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What are the various generations of Smart-UPS Products?

Issue:

What are the various generations of single phase Smart-UPS Products?

Product Line:

Smart-UPS

Environment:

All models, All Serial Numbers

Cause:

With over 20 million units sold, many customers have a variety of Smart-UPS products in use. Over the years APC has steadily improved the product line. This document highlights the generations that are likely to still be used in production environments. Please note that this is a high level overview, and not all features are detailed. For more detailed specifications, or to find software and accessory compatibility, please refer to the apc.com product page for your specific UPS.

Resolution:

Current Products:

These products are currently in production and available for purchase.
We will identify the different generations by their part number prefix.

"SMT" (IE: SMT1000)

High efficiency “green” mode
Next generation Line Interactive Smart-UPS products
750VA - 3kVA
Pure Sinewave
Line Interactive topology
Fully interactive LCD display
Both rackmount and tower versions available
Standard Run battery only
Switched receptacle group
Enhanced battery management
Flash upgrade able firmware
Serial or USB Communications (RJ-45 Serial Port on UPS)
Microlink Protocol
Smart-Slot for installation of APC Accessory Cards

"SMX" (IE: SMX1000)

Next generation Line Interactive Smart-UPS products
750VA - 3kVA
Pure Sinewave
Line Interactive topology
Fully interactive LCD display
All units Rack / Tower convertible
All units have the option of intelligent extended run battery packs
High efficiency “green” mode
Switched receptacle groups
Enhanced battery management
Voltage adaptability ( 2kVA & up only )
Higher power factor than comparable "SMT" units
Flash upgrade able firmware
Serial or USB Communications (RJ-45 Serial Port on UPS)
Microlink Protocol
Smart-Slot for installation of APC Accessory Cards

"SMC" (IE: SMC1000)

Next generation Entry-Level Line Interactive Smart-UPS products
1kVA - 1.5kVA
Pure Sinewave
Line Interactive topology
Simplified LCD display
Both rackmount and tower versions available
Standard Run battery only
High efficiency “green” mode
Flash upgrade able firmware
USB Communications (Serial Cable available as an option) (RJ-45 Serial Port on UPS)
No Smart-Slot
Microlink Protocol
Designed for entry level server and Small Office / Home Office applications

"SUM" (IE: SUM1500RMXL2U)

Modular Line Interactive Smart-UPS (Similar to 4th generation "SUA" units)
1.5kVA - 3kVA
Pure Sinewave
Line Interactive topology
LED Display
All units are Rack/Tower convertible
Unit is comprised of a Chassis, a Battery Module, and a Power Module
Battery and Power Modules are hot-swapable
Extended Run (XL) battery options
Automatic Voltage Regulation with Double Boost
Intelligent Battery Management
Serial or USB Communications (You can only use one at a time) (RJ-45 Serial Port on UPS)
User controllable outlet groups
Bypass capability
UPS-Link Communications Protocol
Smart-Slot for installation of APC Accessory Card (Ships populated with a Network Management Card)

"SURT" (IE: SURT10000XLT) 1st generation of Smart-UPS Online products

1kVA - 20kVA
Double Conversion Online Topology with zero transfer time
Bypass capability
LED Display
Rack / Tower or Rack / Stack convertible
All units have Extended Run (XL) battery options
Intelligent Battery Management
Serial communications (RJ-45 Serial Port on "SURTD" Models, DB-9 on all others)
UPS-Link Communications Protocol (Microlink Protocol on "SURTD" models)
Smart-Slot for installation of APC Accessory Cards

"SRT" (IE: SRT10KXLT) 2nd generation of Smart-UPS Online products

3kVA - 10kVA
Double Conversion Online Topology with zero transfer time
Bypass capability
LCD Display
Rack / Tower or Rack / Stack convertible
All units have Extended Run (XL) battery options
Intelligent Battery Management
Serial and USB communications
Microlink Communication Protocol
Smart-Slot for installation of APC Accessory Cards
5Kva and larger include embedded Network Management Cards

Legacy Products:

These products are mostly discontinued, or are only sold in limited regions or for specific applications.
We will identify the different generations by their part number prefix.

"SU" (IE: SU700NET)

3rd Generation of Line Interactive Smart-UPS products
700VA - 5kVA
Pure Sinewave
Line Interactive topology
Beige colors cases
LED Display
Both rackmount and tower versions available
Standard or Extended Run (XL) battery options
Automatic Voltage Regulation
Intelligent Battery Management
Serial Communications (DB-9 Serial Port)
UPS-Link Communications Protocol
Smart-Slot for installation of APC Accessory Cards

"SUA" (IE: SUA750)

4th Generation of Line Interactive Smart-UPS products
700VA - 5kVA
Pure Sinewave
Line Interactive topology
Black colored cases
LED Display
Both rackmount and tower versions available
Standard or Extended Run (XL) battery options
Automatic Voltage Regulation with Double Boost
Intelligent Battery Management
Serial (DB-9 Serial Port) or USB Communications (You can only use one at a time)
UPS-Link Communications Protocol
Smart-Slot for installation of APC Accessory Cards