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APC UPS 1500VA Battery Backup Surge Protector, BR1500G Backup Battery Power Supply with AVR
Brand | APC |
Battery Cell Composition | Lead Acid |
Product Dimensions | 14.96"D x 4.41"W x 11.85"H |
Voltage | 230 Volts |
Color | Black |
About this item
- APC 1500 VA / 865W battery backup power supply
- 10 Outlets (NEMA 5-15R): 5 surge protector with battery backup; 5 outlets with Surge Protection Only
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR): instantly corrects low/high voltage fluctuations without discharging the battery, and is Active PFC compatible
- A supplemental external Battery Pack provides even more runtime during outages (Sold Separately, model BR24BPG)
- 6' Power Cord, right-angle 3-prong wall plug (NEMA 5-15P), and free Windows PC power-management software (Mac OS uses native "Energy Saver" Settings); Replaceable battery (model APCRBC124, sold separately)
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WiFi signal | 3.8 | — | 3.7 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 3.8 |
Tech Support | 3.7 | — | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
Sleep mode | 4.0 | — | 3.7 | — | 3.0 | 3.7 |
Quality of material | 3.8 | — | 4.3 | — | — | 4.2 |
Durability | 3.6 | — | 4.2 | — | — | 4.2 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Pet-Supplies | Aventis Systems | Amazon.com |
power outlets | 10 | 10 | 12 | — | 10 | 7 |
size | BR1500G | 1500VA | 1500VA NEW | — | 4) 1500VA/865W UPC & USB | 600VA |
cable length | 6 feet feet | — | 6 feet feet | — | — | 5 feet feet |
wattage | 865 watts | — | 900 watts | — | — | 330 watts |
voltage | 230 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | 24 volts of direct current | 120 volts | 120 volts |
battery composition | lead acid | sealed lead acid | sealed lead acid | lead acid | — | sealed lead acid |
From the manufacturer
Premium Power Protection
The Back-UPS Pro 1500VA provides guaranteed power for computers, external hard-drives and other electronics, including your wireless router, so you can stay connected to your network and IoT devices when you need it most. The Back-UPS Pro 1500 (BR1500G) has enough battery run-time to give you plenty of time to save your files and graceful shut down a full-sized desktop computer and monitor. Additionally, your internet router can run for hours longer to keep you connected to what matters most.
APC
Back-UPS Pro Series UPS
The Back-UPS Pro family offers guaranteed power protection for high-performance computer systems, routers, external storage devices, game consoles, and other home and business electronics.
At your Desk
Give yourself the time to save documents and gracefully shut down your computer without the harsh impact on your electronics of sudden power loss
Gaming System
Consoles, Gaming PC's, connected hard-drives and your Twitch stream all stay on when the lights go out
Wireless Router & IOT Devices
If the power goes out, stay connected to the internet and keep wifi-connected smarthome devices working by connecting your modem/wifi router to a UPS
Television and Cablebox/DVR
Don't lose your DVR recordings when the power flickers. A connected cable/satelite box will continue recording, even when the house is dark
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1500 VA / 865W | Battery Power | 700VA / 420W |
1 hrs 13 mins | Runtime at 100 watts | 33 Minutes |
5 / 5 | Battery/Surge Outlet | 3 / 3 |
Yes | LCD Display | Yes |
10/100/1000BASE-T | Dataline Surge Guard | 10/100/1000BASE-T |
Yes | Voltage Regulation | Yes |
No | USB Charging Port | No |
1500 VA / 865W | Battery Power | 1000VA / 600W |
1 hrs 13 mins | Runtime at 100 watts | 56.7 Minutes |
5 / 5 | Battery/Surge Outlet | 4 / 4 |
Yes | LCD Display | Yes |
10/100/1000BASE-T | Dataline Surge Guard | 10/100/1000BASE-T |
Yes | Voltage Regulation | Yes |
No | USB Charging Port | No |
1500 VA / 865W | Battery Power | 1300VA / 780W |
1 hrs 13 mins | Runtime at 100 watts | 1 hrs 26 mins |
5 / 5 | Battery/Surge Outlet | 5 / 5 |
Yes | LCD Display | Yes |
10/100/1000BASE-T | Dataline Surge Guard | 10/100/1000BASE-T |
Yes | Voltage Regulation | Yes |
No | USB Charging Port | No |
1500 VA / 865W | Battery Power | 865 Watts / 1500 VA |
1 hrs 13 mins | Runtime at 100 watts | 1 hrs 26 mins |
5 / 5 | Battery/Surge Outlet | 5 / 5 |
Yes | LCD Display | Yes |
10/100/1000BASE-T | Dataline Surge Guard | 10/100BASE-T |
Yes | Voltage Regulation | Yes |
No | USB Charging Port | No |
Can you adjust the alarm settings?
