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APC Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer vs APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer has 5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA (8 kVA vs 3 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer has 4,150 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA (6400 W vs 2250 W). The APC Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer has 2 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA (55 dB vs 53 dB). Product colour: Black on the APC Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer, Beige on the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA. Certification: CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778 on the APC Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer, C-tick,CE,EN 50091-1,EN 50091-2,GOST,VDE on the APC Smart-UPS XL 3000VA.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer:8 kVA
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:3 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer:6400 W
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:2250 W
  • Noise level
    • Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer:55 dB
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:53 dB
  • Product colour
    • Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer:Black
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:Beige
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer:167.7 kg
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:28.6 kg
  • Input connection type
    • Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer:3-wire
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:IEC-320 C20
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer:392 x 736 x 432 mm
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:196 x 546 x 432 mm
  • Nominal input voltage
    • Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer:208 V
    • Smart-UPS XL 3000VA:230 V

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Comparison of Smart-UPS RT 8000VA, Step-Down Transformer, Smart-UPS XL 3000VA
31 specifications
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers8 kVA3 kVA
Output powerDiffers6400 W2250 W
Surge energy ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 J
Emergency Power Off (EPO)YesYes
Noise levelDiffers55 dB53 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
Input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of output IEC jumpersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Batteryidentical
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRBC11
Battery technologyKnown for oneSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one7.3 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one20 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one2.20 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBeige
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 1778C-tick,CE,EN 50091-1,EN 50091-2,GOST,VDE
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers167.7 kg28.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.6 kg
Other features6 differ
InterfaceDiffersDB-9 RS-232, RJ-45 10/100 Base-T, Smart-SlotDB-9 RS-232,SmartSlot
Output connectionsDiffers1x 3-wire 8x NEMA 5-20R 1x NEMA L14-30R 4x NEMA L6-20R 2x NEMA L6-30R(8) IEC 320 C13 (1) IEC 320 C19
Input connection typeDiffers3-wireIEC-320 C20
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs392 x 736 x 432 mm196 x 546 x 432 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers208 V230 V
Nominal output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 V
Output voltage noteDiffersConfigurable for 208 or 240 nominal output voltage220:230/240 V
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source381 x 762 x 559 mm

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