home or office electronics during power interruptions.
Does this UPS provide surge protection?
Yes, it includes built-in surge protection for both Ethernet and dataline connections to protect against electrical spikes.
Can the UPS start without mains power?
Yes, the cold-start feature allows the UPS to power connected devices even when there is no incoming electrical supply.
What is AVR in this UPS?
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) stabilizes fluctuating voltage levels without using battery power, improving efficiency and battery lifespan.
Is the UPS suitable for home office use?
Yes, it is ideal for home office setups requiring stable backup power for computers, routers, and productivity equipment.
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