APC BR1500G – 1500 VA Line‑Interactive UPS

Overview

The APC BR1500G is a 1500 VA uninterruptible power supply (UPS) providing backup power and surge protection for critical electronics when utility power is unstable or unavailable. It’s deployed by IT technicians, small office administrators, and infrastructure teams to maintain uptime for servers, workstations, networking gear, and other sensitive equipment during outages and electrical disturbances.

The UPS delivers an 865 W output capacity paired with a 1500 VA rating using line‑interactive topology. This configuration allows the unit to regulate incoming voltage and switch to battery power within typical transfer times near 8 ms, ensuring connected loads continue operating when input voltage falls outside acceptable thresholds.

Outlets comprise a mix of battery‑backup plus surge‑protected receptacles and surge‑only receptacles, enabling separation of critical and non‑critical loads to preserve runtime for essential systems. An integrated status console with LCD output provides real‑time metrics including load level, battery status, and event logs during operation.

The internal maintenance‑free sealed lead‑acid battery is hot‑swappable, permitting replacement without powering down connected equipment when service is required. Typical recharge time after a full discharge cycle is approximately 8 hours.

The UPS is a compact tower form factor suited for deployment on equipment racks, shelves, or desktops where space is limited. Visual indicators and audible alarms communicate input power status, battery mode, overload conditions, and low battery warnings to operators managing distributed IT infrastructure.

Key Features

• 1500 VA / 865 W output capacity with line‑interactive topology
• Ten NEMA outlets (five battery + surge, five surge‑only)
• Hot‑swappable sealed lead‑acid battery design
• Integrated LCD status and control console
• Typical ~8 ms transfer time under voltage events

Specifications