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Posted: ‎2021-06-28 07:10 PM . Last Modified: ‎2024-03-26 02:49 AM

The Back-UPS XS 1500 LCD (model BX1500LCD) for the people

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Since I couldn't find any reviews of this particular unit on this forum I'll just share my initial impressions.

I'll start by saying that I chose this unit over the less expensive CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD simply because it offered 6 surge protected + battery backup and 2 SP only outlets, as opposed to the CyberPower unit offering 4 SP+B and 4 SP only outlets. Right out of the box, I will tell you that this unit is pretty heavy for its size. 30.7 lbs to be exact. It boasts 1500va and supports up to 865 watts. A bit excessive for my needs to say the least.

The red illuminated LCD is bright, easy to read, and displays real-time system status and a plethora of information at the touch of a button. The LCD can be set to turn off automatically or stay on full-time. I keep mine on full-time so that I can visually monitor the performance, and simply because the LCD is just very cool. Matches my red and black themed desktop settings. Coolness factor aside, the two display modes, On-Line and Battery, both will display the load capacity and battery charge indicators. In the On-Line mode, the LCD will display input voltage (121v), estimated run time in minutes (currently 25 minutes), load in watts (currently fluctuates between 180w and 195w), load percentage (22%), output voltage (121v), and battery output frequency (60.0 Hz). Similarly, in Battery Mode, you can view the number of events (and reset the counter), output and input voltage, input load, load percentage and estimated run time. The really cool part is that this information is consistent with what is being displayed in the APC PowerChute software that comes with the unit. For example, if the estimated runtime indicator changes, it'll reflect immediately on the software display as well. Additionally, the LCD will also display warning indicators such as power overload, audio warning tones and audio mute, battery replacement, low backup battery and system fault codes. To illustrate how detailed the this unit is, here is a list fault codes that it will show you:

F01 - on-battery overload
F02 - on-battery output short
F03 - on-battery XCap overload
F04 - clamp short
F05 - charger fault
F06 - relay welding
F07 - temperature
F08 - fan fault
F09 - internal fault

Whew! Is there anything the folks at APC didn't think of? In addition to telling you everything that possibly could go wrong with the unit, you still have the ability to run a self test, mute audible alarms, automatic voltage regulation kicks in when needed, and the option to adjust sensativity levels on the display with an AC line input while the UPS off.

For $199, the current price is pretty steep (comparitively). The convenience of the uber cool and very functional LCD display of course adds to the cost. But I think it's a worthwhile investment, especially if you're a gearhead who likes to monitor all aspects of system performance. And APC offers $150,000 equipment replacement guarantee should anything go terribly wrong. The unit is overkill for my current desktop configuration, but offers a solid piece of mind nonetheless. Not a bad gig at all. Now I guess I'll just have to wait for a black/brownout to occur to see if everything works as advertised in a real world situation. I have no reason to believe it wouldn't.

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Posted: ‎2021-06-28 07:10 PM . Last Modified: ‎2024-03-26 02:49 AM

The UPS not being recognized by your machine has zero to do with the UPS or the RJ-45 cable. If it shows up as an unknown device, it's your USB drivers.

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Posted: ‎2021-06-28 07:10 PM . Last Modified: ‎2024-03-26 02:49 AM

I have the 1300 and it is fantastic.

For all the reasons you mentioned, and a few more. There are two things that make it head and shoulders above:

1. The clear indicator of load, so you aren't guessing about how much you're putting on it and how long it will run. I was able to lower the number of units I need as a result.

2. I also replaced a CyberPower AVR unit. It stunk. I need AVR because at times when power fails we're on a generator here, and that's very dirty power. The Cyberpower switched constantly to battery and within an hour drained itself and shut down -- worse than having no UPS at all. It left my machines offline. The APC in its out of the box default "medium" sensitivity handled the load well, and could charge while smoothing the power to my machines. If flipped to battery maybe once an hour for a brief moment when some big appliance put a load on the genny. It ran in this state for 48 hours due to the recent weather and all the poles down we had here.

