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APC BX1500M Back-UPS Pro, 1500VA, Tower, 120V, 10 NEMA 5-15R outlets, AVR, LCD - Tower - 16 Hour Recharge - 3 Minute Stand-by -120 V Input-120 V AC Output -5 x NEMA 5-15R,5xNEMA 5-15R Surge Receptacle
- Battery Chemistry Lead Acid
- Backup/Run Time (Full Load) 3 Minute
- Typical Battery Recharge Time 16 Hour
- Product Type Line-interactive UPS
- Product Line Back-UPS Pro
- Input Voltage 120 V
- Output Voltage 120 V AC
- Input Current 15 A
- Surge Energy Rating 789 J
- Waveform Type Stepped Approximated Sine Wave
- Load Capacity (VA) 1500 VA
- Load Capacity (Watt) 900 W
- Weight (Approximate) 24.25 lb
- Form Factor Tower
- Height 9.84"
- Width 3.94"
- Depth 15.04"
- Plug/Connector Type NEMA 5-15P
- Cord Length 6 ft
- Phase Single Phase
- Receptacle Type NEMA 5-15R
- Number of Battery & Surge Outlets 10
- Transfer Time 10 ms
- Receptacle Detail 5 x NEMA 5-15R Surge, 5 x NEMA 5-15R
- Certifications & Standards California (CEC) Battery Charger|ENERGY STAR V2.0 (USA)|TUV C-US certified
- Environmentally Friendly Yes
- For Country/Region United States
- Energy Star Yes
- Optimized Energy Efficiency Yes
- Product Take Back Program Yes
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Where uninterrupted power is a necessity, the APC BX1500M 1500VA/900W Battery Back-UPS Pro stands as a beacon of reliability and high-performance. This compact tower is engineered to deliver quality battery backup and power protection in a sleek, lightweight design, making it an ideal choice for safeguarding your critical electronics. Whether you're working from a home office, engaging in intense gaming sessions, or ensuring your SmartHome devices remain operational, the BX1500M provides the continuous power supply your devices need during an outage. Its advanced features are tailored to keep your PCs, networking devices, gaming consoles, and IoT gadgets running smoothly, even in the face of unexpected power disruptions.
The BX1500M is not just about keeping the lights on; it's about maintaining your connected lifestyle. With its ability to keep your Wi-Fi router and modem operational, your online presence and SmartHome functionality won't skip a beat during an outage. For gamers, this UPS ensures that your Xbox, PS4, gaming PCs, and streaming equipment remain powered, preserving your in-game progress and live streams. Television and entertainment systems also benefit from the BX1500M's protection. A connected cable or satellite box will continue recording your favorite shows, thanks to the UPS's ability to prevent recording failures caused by power flickers.
The unit's adjustable voltage sensitivity and hot-swappable batteries are designed for optimal performance and easy maintenance, while the building wiring fault indicator alerts you to potential dangers in your wall circuit. The intuitive LCD graphics display provides clear and immediate updates on your system's status, ensuring you're always informed. For those who value convenience, the BX1500M offers tool-less battery replacement, minimizing downtime and simplifying upkeep. The transformer block spacing allows for the connection of bulky adapters without obstructing other outlets, and USB connectivity streamlines the installation of PowerChute Personal Edition Software for enhanced power management.
In terms of protection, the BX1500M excels with features like dataline surge protection, surge-only outlets, and battery and surge protected outlets, safeguarding your hardware and data from power anomalies. The safety-agency approval underscores the product's compliance with rigorous safety standards. Manageability is a breeze with features such as a USB connection for additional power management options, audible alarms for real-time alerts, and an LCD status display that offers a comprehensive view of your UPS's performance. The BX1500M's availability is bolstered by Boost and Trim Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), battery failure notifications, and intelligent battery management, which together enhance battery life and ensure consistent performance.
The automatic self-test feature supports proactive maintenance by identifying batteries in need of replacement. Marketing features like the Boost AVR and battery-protected and surge-only outlets highlight the UPS's ability to preserve battery life and prioritize power distribution, ensuring that your most critical equipment remains operational when it matters most. Choose the APC BX1500M 1500VA/900W Battery Back-UPS Pro for its unmatched combination of durability, advanced technology, and user-friendly design, making it the smart choice for anyone seeking a dependable power protection solution.
The BX1500M is not just about keeping the lights on; it's about maintaining your connected lifestyle. With its ability to keep your Wi-Fi router and modem operational, your online presence and SmartHome functionality won't skip a beat during an outage. For gamers, this UPS ensures that your Xbox, PS4, gaming PCs, and streaming equipment remain powered, preserving your in-game progress and live streams. Television and entertainment systems also benefit from the BX1500M's protection. A connected cable or satellite box will continue recording your favorite shows, thanks to the UPS's ability to prevent recording failures caused by power flickers.
