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APC SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA vs FSP EP 1500 SP

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 5identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Output power capacity
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:3 kVA
    • EP 1500 SP:1.5 kVA
  • Output power
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:2700 W
    • EP 1500 SP:900 W
  • Input operation voltage (min)
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:70 V
    • EP 1500 SP:162 V
  • Input operation voltage (max)
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:153 V
    • EP 1500 SP:290 V
  • Surge energy rating
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:540 J
    • EP 1500 SP:312 J
  • Noise level
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:55 dB
    • EP 1500 SP:40 dB
  • AC outlets quantity
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:10 AC outlet(s)
    • EP 1500 SP:6 AC outlet(s)
  • Number of batteries supported
    • SMX3000LV uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 3 kVA:1
    • EP 1500 SP:2

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Comparison of SMX3000LV, EP 1500 SP
56 specifications
Features6 differ
Output power capacityDiffers3 kVA1.5 kVA
Output powerDiffers2700 W900 W
WaveformSineSine
Input operation voltage (min)Differs70 V162 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs153 V290 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Surge energy ratingDiffers540 J312 J
EfficiencyKnown for one97.5%Unknown — not stated by the source
Emergency Power Off (EPO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one5%Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers55 dB40 dB
Audible alarm(s)YesYes
UPS topologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLine-Interactive
Output operation voltage (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
Output operation voltage (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 V
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Surge protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOvercharge, Overload
Auto-restartKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
AC outlet typesDiffersNEMA 5–15R, NEMA 5–20R, NEMA L5-30RType F
Power plugKnown for oneNEMA L5-30PUnknown — not stated by the source
AC outlets quantityDiffers10 AC outlet(s)6 AC outlet(s)
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of type F outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneSealed Lead Acid (VRLA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedDiffers12
Battery recharge timeDiffers3 h6 h
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 Ah
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Typical backup time at full loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.33 min
Typical backup time at half loadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 min
Cold startKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Off-mode chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersRackmount/TowerTower
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Rack capacityKnown for one2UUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one2.44 mUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsYesYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%0 - 90%
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
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneBSMI, CSA, EN 50091-2, EN 55022 Class A, FCC Part 15 Class A, NOM, TUV, UL 1778, VCCI Class A REACH UL 1449Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers178 mm146 mm
DepthDiffers483 mm397 mm
HeightDiffers432 mm205 mm
WeightDiffers38.6 kg11.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
Nominal input voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal output voltageKnown for one120 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output connection typeKnown for one6 x NEMA 5-15R & 3 x NEMA 5-20R & 1 x NEMA L5-30RUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source490 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source287 mm

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