- 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 Tower — same line-interactive topology as standard SMT with dramatically lower lifetime battery replacement costs
- SmartSlot bay
- 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
Description
APC Smart-UPS SMTL SMTL3USF — 1500VA Line-Interactive UPS with Lithium-Ion Battery
The SMTL3USF 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: SmartSlot expansion allows post-purchase addition of network management, environmental sensors, or contact closure modules without replacing the UPS.
- 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 | Tower |
| Management | SmartSlot bay |
| 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
Stabilizing Feet for SMTL 1500VA
Physical
Product Line
OEM & SPECIAL PRODUCTS
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 5.55Width: 7.19Length: 10.19
Shipping Weight
0.913 lb
UPC Code
731304424499
Lead time
Usually in Stock
Environmental
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Packaging / Certifications
Unit Type of Package 1
PCE
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Take-back
No
EU RoHS Directive
Pro-active compliance (Product out of EU RoHS legal scope)