Middle Atlantic NEXSYS 1500VA Rack-Mountable UPS

The Middle Atlantic NEXSYS 1500VA Rack-Mountable UPS is purpose-built for professional AV environments where uptime and power quality matter most. Designed over more than two decades to meet the demanding needs of control rooms, conference spaces, digital signage installations, and broadcast-adjacent equipment, this online UPS offers reliable, continuous protection for your AV gear. When power events strike—surges, brownouts, or outages—the NEXSYS unit delivers clean, regulated power to sensitive equipment, helping prevent unexpected downtime and preserving the integrity of video processing, audio routing, and networked AV systems. Its rack-mountable form makes it effortless to integrate into standard 19-inch racks alongside processors, routers, AV switches, amplifiers, and servers, ensuring that your critical devices remain powered and protected in the most compact footprint possible. In environments where quiet operation and minimal heat are essential, NEXSYS combines rugged construction with intelligent power management to support high-availability AV deployments without distraction.

• Designed for AV reliability: The NEXSYS 1500VA UPS is engineered with the specific needs of professional audiovisual systems in mind. It prioritizes continuous uptime for mission-critical gear, helping to safeguard presentations, live events, medical AV rooms, and corporate AV deployments from unexpected power disturbances. The result is a dependable, AV-centric power solution that specialists trust to keep workflows flowing smoothly. With robust enclosure construction and careful heat management, it withstands the rigors of daily rack use and long-term installations, making it an excellent choice for integrators who demand durability and consistency.
• Online protection for clean, dependable power: This UPS employs online, double-conversion technology to deliver a constant, clean sine-wave output regardless of input conditions. That means sensitive AV electronics—such as matrix switchers, audio processors, and digital signage players—receive stable voltage even during mains fluctuations. The result is reduced noise, less risk of equipment misbehavior, and a smoother performance in a variety of environments. By maintaining a steady power baseline, NEXSYS helps ensure color accuracy, signal integrity, and reliable operation of timing-critical AV services, which is essential for high-stakes installations and professional studios alike.
• Rack-mountable, space-conscious design: Built to fit standard 19-inch equipment racks, the NEXSYS UPS integrates seamlessly with other AV gear in a compact footprint. Its rack-mountable chassis simplifies cable management, airflow, and accessibility for maintenance. In control rooms or multimedia labs where space is at a premium, this unit’s streamlined form factor enables clean, professional installations without clutter. The rack-ready design also helps technicians access outlets, manage connections, and perform routine battery tests with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Comprehensive monitoring and alerting: Effective power protection isn’t just about battery backup—it’s about visibility. The NEXSYS UPS provides intuitive status indicators and audible alerts to keep operators informed about battery health, load levels, and potential power anomalies. For larger AV ecosystems, this enables proactive maintenance and rapid response to any power event, reducing downtime and ensuring continuity for critical AV workflows. The system’s monitoring capabilities are designed to be user-friendly for integrators and end users, helping facilities managers keep pivotal AV components online and performing at their best.
• Energy efficiency and thoughtful management: In addition to safeguarding your gear, the NEXSYS UPS emphasizes energy-conscious operation. By delivering clean power with minimal losses and offering smart conditioning features, it helps reduce heat load in the rack, lowering cooling requirements and total cost of ownership. This focus on efficiency aligns with the modern AV install’s need to balance performance with responsible energy use, supporting greener rooms and longer-term savings while maintaining peak performance for critical devices and services.

Technical Details of Middle Atlantic NEXSYS 1500VA Rack-Mountable UPS

• Power capacity: 1500 VA
• Form factor: Rack-mountable 19-inch enclosure designed for standard AV rack installations
• Topology: Online (double-conversion) UPS to provide continuous, regulated power
• Output quality: Clean, stable sine-wave output suitable for sensitive AV equipment
• Protection features: Regulation of voltage, surge protection, and filtering to mitigate EMI/RFI noise

How to Install Middle Atlantic NEXSYS 1500VA Rack-Mountable UPS

Installing the NEXSYS 1500VA UPS is a straightforward process that enables rapid deployment in professional AV environments. Start by planning a strategic placement within the rack: choose a well-ventilated, accessible location with sufficient clearance for ventilation and cable management. Ensure the UPS is near your critical devices but not blocking access to other equipment or power strips. You’ll want to maintain separation between power cords and data cables to minimize interference and to simplify maintenance tasks. Once you’ve identified the ideal rack position, secure the unit using the appropriate mounting hardware provided with the UPS, attaching it firmly to the rack rails to prevent movement during routine service or in the event of a minor vibration or shock.

