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APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer vs APC Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW

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  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW has 10 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer (20 kVA vs 10 kVA). The APC Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW has 12,000 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer (20000 W vs 8000 W). The APC Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW has 9 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer (64 dB vs 55 dB). Input connection type: 3-wire on the APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer, Hard Wire 5-wire (3PH + N + G) on the APC Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW. Dimensions (WxDxH): 522 x 736 x 432 mm on the APC Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer, 1219 x 902 x 2070 mm on the APC Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:10 kVA
    • Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW:20 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:8000 W
    • Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW:20000 W
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:55 dB
    • Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW:64 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:4.9 min
    • Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW:3.5 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:14.8 min
    • Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW:13.6 min
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:224.6 kg
    • Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW:779.1 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer:522 x 736 x 432 mm
    • Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW:1219 x 902 x 2070 mm

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 10,000VA 208V w/ (2) 208V to 120V Step-Down Transformer, Symmetra PX 20kW Scalable to 80kW
25 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers10 kVA20 kVA
Output powerDiffers8000 W20000 W
Input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers55 dB64 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers4.9 min3.5 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers14.8 min13.6 min
Battery recharge timeKnown for one2.2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-15 - 45 °C-15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 15000 m
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778cUL,CSA,FCC 15 A,ISO 14001,ISO 9001,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers224.6 kg779.1 kg
Other features3 differ
InterfaceKnown for oneDB-9 RS-232, RJ-45 10/100 Base-T, Smart-SlotUnknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsDiffers16x NEMA 5-20R 2x NEMA L14-30R 6x NEMA L6-20R 3x NEMA L6-30R(1) Hard Wire 5-wire (3PH + N + G) (1) Screw Terminals
Input connection typeDiffers3-wireHard Wire 5-wire (3PH + N + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs522 x 736 x 432 mm1219 x 902 x 2070 mm
Nominal input voltage208 V208 V
Output voltage noteKnown for oneConfigurable for 208 or 240 nominal output voltageUnknown — not stated by the source

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