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APC Smart-UPS C 1500VA LCD 120V vs APC Symmetra PX 125kW Scalable to 250kW w/o Bypass, Distribution or Batteries-Parallel Capable

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 7identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA LCD 120V:1.5 kVA
    • Symmetra PX 125kW Scalable to 250kW w/o Bypass, Distribution or Batteries-Parallel Capable:500 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA LCD 120V:900 W
    • Symmetra PX 125kW Scalable to 250kW w/o Bypass, Distribution or Batteries-Parallel Capable:500000 W
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA LCD 120V:85 V
    • Symmetra PX 125kW Scalable to 250kW w/o Bypass, Distribution or Batteries-Parallel Capable:400 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA LCD 120V:136 V
    • Symmetra PX 125kW Scalable to 250kW w/o Bypass, Distribution or Batteries-Parallel Capable:552 V
  • Input frequency
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA LCD 120V:50/60 Hz
    • Symmetra PX 125kW Scalable to 250kW w/o Bypass, Distribution or Batteries-Parallel Capable:40/70 Hz
  • Output operation voltage (max)
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA LCD 120V:120 V
    • Symmetra PX 125kW Scalable to 250kW w/o Bypass, Distribution or Batteries-Parallel Capable:480 V
  • Efficiency
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA LCD 120V:97.7%
    • Symmetra PX 125kW Scalable to 250kW w/o Bypass, Distribution or Batteries-Parallel Capable:96%
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS C 1500VA LCD 120V:45 dB
    • Symmetra PX 125kW Scalable to 250kW w/o Bypass, Distribution or Batteries-Parallel Capable:54 dB

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Comparison of Smart-UPS C 1500VA LCD 120V, SY125K250D-NB
58 specifications
Features8 differ
UPS topologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDouble-conversion (Online)
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA500 kVA
Output powerDiffers900 W500000 W
WaveformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs85 V400 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs136 V552 V
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz40/70 Hz
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 V
Output operation voltage (max)Differs120 V480 V
Output frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Response timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 ms
Number of input phasesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of output phasesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
EfficiencyDiffers97.7%96%
Input power factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.99
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3%
Input current Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5%
Noise levelDiffers45 dB54 dB
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOverload, Short circuit
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audible alarm modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAlarm when on battery, Low battery alarm
Surge energy ratingKnown for one455 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5–15RHard Wire 4-wire (3PH + G), Hard Wire 5-wire (3PH + N + G)
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SmartSlotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC outlets quantityKnown for one8 AC outlet(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP20
Cable lengthKnown for one1.83 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 45 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 3000 m0 - 1000 m
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCSA, NOM, UL 1778, REACHcUL Listed, CSA C22.2 No.107.3-05, EN/IEC 62040-1-1, EN/IEC 62040-2, EN/IEC 62040-3, OSHPD, UL 1778, UL 60950-1, UL Listed
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers171 mm1200 mm
DepthDiffers439 mm1070 mm
HeightDiffers219 mm1991 mm
WeightDiffers20.4 kg864 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1870 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1270 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2150 mm
Package weightDiffers22.7 kg1000 kg
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneRBC6Unknown — not stated by the source
Nominal input voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal output voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one328 x 595 x 376 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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