Imagine the lights flicker and your server shuts down in the middle of a critical task. That moment can cost you time, money, and reputation. The APC Smart-UPS Tower 1500VA Line Interactive 230V 1000W is a backup power unit that keeps your equipment running when the grid fails. It is built for small offices, home labs, and anyone who cannot afford an unexpected power loss.
APC Smart-UPS Tower 1500VA Line Interactive 230V 1000W
Power spikes, brownouts, and total outages are common in many locations. When these events happen, computers can crash, data can corrupt, and network gear can stop working. This problem matters because downtime hurts productivity and can damage hardware. The APC Smart-UPS delivers clean sine-wave electricity, protects against surges, and provides enough battery time to save work and shut down safely.
Usages of APC
You can place this UPS in a home office to protect a desktop PC, monitor, and router. It works well in a small server room to keep a rack of blade servers online during short outages. IT managers use it to guard network switches, firewalls, and storage devices. Even a video editing workstation benefits from the steady power while rendering large files.
Benefits
- Stops data loss by giving you time to save and shut down.
- Protects equipment from damaging voltage spikes.
- Runs quietly with a 45 dB noise level, so it does not disturb work.
- Shows clear LED status so you always know the power condition.
- Offers a 3-year warranty for peace of mind.
Key Features
- 1500 VA / 1000 W line-interactive topology.
- Pure sine-wave output for sensitive electronics.
- Eight IEC C13 outlets for easy device connection.
- SmartSlot for optional network management card.
- USB port for local monitoring and firmware updates.
- Automatic battery test and low-battery alarm.
- Efficiency of 98.7 % reduces energy waste.
- Surge energy rating of 459 J protects against spikes.
- Battery can run full load for about 6.5 minutes.
- LED indicators give instant status at a glance.
Specifications
| Features |
| Audible alarm modes |
Low battery alarm, Overload alarm |
| Audible alarm(s) |
Yes |
| Noise level |
45 dB |
| Efficiency |
98.7% |
| Surge energy rating |
459 J |
| Output operation voltage (max) |
240 V |
| Output operation voltage (min) |
220 V |
| Input frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| Input operation voltage (max) |
302 V |
| Input operation voltage (min) |
151 V |
| Waveform |
Sine |
| Output power |
1000 W |
| Output power capacity |
1.5 kVA |
| UPS topology |
Line-Interactive |
| Ports & interfaces |
| SmartSlot |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
0 |
| USB port |
Yes |
| Number of output IEC jumpers |
2 |
| AC outlets quantity |
8 AC outlet(s) |
| Power plug |
C14 coupler |
| AC outlet types |
C13 coupler |
| Battery |
| Battery capacity |
408 VAh |
| Cold start |
Yes |
| Automatic battery test |
Yes |
| Hot-swap battery |
No |
| Battery recharge time |
3 h |
| Battery life (max) |
5 year(s) |
| Typical backup time at half load |
23.1 min |
| Typical backup time at full load |
6.5 min |
| Battery capacity |
408 VAh |
| Battery capacity |
408 VAh |
| Battery technology |
Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA) |
| Design |
| LED indicators |
Status |
| Cable length |
1.83 m |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Form factor |
Tower |
| Operational conditions |
| Non-operating altitude |
0 - 15000 m |
| Operating altitude |
0 - 3000 m |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
0 - 95% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
0 - 95% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-15 - 45 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
| Certificates |
| Certification |
CE, CSA, EAC, EN/IEC 62040-1, EN/IEC 62040-2, RCM, UL 1778, VDE, REACH, PEP, EOLI |
| Compliance certificates |
RoHS |
| Packaging content |
| Quick installation guide |
Yes |
| Cables included |
RS-232, USB cable |
| Sustainability |
| Sustainability certificates |
ENERGY STAR, Green Premium |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
24.1 kg |
| Height |
219 mm |
| Depth |
439 mm |
| Width |
171 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
27.2 kg |
| Package height |
376 mm |
| Package depth |
595 mm |
| Package width |
328 mm |
| Software CD |
Yes |
| Other features |
| Nominal input voltage |
230 V |
| Nominal output voltage |
230 V |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
