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APC Back-UPS LS 500 vs APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 3identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V has 4.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Back-UPS LS 500 (5 kVA vs 0.5 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V has 3,185 W more output power than the APC Back-UPS LS 500 (3500 W vs 315 W). The APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V has 60 J more surge energy rating than the APC Back-UPS LS 500 (480 J vs 420 J). Input frequency: 50/60 Hz on the APC Back-UPS LS 500, 60 Hz on the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V. Output connections: 7 x NEMA 5-15R on the APC Back-UPS LS 500, - (2) NEMA L6-20R - (2) NEMA L6-30R on the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V.

  • Output power capacity
    • Back-UPS LS 500:0.5 kVA
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V:5 kVA
  • Output power
    • Back-UPS LS 500:315 W
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V:3500 W
  • Input frequency
    • Back-UPS LS 500:50/60 Hz
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V:60 Hz
  • Surge energy rating
    • Back-UPS LS 500:420 J
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V:480 J
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Back-UPS LS 500:3.6 min
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V:5 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Back-UPS LS 500:14.1 min
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V:15.4 min
  • Battery recharge time
    • Back-UPS LS 500:7 h
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V:2.50 h
  • Cable length
    • Back-UPS LS 500:1.8 m
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V:3.5 m

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Comparison of Back-UPS LS 500, Smart-UPS RT 5000VA 208V
34 specifications
Features4 differ
Output power capacityDiffers0.5 kVA5 kVA
Output powerDiffers315 W3500 W
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz60 Hz
Surge energy ratingDiffers420 J480 J
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers3.6 min5 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers14.1 min15.4 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers7 h2.50 h
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRBC44
Design1 differ
Cable lengthDiffers1.8 m3.5 m
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 45 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCSA/FCC Part 15 Class B/FCC Part 68/UL 1778Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers7.18 kg54.5 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers8.32 kg63.6 kg
Other features6 differ
Output connectionsDiffers7 x NEMA 5-15R- (2) NEMA L6-20R - (2) NEMA L6-30R
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA 5-15PNEMA L6-30P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs127 x 201 x 239 mm130 x 660 x 432 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °FUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs213 x 328 x 290 mm603 x 980 x 347 mm
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.17 kg (15.8 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart-Slot
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Output voltage noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source208 - 240

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