The unit's adjustable voltage sensitivity and hot-swappable batteries are designed for optimal performance and easy maintenance, while the building wiring fault indicator alerts you to potential dangers in your wall circuit. The intuitive LCD graphics display provides clear and immediate updates on your system's status, ensuring you're always informed. For those who value convenience, the BX1500M offers tool-less battery replacement, minimizing downtime and simplifying upkeep. The transformer block spacing allows for the connection of bulky adapters without obstructing other outlets, and USB connectivity streamlines the installation of PowerChute Personal Edition Software for enhanced power management.
In terms of protection, the BX1500M excels with features like dataline surge protection, surge-only outlets, and battery and surge protected outlets, safeguarding your hardware and data from power anomalies. The safety-agency approval underscores the product's compliance with rigorous safety standards. Manageability is a breeze with features such as a USB connection for additional power management options, audible alarms for real-time alerts, and an LCD status display that offers a comprehensive view of your UPS's performance. The BX1500M's availability is bolstered by Boost and Trim Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), battery failure notifications, and intelligent battery management, which together enhance battery life and ensure consistent performance.
The automatic self-test feature supports proactive maintenance by identifying batteries in need of replacement. Marketing features like the Boost AVR and battery-protected and surge-only outlets highlight the UPS's ability to preserve battery life and prioritize power distribution, ensuring that your most critical equipment remains operational when it matters most. Choose the APC BX1500M 1500VA/900W Battery Back-UPS Pro for its unmatched combination of durability, advanced technology, and user-friendly design, making it the smart choice for anyone seeking a dependable power protection solution.
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The APC BX1500M is a 1500VA/900W line-interactive UPS with AVR and an LCD, suited to home-office and desktop users who need battery backup for a computer and connected equipment during brief outages. It has 10 outlets: five with battery backup and surge protection, and five with surge protection only.
Recommended For
- Home-office users running a desktop, monitor and peripherals who want time to save work or shut down safely during a power cut; the LCD displays load and estimated battery runtime, and USB software can support computer shutdown.
- People with a home NAS or small network setup who want connected storage, a modem or router to ride through brief interruptions and shut down cleanly. The fit is strongest when the connected equipment draws modest power.
- Home-office users in places with frequent voltage dips who want automatic voltage regulation to help handle everyday voltage fluctuations without relying on battery backup for every correction.
- Users who want one stationary tower UPS for a mix of desk electronics, with separate battery-backed and surge-only outlets for deciding which devices need outage runtime.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- During a brief outage or voltage fluctuation in a home office, keep a desktop, monitor, and storage devices powered long enough to save work and shut down; AVR also helps correct voltage variations without relying on battery backup for every fluctuation.
- For a home internet setup, connect the modem and router to battery-backed outlets so Wi-Fi and local network access can continue during an outage; how long internet remains available also depends on the provider’s equipment staying online.
- In a small shop using a PC-based point-of-sale setup, keep the computer and essential checkout equipment running through a short interruption so staff can finish or safely close a transaction; runtime varies with the connected load.
- For a home security setup, power a DVR and cameras through a brief outage to help keep recording available while utility power is down; battery time depends on the number and power draw of the connected devices.
- When a console and TV lose utility power, the UPS can keep them on briefly so the player can save or exit a game before shutting down; it is for bridging an interruption, not extended gaming during an outage.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Short-duration backup power and surge protection for connected equipment, with 5 battery-backup outlets and 5 surge-only outlets |
| Power Capacity And Output | 1500 VA / 900 W capacity with 120 V AC output, 60 Hz output frequency, and stepped approximated sine-wave output |
| Input And Transfer | 120 V input with an 88–139 V input range, 60 Hz ±3 Hz input frequency, 15 A input current, NEMA 5-15P plug, and 10 ms transfer time |
| Outlets And Surge Protection | 10 NEMA 5-15R outlets: 5 with battery backup and surge protection, plus 5 surge-only outlets; 789 J surge rating |
| Battery And Runtime | Lead-acid battery with approximately 2.8 minutes of runtime at full load and 10.85 minutes at half load; recharges in 16 hours and is replaceable with APCRBC124 |
| Controls And Connectivity | USB interface, coaxial data-line protection for CATV/SATV, modem, or audio-video connections, and audible on-battery, low-battery, and overload alarms |
| Physical Design | Tower form factor measuring 9.84 × 3.94 × 15.04 in and weighing approximately 24.25 lb, with a 6 ft power cord |
| Operating Environment | Operating temperature range of 32–104°F (0–40°C) and relative humidity of 0–95% |
| Certifications And Efficiency | California Energy Commission (CEC), ENERGY STAR V2.0 (USA), FCC Part 15 Class B, and TUV C-US certified |
| Model Identifiers | APC Back-UPS Pro, model BX1500M; 120 V version |