Schneider Electric Introduces Next Generation 5kVA On-Line Smart-UPS

• The 5kVA Online Smart-UPS is ENERGY STAR® qualified and is operable in a high efficiency “green” mode that can reach 98 percent efficiency

• The new 5kVA Smart-UPS On-Line is complete with a three-year warranty and immediately available for purchase

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, today announced the expansion of its Smart-UPS On-Line uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) with state of the art, Next Gen online UPS – 5kVA model.

Delivering the most manageable, reliable, dense, and efficient UPS in its class, the 5kVA UPS units have a power factor of 0.9, with a separate bypass for ‘Hot Standby’ redundancy.

“In today’s increasingly connected world, disruption or loss of power to critical equipment translates into high costs and potential reputational damage for businesses,” said Gurudutt M, Director - Channel & Midmarket Business at Schneider Electric, IT Business. “Our new line of 5kVA Smart-UPS On-Line model provide simple, convenient, flexible, and reliable power back up, allowing users to feel assured their important equipment and electronics will be protected when they need it most.”

Ideal for a range of applications, from network and server rooms to branch offices and secure power uses, the new APC 5kVA Smart-UPS On-Line provides scalable, extended runtime, efficient power quality and performance for critical applications. A flexible design that can be configured for rack-mounted or free standing applications also makes the 5kVA Smart-UPS On-Line easy to install, operate, and service in almost any environment. Additionally, integrated PowerChute Network Shutdown and an embedded network management card with environmental monitoring and remote user interface enable further accessories and communication options to be conveniently added.

The new 5kVA Smart-UPS On-Line model is equipped with a bundle of features to improve efficiency allowing end users to reduce their annual utility cost. New model is ENERGY STAR® qualified and is operable in a high efficiency “green” mode that can reach 98 percent efficiency.

The 5kVA Smart-UPS On-Line’s graphical LCD display with multi-colour backlight provides a real-time, at-a-glance display of UPS status as well as diagnostic and log information. Additional key features of the 5kVA UPS includes:

• Switchable Outlet Groups: Enables non-critical load shedding, reboot of hung equipment, and sequenced start-up and shutdown

• Hot-Swappable Batteries: User-replaceable batteries ensure continuous operation of the load even when the batteries are being replaced

• Intelligent Battery Management with Predictive Battery Replacement: A temperature-compensated charger continually adjusts to enhance battery life, provides battery health information, and deploys an advanced warning and location information when a battery needs to be replaced

• Faster Recharge Time: Ensures system availability during successive power failures

• Added Resilience: Operates with or without a battery for guaranteed restart, diagnostics and logs

For confidence and peace of mind, the new 5kVA Smart-UPS On-Line is complete with a three-year warranty and immediately available for purchase.