APC by Schneider Electric BR1500G 120V Backup System

The APC by Schneider Electric BR1500G 120V Backup System is the ultimate solution for safeguarding your crucial electronic devices. Designed for reliability, this uninterruptible power supply (UPS) offers excellent backup power for computers, wireless routers, IoT devices, and security systems, ensuring that you remain operational during unexpected power outages. Not only does it provide uninterrupted power, but it also protects your electronics from harmful power fluctuations and surges.

• Exceptional Backup Power: With an impressive capacity of 1500VA and 900 watts, the BR1500G delivers substantial backup power for your workstations and other electronics, allowing you to continue your work seamlessly, even amid power interruptions.
• Multiple Outlets: Featuring 10 outlets, the APC BR1500G allows you to connect and protect multiple devices simultaneously, ranging from computers to network equipment, ensuring comprehensive coverage for your essential electronics.
• Advanced Surge Protection: The BR1500G offers lifetime guaranteed surge protection, backed by a $150,000 equipment protection policy, giving you peace of mind and protecting your devices from sudden power surges and spikes.
• User-Friendly Interface: This UPS is designed with a user-friendly interface that features three soft-touch buttons and an LCD display. This allows for easy configuration and provides crucial information about power load, battery runtime, and battery level at a glance.
• Comprehensive Connectivity Protection: The BR1500G comes equipped with two RJ-45 data ports and two coaxial ports to ensure that your DSL, modem, fax lines, and cable connections are safeguarded against harmful surges, protecting your entire setup.

Technical Details of the Product

• Model: APC BR1500G
• Capacity: 1500VA / 900W
• Input Voltage: 120V
• Number of Outlets: 10
• Data Protection Ports: 2 RJ-45, 2 Coaxial
• Audible Alarms: Yes, with mute option
• LCD Display: Yes, with battery and load status
• Software: PowerChute for automatic shutdown
• External Battery Pack Compatibility: Yes (Model BR24BPG sold separately)
• Surge Protection Policy: $150,000 lifetime guarantee

How to Install

Installing the APC BR1500G is straightforward:

1. Unbox the APC BR1500G and place it in a well-ventilated area near a power outlet.
2. Plug the UPS into a wall outlet using the provided power cord.
3. Connect your devices to the UPS outlets, ensuring the total power draw does not exceed the UPS capacity.
4. If you wish to use the PowerChute software, insert the provided CD and follow the installation instructions.
5. For network protection, connect your DSL or modem to the RJ-45 ports and any coaxial devices to the coaxial ports.
6. Press the soft-touch buttons to configure the settings as per your preference.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of devices can I connect to the APC BR1500G? You can connect computers, wireless routers, IoT devices, security systems, and other essential electronics.
• What is the runtime I can expect during a power outage? The runtime will vary based on the load connected to the UPS. The LCD display provides real-time updates on battery runtime based on your connected devices.
• Can I extend the battery runtime? Yes, you can add an external battery pack (Model BR24BPG sold separately) to increase battery runtime when utility power is lost.
• How do I mute the audible alarms? The UPS features an option to mute audible alarms for your convenience; simply press the appropriate soft-touch button as indicated in the user manual.
• Is the battery user-replaceable? Yes, the battery in the APC BR1500G is user-replaceable, making it convenient to maintain the unit over time.