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APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V vs APC Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 7identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS has 7 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V (12 kVA vs 5 kVA). The APC Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS has 4,900 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V (8400 W vs 3500 W). The APC Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS has 7 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V (62 dB vs 55 dB). Input frequency: 50/60 Hz on the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V, 60 Hz on the APC Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS. Certification: CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778 on the APC Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V, CSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778 on the APC Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:5 kVA
    • Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:12 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:3500 W
    • Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:8400 W
  • Input frequency
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:50/60 Hz
    • Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:60 Hz
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:55 dB
    • Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:62 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:6.3 min
    • Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:4.3 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:18 min
    • Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:15.1 min
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:2.50 h
    • Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:3 h
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V:54.5 kg
    • Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS:291.8 kg

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 5000VA RM 208V, Symmetra RM 12kVA Scalable UPS
29 specifications
Features4 differ
Output power capacityDiffers5 kVA12 kVA
Output powerDiffers3500 W8400 W
Input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz60 Hz
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers55 dB62 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Battery3 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers6.3 min4.3 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers18 min15.1 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers2.50 h3 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Designidentical
Cable lengthKnown for one3.05 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
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
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%
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778CSA,FCC 15 A,UL 1778
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers54.5 kg291.8 kg
Other features4 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneLead-AcidUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffersSmart-SlotDB-9 RS-232,RJ-45 10 Base-T ethernet / SNMP/ Telnet,SmartSlot
Output connectionsDiffers2x NEMA L6-20R 2x NEMA L6-30R(1) Hard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G) (24) NEMA 5-20R (6) NEMA L6-20R (1) NEMA L6-30R
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA L6-30PHard Wire 3-wire (2PH + G)
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs432 x 660 x 130 mm483 x 737 x 845 mm
Nominal input voltage208 V208 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for one208 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage noteKnown for oneConfigurable for 208 or 240 nominal output voltageUnknown — not stated by the source

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