APC, whose existence is legallyended in 2007, has so far left its mark as one of the best brands of uninterruptible power supplies. In connection with its absorption of Schneider Electric and the prospects for development, the APC brand itself was decided to be left.
The task of uninterruptible power supplies is to maintain the efficiency of aggregates, mechanisms and devices from unexpected power outages or power surges.
The main part of the UPS is the accumulator batteries, which accumulate charge when the power is supplied from the mains and gives to the consumer in case the circuit is broken for some reason.
For battery and power managementelectronic circuits. Also, with their help, the UPS expansion is achieved by various additional functions, such as noise absorption, emission and stabilization of voltage surges.
Devices from APC can be conditionally divided into several categories, depending on the conditions under which the device will be used.
This line of APC uninterruptible power supplies is targeted for residential and office users. From the list of protected devices can be called gaming consoles, computers and other equipment.
The UPS is able to provide power for a while, protect it from surges and surges. The design of the enclosures and their design are different, allowing you to easily integrate the equipment into the interior.
For the line of uninterruptible power supplies APC Back-UPS is characterized by the function of carrying out various actions for self-diagnosis and determining the deterioration of batteries.
For interactivity and interaction with the user, a number of LED and sound indicators are used.
The security of systems is tested and tested by special services.
One of the simplest representatives of sourcesuninterruptible power supply 220 V from APC. The maximum output power of 240 volts will protect one small household device, such as a laptop or TV.
The UPS is capable of stable operation and equalization of the voltage in the network in the range from 180 to 266 V.
The battery of the device is lead-acid, withapplication of electrolyte thickening, which guarantees protection from leaks. The battery is unattended, that is, if you fail, you will only have to change it.
The notification panel is quite ascetic - it has only two indicators - work from the network and from the batteries. Also there are two special sound signals - for a dead battery and overload.
In an uninterruptible power supply APC BE400 - RSseveral levels of protection are implemented. For example, there is a noise filter, limiting voltage surges and others. If there is a need to protect communication lines, the device has ports for the phone and network - RJ-11 and RJ-45, respectively.
More powerful and functional uninterruptible power supply 220 V from APC, in comparison with the previous model. Its output power is 390 Watts.
The voltage range in which the device is capable of operating is 140-300 V. The battery is similar to the previous type - that is, maintenance-free and with thickened electrolyte.
The control and display panel is slightly enlarged - there is an alert for normal operation, battery replacement and overload. The sound signal does not differ from the previous model.
A more technological copy of the APB.The output power is 700 watts. What should be enough to protect a personal computer and a small device in addition.
The model is capable of operating in the range from 150 to 280 volts. The battery is a standard solution for this line of UPS - maintenance-free with condensed electrolyte.
This series is designed to provide comprehensive protection for powerful server solutions and networks. One power supply is able to work with a rack-mount power consumption of up to 2100 watts.
It is designed to protect the power supply of entry-level servers, workstations and small network devices.
The maximum output power of this model is 390 watts. The range of voltage in which it is able to work is from 160 to 286 V.
On the front part there is a button for switching on the device, an indicator of operation from the network, from the battery, its replacement and overload.
To manage the device from a PC, there is a DB-9 port with an RS-232 connector.
This UPS representative is made in an unusualform factor, in the form of a rack. One of the interesting features of the model is the possibility of connecting additional external batteries to it, which increase the overall battery life of the protected devices.
The output power is 800 W, which is quite enough for use both for domestic purposes, and for small offices.
Control is performed using the console with a liquid crystal display. There are USB and SmartSlot connectors for connecting to a PC.
The model is designed for placement in a server rack measuring 19 inches. Accordingly, this UPS is able to protect small network solutions and configurations.
To connect the source to a personal computer, there are three different ports.
For indication, a set of LEDs and sounds is used.
This line is a cross between Smart-UPS and Back-UPS
Products can be used both in smallindustrial enterprises, and in everyday life. They have built-in protection systems against voltage surges, noise filtering. Many of their models have built-in support for managing remotely over a network and connecting it to a PC.
The output power of the model is 720 watts. The range of voltages that can equalize the UPS is in the range of 176-294 V. The full recharge cycle is 8 hours.
The kit includes a USB cable for connecting to a PC, as well as special software.
On the block there is an LCD with a large list of indicators and settings.
There are the most frequently used ports for protecting the network and telephone lines.
APC has long been producing reliable andquality uninterruptible power supplies for a variety of tasks. Accordingly, there are thousands of people who somehow used them. So, there are also product reviews.
UPS for computer almost always seenusers as a great way to have time to shut down the system before it goes offline. True, some note that the actual battery life does not always match the claimed.
There are also reports on the use of the IPS forboilers and similar devices in private homes and regions where unplanned outages of electricity are not uncommon. As a result, people are satisfied that there is no sudden breakdown of equipment. During the battery life of the UPS you can have time to switch to an alternative power source. And the possibility of expanding many UPSs with the help of additional batteries can also save this.
Server solutions also meet all expectations. In the market, in addition to APC, there are many similar products, but more often the preference for small companies and enterprises is given to it.
From the existing problems, it can be noted that often users talk about battery life. Not always it corresponds to the claimed.
A separate line is the service life of the batteries. He also often does not reach his ideal indicators.
APC provides a wide range of products forthe most diverse solutions. From home computers to huge industrial server systems. Each user is able to choose from the whole mass exactly the product that is most suitable for him at the moment. This may be requirements for manufacturability, ease of management, power, additional functions and voltage range.
The price of the devices is also oriented to being uplifted by most users. There are both budget versions, and high-tech, with all sorts of additions and "buns."
