Three new double-conversion online models (3, 5 or 6 kVA) meet the requirements of electrical installers, for use in the Facilities and Building Infrastructure segments

London, United Kingdom – April 3rd, 2009 – APC, a global leader in integrated critical power and cooling services, today introduced its Smart-UPS RT 3 kVA (SURT3000XLI-ET), 5kVA (SURTD5000XLI-ET) & 6kVa (SURT6000XLI-ET) power protection models, engineered for the electro technical environment. These very versatile double conversion online UPS expands APC;s award-winning Smart-UPS On-Line product line, offering key features for ET installations, such as facilities, for hardwire input and output termination. Good voltage and frequency regulation with no break voltage in the transition to and from battery power makes of the new Smart-UPS RT Units the ideal products to support motors and linear power supplies, which are less tolerant to these issues.

The new units ensure availability, manageability and adaptability for any installation need and the double conversion on-line topology provides a no-break supply; uptime whilst additional runtime with uninterrupted power load is available thanks to the hot swappable, plug-and-play batteries; manual and automatic internal bypasses ensures power to loads if any UPS failure occurs. Up to 10 battery packs can be attached to the unit, providing considerable extended runtimes.

Manageability is ensured thanks to the serial interface and connection cable provided for local configuration and diagnostics via a connected PC; a SmartSlot is provided to allow the use of a range of APC Management cards, including I/O Relay alarm, Building Management Integration and Network Management Cards.

The units are easily adaptable to any space thanks to their tower configuration and the optional rack [1] and 2: not currently supported by the SURTD5000XLI-ET mounting rail kit; output voltage and frequency tracking tolerance can be adjusted to meet various power environments; ease of installation and flexibility are assured as both the input and output connections of the units offer hardwire terminations.

“Building Infrastructures and Facilities environment face challenges that may differ from the traditional IT power needs.With the introduction of these Smart-UPS models specifically engineered for Electro Technical applications, APC ensures the best features to its award-winning Smart-UPS product line and meets electrical installers requirements. We expect the installers to find in these products’ availability, manageability and flexibility the answer to their customers’ changing needs” said Michael Niotakis, Vice President Channels & Home & Business Networks Business Development, EMEA/LAM at APC by Schneider Electric.

Other remarkable features of the new Smart UPS RT units include:

• Serial port provided for local configuration, diagnostic and communications with APC PowerChute software. Both 3kVA & 6kVA models have a DB9 connector, whereas the 5kVA has a RJ45-10P10C connector; all models are provided with a suitable APC interface cable with a female DB9 connector to interface with connected equipment.
• EPO (Emergency Power Off) terminals allow the connection of a remote EPO switch, so that the unit can be shutdown in case of emergency.
• Control and status panel providing a range of basic information, including LED “Bar Graphs” for battery charge, percentage load, LED indicators for UPS status, indication of general fault, battery replacement need.
• Stabilization feet that provide a wider footprint to this compact tower unit.
• Battery temperature compensation charging, to ensure optimum life of batteries.

For more information about APC and its suite of UPS solutions, please visit www.apc.com/gb or call 0800 2799254.

About APC by Schneider Electric

APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in critical power and cooling services, provides industry leading product, software and systems for home, office, data centre and factory floor applications.Backed by the strength, experience, and wide network of Schneider Electric’s Critical Power & Cooling Services, APC delivers well planned, flawlessly installed and maintained solutions throughout their lifecycle.Through its unparalleled commitment to innovation, APC delivers pioneering, energy efficient solutions for critical technology and industrial applications. In 2007, Schneider Electric acquired APC and combined it with MGE UPS Systems to form Schneider Electric’s Critical Power & Cooling Services Business Unit, which recorded 2008 revenue of €2,6 billion and employed 12,000 people worldwide.APC solutions include uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), precision cooling units, racks, physical security and design and management software, including APC's InfraStruXure® architecture, the industry’s most comprehensive integrated power, cooling, and management solution.Schneider Electric, with 114,000 employees and operations in 100 countries, achieved sales of €18,3 billion in 2008. For more information on APC, please visit www.apc.com.

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