What are the various generations of Smart-UPS Products?

Issue:

What are the various generations of single phase Smart-UPS Products?

Product Line:

Smart-UPS

Environment:

All models, All Serial Numbers

Cause:

With over 20 million units sold, many customers have a variety of Smart-UPS products in use. Over the years APC has steadily improved the product line. This document highlights the generations that are likely to still be used in production environments. Please note that this is a high level overview, and not all features are detailed. For more detailed specifications, or to find software and accessory compatibility, please refer to the apc.com product page for your specific UPS.

Resolution:

Current Products:

These products are currently in production and available for purchase.
We will identify the different generations by their part number prefix.


"SMT" (IE: SMT1000)

• High efficiency “green” mode
• Next generation Line Interactive Smart-UPS products
• 750VA - 3kVA
• Pure Sinewave
• Line Interactive topology
• Fully interactive LCD display
• Both rackmount and tower versions available
• Standard Run battery only
• Switched receptacle group
• Enhanced battery management
• Flash upgrade able firmware
• Serial or USB Communications (RJ-45 Serial Port on UPS)
• Microlink Protocol
• Smart-Slot for installation of APC Accessory Cards
  

"SMX" (IE: SMX1000)

• Next generation Line Interactive Smart-UPS products
• 750VA - 3kVA
• Pure Sinewave
• Line Interactive topology
• Fully interactive LCD display
• All units Rack / Tower convertible
• All units have the option of intelligent extended run battery packs
• High efficiency “green” mode
• Switched receptacle groups
• Enhanced battery management
• Voltage adaptability  ( 2kVA & up only )
• Higher power factor than comparable "SMT" units
• Flash upgrade able firmware
• Serial or USB Communications (RJ-45 Serial Port on UPS)
• Microlink Protocol
• Smart-Slot for installation of APC Accessory Cards

• Next generation Entry-Level Line Interactive Smart-UPS products
• 1kVA - 1.5kVA
• Pure Sinewave
• Line Interactive topology
• Simplified LCD display
• Both rackmount and tower versions available
• Standard Run battery only
• High efficiency “green” mode
• Flash upgrade able firmware
• USB Communications (Serial Cable available as an option)  (RJ-45 Serial Port on UPS)
• No Smart-Slot
• Microlink Protocol
• Designed for entry level server and Small Office / Home Office applications

• Modular Line Interactive Smart-UPS (Similar to 4th generation "SUA" units)
• 1.5kVA - 3kVA
• Pure Sinewave
• Line Interactive topology
• LED Display
• All units are Rack/Tower convertible
• Unit is comprised of a Chassis, a Battery Module, and a Power Module
• Battery and Power Modules are hot-swapable
• Extended Run (XL) battery options
• Automatic Voltage Regulation with Double Boost
• Intelligent Battery Management
• Serial or USB Communications (You can only use one at a time)  (RJ-45 Serial Port on UPS)
• User controllable outlet groups
• Bypass capability
• UPS-Link Communications Protocol
• Smart-Slot for installation of APC Accessory Card (Ships populated with a Network Management Card)

Published for:APC Belgium