Schneider Electric APC - Schneider Electric APC Smart UPS RT2000

Applications & Use Cases

• Protecting critical lab instruments and biotech reactors from power fluctuations.
• Ensuring continuous operation of pharmaceutical data servers and control systems.
• Providing backup power for sensitive medical diagnostic equipment.
• Maintaining power to facility monitoring and security systems in regulated environments.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, a 2000VA (1400W) capacity is common, suitable for multiple servers or critical lab devices.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on a 230V input, typical for UK industrial and commercial settings.

Form factor

This model is typically a 2U rack-mountable unit, designed for integration into standard server racks.

Output waveform

Pure sine wave output is standard for this equipment, essential for sensitive electronics and active PFC power supplies.

Battery runtime

Under full load, units in this category typically offer a runtime of a few minutes, sufficient for orderly shutdown or generator startup.

Technology

Double-conversion online technology is characteristic, providing continuous, regulated power regardless of input quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does 'double-conversion online' mean for a UPS?

  Double-conversion online UPS systems provide the highest level of power protection. They continuously convert incoming AC power to DC, then back to AC, isolating connected equipment from all common power problems.

• Why is pure sine wave output important for lab and pharma equipment?

• Can this UPS be expanded for longer battery runtime?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used UPS?

• Is this unit suitable for non-rack environments?