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Tripp Lite APS Series
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The Tripp Lite APS Series Automatic Power System is an alternative energy source for every situation. Tripp Lite includes a high-efficiency DC to AC inverter, a 3-stage advanced battery charger, and an automatic transfer switch all in one package. It offers an alternative source of affordable AC power in both off-grid and emergency situations.
To help clarify the similarities and differences between the APS and other typical UPS Systems look at the comparison chart below. We have chosen the Tripp Lite BC Pro 1400 since this is a low-end UPS system that has a rating similar to the APS912.
Parameter | APS912 | BC Pro 1400 | Remarks |
Continuous Output Rating | 900VA/900W | 1400VA/940W | |
Surge Output Rating | 1800VA/1800W | 1400VA/940W | Only the APS is suitable for starting large motors |
Output in battery mode | 120VAC ±5% | 120VAC ±5% | |
Output Receptacles | (2) NEMA 5-15R | (6) NEMA 5-15R | |
Remote Control Option | Yes | No | |
Serial Port | No | Yes | |
Voltage switch to battery mode | <75, 85, 95, 105VAC or >135, 145VAC |
<94VAC fixed | APS has setpoints fully adjustable by user |
Automatic Transfer Time | 4-6 milliseconds | 2-4 milliseconds | |
Backup Time | unlimited | 24 min. half load 8 min. full load |
User supplies external batteries for APS |
Battery Types | sealed gel cells or wet cells supplied by user | only sealed gel cell supplied in unit | Battery type is user selectable on APS |
Battery Replacement | originally provided by user, easily replaced, low cost if wet cells used | replaceable by user through battery door but gel cell is costly | |
Surge Protection | none (user adds at line plug) |
480 Joules internal (not user replaceable) |
User supplies surge protection at input. This allows selection of any level with easy replacement. |
UL Listing | No | Yes | |
Initial Cost Comparison: | |||
Base System Price | $379 | $440 | Prices approximate as of September 2000 |
Battery Cost | $35 see notes |
included | Battery for APS is based on a small 34 A-Hr #U1DC-6 |
Surge Protection | $25 | included internally | Protection for APS based on ISOBLOK2-0 rated 600 Joules |
Battery Cables and fuse | $67 | included internally | Based on item number CABSET912 |
TOTAL: |
$506 | $440 |
Note: Run-time for APS can easily be extended for little cost. For example, the 34 amp-hour #U1DC-6 battery priced above can be switched to a 115 amp-hour #27DC-6 for more than triple the run time. The additional cost is only $20. (These battery prices are based on the EverStart deep cycle batteries manufactured by Johnson Controls for Wal-mart, September 2000.)
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