Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA vs APC SMV3000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 12identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:1.2 kVA
    • SMV3000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:720 W
    • SMV3000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:2100 W
  • Waveform
    • BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:Simulated sine
    • SMV3000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:Sine
  • Input frequency
    • BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:57/63 Hz
    • SMV3000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:45/65 Hz
  • Surge energy rating
    • BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:224 J
    • SMV3000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:150 J
  • Battery voltage
    • BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:24 V
    • SMV3000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:48 V
  • Battery life (max)
    • BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:2 year(s)
    • SMV3000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:5 year(s)
  • Battery recharge time
    • BVX1200I-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 1.2 kVA:6 h
    • SMV3000CA-BR uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Line-Interactive 3 kVA:4 h

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Comparison of BVX1200I-BR, SMV3000CA-BR
54 specifications
Features5 differ
UPS topologyLine-InteractiveLine-Interactive
Output power capacityDiffers1.2 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers720 W2100 W
WaveformDiffersSimulated sineSine
Input frequencyDiffers57/63 Hz45/65 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)115 V115 V
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum currentKnown for one11.86 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingDiffers224 J150 J
Number of input phasesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of output phasesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power factorKnown for one0.6Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level45 dB45 dB
Surge protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 V
Input operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 V
Output frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Response timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 ms
Crest factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3:1
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAlarm when on battery, Overload alarm
Ports & interfacesidentical
AC outlet typesNBR 14136NBR 14136
AC outlets quantity6 AC outlet(s)6 AC outlet(s)
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyLead-AcidLead-Acid
Battery capacityKnown for one7 AhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageDiffers24 V48 V
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one1 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one6 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs2 year(s)5 year(s)
Battery recharge timeDiffers6 h4 h
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersTowerCompact
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthKnown for one1.1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneBattery levelUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 40 °C-10 - 40 °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 altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 15000 m
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers125 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers380 mm455 mm
HeightDiffers225 mm240 mm
WeightDiffers10.3 kg25.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers194 mm592 mm
Package depthDiffers488 mm317 mm
Package heightDiffers314 mm410 mm
Package weightDiffers11.2 kg34 kg

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