An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is a device that provides battery backup power and voltage regulation for electronic equipment. An APC UPS, specifically, is a UPS made by the company APC (American Power Conversion), which is a subsidiary of Schneider Electric. APC is a well-known brand in the UPS market and offers a wide range of products for both home and office use, as well as for larger data centers and industrial applications.
The main function of a UPS is to provide a temporary source of power in case of a power outage or other power-related problem. This allows the equipment connected to the UPS to continue operating without interruption, giving users time to save their work and shut down their equipment properly before the battery backup power runs out.
APC UPS models range in size and capabilities, from small, desktop UPS units designed to provide power to a single PC, to large, server rack mountable units that can provide power to multiple dell servers and other network devices. Some of the features of APC UPS devices can include:
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Battery backup time: This is the amount of time that the UPS can supply power to connected equipment in the event of a power outage. The battery backup time will depend on the size of the UPS and the load it is carrying.
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Surge protection: UPS also protect from power surges that can cause damage to electronic equipment.
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Voltage regulation: Some UPS models also include voltage regulation, which can help to stabilize the voltage supplied to connected equipment. This can help to protect against damage caused by voltage fluctuations or brownouts.
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Remote management: Some APC UPS models also include remote management capabilities, which allow the UPS to be monitored and controlled over a network or the internet. This can be useful for managing multiple UPS devices in a data center or other large facility.
APC also provides software for monitoring the status of the UPS and for shutting down the connected equipment in an orderly manner when the battery backup power is about to run out.
In summary, APC UPSs are devices designed to provide battery backup power and protection against power fluctuations and surges to electronic devices and ensure the availability of power to devices even in case of power outages. They are widely used in small to large offices, data centers, industrial application and other environments where it is important to ensure continuity of power.
Understand your APC UPS Warranty
For example, if your serial number is XX1915XXXXX, this means your product was manufactured in the year 2019 (XX1915XXXXX) in the 15th (XX1915XXXXXX) week.
Warranty
- APC Smart UPS - 3 years warranty
- APC Smart UPS Battery - 2 years warranty
- APC Smart UPS Battery Pack - 2 years warranty
- APC PDU - 2 years warranty
History of APC
In 2007, Schneider Electric acquired APC and combined it with MGE UPS Systems to form Schneider Electric's Critical Power & Cooling Services Business Unit
