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APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass vs APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V

18specifications compared
8differ
10identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V has 5 kVA more output power capacity than the APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass (20 kVA vs 15 kVA). The APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V has 4,000 W more output power than the APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass (16000 W vs 12000 W). The APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V has 1 dB more noise level than the APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass (55 dB vs 54 dB). Operating altitude: 0 - 999.9 m on the APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass, 0 - 999 m on the APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V.

Output power capacity
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:15 kVA
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V:20 kVA
Output power
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:12000 W
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V:16000 W
Noise level
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:54 dB
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V:55 dB
Typical backup time at full load
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:10 min
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V:5.5 min
Typical backup time at half load
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:28.1 min
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V:18.1 min
Operating altitude
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:0 - 999.9 m
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V:0 - 999 m
Weight
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:396.8 kg
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V:445 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass:356 x 925 x 1499 mm
- Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V:523 x 925 x 1499 mm

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Comparison of Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass, Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V
30 specifications	A APC Smart-UPS VT 15kVA 208V w/2 Batt. Modules, Start-Up 5X8, Internal Maintenance Bypass View product	B APC Smart-UPS VT 20kVA 208V View product
Features3 differ
Output power capacityDiffers	15 kVA	20 kVA
Output powerDiffers	12000 W	16000 W
Noise levelDiffers	54 dB	55 dB
Input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40/70 Hz
Battery2 differ
Typical backup time at full loadDiffers	10 min	5.5 min
Typical backup time at half loadDiffers	28.1 min	18.1 min
Replacement battery cartridgeKnown for one	SYBT4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating altitudeDiffers	0 - 999.9 m	0 - 999 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 15000 m
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	396.8 kg	445 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	428.18 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	356 x 925 x 1499 mm	523 x 925 x 1499 mm
Output voltage noteKnown for one	208 - 220	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	650 x 1062 x 1643 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Communication options, cardsKnown for one	AP9619	Unknown — not stated by the source
Communication options, slotKnown for one	SmartSlot	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DB-9 RS-232,Smart-Slot
Output connectionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	(1) Hard Wire 5-wire (3PH + N + G) (1) Screw Terminals
Input connection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hard Wire 5-wire (3PH + N + G)
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	cUL,ISO 14001,ISO 9001,UL 1778

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