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APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB vs APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 7identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:1.2 kVA
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:980 W
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:2100 W
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:45 dB
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:55 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:6.7 min
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:14.1 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:23.9 min
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:33.9 min
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:3 h
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:2.50 h
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:25 kg
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:54.5 kg
  • Interface
    • Smart-UPS 1500VA USB:DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V:Smart-Slot

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Comparison of Smart-UPS 1500VA USB, Smart-UPS RT 3000VA 208V
28 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers1.2 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers980 W2100 W
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Maximum currentKnown for one12 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers45 dB55 dB
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers6.7 min14.1 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers23.9 min33.9 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h2.50 h
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one1.83 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 45 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 15000 m0 - 15000 m
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL 1778,VCCI, RoHS 7bCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers25 kg54.5 kg
Other features5 differ
InterfaceDiffersDB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USBSmart-Slot
Output connectionsDiffers8x NEMA 5-15R2x NEMA L6-20R 2x NEMA L6-30R
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA 5-15PNEMA L6-30P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs170 x 439 x 216 mm130 x 660 x 432 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers100 V208 V
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLead-Acid
Nominal output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source208 V
Output voltage noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConfigurable for 208 or 240 nominal output voltage

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