

Otherwise, the sudden loss of power can lead to loss of data. In the case of these longer outages, the function of the modern UPS is to notify the computer to power down before the UPS runs out of battery power. Unfortunately, there were no Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems to keep my PC up and running through these annoying and sometimes destructive incidents.Ī UPS keeps a computer running long enough to last through minor power events, such as outages and surges of a few seconds up to as much as 20 or 30 minutes. The short but frequent power outages caused me to lose my work more than once. I did this work in Boca Raton, Florida, where the small, local power company was commonly known as "Florida Flicker and Flash," with good reason.

To complete the course in time for the IBM, ComputerLand, and Sears training, IBM gave me a PC to take home so I could work over evenings and weekends-arguably the first instance of anyone having an IBM PC in their home. Welcome to the communityīack in the early days of personal computers, I wrote the IBM training course for the original IBM PC.Depending on usage, a UPS battery typically lasts for 3-5 years before needing to be replaced. When it's time to refresh the battery, APC offers a user-replaceable battery for model BV400XU under part # APCRBC179 (sold separately).

Protect your UPS using the metal chassis cover while ensuring reliable power protection.īattery Backup and Surge Protector Outletsģ battery + surge protector outlets to keep your valuable equipment running during power outage.Įasy to use auto-shutdown software with power and energy management features. Save up to 30% valuable space using the Back-UPS BV400XU. Various Mounting Options for Easy Installationsįlexible mounting options such as VESA mount,Din-Rail mount and Wall-mount for anywhere installations. The APC Back-UPS 400VA/220W offers various mounting options, slim design and ruggedized exterior making it ideal for the commercial and industrial applications such as digital signage, industrial edge and retail. Flexible and ruggedized UPS for commercial and industrial environments.
