APC BP500CLR 500VA Clear Back-ups Pro

by APC

Product Details

Product Manual [491kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 11.8 x 8.2 inches ; 17.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000055XK9
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: BP500CLR
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 22, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

APC's Back-UPS LS 500 offers rugged and remarkably stylish power and surge protection for high-performance computer systems. With seven power outlets (four battery plus surge and three surge-only), two-line fax/modem protection, and easy-to-use software for file saving and auto system shutdown, the LS 500 provides complete computer-system protection.

Measuring just 5 x 9 x 8 inches (W x H x D) and weighing a mere 16 pounds, the LS 500 provides a lot of backup for its size. Dataline protection covers RJ-11 modem/fax/DSL protection (four-wire, dual lines), and the surge-energy rating extends to 420 joules, handling surges, spikes ,and even lightning (guaranteed).

An overload indicator notifies you when the UPS has too much connected equipment for its rated load, and audible alarms and status LEDs notify you of changing UPS and utility power conditions. A cold-start feature lets you power on the unit with no input power, providing temporary emergency battery power when the utility power is out.

Typical backup time at half load is 14.1 minutes (157.5 watts), and typical backup time at full load is 3.6 minutes (315 watts). Automatic voltage regulation (AVR) corrects low-voltage conditions without draining the battery, while the unit's space-saving, ergonomic shape makes the unit easy to use and manage. Its outlets are conveniently located on top, and the alarm indicators are visible from any angle. The LS 500's transformer-block spacing is designed to allow use of up to two transformer block plugs without blocking access to other outlets.

USB 2.0 compatibility and connectivity ensures quick and easy installation of the included APC Shutdown Manager PowerChute Personal Edition software (for Windows 98/Me/XP/2000 and Mac OS 9.0.4 or higher).

The three surge-only outlets offer protection for non-data sensitive equipment like scanners and printers without reducing the unit's available power or battery capacity. This helps to maximize battery power for equipment that needs it most like a computer and monitor. The unit's use of a push-button circuit breaker instead of a standard fuse eliminates the need to return the unit to the factory for service.

Microprocessor-controlled battery charging and diagnostic testing ensures maximum battery life and intelligent battery management, while a replace-battery indicator warns you when to charge or replace the battery. Using an optional replacement battery, you can even change the LS 500's battery without powering down your equipment. The unit uses a leakproof, maintenance-free, sealed lead-acid battery with suspended electrolyte.

The UPS also offers a $25,000 lifetime equipment-protection policy, free trial offers of anti-virus, e-mail privacy, system recovery and firewall software, as well as a data-recovery warranty provided exclusively by Ontrack Data Recovery Services. Optional batteries include the CURK2 APC Charge-UPS Refresher Kit number 2 and RBC2 APC Replacement Battery Cartridge number 2.

What's in the Box
APC Shutdown Manager PowerChute Personal Edition CD with software, Cord Management Straps, USB cable, User Manual

Product Description

MODEL- BP500CLR VENDOR- AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION FEATURES- Back-UPS LS 500- Clear case Retail package Back-UPS 500VA/315W Input 120VgiOutput 120V Interface Port USB. The 500VA Back-Universal Power Supply Pro USB provides battery back-up and surge suppression for Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP and Mac OS 9 users (9.0.4 or higher). Uniquely designed to improve your productivity by ensuring that your Windows 98 PC Internet connection and all of your peripherals are protected with high-performance surge suppression and intelligent battery backup. Back-UPS Pro continuously conditions the power coming into your computer and instantly switches your computer to emergency battery backup power during brief power outages without data loss or downtime. Four Backup/Surge protected outlets three "Always-on" Surge protected outlets Two-line Phone/Fax/Modem surge suppression protects Internet connection and voice line. Two outlets accept transformer blocks without covering other outlets. Status LEDs are viewable from front & back of unit; On/Test switch turns unit On or activates Self-test; Audible alarms; Push-button resettable Circuit Breaker for overload protection; USB port for connection to PC. User-replaceable battery and Building Wiring Fault warns against dangerous wiring problems in the wall circuit. -- SPECIFICATIONs -------------------------------------OUTPUT - Power capacity : 500 VA 315 Watts Nominal voltage: 120 V Waveform type : Stepped approximation to a sinewave Connections : (4) NEMA 5-15R (3) NEMA 5-15R (Surge)INPUT - Nominal voltage: 120 V Frequency : 50/60 Hz +/- 5 Hz (auto sensing) Connection Type: NEMA 5-15P Cord Length : 6 feet Voltage range : 93

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars APC Backup Pro 500, May 25, 2003

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Bigjohnw (lake havasu city, az USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: APC BP500CLR 500VA Clear Back-ups Pro (Electronics)

This UPS worked right out of the box as advertized. I am running Windows XP Home so I had to download the software from the APC Web Site. Installed without a hitch. Software is very easy to use and tells you everything that you would want to know about the status of the UPS. I am running my tower, monitor and all peripherals from the UPS. This draws an average of 185 watts which gives me 12 minutes of backup. I setup the software to 'shutdown' my PC after 3 minutes of a power outage. During a test it did exactly as advertized. Great product

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente UPS!!, August 13, 2003

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C. Pacciarini "ClaudioP" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: APC BP500CLR 500VA Clear Back-ups Pro (Electronics)

The UPS is simple, easy to install and the software is a delight, you can view and configure everything.

With the included USB cable, you can configure min and max normal voltage, view the UPS log, disable audible alarms during certain hours, and more.

Definitively, the best UPS I ever had.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great backup but.., September 8, 2005

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D "D" (United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: APC BP500CLR 500VA Clear Back-ups Pro (Electronics)

APC makes the best UPS systems, I have had one for about 7 years and it is still running with no problems.
The only reason I gave it a 4 is because the winXP software is not included and tech support is not as good as it should be. You can use native XP to set up for the system to hybernate but some have had some problems with hybernation. I can't seem to get enough info from the tech support as to what their software does and they still have not answered my question as to which software on the website I need. It is confusing since the #'s are a little different for the UPS listed so I am not quite sure which software I need for this particular model.