Step 1: Mount the UPS in the rack ears or rails as per the installation kit instructions. Align the chassis with standard 19-inch rack spacing and tighten the screws securely to prevent shifting. Confirm there is adequate airflow around the unit; avoid placing it directly atop heat-producing devices or in a confined space that could trap heat. Verify that the rack has proper ventilation and that the surrounding environment adheres to the recommended operating temperature range to maximize battery life and overall performance.

Step 2: Connect the mains input power to a suitable wall outlet or power distribution unit (PDU) with appropriate protection. Do not plug other high-demand equipment into the UPS outlets that would exceed the unit’s capacity. Use quality power cables and route them neatly along cable management channels to prevent accidental disconnection or strain on the outlets. If you anticipate long cable runs, consider labeling outlets and cables for quick identification during maintenance or upgrades.

Step 3: Connect your critical AV equipment to the UPS’s output outlets. Prioritize devices whose uptime is essential—processors, control consoles, audio interfaces, digital signage feeds, and network gear—so they benefit from uninterrupted power during outages or disturbances. Ensure that devices are powered on in the correct sequence during startup, following the recommendations in the user manual to avoid surges or load spikes that could trip the UPS’s protections.

Step 4: Power up the UPS and perform an initial self-test to verify operation. Use the unit’s status indicators to confirm normal operation, and check that all connected devices respond as expected when the UPS switches to battery mode momentarily during the self-test. Review the user interface (display prompts, LEDs, or software dashboard if available) to validate battery health, load level, and event logs. If any warning indicators appear, consult the troubleshooting section of the manual or contact support to address battery replacement needs or configuration adjustments.

Step 5: Configure ongoing monitoring and alerts. Set up notification preferences so your facility team receives timely information about battery health, load changes, or power disturbances. Modern AV installations benefit from proactive monitoring, allowing you to schedule regular maintenance windows, plan battery replacement cycles, and coordinate with IT and facilities teams to maintain uninterrupted operation of critical AV services. Finally, document the installation with diagrams and labeling to simplify future upgrades or service calls. This approach ensures your NEXSYS UPS remains a cornerstone of reliability for your AV system for years to come.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What is the main purpose of the Middle Atlantic NEXSYS 1500VA Rack-Mountable UPS?
A: Its primary purpose is to provide uninterrupted, clean power to critical AV equipment, protecting against outages, surges, brownouts, and other power disturbances. By delivering stable voltage to AV processors, routers, control systems, and displays, it helps prevent unexpected downtime and preserves performance in professional environments.

Q: Why choose an online (double-conversion) UPS for AV installations?
A: Online double-conversion UPSs continuously convert incoming AC power to DC and then back to AC, producing a pristine, regulated output. This design isolates connected equipment from input voltage fluctuations, ensuring reliable operation of sensitive AV gear during power anomalies and preserving signal integrity for video and audio systems.

Q: Can the NEXSYS 1500VA be integrated into a larger power and monitoring ecosystem?
A: Yes. The unit is designed to fit into standard AV rack environments and offers monitoring capabilities to keep you informed about battery health, load, and power events. These features enable proactive maintenance and smoother operation for complex AV deployments.

Q: How should I size the UPS for my AV rack?
A: Sizing should consider the total load of all devices connected to the UPS outlets. Aim for a comfortable headroom margin so startup currents and peak loads don’t approach the unit’s maximum rating. If uncertain, consult the product documentation or a qualified AV integrator to calculate the recommended runtime and load distribution for your specific equipment list.

Q: What about maintenance and battery replacement?
A: Battery health degrades over time, especially with frequent power events or high-temperature environments. Periodic maintenance checks and scheduled battery replacements help maintain uptime. The UPS should provide notifications when battery aging or capacity limitations are detected, enabling timely service planning.