Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V vs APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V

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Key differences

The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V has 11.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V (12 kVA vs 0.5 kVA). The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V has 8,100 W more output power than the APC BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V (8400 W vs 300 W). The APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V has 3.1 min more typical backup time at full load than the APC BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V (7.5 min vs 4.4 min). AC outlet types: IEC 60320 on the APC BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V, Hardwire on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V. Replacement battery cartridge: RBC - 1 on the APC BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V, SYBT5 on the APC Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V.

  • Output power capacity
    • BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V:0.5 kVA
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:12 kVA
  • Output power
    • BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V:300 W
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:8400 W
  • AC outlet types
    • BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V:IEC 60320
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:Hardwire
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V:4.4 min
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:7.5 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V:16.3 min
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:20.2 min
  • Replacement battery cartridge
    • BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V:RBC - 1
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:SYBT5
  • Product colour
    • BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V:Beige
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:Black, Silver
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V:5 - 95%
    • Symmetra LX 12kVA scalable to 16kVA N+1 Tower, 220/230/240V or 380/400/415V:0 - 95%

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Comparison of BACK-UPS HS 500VA 230V, SYA12K16I
55 specifications
Features2 differ
Output power capacityDiffers0.5 kVA12 kVA
Output powerDiffers300 W8400 W
WaveformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSine
Number of input phasesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of output phasesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Single-phase input voltage supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240,220 V
Three-phase input voltage supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220,380,400,415 V
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge energy ratingKnown for one600 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one40 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersIEC 60320Hardwire
Battery3 differ
Battery replacement accessibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnd-user
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers4.4 min7.5 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers16.3 min20.2 min
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Replacement battery cartridgeDiffersRBC - 1SYBT5
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBeigeBlack, Silver
Cable lengthKnown for one2.44 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%0 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS, REACH, WEEE
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC-Tick; CE; GOST; VDE
Poweridentical
Input current (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 A
Technical detailsidentical
Packaging recycled materialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRecycled cardboard
Preferred mounting positionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceno preference
Packaging without single use plasticKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SCIP numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2d54512b-134b-4bf3-ab6e-849ecf1e3919
Sustainable packagingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Take-back systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source483 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source726 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source937 mm
WeightDiffers7.42 kg263.6 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Customs product code (TARIC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8504409590
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42559.0307521064
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhilippines
Other features4 differ
Battery typeDiffersLead-AcidMaintenance-free sealed Lead-Acid battery with suspended electrolyte: leakproof
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot
Output connectionsDiffers4 x IEC 320 C13(1) Hard Wire 3-wire (H N + G)
Input connection typeDiffersIEC 320 C6Hard Wire 3 wire (1PH+N+G), Hard Wire 5-wire (3PH + N + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs225 x 105 x 372 mm480 x 730 x 940 mm
MountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcefront
Output connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcehard wire 3-wire (H N + E) for 1 zone(s)
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
Output voltage noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConfigurable for 220: 230 or 240 nominal output voltage
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAvailable Smart Slot Interface Quantity - 1 Pre-Installed SmartSlot Cards - AP9619
Networking featuresKnown for one10/100 Base-T EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal input voltageKnown for one230 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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