American Power Conversion (APC) Back-UPS CS 500 6-Outlet Backup and Surge Protector, 120V Input Voltage, 300W / 500VA Output Power Capacity, 500 LED Status Display, Beige

SKU: APCBK500

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How many devices can the APC Back-UPS CS 500 support simultaneously?

The APC Back-UPS CS 500 can support up to six devices simultaneously, with three outlets providing battery backup and three offering surge protection.

What is the run time of the APC Back-UPS CS 500 at half-load capacity?

The APC Back-UPS CS 500 provides up to 13.9 minutes of run time at half-load capacity, allowing ample time for safe system shutdowns.

Does the APC Back-UPS CS 500 offer protection for data lines?

Yes, the APC Back-UPS CS 500 includes built-in DSL-compatible phone/fax/modem connections to protect your systems from surges traveling on data lines.

What input voltage is required for the APC Back-UPS CS 500?

The APC Back-UPS CS 500 requires an input voltage of 120V to operate effectively.

What type of connections are available for safe system shutdowns?

The APC Back-UPS CS 500 features serial and USB connections for advanced power management and safe system shutdowns.

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2022-05-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb Features

Excellent product, worth to buy, with budget friendly

Sanju

2022-01-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

good

i am happy with product. using it over an month ago

lima

2021-12-26T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great features

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abcd

2021-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

product quality

best product i came across. easy use. a must buy product

bob275

2021-05-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features

Very good, have been using this since last twelve months

Test5

2021-03-03T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Great Features

I bought this a month ago, it has great features ...

testing

2021-02-01T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great features

I bought this month ago, working fine.. no issues noticed

test1234

2020-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good

I am happy with this product, delivered on time...

testint8

2019-01-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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ALBERT

2017-07-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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2017-07-03T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

apc back ups 500

Best purchase ever

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2017-06-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

APC Back-UPS 500 (beige)

great product , works as advertised, reliable and havent had any issues

jose

2017-06-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

APC Back-UPS 500 (beige)

great product , works as advertised, reliable and havent had any issues

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2017-05-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Desktop UPS!

We typically use/purchase the black BK500 but sometimes the situation calls for a different color. Same awesome dependable unit but beige instead of black. Check these out you won't be disappointed!

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2017-05-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Desktop UPS!

We typically use/purchase the black BK500 but sometimes the situation calls for a different color. Same awesome dependable unit but beige instead of black. Check these out you won't be disappointed!

Splattered23

2017-04-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Suggest this to everyone

Sold these to many of my costumers and haven't had any disappointments yet.

joe

2017-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great UPS

Great little UPS - I have a customer that uses one at every workstation in their office and absolutely loves them. Highly recommended!

MD2020

2017-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great UPS

Great little UPS - I have a customer that uses one at every workstation in their office and absolutely loves them. Highly recommended!

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2016-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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2016-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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love this

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2013-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent workhorse

We have 14 of these backups, one on each workstation at our business. We've tried other backups over the years, but these are the ones that last the longest. And it's relatively easy to replace the batteries.

lobster t.

2013-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent workhorse

We have 14 of these backups, one on each workstation at our business. We've tried other backups over the years, but these are the ones that last the longest. And it's relatively easy to replace the batteries.

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2012-06-23T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good fat purchase

The backup power and surge protector came quickly and appears to work well. Only problem is that the plug receptacles on the back are a bit too close together so that plugs with transformers attached to the plug don't fit well and required some moving of plugs around in order to be able to plug the bulkier plugs into the surge protector.

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2012-06-22T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good fat purchase

The backup power and surge protector came quickly and appears to work well. Only problem is that the plug receptacles on the back are a bit too close together so that plugs with transformers attached to the plug don't fit well and required some moving of plugs around in order to be able to plug the bulkier plugs into the surge protector.

Robby

2011-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great purchase

Found this product to be easy to install, works well, especially with a generator backup. Old UPS system cancelled my computer while the generator took 12 seconds to come on line when power failed. This UPS System 's batteries take right over with no computer interruption. Good buy, also.

