American Power Conversion (APC) Back-UPS 500 6-Outlet Backup and Surge Protector, 120V, Black

SKU: APCBK500BLK

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2022-03-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great features

I bought this a month ago it awesome product , worth buy

Rams23

2021-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Originally good, but batteries have short lives

The first battery I received with the unit lasted nearly 2 years. However replacement batteries have been dying in months, the most recent one only two. I am changing brands, even though I purchased a spare backup battery.

citizenscientist

2020-02-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great deice

This is the 2nd one of these I have purchased. They work great and are reliable.

RogerDoger

2019-12-03T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Largely positive review

The unit is very sturdy and looks nice on my desk. I've also installed the PowerChute software and connected the unit via USB to my computer, which has a nice dashboard that allows me to monitor the system and change the configuration. My only criticism of the unit is that it's a bit loud -- it makes a constant humming sound. You don't really notice it if you have other audio going on, but in a quiet room it's definitely noticeable.

Kyle B.

2018-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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tallex

2017-06-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Back Up

Great product

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2017-06-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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2017-06-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

APC Back-UPS 500 (black)

great product works as advertised and easy to set up ,

jose

2017-06-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

APC Back-UPS 500 (black)

great product works as advertised and easy to set up ,

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2017-06-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Desktop UPS

Great for my home office. I would buy another anyday.

Justin

2017-06-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Desktop UPS

Great for my home office. I would buy another anyday.

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2017-05-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the best!

These are the one of the very BEST desktop UPS models you can buy! Super dependable with plenty of juice. Highly recommended!

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2017-05-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the best!

These are the one of the very BEST desktop UPS models you can buy! Super dependable with plenty of juice. Highly recommended!

Splattered23

2017-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Nice!

I have customers with several of these backups and after trying other backups over the years, these are the ones that last the longest.

MT2020

2017-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little UPS for workstations

We use these on our company workstations. Very dependable and great battery life. Simple insurance against power failures and brownouts which we seem to have too frequently.

Casual

2017-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little UPS for workstations

We use these on our company workstations. Very dependable and great battery life. Simple insurance against power failures and brownouts which we seem to have too frequently.

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2017-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Nice!

I have customers with several of these backups and after trying other backups over the years, these are the ones that last the longest.

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2015-02-22T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

BK500BLK

We buy APC products for their reliability. However they have changed from using right angle plug to straight plugs. Now I have more trouble with bad connections at the outlet than power failures because it is too easy to accidentally knock the plug out.

john b.

2015-02-22T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

BK500BLK

We buy APC products for their reliability. However they have changed from using right angle plug to straight plugs. Now I have more trouble with bad connections at the outlet than power failures because it is too easy to accidentally knock the plug out.

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2014-07-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Once Again!

Once again, this product is just what I need! Replacing the old one was simple, and the fact that I could recycle the old one so easily was wonderful! Thank you!

BWD

2014-07-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Once Again!

Once again, this product is just what I need! Replacing the old one was simple, and the fact that I could recycle the old one so easily was wonderful! Thank you!

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2012-10-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent UPS

This is a nice compact unit. I like having the outlets on the back of the unit. One of my UPS units has the outlets on the top and they get dusty. I will replace it with one of these when the battery fails.

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2012-10-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent UPS

This is a nice compact unit. I like having the outlets on the back of the unit. One of my UPS units has the outlets on the top and they get dusty. I will replace it with one of these when the battery fails.

Bernie

2011-01-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Trust No Other

I have used APC Back-UPS for over 10 years with various home computers. The batteries do need to be changed at some point around 3-4 years. APC is up front about this. My current Back-UPS CS 500 sits next to my Dell Inspiron quad PC, filters line problems, self-tests, powers after commercial power is removed, and even shuts down my PC gracefully via supplied USP cable according to the params that I set. A PC application lets you initiate a test, review the test log, review power levels and more. It's well worth the price to protect an expensive PC like the one I use.

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2011-01-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Trust No Other

I have used APC Back-UPS for over 10 years with various home computers. The batteries do need to be changed at some point around 3-4 years. APC is up front about this. My current Back-UPS CS 500 sits next to my Dell Inspiron quad PC, filters line problems, self-tests, powers after commercial power is removed, and even shuts down my PC gracefully via supplied USP cable according to the params that I set. A PC application lets you initiate a test, review the test log, review power levels and more. It's well worth the price to protect an expensive PC like the one I use.

Graham T.

2011-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

APC backs up their back ups!

Had and issue with run time with the first unit I recieved. Called APC service and within 10 min I had a tracking # and p/u tag for the old one. Received the replacement in 4 days. What can I say...APC backs up their back ups! I have found that this product does what it specs out to do! Only issue I have is that the cooling fan is a bit noisy, but the good thing it doesn't stay on for long.

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2011-01-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

APC backs up their back ups!

