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APC Smart-UPS SC 620VA vs APC Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1

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  • 10differ
  • 2identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1 has 11.38 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS SC 620VA (12 kVA vs 0.62 kVA). The APC Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1 has 8,010 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS SC 620VA (8400 W vs 390 W). The APC Smart-UPS SC 620VA has 0.3 min more typical backup time at full load than the APC Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1 (5.5 min vs 5.2 min). Output connections: (4) NEMA 5-15R on the APC Smart-UPS SC 620VA, - H N + G on the APC Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1. Input connection type: NEMA 5-15P on the APC Smart-UPS SC 620VA, 3PH + N + G on the APC Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1.

  • Output power capacity
    • Smart-UPS SC 620VA:0.62 kVA
    • Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1:12 kVA
  • Output power
    • Smart-UPS SC 620VA:390 W
    • Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1:8400 W
  • Typical backup time at full load
    • Smart-UPS SC 620VA:5.5 min
    • Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1:5.2 min
  • Typical backup time at half load
    • Smart-UPS SC 620VA:15.7 min
    • Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1:17 min
  • Weight
    • Smart-UPS SC 620VA:12.3 kg
    • Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1:242.5 kg
  • Output connections
    • Smart-UPS SC 620VA:(4) NEMA 5-15R
    • Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1:- H N + G
  • Input connection type
    • Smart-UPS SC 620VA:NEMA 5-15P
    • Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1:3PH + N + G
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Smart-UPS SC 620VA:119 x 368 x 168 mm
    • Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1:610 x 686 x 1200 mm

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Comparison of Smart-UPS SC 620VA, Symmetra 12kVA Scalable to 16kVA N+1 380-415V 3:1
30 specifications
Features2 differ
Output power capacityDiffers0.62 kVA12 kVA
Output powerDiffers390 W8400 W
Input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Surge energy ratingKnown for one412 JUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one45 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers5.5 min5.2 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers15.7 min17 min
Battery recharge timeKnown for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swap batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one1.83 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 15000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCSA,FCC Part 15 Class A,UL 1778Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers12.3 kg242.5 kg
Other features5 differ
InterfaceKnown for oneDB-9, RS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Output connectionsDiffers(4) NEMA 5-15R- H N + G
Input connection typeDiffersNEMA 5-15P3PH + N + G
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs119 x 368 x 168 mm610 x 686 x 1200 mm
Nominal input voltageDiffers120 V400 V
Nominal output voltageDiffers120 V230 V
Output voltage noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220: 230 or 240

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