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APC Smart-UPS RT 1500VA vs APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 13identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V has 1.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS RT 1500VA (3 kVA vs 1.5 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V has 1,050 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS RT 1500VA (2100 W vs 1050 W). The APC Smart-UPS RT 1500VA has 60 J more surge energy rating than the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V (540 J vs 480 J). Storage temperature (T-T): -20 - 50 °C on the APC Smart-UPS RT 1500VA, -15 - 45 °C on the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V. Certification: BSMI,CSA,FCC Part 15 Class B,UL 1778 on the APC Smart-UPS RT 1500VA, CSA, FCC Part 15 Class A, UL 1778 on the APC Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA:1.5 kVA
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA:1050 W
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:2100 W
  • Surge energy rating
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA:540 J
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:480 J
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA:3 h
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:2.50 h
  • Cable length
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA:1.83 m
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:3.05 m
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA:-20 - 50 °C
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:-15 - 45 °C
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA:27.5 kg
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:54.6 kg
  • Output connections
    • Smart-UPS RT 1500VA:(6) NEMA 5-15R
    • Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V:6x NEMA 5-15R 2x NEMA 5-20R

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 1500VA, Smart-UPS RT 3000VA RM 120V
33 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers1.5 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers1050 W2100 W
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Surge energy ratingDiffers540 J480 J
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelKnown for one45 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one8.6 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one22.2 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h2.50 h
Hot-swap batteryYesYes
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lengthDiffers1.83 m3.05 m
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 50 °C-15 - 45 °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 altitude0 - 15000 m0 - 15000 m
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersBSMI,CSA,FCC Part 15 Class B,UL 1778CSA, FCC Part 15 Class A, UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers27.5 kg54.6 kg
Other features3 differ
Output connectionsDiffers(6) NEMA 5-15R6x NEMA 5-15R 2x NEMA 5-20R
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA 5-15PNEMA L5-30P
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs85 x 559 x 432 mm432 x 660 x 130 mm
Nominal input voltage120 V120 V
Nominal output voltage120 V120 V
I/O portsKnown for oneDB-9 RS-232,Smart-Slot,USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRBC44
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDB-9 RS-232, Smart-Slot
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source603 x 980 x 347 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source63.6 kg

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