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APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V vs APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 6identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V has 4.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA (6 kVA vs 1.5 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V has 3,335 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA (4200 W vs 865 W). The APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V has 35 J more surge energy rating than the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA (480 J vs 445 J). Product colour: Black on the APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V, Grey on the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA. Storage temperature (T-T): -15 - 45 °C on the APC Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V, -5 - 45 °C on the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V:6 kVA
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA:1.5 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V:4200 W
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA:865 W
  • Surge energy rating
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V:480 J
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA:445 J
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V:55 dB
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA:45 dB
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V:5.3 min
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA:7.6 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V:15.8 min
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA:20.9 min
  • Battery recharge time
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V:2.5 h
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA:8 h
  • Product colour
    • Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V:Black
    • Smart-UPS SC 1500VA:Grey

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 6000VA RM 230V, Smart-UPS SC 1500VA
31 specifications
Features4 differ
Output power capacityDiffers6 kVA1.5 kVA
Output powerDiffers4200 W865 W
Surge energy ratingDiffers480 J445 J
Noise levelDiffers55 dB45 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologySealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers5.3 min7.6 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers15.8 min20.9 min
Battery recharge timeDiffers2.5 h8 h
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRBC59
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 m
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-15 - 45 °C-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 85%0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 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
CertificationDiffersC-tick,CE,EN 50091-1,EN 50091-2,EN 55022 Class A,EN 60950,EN 61000-3-2,GOST,VDEC-tick, CE, GOST,VDE
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers54.5 kg21.4 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers63.6 kg24.6 kg
Other features3 differ
InterfaceDiffersDB-9 RS-232USB
Output connectionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(4) IEC 320 C13 (2) IEC Jumpers
Input connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC-320 C14
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs432 x 660 x 130 mm432 x 463 x 89 mm
Filtering descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5% IEEE/UL 1449
Nominal input voltage230 V230 V
Nominal output voltage230 V230 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs603 x 980 x 347 mm610 x 610 x 254 mm
I/O portsKnown for one8 x IEC 320 C13; 2 x IEC 320 C19Unknown — not stated by the source

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