APC Smart-UPS SMC Series SMC1500I-CH 1500VA/900W Online Interactive Tower UPS with Built-in Battery

The globally renowned APC Smart-UPS SMC1500I-CH is an industry-leading 1500VA/900W Online Interactive (Line-Interactive) Tower Type Uninterruptible Power Supply. Trusted by tens of millions of IT professionals worldwide, it delivers clean, reliable, network-grade pure sine wave power to protect critical servers, storage, and networking equipment from power outages and surges. Equipped with a built-in, maintenance-free lead-acid battery and an intuitive LCD display, the SMC1500I-CH provides exceptional availability and manageability, making it the perfect power protection solution for small to medium-sized business IT infrastructure.

Key Functions and Features

Network-Level Power Protection

Pure Sine Wave Output: Ensures the highest level of compatibility for active PFC (power factor corrected) servers and sensitive electronics, producing <5% output voltage distortion at full load.

Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR): Actively corrects low and high voltage conditions (180V-287V) and provides 455 Joules of surge protection without draining the battery.

High-Efficiency Energy Saving Mode

Boasts an outstanding 96% full load efficiency, optimizing power usage to significantly save on utility and cooling costs while extending the lifespan of internal components.

Advanced Battery Management

Temperature-Compensated Charging: Automatically adjusts the charge voltage according to battery temperature, maximizing the lifespan of the built-in valve-regulated lead-acid battery.

Convenient Battery Connector: The battery can be easily disconnected during transportation and long-term storage to ensure absolute safety.

Intuitive LCD Display & Management

Smart LCD Interface: Provides accurate, real-time diagnostics on mains power, battery capacity, estimated runtime, output frequency, and load rate (Watt/Volt).

Communication Ports: Equipped with standard USB and Serial (RJ-45) ports to facilitate seamless remote power management.

Security Agency Certification

Fully tested and certified to meet stringent international standards, including CE, IEC 62040-1, and VDE.

Technical Specifications

Specifications	SMC1000I-CH	SMC1500I-CH (Main Model)	SMC2000I-CH	SMC3000I-CH
Output Power Capacity	600W / 1000VA	900W / 1500VA	1300W / 2000VA	2100W / 3000VA
Topology	Online Interactive	Online Interactive	Online Interactive	Online Interactive
Output Voltage & Waveform	230V, Sine Wave	230V, Sine Wave	230V, Sine Wave	230V, Sine Wave
Input Voltage Range	180V - 287V	180V - 287V	180V - 287V	180V - 287V
Output Interfaces	(8) IEC 320 C13	(8) IEC 320 C13	(6) C13, (1) C19	(8) C13, (1) C19
Input Interface	IEC 320 C14	IEC 320 C14	IEC 320 C20	IEC 320 C20
Full Load Efficiency	96%	96%	96%	96%
Battery Type	Sealed Lead-Acid	Sealed Lead-Acid	Sealed Lead-Acid	Sealed Lead-Acid
Typical Runtime (Half/Full)	17 mins / 6 mins	14.4 mins / 4.7 mins	19 mins / 4.9 mins	18.7 mins / 5.8 mins
Surge Protection Rating	455 Joules	455 Joules	730 Joules	724 Joules
Communication Interface	Serial (RJ-45), USB	Serial (RJ-45), USB	Serial (RJ-45), USB	Serial (RJ-45), USB
Dimensions (H×W×D)	219 × 171 × 439 mm	219 × 171 × 439 mm	435 × 197 × 544 mm	435 × 197 × 544 mm
Net Weight	17.24 kg	24.04 kg	27.5 kg	43.0 kg

Wide Range of Applications

The APC Smart-UPS SMC1500I-CH is designed to provide robust, network-grade power protection, making it the globally preferred choice for:

Servers & Storage Arrays: Ensuring data integrity and preventing hardware damage during sudden power outages for business-critical IT systems.

Network & Communication Equipment: Powering essential network switches, enterprise routers, and VoIP hubs to maintain connectivity.

Point of Sale (POS) Systems: Protecting retail transactional data and ensuring business continuity during grid failures.

Office Infrastructure & Lighting: Serving as a highly reliable standby power source for workstations and essential lighting classifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the topology and output waveform of the SMC1500I-CH?

A: The SMC1500I-CH features an Online Interactive (Line-Interactive) topology and delivers a pure sine wave output. This is crucial for providing clean power with less than 5% distortion to modern servers equipped with active PFC power supplies.

Q2: How much backup runtime does the SMC1500I-CH provide?

A: With its built-in maintenance-free battery, this 1500VA/900W model provides approximately 14.4 minutes of runtime at half load, and 4.7 minutes at full load, giving IT administrators ample time to safely shut down equipment.

Q3: What input and output connections does it feature?

A: It requires a standard IEC 320 C14 input connection and provides eight (8) IEC 320 C13 output receptacles. All outlets are equipped with backup battery power and surge protection (455 Joules).

Q4: Is this UPS energy efficient?

A: Yes, it features a high-efficiency energy-saving mode, achieving an impressive 96% efficiency at full load. This helps reduce utility bills and minimizes heat generation, extending the unit’s lifespan.

Q5: What are the dimensions and weight of this UPS?

A: The unit features a compact black tower design measuring 219 × 171 × 439 mm (H×W×D) and has a net weight of 24.04 kg. The packaging dimensions are identical to the product specifications.

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