- 1500VA / 1000W line-interactive Smart-UPS with lithium-ion battery — up to 5+ year battery life vs. 3 years for lead-acid SMT equivalents
- 120V 3U Rackmount — same line-interactive topology as standard SMT with dramatically lower lifetime battery replacement costs
- SmartConnect cloud monitoring + SmartSlot for optional NMC
- Up to 55% lighter than equivalent lead-acid UPS — reduces shipping costs and rack weight load
- 3-year UPS warranty with 5-year lithium-ion battery warranty
Product Highlights
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Description
APC Smart-UPS SMTL SMTL1500RM3UC — 1500VA Line-Interactive UPS with Lithium-Ion Battery
The SMTL1500RM3UC delivers 1500VA / 1000W of line-interactive pure sine wave power with one critical difference from the standard SMT series: lithium-ion battery chemistry instead of lead-acid. Same Smart-UPS topology, dramatically different battery economics over the life of the unit.
Lithium-Ion vs. Lead-Acid: What Changes
| Factor | Standard SMT (Lead-Acid) | SMTL (Lithium-Ion) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Battery Service Life | 3-4 years | 5+ years |
| Weight | Baseline | Up to 55% lighter |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0-40°C | -5-45°C (wider) |
| Recharge Time | 4-6 hours | ~3 hours |
| Per-Unit Battery Replacements (10yr) | 2-3 | 0-1 |
Where Lithium-Ion Justifies the Premium
For single-UPS deployments in temperate environments, the cost of lithium-ion may not justify itself. For fleet deployments, remote sites without on-site IT, hot environments (closets without active cooling, manufacturing floors, southern climates), or where the cost of dispatching a technician for battery swaps exceeds the UPS hardware delta — lithium-ion changes the TCO equation significantly.
Key Features
- Lithium-Ion Battery Technology: 5+ year service life with minimal maintenance.
- Same Smart-UPS Line-Interactive Topology: Pure sine wave output, AVR, LCD diagnostics.
- Up to 55% Lighter: Reduces shipping costs, rack weight, and physical handling burden during installation and swaps.
- SmartConnect + SmartSlot: SmartConnect cloud connectivity provides remote status visibility, event alerts, and firmware update notifications through the APC SmartConnect web portal. Useful for distributed sites where deploying a dedicated NMC is impractical.
- Wider Operating Temperature Range: Tolerates warmer environments where lead-acid battery life degrades rapidly.
- Faster Recharge: Returns to full charge in roughly half the time of lead-acid, improving readiness for back-to-back power events.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VA / Watts | 1500VA / 1000W |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion |
| Topology | Line Interactive |
| Output Waveform | Pure Sine Wave |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Form Factor | 3U Rackmount |
| Management | SmartConnect + SmartSlot |
| TAA Compliance | Standard model |
| Warranty | 3-year UPS / 5-year lithium-ion battery |
Ideal Applications
- Multi-Site Deployments: Fleet UPS rollouts where reducing service-truck dispatches for battery swaps drives TCO.
- Remote and Lights-Out Sites: Edge compute, branch offices, and unattended facilities where battery maintenance is operationally expensive.
- Warm Environments: Network closets without dedicated cooling, southern climates, manufacturing floors where lead-acid life shortens dramatically.
- Healthcare and Government: Where reduced battery maintenance windows and longer service intervals match operational constraints.
- Weight-Sensitive Installations: Wall-mount enclosures, upper-rack positions, and weight-restricted environments.
Lithium-Ion vs. Lead-Acid — Questyme Runs the TCO Math
Whether SMTL pays off vs. standard SMT depends on your specific deployment: number of units, replacement labor costs, ambient temperature, expected service life. Questyme will run a side-by-side TCO comparison for your environment before you decide. Contact Questyme for a TCO analysis.
Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS Lithium Ion, Short Depth 1500VA, 120V with SmartConnect
Main
Input Voltage
120
Output Voltage
120
Rated Power in W
1350 W
Rated Power in VA
1440
Input Connection Type
NEMA 5-15P
Output Connection Type
6 NEMA 5-15R
Max Configurable Power in VA
1440 VA
Topology
Line Interactive
Battery Type
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Removable Battery
User replaceable
Wave Type
Sine wave
Physical
Color
Black with silver front bezel
Mounting Mode
Rack-mounted
Mounting Preference
No preference
Product Line
SMART-UPS UNDER 1.5 KV
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 10.98Width: 17.64Length: 22.99
Shipping Weight
50.0009 lb
UPC Code
731304339632
Lead time
Usually in Stock
Provided Equipment
Installation guideRack Mounting support railsUSB cable
Product Certifications
NOM
Environmental
Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂ eq, Total Life Cycle)
1297
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Ambient Air Temperature for Operation
32-104 ?F
Ambient Air Temperature for Storage
5-113 ?F
Acoustic Level
45 dBA
Relative Humidity
0-95 % non-condensing
Storage Relative Humidity
0-95 % non-condensing
Operating Altitude
0-10000 ft
Storage Altitude
0-25000 ft
Packaging / Certifications
Unit Type of Package 1
PCE
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Take-back
Yes
EU RoHS Directive
Compliant with Exemptions