Yes, in the PowerChute software, UPS's that are connected to computers via the supplied USB cable can have their sensitivity settings adjusted, as well as specify what hours you want to disable the alarm, if desired.
What is the "Master" and "Controlled by Master" feature?
The device plugged into the "Master" outlet controls the power profile of devices plugged into the "Controlled by Master" outlets. When a device in the Master outlet goes to sleep or standby, devices in the Controlled by Master outlets do the same.
How do you turn off the alarm?
The Back-UPS Pro model provides a button on the front that can mute any audible alarm caused by an event.
How long will this UPS power my system when the power goes out?
Runtimes of any UPS will vary based on the amount of power required by your connected devices. The LCD screen on a Back-UPS Pro model will display the estimated runtime based on the current power load of products plugged into the UPS.
Is the PowerChute software required for this UPS? Will load-time and other data be visible on LCD without this software?
The BR1500G Back-UPS Pro can be used out of the box (once the battery is connected), and the LCD screen will display the full array of information offered. The PowerChute software provides additional data and settings for your UPS.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 14.96 x 4.41 x 11.85 inches |
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Item Weight | 26.6 pounds |
ASIN | B003Y24DEU |
Item model number | BR1500G |
National Stock Number | 6130-01-546-2532 |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #56 in Computer Uninterruptible Power Supply Units |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 2, 2004 |
Department | SURGE PROTECTORS/IUPS -> COMPUTER ACCESSORIES |
Manufacturer | APC |
Language | English |
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Product Description
This APC battery back up power supply offers guaranteed power and surge protection for wireless networks, computers, and other electronics in your home or business. Backup battery power supply is designed for use during outages and unsafe voltage fluctuations, and provides surge protector with battery backup in the event of damaging power surges and spikes. The APC Back-UPS PRO series of Uninterruptible Power Supply are the perfect battery backup for computer, external harddrive and routers to protect your data and keep you connected. This APC 1500VA UPS offers AVR, is active PFC compatible, and has a User-replaceable battery to prolong the life of your UPS by APC.
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Customers are happy with the ease of installation of the uninterruptible power supply. They say it's simple to set up and works seamlessly. They appreciate the protection the unit offers, saying it offers tremendous backup power and protection if there's a power surge. They also say it is worth every penny. Customers are also satisfied with compatibility. However, some customers have mixed feelings about the battery life, quality, noise, and performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the compatibility of the uninterruptible power supply. They mention that it works well, allows TVs to work, and does its job perfectly. Some say that it's fully compatible with Ubuntu APCUPSD software.
"...You should be aware that these units will work great and live long as long as you do not install them in places where ambient temperature exceeds 75..." Read more
"...All tested good (but still glad I replaced them.)Once I replaced the bad RBC124, the UPS said the new one was bad!..." Read more
"...As a UPS and a Surge protector it works great, but it could do more with a more modern interface...." Read more
"...not designed for a power supply with active PFC, it has worked fine in real world tests...." Read more
Customers like how easy it is to install the uninterruptible power supply. They say it is simple to set up and use, with an easy-to-connect battery. Customers also say that the controls are easy to navigate and set up, and the power supply kicks in flawlessly.
"...Batteries are super easy to install, at the time of this review you can get them on Amazon at 46 bucks for both the1500VA and the 1000VA model..." Read more
"It was easy to set up and use. it works great." Read more
"...Registering the device is a breeze they send you a piece of yellow paper with the website and a special code to put and there's no hassle, just put..." Read more
"...The APCs kicked in flawlessly. Everything continued to run as if i still had power...." Read more
Customers generally like the value of the uninterruptible power supply. They say it's worth every penny, a very worthwhile purchase, and worth the upgrade.
"...Solid, reliable, expensive (unfortunately), but well wirth the price...." Read more
"Excellent product for the money. I've got two of them now...." Read more
"...this particular model (APC 1500VA) because of its features, expand-ability and price...." Read more
"...OUTLET battery backup, these units do the trick simply and for a reasonable price." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the protection provided by the uninterruptible power supply. They mention that it protects their system against power surges, battery backup, and offers tremendous backup power and protection if they lose main power. Customers also appreciate the 10 outlets with surge protection, 5 of which are battery backup. They say the product works as a great surge protector and keeps them online and their data safe.
"...BR1500G offers guaranteed battery backup and surge protection for high performance computer systems, networks, external storage devices, game..." Read more
"...you want to surge protect and have battery backup. -Protected outlets, wired LAN, and coaxial surge protection. -Has a dedicated USB..." Read more
"...Hook up to my desktop computer. 2) Use for power outages as well as hurricanes...." Read more
"...This prevents power surges or brown outs from harming sensitive electronics like televisions and computers, and gives you enough time to shut them..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the uninterruptible power supply. Some mention that it provides tons of runtime with a fairly small footprint, while others say that the 1000v battery is dying and needs to be replaced.
