The worst thing that can happen to you when you work on a computer is a power outage a few seconds before you saved that important document. Almost all your work has vanished, and you have to start again from scratch. Such catastrophic scenarios can be forestalled by the APC Back-UPS PRO BR-1300VA backup source, or UPS. This is just another name for a large battery that provides power for all types of computers and devices that need electricity to function. The APC Back-UPS PRO BR-1300VA UPS battery backup features the Line interactive design approach. Off-line is seen as the simplest form if the electricity is interrupted, since it switches to the internal battery for electric power. The line interactive UPS enhances the simpler off-line version of power protection to prevent damage from dangerous surges and spikes.
A key attribute is how long the UPS will function when the electricity is off. This is governed by the power consumption of the connected appliances – for example, at half-load (50%), the backup time will be three times longer. The load of the UPS governs the operating time, which at full load (100%) is 2,1 min and at a load of 50%, it's 10,6 min. It is therefore necessary to estimate the power consumption of the connected computers, monitors and other electronics and it is a good idea to have some spare energy in reserve. The APC Back-UPS PRO BR-1300VA specifies the apparent power as 1300, but with realistic use, the actual power usage is 780 W.
Code: | INSIGa07 |
Warranty: | 36 months |
Product Number: | BR1300MI |
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