It’s easy to take energy for granted. At this point, it’s an expected part of our lives – whether it be for warmth, safety, entertainment, education, or work. But what happens when that power goes out?
This is where an APC UPS comes in handy! With a UPS in tow, you can continue to not worry about your power. If any power problems occur, your UPS will step in to switch your devices to battery power to keep them running. Your devices will seamlessly switch over to your UPS power without you even noticing a problem has occurred.
Not only that, but your APC UPS also protects your electronics from power surges, brownouts, and other electrical disturbances that can damage your equipment. And with its sleek design and compact size, it won’t take up too much space on your desk or entertainment center.
Home Users
Many people assume that UPS systems are for businesses and offices, but they are just as helpful in the home!
Some ways a UPS can help include:
- Peace of mind that your internet connection and devices are stable when working from home, gaming with friends, or during remote learning
- Ensuring your heating stays on to keep you warm
- Access to the best care in the comfort of their own home for those who need it
- Ensuring you have 24/7 access in and around your home through electric garages, blinds, and security systems.
- Keeping your lighting on so you can continue with your day
What UPS will you need?
UPS systems come with a range of features and are available in different strengths to suit its use. Here are some examples of why you might need a UPS at home and what APC UPS we recommend as a solution.
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Reliable access management |
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| Estimated power (watts) | Autonomy | Recommended UPS | |
| Automatic blinds (<5) | 150W | Circa 10x open and close | BE650G2-UK |
| Automatic blinds (>5) | 150W | Circa 10x open and close | BE850G2-UK |
| Lighting | 10W | 1h | BE650G2-UK |
| Electric gate | 150W | Circa 5x open and close | BE650G2-UK |
| Garage door | 500W | Circa 5x open and close | BE850G2-UK |
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Ensure home-office connectivity |
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| Estimated power (watts) | Autonomy | Recommended UPS | |
| ADSL Router | 17W | 2h30 | BX750MI |
| Laptop | 40W | 1h | BX750MI |
| Printer | 50W | 1h | BX750MI |
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Protect your heating equipment |
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| Estimated power (watts) | Autonomy | Recommended UPS | |
| Pellets or fuel Boiler | 100W | 1h30 | BE850G2-UK |
| Pellets burning stove | 30W | 2h30 | BE850G2-UK |
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Protect your medical devices |
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| Estimated power (watts) | Autonomy | Recommended UPS | |
| Medical Bed | 90W | 60 movements | BE650G2-UK |
| CPAP Machine | 45W | 2h | BE650G2-UK |
Workplace
Power interruptions to businesses can be costly. If you power goes down in the office, you’re at risk of loosing data, preventing work from being completed, missing deadlines, ignoring customers, and overall damaging your reputation. This isn’t a risk that anyone wants to take, especially with such high stakes in place.
No UPS in the office can result in:
- Disruptions in managing your stock levels
- Missed calls from customers trying to place orders or from customers in need of help.
- Delays in dispatching orders
- Delays in processing orders or invoices
- Corrupted or lost data and work
- Loss of productivity
- Tight deadlines being missed and relationships therefore damaged.
What UPS will you need?
Here are our top UPS solutions for potential problems you’re facing in the office.
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Process customer orders and invoices |
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| Estimated power (watts) | Autonomy | Recommended UPS | |
| Cashier and Payment Terminal | 100W | 2h | SMT1000IC |
| VOIP Phone | 15W | 2h | SMV750CAI |
| Wifi repeater | 17W | 1h30 | SMV750CAI |
| Router | 15W | 2h | SMV750CAI |
| PC + Screen | 120W | 2h30 | SMX750I |
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Protect your assets |
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| Estimated power (watts) | Autonomy | Recommended UPS | |
| Security and CCTV | 330W | 1h30 | SMT2200IC |
| Sliding doors | 150W | Circa 300 open & close (1kVA) Circa 600 open & close (2kVA) |
SRV1KI / SRV2KI |
For more help on selecting the best UPS for you, check out APC’s UPS selector tool here
This is just a brief look at the APC UPS Range, if you require more Schneider Electric equipment for your business, you can check our Schneider Electric microsite for a wide range of APC products to suit your needs.
Other Schneider Electric products Available from Comms Express:
Server Racks & Accessories | NetBotz Security and Environmental Monitoring | Extended Warranty | Accessory Extended Warranty | Power Distribution Units | Uniterruptible Power Supply
If you require any further information on these or any other products that we stock here at Comms Express, please do not hesitate to contact our team who will be only too happy to help.
Until next time…
