Description
The APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #140 (RBC140) is the trusted power-backup upgrade for a broad range of APC Smart-UPS systems. Built to meet APC’s exacting standards, this maintenance-free, sealed lead-acid battery cartridge restores original runtime and performance, ensuring your critical equipment—servers, networking gear, medical devices, and security systems—stays protected when the power goes dark. With a plug-and-play design that minimizes downtime, RBC140 delivers reliable, predictable power during outages and clean, orderly shutdowns when mains power becomes unstable. This cartridge makes upgrading or expanding your UPS simple, so you can safeguard data, protect people, and keep operations running smoothly even in challenging environments.
- Compatibility and reliability you can trust: Specifically engineered to work with APC Smart-UPS models that support RBC140, the Replacement Battery Cartridge 140 delivers dependable power when you need it most. Its design aligns with APC specifications to maintain steady discharge timing and predictable runtime, helping protect critical workloads during brownouts and outages.
- Easy, tool-free replacement to minimize downtime: The RBC140 is designed for straightforward, plug-and-play installation in compatible APC Smart-UPS units. Swap in the new cartridge quickly and securely, allowing your UPS to resume normal operation with minimal interruption and without demanding maintenance steps.
- Maintenance-free, long-life performance: This RBC140 cartridge emphasizes reliability in everyday use, rapid discharge events, and repetitive cycling. Its sealed lead-acid construction reduces leakage risk and supports long, dependable service life within a variety of professional IT environments.
- Safe, compact cartridge design: The cartridge format simplifies replacement and storage while prioritizing safe operation. The sealed design helps minimize electrolyte leakage risk, making handling and disposal easier for IT teams and facilities staff.
- Cost-effective protection for uptime and total cost of ownership: By restoring UPS performance and extending device uptime, RBC140 helps protect data, equipment, and personnel while contributing to a lower total cost of ownership for your UPS infrastructure.
Technical Details of APC Replacement Battery Cartridge 140
The APC Replacement Battery Cartridge 140 is a purpose-built RBC140 cartridge designed to work with multiple APC Smart-UPS models that support RBC140 replacements. Key characteristics include:
- Battery type: Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) chemistry designed for reliable operation with minimal maintenance.
- Form factor: Cartridge replacement that fits into compatible APC Smart-UPS units with RBC140 support, enabling a quick, tool-free swap.
- Compatibility: Engineered for use with APC Smart-UPS models that specify RBC140 compatibility; ensures seamless integration and consistent discharge timing with supported UPS platforms.
- Maintenance characteristics: Maintenance-free design optimized for long-life operation and repeated cycling in professional environments.
- Safety and handling: Sealed construction minimizes electrolyte leakage risk and supports safer handling, installation, and disposal when paired with proper recycling practices.
- Performance focus: Designed to restore the UPS to its original efficiency, with dependable short-term runtime and orderly shutdown capabilities during extended outages.
How to install APC Replacement Battery Cartridge 140
- Power down and unplug your UPS: Before starting, ensure all connected devices are safely shut down and the UPS is disconnected from mains power.
- Open the battery compartment: Access the RBC140 bay by removing the cover or panel as specified in your UPS model’s user guide.
- Remove the old cartridge: Gently disconnect any leads or connectors, then lift the spent RBC140 cartridge out of its slot. Follow your UPS manual for safe disposal if required.
- Prepare the new RBC140 cartridge: Inspect the replacement for any packaging damage. Ensure the cartridge is oriented correctly for insertion into the bay.
- Install the new cartridge: Slide the RBC140 into place until it is firmly seated. Reconnect any leads or connectors as needed, ensuring secure, snug connections.
- Close the compartment and power up: Replace the battery compartment cover, plug the UPS back into mains power, and allow the unit to initialize. Run a brief self-test if your UPS supports it to confirm proper operation.
- Verify operation and document: Confirm that the UPS reports normal status, and that connected devices are receiving power. Update maintenance records with replacement date for future reference.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What devices will the RBC140 power protect?
A: The RBC140 is designed for APC Smart-UPS models that support this replacement cartridge. It provides backup power and safe shutdown capability for servers, networking gear, medical devices, and security systems connected to compatible UPS units.
Q: How long will the RBC140 provide runtime?
A: Runtime depends on the specific APC Smart-UPS model, the load connected to the UPS, and the environment. The RBC140 is engineered to restore the UPS to its original performance and offer dependable short-term power during outages, with consistent battery health supporting orderly shutdowns as needed.
Q: Is the RBC140 easy to install by non-technical staff?
A: Yes. The RBC140 is designed for a straightforward, tool-free replacement in compatible APC Smart-UPS units. With clear alignment to APC specifications, the upgrade minimizes downtime and avoids complex maintenance steps.
Q: How should I dispose of an old battery cartridge?
A: Used lead-acid batteries should be disposed of according to local regulations and should be recycled whenever possible. Check with your facility’s waste management procedures or local recycling programs to ensure environmentally responsible handling.
Q: What maintenance is required after installing RBC140?
A: The cartridge is maintenance-free. After installation, monitor the UPS status indicators and periodic self-tests (if supported by your model) to confirm continued normal operation and healthy battery performance.
Why choose the APC Replacement Battery Cartridge 140? This RBC140 delivers the peace of mind that comes from knowing your critical systems stay protected during power interruptions. With a focus on reliability, safety, and plug-and-play convenience, it’s a practical, cost-effective solution for upgrading or replenishing your APC Smart-UPS repository. Whether you’re expanding a data center, outfitting a small business, or safeguarding a home office, the RBC140 is built to integrate seamlessly, provide consistent runtime, and maintain UPS efficiency across diverse environments. The cartridge format supports quick replacements, reduces downtime, and helps ensure safe, orderly operations whenever mains power is unstable. Invest in RBC140 to protect uptime, streamline maintenance, and safeguard your valuable assets against the unpredictable fluctuations of electrical supply.
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