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2011-09-09T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great purchase

Found this product to be easy to install, works well, especially with a generator backup. Old UPS system cancelled my computer while the generator took 12 seconds to come on line when power failed. This UPS System 's batteries take right over with no computer interruption. Good buy, also.

ralph

2011-06-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Another great product from APC

Ordered UPS from APC website and it arrived in one business day with their standard shipping. As with my other APC UPS's, it works great. I highly recommend their products.

henry

2011-06-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Another great product from APC

Ordered UPS from APC website and it arrived in one business day with their standard shipping. As with my other APC UPS's, it works great. I highly recommend their products.

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2011-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Back-ups cs500

The unit works great; however the Power Chute software that came with it dioes not work very well. This may be a conflict with Windows Vista Service Pack 2. When I try to run a self test, after a minute or so I get this message:"unable to run self teat at this time". Also, when I click on "status" I get wild readings on AC input voltage (8,100,000 or -11,400,000 for example. I just uninstalled the Power Chute software program. The unit operates OK without it.

Harry

2011-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Back-ups cs500

The unit works great; however the Power Chute software that came with it dioes not work very well. This may be a conflict with Windows Vista Service Pack 2. When I try to run a self test, after a minute or so I get this message:"unable to run self teat at this time". Also, when I click on "status" I get wild readings on AC input voltage (8,100,000 or -11,400,000 for example. I just uninstalled the Power Chute software program. The unit operates OK without it.

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APC Back-UPS CS 500 6-Outlet Backup and Surge Protector Specifications

  • Output: Output Power Capacity

    300 Watts / 500 VA

  • Output: Max Configurable Power

    300 Watts / 500 VA

  • Output: Nominal Output Voltage

    120V

  • Output: Output Frequency (sync to mains)

    50/60Hz +/- 3 Hz

  • Output: Topology

    Standby

  • Output: Waveform Type

    Stepped Approximation To A Sinewave

  • Output: Output Connections

    (3) NEMA 5-15R (Battery Backup)
    (3) NEMA 5-15R (Surge Protection)

  • Inout: Nominal Input Voltage

    120V

  • Inout: Input Frequency

    50/60 Hz +/- 3 Hz (auto sensing)

  • Inout: Input Connections

    NEMA 5-15P

  • Inout: Cord Length

    6' / 1.83m

  • Inout: Input Voltage

    98 - 140V (Range for Main Operations)

  • Batteries & Runtime: Battery Type

    Maintenance-Free Sealed Lead-Acid Battery with Suspended Electrolyte: Leakproof

  • Battery: Typical recharge time

    8 hour(s)

  • Batteries & Runtime: Replacement Battery

    RBC2

  • Batteries & Runtime: RBC Quantity

    1

  • Communications: Interface Port(s)

    USB

  • Communications: Control panel

    LED status display with On Line: On Battery: Replace Battery and Overload indicators

  • Communications: Audible Alarm

    Alarm When On Battery: Distinctive Low Battery Alarm: Overload Continuous Tone Alarm

  • Surge Protection: Surge Energy Eating

    480 Joules

  • Surge Protection &Filtering: Filtering

    Full Time Multi-Pole Noise Filtering: 5% IEEE Surge Let-Through: Zero Clamping Response Time: Meets UL 1449

  • Surge & Filtering: Data Line Protection

    Analog Phone Line For Phone/Fax/Modem/DSL (RJ-11 Connector)

  • Operating Environment

    32 - 104 deg.F / 0 - 40 deg.C

  • Operating Relative Humidity

    0 - 95%

  • Operating Elevation

    0-10000' / 0-3048m

  • Storage Temperature

    5 - 113 deg.F / -15 - 45 deg.C

  • Storage Relative Humidity

    0 - 95%

  • Storage Elevation

    0-50000' / 0-15240m

  • Audible Noise

    45.00 dBA (At 1 Meter From Surface Of Unit)

  • Online Thermal Dissipation

    24.00 BTU/hr

  • Regulatory Approvals

    cUL Listed, California (CEC) Battery Charger, ENERGY STAR (USA), FCC Part 15 Class B, Industry Canada, UL 1778

  • RoHS

    Compliant

  • REACH

    REACH: Contains No SVHCs

  • Dimensions (HxWxD)

