Tripplite SmartPro 3kVA Line Interactive UPS, Extended-run Review

• Tripp Lite’s SMARTINT3000VS intelligent, line-interactive tower uninterruptible power supply (UPS) prevents data loss, downtime and equipment damage due to power outages, voltage fluctuations and transient surges. Large internal batteries offer 14 minutes half load runtime and 4 minutes at full load. Runtime is expandable with optional external battery packs. Maintains regulated 230V nominal output without using battery power during brownouts and overvoltages from 151 to 282V. 3000VA power handling capability offers compatibility with a variety of networking, telecom and other sensitive electronic applications. Includes a total of 9 outlets with 3 load banks that are individually switchable via software interface to reboot select equipment on demand or shed less significant loads to extend battery runtime for more critical equipment. Supports simultaneous remote monitoring of UPS and site power conditions via built-in USB and DB9 monitoring ports. Includes PowerAlert UPS monitoring and unattended shutdown software with complete cabling. Built-in accessory slot supports SNMP with optional SNMPWEBCARD adapter. Emergency Power Off (EPO) interface offers option for instantaneous power-off of UPS and connected equipment in the case of fire or emergency. Multi-function audible alarms and set of 5 front panel LEDs offer at-a-glance notification of UPS and line power status. Network-grade AC surge suppression protects equipment from damage and performance problems resulting from transient surges and line noise. SMARTINT3000VS line-interactive UPS offers protection from blackouts, brownouts, overvoltages and surges 3000VA / 2250 watt capacity Internal batteries support a half load of 1500VA for 14 minutes and a full load of 3000VA for 4 minutes Runtime is further expandable with the addition of BP48V24-2U (limit 1), BP48V60RT-3U (multi-pack compatible) and BP48V27-2US (multi-pack compatible) external battery packs Maintains regulated 230V nominal output during brownouts and overvoltages from 151 to 282V Includes 9 UPS supported outlets with 3 individually controllable load banks (2 outlets per bank) that can be powered off and back on again via software interface IEC320-C20 input connection accepts a variety of detachable cord sets to match country or site-specific wall receptacles PowerAlert UPS monitoring and unattended shutdown software included Offers simultaneous monitoring by up to 4 directly-connected devices through included USB and DB9 interface ports, or the monitoring by any number of additional servers over IP with included PowerAlert monitoring software Communications ports support messaging of UPS and line power status, including on-battery, low-battery, power restored, AC line voltage, DC battery voltage and remaining battery capacity Emergency Power Off (EPO) interface with cable Supports timed inverter shutoff after unattended shutdown, activate self-test and UPS output power control for delayed or immediate reboot of connected devices Supports Tripp Lite’s WatchDog software application (requires optional WATCHDOGSW) Built-in accessory slot supports SNMP with optional SNMPWEBCARD adapter Emergency Power Off (EPO) interface with cable Multi-function audible alarms and set of 5 front panel LEDs Network-grade AC surge suppression
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• SMARTINT3000VS

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