Adjustable voltage sensitivity provides the ability to adapt the UPS for optimal performance in specific power environments or generator applications. In contrast, the provided Windows PowerChute software looks old-fashioned and is a little fiddly but is very powerful and useful. If you have dexterity issues etc this is a very good choice - simple, easy to access battery compartment and change it. Even better, you can configure the alarm so that it will only sound when your PC is switched on - and remain silent during specific hours.

General Device Type UPS - external Colour Black Localisation United Kingdom Power Device Input Voltage AC 230 V Frequency Required 47 - 63 Hz Input Connectors 1 x power BS 1363A Power Output Connectors Details 6 x power (UPS and surge) , 2 x power (surge) , 1 x 4 pin USB Type A 2. kg Localisation United Kingdom Input Voltage AC 230 V Output Voltage AC 230 V Power Capacity 520 Watt / 850 VA Input Connectors 1 x power BS 1363A Output connectors 6 x power (UPS and surge) , 2 x power (surge) , 1 x 4 pin USB Type A 2. Provides the ability to adapt the UPS for optimal performance in specific power environments or generator applications. Automatic self-test Periodic battery self-test ensures early detection of a battery that needs to be replaced.

Other features of the APC Back-UPS include fast battery replacement, battery protected outlets, cold-start capability, surge-only outlets and hot-swappable batteries.

USB connection Use your PC to access additional power protection and management features for your UPS via a USB Port. Also, improved battery self-test features give early warning to arrange for timely battery replacement. With my PC (a fairly powerful beast with an 850w power supply); my monitor (a 24" Dell) and my modem and router plugged in, the software tells me that I have an incredible 45 minutes of backup power! Follow the documentation (download the full manual) and in particular plug the UPS directly into a mains socket rather than through e.Safety-agency approved Ensures the product has been tested and approved to work safely with the connected service provider equipment and within the specified environment. then an UPS is a must; connect the (now included) USB cable and the UPS will show up as a battery, effectively turning your NAS, server, desktop, etc. Buffering videos, browsing taking far too long, that little sad face that pops up when you have no internet connection, we all know these feelings far too well.

When power is interrupted or fluctuates outside expected levels, APC by Schneider Electric's Back-UPS instantly provide clean battery power to your sensitive electronics. Anyway, I was just going to send it back when I though to open it up (thankfully easy) and immediately noticed the cable dangling around.Four of these provide full back up power, the remainder offer protection from power surges and spikes. Plugged in this morning - even before I installed the software, it showed a fully charged notification in the tray (Windows 11 Pro).

The 4 green lights to confirm the battery is fully charged is very helpful rather than having to check on the computer. Use your PC to access additional power protection and management features for your UPS via a USB Port. It's the best design I've had yet so I live in hope of it having a long life and recommend it for anyone looking for a consumer UPS.Allows you to simultaneously charge and power your mobile phone and handheld computer using APC USB charging cables (sold separately).