    6.49x3.58x11.20" / 165x91.4x284.4mm

  • Weight

    13.82 lbs / 6.25 kg

  • UPC Code

    731304016304

About APC Back-UPS CS 500 6-Outlet Backup and Surge Protector

FEATURED REVIEWS

Superb Features

By Sanju

Excellent product, worth to buy, with budget friendly

good

By lima

i am happy with product. using it over an month ago

With the APC Back-UPS CS 500 6-Outlet Backup and Surge Protector, you can ensure professional-grade power protection and reliable battery backup for your computer systems. Designed to safeguard your valuable data and equipment, this UPS offers advanced power management capabilities that facilitate safe system shutdowns via serial or USB connections. Additionally, its built-in phone/fax/modem (DSL-compatible) connections protect against surges traveling through data lines, ensuring comprehensive protection for your devices.

This versatile unit features six outlets, strategically divided to maximize functionality: three outlets provide essential battery backup to keep your critical devices running during power outages, while the other three are dedicated to surge protection, shielding your equipment from unexpected voltage spikes. The APC Back-UPS CS 500 delivers a robust output power capacity of 300W / 500VA, with a reliable 120V input voltage, making it suitable for a wide range of electronic devices.

The UPS is equipped with a 500 LED status display, offering clear and immediate insight into the unit's operational status. Its battery is engineered to provide up to 13.9 minutes of run time at half-load capacity, giving you ample time to save your work and safely power down your systems. Encased in a sleek beige design, this backup and surge protector not only performs efficiently but also complements any workspace aesthetic.

APC Back-UPS CS 500 6-Outlet Backup and Surge Protector Features

  • Battery failure notification: Provides early-warning fault analysis on batteries enabling timely preventive maintenance
  • Battery-protected and surge-only outlets: Reserves power capacity and run time for connected equipment that require battery back-up while providing surge only protection for less critical equipment
  • Cold-start capable : Provides temporary battery power when the utility power is out.
  • Hot-swappable batteries: Ensures clean, uninterrupted power to protected equipment while batteries are being replaced
  • Disconnected battery notification: Warns when a battery is not available to provide backup power.
  • Dataline Surge Protection : Provides protection of connected equipment from power surges on the data lines.
  • Automatic self-test: Periodic battery self-test ensures early detection of a battery that needs to be replaced.
  • Audible alarms: Provides notification of changing utility power and UPS conditions
  • User-replaceable batteries: Increases availability by allowing a trained user to perform upgrades and replacements of the batteries reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
  • USB connectivity: Provides management of the UPS via a USB port (not available on all models).
  • Serial Connectivity: Provides management of the UPS via a serial port.
  • Transformer-block spaced outlets: Protect equipment with input transformer blocks without blocking access to other receptacles.
  • Intelligent battery management: Maximizes battery performance, life and reliability through intelligent, precision charging.
  • 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.
  • Lifetime data recovery warranty: Provides peace of mind by providing professional data recovery services in the event data is lost due to the failure of the unit.
  • Battery replacement without tools: Allows quick, easy battery replacement.
  • Lightning and Surge Protection: Protection from surges, spikes and even lightning is guaranteed!
  • Resettable circuit breaker: Instead of a hard to find fuse, there is a push-button circuit breaker for easy recovery from an overload or short circuit.
  • Audible alarms: Proactively notifies you of changing UPS and utility power conditions.
  • Transformer Block Spacing: Designed to allow the use of up to two transformer block plugs without blocking access to other receptacles.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • Professional-grade power protection with battery backup for computer systems
  • Six outlets: three with battery backup and three with surge protection
  • Advanced power management via serial or USB connections for safe shutdowns
  • Built-in DSL-compatible phone/fax/modem connections to protect data lines
  • 300W / 500VA output power capacity with 120V input voltage for versatile use
  • 500 LED status display for clear operational insights and monitoring

What's in the box:

  • APC Back-UPS CS 500 6-Outlet Backup and Surge Protector
  • Software CD-ROM
  • Cord Management Straps
  • USB Cable
  • User Manual
  • APC 3 Year Warranty