Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass vs APC Back-UPS ES 550VA ES

14specifications compared
13differ
1identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

The APC AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass has 19.3 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Back-UPS ES 550VA ES (20 kVA vs 0.7 kVA). The APC AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass has 15,670 W more output power than the APC Back-UPS ES 550VA ES (16000 W vs 330 W). The APC AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass has 9 dB more noise level than the APC Back-UPS ES 550VA ES (54 dB vs 45 dB). Storage temperature (T-T): -50 - 40 °C on the APC AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass, 0 - 40 °C on the APC Back-UPS ES 550VA ES. Input connection type: 5-wire on the APC AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass, Schuko CEE 7/7P on the APC Back-UPS ES 550VA ES.

Output power capacity
- AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:20 kVA
- Back-UPS ES 550VA ES:0.7 kVA
Output power
- AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:16000 W
- Back-UPS ES 550VA ES:330 W
Noise level
- AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:54 dB
- Back-UPS ES 550VA ES:45 dB
Typical backup time at full load
- AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:11.8 min
- Back-UPS ES 550VA ES:3.4 min
Typical backup time at half load
- AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:32.3 min
- Back-UPS ES 550VA ES:14 min
Battery recharge time
- AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:5 h
- Back-UPS ES 550VA ES:16 h
Storage temperature (T-T)
- AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:-50 - 40 °C
- Back-UPS ES 550VA ES:0 - 40 °C
Weight
- AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:535 kg
- Back-UPS ES 550VA ES:6.4 kg

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Comparison of AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass, Back-UPS ES 550VA ES
30 specifications	A APC AIS 3000 20kVA 400V w/3 Batt. Modules Exp. To 4, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass View product	B APC Back-UPS ES 550VA ES View product
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	20 kVA	0.7 kVA
Output powerDiffers	16000 W	330 W
Surge energy ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 J
Noise levelDiffers	54 dB	45 dB
Audible alarm(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Input frequencyKnown for one	40/70 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers	11.8 min	3.4 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers	32.3 min	14 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers	5 h	16 h
Designidentical
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.83 m
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Product colourKnown for one	Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-50 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 15000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 15000 m
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	CE,EN 50091-2,EN/IEC 62040-3,EN/IEC 62040-1-1,IEC 61000-3-2,IEC 61000-3-3,ISO 14001,ISO 9001,VFI-SS-111	CE, GOST, NEMKO.
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	535 kg	6.4 kg
Other features4 differ
Input connection typeDiffers	5-wire	Schuko CEE 7/7P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	523 x 854 x 1500 mm	230 x 285 x 86 mm
FilteringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Nominal input voltageDiffers	400 V	230 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers	400 V	230 V
Battery typeKnown for one	VRLA	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for one	DB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsKnown for one	1x 4-wire (3PH - PEN) 1x 5-wire (3PH + N + G) 1x Screw Terminals	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage noteKnown for one	Configurable for 380: 400 or 415 V 3 Phase nominal output voltage	Unknown — not stated by the source

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