Had and issue with run time with the first unit I recieved. Called APC service and within 10 min I had a tracking # and p/u tag for the old one. Received the replacement in 4 days. What can I say...APC backs up their back ups! I have found that this product does what it specs out to do! Only issue I have is that the cooling fan is a bit noisy, but the good thing it doesn't stay on for long.

FuzzyBird

2011-01-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Latest in a long line

This is my 5th APC UPS. The last one stopped working after 10 years of dependable service. Nothing to do but replace it with something I know I can depend on.

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2011-01-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Latest in a long line

This is my 5th APC UPS. The last one stopped working after 10 years of dependable service. Nothing to do but replace it with something I know I can depend on.

BMWPaul

2010-07-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great purchase

Easy to install, works without a problem. I always order from APC because I can depend on the quality.

mickey

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American Power Conversion (APC) Back-UPS 500 6-Outlet Backup & Surge Protector Specifications

  • Output Power Capacity

    300 Watts / 500 VA

  • Max Configurable Power

    300 Watts / 500 VA

  • Nominal Output Voltage

    120V

  • Topology

    Standby

  • Output Connections

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

  • Nominal Input Voltage

    120V

  • Input Frequency

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

  • Input Connections

    NEMA 5-15P

  • Cord Length

    6 feet (1.83 meters)

  • Input voltage range for main operations

    98 - 140V

  • Battery Type

    Maintenance-free sealed Lead-Acid battery with suspended electrolyte: leakproof

  • Typical recharge time

    8 hour(s)

  • Interface Port(s)

    DB-9 RS-232, USB

  • Control panel

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

  • Audible Alarm

    Alarm when on battery: distinctive low battery alarm: overload continuous tone alarm

  • Surge energy rating

    480 Joules

  • Filtering

    Full time multi-pole noise filtering: 5% IEEE surge let-through: zero clamping response time: meets UL 1449

  • 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 feet (0-3000 meters)

  • Storage Temperature

    5 - 113 deg.F (-15 - 45 deg.C)

  • Storage Relative Humidity

    0 - 95%

  • Storage Elevation

    0-50000 feet (0-15000 meters)

  • Audible noise at 1m from surface of unit

    45.00 dBA

  • Online Thermal Dissipation

    24.00 BTU/hr

  • Regulatory Approvals

    FCC Part 15 Class B, Industry Canada, UL 1778, cUL Listed

  • Dimensions (HxWxD)

    6.50x3.60x11.20" / 16.51x9.14x28.44cm

  • Weight

    13.80lbs / 6.25kg

  • UPC Code

    731304021360

About American Power Conversion (APC) Back-UPS 500 6-Outlet Backup & Surge Protector

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Great features

By Rams23

I bought this a month ago it awesome product , worth buy

Great deice

By RogerDoger

This is the 2nd one of these I have purchased. They work great and are reliable.

The APC Back-UPS 500 6-Outlet Backup and Surge Protector (120V, Black) provides professional power protection and battery backup for computer systems. Safe system shutdown and advanced power management capabilities keep systems and data safe via serial or USB connection and built-in phone/fax/modem (DSL-compatible) connections protect systems from surges traveling on data lines. The UPS features 6 outlets, 3 of which provide battery backup and three more that are surge protected. The unit delivers battery-powered AC and its battery provides 15.4 minutes of run time at half-load capacity.

American Power Conversion (APC) Back-UPS 500 6-Outlet Backup & Surge Protector Features

  • Data Line Protection: The surge protector features an RJ-11 surge protection connection that allows you to protect modem connections from power surges. This helps to preserve the life of your modem and further protect your computer from surges
  • Spaced Outlets: The UPS features two spaced outlets that are designed to accommodate devices with large "power brick" AC adapters. This lets you power and protect these devices without sacrificing another plug due to their large size
  • Audible Alarms: The surge protector features an audible alarm that lets you know when there is a problem with your power. This helps to make you aware of a power outage or surge
  • Serial Communication: This UPS features serial ports for computer communication. This communication allows your computer to automatically shut down safely in the event of a power outage
  • Battery Failure Notification: Provides early-warning fault analysis on batteries enabling timely preventive maintenance
  • LED Indicators: Provide easy-to-read status of the unit and utility power conditions
  • 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 / Hot Swap Batteries: 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
  • Automatic Self-Test: Periodic battery self-test ensures early detection of a battery that needs to be replaced
  • User-Replaceable Batteries: Increases availability by allowing a trained user to perform upgrades and replacements of the batteries reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
  • 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
  • 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

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • Data Line Protection
  • This lets you power & protect these devices without sacrificing another plug due to their large size
  • Audible Alarms
  • Serial Communication
  • Battery Failure Notification
  • LED Indicators: Provide easy-to-read status of the unit & utility power conditions

What's in the box:

  • APC Back-UPS 500 6-Outlet Backup and Surge Protector
  • Software CD-ROM
  • Cord Management Straps
  • USB Cable
  • User Manual
  • American Power Conversion (APC) 3 Year Limited Warranty