"...You should be aware that these units will work great and live long as long as you do not install them in places where ambient temperature exceeds 75..." Read more
"...Oh and the external battery pack was defective when I received it (see photo), but I found a Youtube video that showed hoe to open the case...." Read more
"...Overall, this is a great combo. It supplies tons of runtime with a fairly small footprint...." Read more
"...long as the load on the ups stays relatively consistent, the time estimate is very good...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the uninterruptible power supply. Some mention that it's a super solid reliable unit, while others say that it fails over without a problem. Some customers also mention that the build quality, aesthetics, and LCD display of the devices are fantastic. However, some customers say that the device itself failed and that the power has failed a few times.
"...'s I have used were manufactured by APC and I have been extremely pleased with their quality and longevity...." Read more
"...Once I replaced the bad RBC124, the UPS said the new one was bad! That status was OLD, for the bad battery just removed...." Read more
"...Pros- -Well built, this unit looks like a million bucks just sitting there. -Very easy to use interface on the computer and on the LCD..." Read more
"...Hook-up is easy. Units came virtually fully charged. The build quality, aesthetics, and LCD display of the devices are quite pleasing to the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the uninterruptible power supply. Some mention that the battery power and the unit is quiet while idle, relatively quiet while on, and provides silent service. However, others say that it's just too noisy for their environment, the alarm can't be silenced other than manually, and it'd be annoying and distracting if you are use to a quiet environment.
"...There is also a silence button which is very useful because the beeping can drive you nuts when main power is out and it is using the batteries...." Read more
"...So what I like is the capacity,and what I don't like is mostly the loud fan noise that comes on twice a month when it is cycling is batteries or..." Read more
"...All my gear ran happilly on the battery power and the unit is quiet while idle, relatively quiet while on battery and quiet while charging...." Read more
"...This fan noise was LOUD, louder than the fans on my DLP projection TV. It sounded like a small aircraft trying to take off...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the uninterruptible power supply. Some mention that it is a great product and a big step forward in UPS technology, while others say that the automatic self-test periodically fails, which seems to be a known issue on some versions of the product. It has worked well, but it failed a battery self test just 9.5 months into use, and it completely died and won't start up. Some customers say that it will not safely signal the computer to go into any shutdown sequence when the main power fails. The UPS acts erratically and is causing additional problems.
"Nice UPS...." Read more
"...The new battery must test OK to reset the status. It probably won’t test OK immediately...." Read more
"Nice UPS, good runtime & features. Screen is informative, USB works well with my Synology NAS...." Read more
"...While the autotest doesn't work I have worked around that and the system does run quietly under normal conditions...." Read more
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How many VA you need:
No one can give you a specific answer on that because most loads will be rated in Watts (you can find the wattage in the lapel or the manual of your "load") and that can mean different amount of VA depending on the type of load. The UPS is rated in VoltAmperes (VA) which does not help a whole lot for real life AC loads. There is a difference between VA and W depending on the phase angle and the type of load but I will not bore you with that. Generally, for inductive loads you can multiply the VA by 0.8 and get a safe number of how many Watts of load you can connect. In most cases you will not connect inductive loads like motors so if you go with the VA x 0.8 rule you cannot go wrong. To give you a real world example, I have a BR1000G (1000VA) UPS in my home office and I have connected 2 40" LED monitors, 1 65" LED Samsung TV and 2 desktop computers. The UPS displays 460 Watts of load and it translates that to 56% of total capacity. Don't forget that as you connect stuff to the UPS, you will be able to see the load level on its screen. It is also recommended not to use more than 70% of the load capacity constantly. Keeping the load at 70% or less of the UPS capacity, will prolong battery life and power duration during outages and also, will allow to withstand an added 30% of temporary spikes in power demand.
Placement:
You should be aware that these units will work great and live long as long as you do not install them in places where ambient temperature exceeds 75 degrees regularly. I have seen many fail after a few months and they were all installed in a closet or attic including one that I had inside a multimedia cabinet at my home. Any other unit my team and I has installed in an air conditioned area or just in an open space like an office, has worked for at least a couple of years without an issue and all we ever had to do was replace the batteries and get it back in service working like new. So, keep it in a cool place if possible and make sure it is standing up because it has bents from the bottom and top forcing hot air to escape and cool air to enter.
User Interface:
The user interface is very simple with only 3 buttons and can give you basic and advanced information if you need it. At default, the screen displays the line input voltage (typically 110V to 120V), a graph showing the load and a graph showing the battery charge level. Here is what else you can see on the display by pressing the menu button (left button on the top).
1) Event counter: Typically shows how many times the UPS had to switch to battery power.
2) Estimated run time in minutes. This depends on the load. The more stuff you connected to the UPS the less time it will provide power to them until the battery is depleted.
