Product comparison · 2 uninterruptible power supplies (upss)

APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V vs APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass

9specifications compared
8differ
1identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass has 18.5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V (20 kVA vs 1.5 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass has 15,135 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V (16000 W vs 865 W). The APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass has 112.6 kg more weight than the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V (134 kg vs 21.4 kg). Output connections: (6) NEMA 5-15R on the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V, - 3PH + G - 3PH + N + G on the APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass. Input connection type: NEMA 5-15P on the APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V, 3PH + N + G on the APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass.

Output power capacity
- Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:1.5 kVA
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:20 kVA
Output power
- Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:865 W
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:16000 W
Weight
- Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:21.4 kg
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:134 kg
Output connections
- Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:(6) NEMA 5-15R
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:- 3PH + G - 3PH + N + G
Input connection type
- Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:NEMA 5-15P
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:3PH + N + G
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:432 x 463 x 89 mm
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:352 x 906 x 823 mm
Nominal input voltage
- Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:120 V
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:400 V
Nominal output voltage
- Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V:120 V
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:400 V

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Comparison of Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V, Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass
26 specifications	A APC Smart-UPS SC 1500VA 120V View product	B APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 400V, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass View product
Features2 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	1.5 kVA	20 kVA
Output powerDiffers	865 W	16000 W
Surge energy ratingKnown for one	445 J	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	45 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for one	7.6 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for one	20.9 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Cable lengthKnown for one	1.83 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-5 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 3000 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 15000 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	CSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL Listed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	21.4 kg	134 kg
Other features5 differ
Output connectionsDiffers	(6) NEMA 5-15R	- 3PH + G - 3PH + N + G
Input connection typeDiffers	NEMA 5-15P	3PH + N + G
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	432 x 463 x 89 mm	352 x 906 x 823 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers	120 V	400 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers	120 V	400 V
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DB-9 RS-232
Output voltage noteKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	380: 400 / 415 V 3

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