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APC Back-UPS 500VA vs APC SMX3000RMLV2UNC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 9identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • Back-UPS 500VA:0.5 kVA
    • SMX3000RMLV2UNC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • Back-UPS 500VA:300 W
    • SMX3000RMLV2UNC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:2700 W
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • Back-UPS 500VA:230 V
    • SMX3000RMLV2UNC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:154 V
  • Output operation voltage (max)
    • Back-UPS 500VA:230 V
    • SMX3000RMLV2UNC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:120 V
  • Surge energy rating
    • Back-UPS 500VA:240 J
    • SMX3000RMLV2UNC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:540 J
  • AC outlet types
    • Back-UPS 500VA:C13 coupler
    • SMX3000RMLV2UNC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:NEMA 5–15R, NEMA 5–20R
  • AC outlets quantity
    • Back-UPS 500VA:4 AC outlet(s)
    • SMX3000RMLV2UNC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:7 AC outlet(s)
  • Battery recharge time
    • Back-UPS 500VA:10 h
    • SMX3000RMLV2UNC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:3 h

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Comparison of Back-UPS 500VA, SMX3000RMLV2UNC
47 specifications
Features5 differ
Output power capacityDiffers0.5 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers300 W2700 W
Input operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs230 V154 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 V
Output operation voltage (max)Differs230 V120 V
Surge energy ratingDiffers240 J540 J
EfficiencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98%
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5%
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Number of input phasesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of output phasesKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Surge protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersC13 couplerNEMA 5–15R, NEMA 5–20R
AC outlets quantityDiffers4 AC outlet(s)7 AC outlet(s)
Power plugKnown for oneC14 couplerUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery recharge timeDiffers10 h3 h
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one70 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one1 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersMini TowerRackmount/Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2U
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Cable lengthKnown for one1.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 45 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 15000 m0 - 15000 m
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBSMI,CSA,EN 50091-2,EN 55022 A,FCC 15 A,NOM,TUV,UL 1778,VCCI A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers115 mm432 mm
DepthDiffers213 mm667 mm
HeightDiffers185 mm85 mm
WeightDiffers4.9 kg38.5 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers5.5 kg45.4 kg
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAPCRBC117
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartSlot
Nominal input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs190 x 291 x 257 mm596 x 869 x 243 mm
Output connection typeKnown for oneIEC 320 C13Unknown — not stated by the source

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