It worked better than any AVR unit I've ever owned.

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The UPS not being recognized by your machine has zero to do with the UPS or the RJ-45 cable. If it shows up as an unknown device, it's your USB drivers.

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Posted: ‎2021-06-28 07:11 PM . Last Modified: ‎2024-03-26 02:49 AM

I too was impressed with THE appeareance of the 1500 LCD. But I am very disappointed in the quality of the product. Either the USB to RJ-45 cable is defective or the RJ-45 port is defective. My unit is NOT reconized by Windoz XP w/sp2. EVERY device I own that is USB related works on every usb port on my pc BTW

I called Tecnical support and was told to download the latest version of PowerChute (already had done that)
Reboot the PC with the data cable plugged in(already had done that)
Was told I would get a new data cable in 2 business days. 3 days later no cable, talked to technical support and cable hasn't been shipped yet but WILL now. Should receive new cable Monday(today is Friday) doubt it.

I'm a CET with 25+ yrs experience and I will not recommend any APC product to anyone, Customer No Serice is the norm with APC.

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Posted: ‎2021-06-28 07:11 PM . Last Modified: ‎2024-03-26 02:49 AM

Originally posted on [H]ard

Since I couldn't find any reviews of this particular unit on this forum I'll just share my initial impressions.

I'll start by saying that I chose this unit over the less expensive CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD simply because it offered 6 surge protected + battery backup and 2 SP only outlets, as opposed to the CyberPower unit offering 4 SP+B and 4 SP only outlets. Right out of the box, I will tell you that this unit is pretty heavy for its size. 30.7 lbs to be exact. It boasts 1500va and supports up to 865 watts. A bit excessive for my needs to say the least.

The red illuminated LCD is bright, easy to read, and displays real-time system status and a plethora of information at the touch of a button. The LCD can be set to turn off automatically or stay on full-time. I keep mine on full-time so that I can visually monitor the performance, and simply because the LCD is just very cool. Matches my red and black themed desktop settings. Coolness factor aside, the two display modes, On-Line and Battery, both will display the load capacity and battery charge indicators. In the On-Line mode, the LCD will display input voltage (121v), estimated run time in minutes (currently 25 minutes), load in watts (currently fluctuates between 180w and 195w), load percentage (22%), output voltage (121v), and battery output frequency (60.0 Hz). Similarly, in Battery Mode, you can view the number of events (and reset the counter), output and input voltage, input load, load percentage and estimated run time. The really cool part is that this information is consistent with what is being displayed in the APC PowerChute software that comes with the unit. For example, if the estimated runtime indicator changes, it'll reflect immediately on the software display as well. Additionally, the LCD will also display warning indicators such as power overload, audio warning tones and audio mute, battery replacement, low backup battery and system fault codes. To illustrate how detailed the this unit is, here is a list fault codes that it will show you:

F01 - on-battery overload
F02 - on-battery output short
F03 - on-battery XCap overload
F04 - clamp short
F05 - charger fault
F06 - relay welding
F07 - temperature
F08 - fan fault
F09 - internal fault

Whew! Is there anything the folks at APC didn't think of? In addition to telling you everything that possibly could go wrong with the unit, you still have the ability to run a self test, mute audible alarms, automatic voltage regulation kicks in when needed, and the option to adjust sensativity levels on the display with an AC line input while the UPS off.

For $199, the current price is pretty steep (comparitively). The convenience of the uber cool and very functional LCD display of course adds to the cost. But I think it's a worthwhile investment, especially if you're a gearhead who likes to monitor all aspects of system performance. And APC offers $150,000 equipment replacement guarantee should anything go terribly wrong. The unit is overkill for my current desktop configuration, but offers a solid piece of mind nonetheless. Not a bad gig at all. Now I guess I'll just have to wait for a black/brownout to occur to see if everything works as advertised in a real world situation. I have no reason to believe it wouldn't.

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