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APC Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V vs APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V has 2 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V (5 kVA vs 3 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V has 800 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V (3500 W vs 2700 W). The APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V has 0.8 min more typical backup time at full load than the APC Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V (6.3 min vs 5.5 min). Input frequency: 60 Hz on the APC Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V, 50/60 Hz on the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V. Interface: DB-9 RS-232 on the APC Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V, Smart-Slot on the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V:3 kVA
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:5 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V:2700 W
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:3500 W
  • Input frequency
    • Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V:60 Hz
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:50/60 Hz
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V:5.5 min
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:6.3 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V:13.6 min
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:18 min
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V:3 h
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:2.50 h
  • Cable length
    • Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V:1.83 m
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:3.05 m
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V:52.7 kg
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:54.5 kg

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Comparison of Smart-UPS 3000VA USB & Serial 120V, Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V
33 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers3 kVA5 kVA
Output powerDiffers2700 W3500 W
Input frequencyDiffers60 Hz50/60 Hz
Surge energy ratingKnown for one459 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Battery3 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers5.5 min6.3 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers13.6 min18 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h2.50 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneRBC55Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthDiffers1.83 m3.05 m
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 15000 m
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers52.7 kg54.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one60.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features5 differ
InterfaceDiffersDB-9 RS-232Smart-Slot
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA L5-30PNEMA L6-30P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs196 x 546 x 432 mm432 x 660 x 130 mm
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers120 V208 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one381 x 762 x 559 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLead-Acid
Output connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x NEMA L6-20R 2x NEMA L6-30R
Output voltage noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConfigurable for 208 or 240 nominal output voltage
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778

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