- 1500VA / 1000W line-interactive pure sine wave tower UPS with Automatic Voltage Regulation
- 120V input/output — 8x NEMA 5-15R for rack-mounted or desktop equipment
- APC SmartConnect cloud monitoring port
- Compatible with APC PowerChute for graceful server shutdown and EcoStruxure IT for centralized monitoring
- 3-year UPS warranty with 2-year battery; genuine APC replacement battery cartridges stocked by Questyme
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Description
APC Smart-UPS SMT1500C — 1500VA Tower Line-Interactive UPS
The SMT1500C delivers 1500VA / 1000W of clean pure sine wave power in a tower form factor designed for 120V environments. As part of APC's Smart-UPS line-interactive series, it provides Automatic Voltage Regulation to correct utility brownouts and surges without unnecessary battery cycling — the practical difference between a UPS that lasts five years and one that needs new batteries in two.
Why Line-Interactive UPS for This Load Range?
Line-interactive topology sits between basic standby UPS (no voltage regulation) and double-conversion on-line UPS (continuous inverter operation). For loads in the 1500VA range serving servers, network equipment, and VoIP infrastructure, line-interactive provides the right balance of power quality, energy efficiency, and acquisition cost. Connected equipment sees clean pure sine wave output during voltage events, but the unit doesn't waste energy or battery life converting power continuously when utility power is acceptable.
Key Features
- Pure Sine Wave Output: Delivers a clean pure sine wave to connected equipment. Active PFC power supplies common in modern servers and storage arrays will throw errors or shut down on the simulated/stepped-wave output produced by entry-level UPS units; pure sine eliminates that risk.
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR): AVR uses a buck-and-boost transformer stage to bring out-of-range utility voltage back to nominal levels in real time. The UPS only transitions to battery for true outages, which significantly extends battery service life.
- APC SmartConnect Cloud Port: 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.
- SmartSlot Expansion Bay: The SmartSlot bay accepts APC accessory cards including the AP9641 Network Management Card 3 for SNMP/web management, environmental monitoring modules, and dry-contact modules for building automation integration.
- LCD Diagnostic Display: The intuitive LCD interface displays load, runtime, voltage, frequency, and historical events. Technicians can verify operating conditions and adjust thresholds directly at the unit.
- User-Replaceable Battery: The battery cartridge is field-replaceable by IT staff — no service technician dispatch required. Questyme stocks compatible genuine APC replacement cartridges for fast turnaround.
- PowerChute Compatibility: Graceful shutdown of physical servers, hypervisor hosts, and HCI clusters through PowerChute Business Edition or PowerChute Network Shutdown.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VA / Watts | 1500VA / 1000W |
| Topology | Line Interactive |
| Output Waveform | Pure Sine Wave |
| Input / Output Voltage | 120V |
| Output Outlets | 8x NEMA 5-15R |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Management | SmartConnect + SmartSlot |
| Communication Ports | USB, Serial (RS-232) |
| TAA Compliance | Standard model (TAA variant available) |
| Warranty | 3-year UPS / 2-year battery |
Ideal Applications and Industries
- Server Rooms and Network Cores: Backbone protection for core switches, firewalls, and DNS/DHCP infrastructure where a power blip causes hours of recovery work.
- Imaging, Radiology, and Lab Workstations: Prevents loss of in-progress studies, scan results, and dictation work during voltage events.
- TAA / Trade Agreements Act Compliant Procurement: Eligible for GSA Schedule purchasing where verified country-of-origin is a contract requirement.
- VoIP Phone Systems and Communications: Keeps call manager appliances, SBCs, and PoE switches online for sustained voice service during outages.
- Surveillance and Physical Security: Continuous power for NVRs, access control panels, and IP camera networks.
Questyme Helps You Specify Correctly the First Time
Returning the wrong UPS is expensive — wrong voltage, wrong outlets, wrong form factor for the rack you have. Questyme's power specialists walk through your specific environment before you place an order, so the unit fits the deployment on day one. Speak with a Questyme expert.
Specifications
Overview
Model
APC Smart-UPS 1500VA LCD 120V with SmartConnect
Main
Input Voltage
120
Output Voltage
120
Rated Power in W
1000 W
Rated Power in VA
1440
Input Connection Type
NEMA 5-15P
Output Connection Type
8 NEMA 5-15R
Max Configurable Power in VA
1440 VA
Max Configurable Power in W
1000 W
Topology
Line Interactive
Battery Type
Lead-Acid battery
Removable Battery
User replaceable
Wave Type
Sine wave
Number of Cables
1
Physical
Color
Black
Mounting Mode
Not rack-mountable
Mounting Preference
No preference
Product Line
SMART-UPS UNDER 1.5 KV
Shipping Dimensions
Height: 12.99Width: 23.23Length: 12.99
Shipping Weight
59.92 lb
UPC Code
731304322795
Lead time
Usually Ships within 2 Weeks
Provided Equipment
Installation guide
USB cable
USB cable
Product Certifications
cULus
ENERGY STAR V2.0 (USA)
ENERGY STAR V2.0 (USA)
Environmental
Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂ eq, Total Life Cycle)
1280
Packaging Made with Recycled Cardboard
Yes
Packaging without Single Use Plastics
No
Ambient Air Temperature for Operation
32-104 ?F (0-40 ?C)
Ambient Air Temperature for Storage
5-113 ?F (-15-45 ?C)
Acoustic Level
45 dBA
Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Storage Relative Humidity
0-95 %
Operating Altitude
0-10000 ft
Storage Altitude
0-50000 ft (0.0000000000-15240.0000000000 m)
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