3) Current load in Watts.
4) Current load in percentage.
5) Output voltage
6) Output frequency
The center button is the power on/off and it is not that easy to press because it does not extrude from its housing. To power off, you must hold it in for 2 seconds and to power on you must hold it for about half a second. There is also a silence button which is very useful because the beeping can drive you nuts when main power is out and it is using the batteries.
Connecting your stuff:
Note that as you look at the UPS from the back, only the left side outlets will remain powered during a power outage. The right side outlets (marked "Surge Only") are nothing more than line voltage outlets that have a surge protection circuit. For example, you should plug in your computer main unit and monitor on the left side outlets marked as "Battery Backup" and heavy loads like your laser printer on the right side marked "Surge Only". Keep in mind that the least load you plug in the "Battery Backup" outlets, the more time the batteries will be able to keep running on a single charge.
There is also a Master outlet control function that you can select by holding the Menu button in for 2 seconds and calibrate it when holding it in for 6 seconds. What that does is to control power to the "Master Controlled" marked outlets depending on the load of the "Master" outlet. So if you wish, you can calibrate it so when your computer that is plugged in the "Master" outlet is off and does not draw any current, the UPS will also turn off power to the "Master Controlled" outlets. When you turn on your computer, the UPS will see the current drawn at the master outlet and will turn on power to the rest of the outlets. However, I should say here that I never needed to use this function and I am not that excited about it because many things like small copiers and advanced printers, need to be powered off by their power button and abrupt power outages (caused by the cut off of the "Master Controlled" outlets) can damage them.
Replacing batteries:
Batteries are super easy to install, at the time of this review you can get them on Amazon at 46 bucks for both the1500VA and the 1000VA model (search for "BR1500G Battery" and look for the ones with the green label). To install them, unplug the UPS, power it off and slide the battery cover (located underneath) off the unit. Pull the battery pack from the plastic tabs and just drop the new battery pack in. You cannot put it in the wrong way and unlike other UPS units, you need no tools and you do not have to play around with cables because the battery pack has an integrated connector.
I just replaced all the original batteries (in both units) after a significant power “event” (lost one phase of my power) revealed a major loss of runtime; they lasted 4 years, 10 months.
Before replacement I was able to determine that the original RBC124 in the BR1500G had failed, but that wasn’t revealed until I disconnected the BR24BPG and did a battery test on just the 1500G. I also tested the OG batteries from the 24BPG after they were removed. All tested good (but still glad I replaced them.)
Once I replaced the bad RBC124, the UPS said the new one was bad! That status was OLD, for the bad battery just removed. The new battery must test OK to reset the status. It probably won’t test OK immediately. Give it an hour or so to settle in, then it will test OK and clear the bad battery warning. If it keeps testing bad, then worry!
I’ve been through this a couple of times now on 2 similar units. The old adage “time heals all wounds” seems to apply in this case!
If you decide to replace the batteries in the BR24BPG yourself, they are RBC17’s (12v, 9Ah); there are four of them. Not hard to do, but some experience recommended.
There are cheaper “equivalent” replacement options available, but keep in mind that this is a bit of a project. For me, the fewer times I have to go through it the better!
Getting into the BR24BPG case is a little tricky. There are videos available, but a couple of additional useful notes will help.
Pry the front cover off from the bottom (there’s a square hole), a straight blade screwdriver will work. It will seem like you’re going to break it. That feeling won’t be alleviated until you get it completely off and find that nothing broke! Still, work carefully, using just enough force to get the job done. Next, the trick to “opening” the case (after removing all the screws, and back cover) is to SLIDE the “top” side back from the front, then lift it up and off. The “top” side is the one that’s “up” when you remove the 3 front screws. There will be resistance when trying to slide it, but keep working it until it finally does. Same precautions as before, but no screwdriver required.
Overall, this is a great combo. It supplies tons of runtime with a fairly small footprint. My internet gateway and separate Wi-Fi (OG Orbi) run for 5-6 hours on battery. If my computer is on, that drops to about 3 hours. Impressive!
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Pros
- Excelente suprecion de picos
- Excelente tiempo de respaldo
- Excelentes estadisticas (te indica cuanta energia se esta consumiendo y cuanto durara el respaldo, entro otras)
Contras
- Tiene el tamaño de una pc micro atx
- Un poco caro (aunque lo vale)
The only downside I found was that the fan is too loud. But you'll only hear it when it is charging or during a power outage.
- Spegnere Back-UPS Pro 1500
- Collegare il connettore del BR24BPG al BR1500GI
- Avviare il Back-UPS Pro 1500
Piccola nota: una volta avviato l'UPS col BR24BPG si è azionata la ventola interna; una volta che la batteria supplementare si è caricata la ventola si è spenta ed è tornato tutto nell'estremo silenzio a cui i prodotti APC mi hanno abituato.