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Tripp Lite SMART550USB Smart 550VA Line-Interactive UPS (6 Outlets)
 
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Tripp Lite SMART550USB Smart 550VA Line-Interactive UPS (6 Outlets)

by Tripp Lite
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Customers buy this item with Tripp Lite OmniSmart 1050 6-Outlet Uninterruptible Power Supply (1050VA, 705 Watts) $242.41

Tripp Lite SMART550USB Smart 550VA Line-Interactive UPS (6 Outlets) + Tripp Lite OmniSmart 1050 6-Outlet Uninterruptible Power Supply (1050VA, 705 Watts)
Price For Both: $339.65

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Technical Details

  • 550VA/300W power capacity; compact mini-tower design
  • Automatic voltage regulation, battery backup and surge protection
  • $200,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance; 3-year warranty
  • 6 AC outlets (3 UPS/surge, 3 surge only); tel/DSL (RJ11) line protection; 6-ft cord
  • USB communication port and FREE PowerAlert software (Web download)
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Product Details

Product Manual [403kb PDF]
  • Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5 x 8.5 inches ; 16 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 14 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00006JHUS
  • Item model number: SMART550USB
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Power problems—including blackouts, brownouts, power surges and line noise—threaten your investment! They can damage or destroy PCs and other expensive equipment, wipe out valuable data and files, and degrade component performance. Get protected against these all-too-common power threats with Tripp Lite's SMART550USB UPS System. It provides reliable battery backup that can keep a basic desktop PC operational for up to 30 minutes during blackouts. The SMART550USB features automatic voltage regulation to correct brownouts, assuring that connected equipment receives safe, regulated 120V nominal output, plus surge suppression and EMI/RFI line noise filtering to prevent hardware damage and performance problems such as poor-quality audio and video output. Free PowerAlert UPS software (available via Web download) enables safe unattended file saves and an orderly system shutdown in the event of a prolonged power failure.

Key Features

SMART550USB UPS System Offers:
  • Reliable protection for PCs, peripherals, workstations, point-of-sale systems and more
  • Automatic voltage regulation corrects brownouts without using battery power
  • 6 outlets (3 UPS-supported, 3 surge only) plus tel/DSL surge protection
  • Free PowerAlert software for safe unattended file saves and shutdown
  • $200,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance; 3-year warranty
SMART550USB Application
Ideal Protection for Home or Office PCs and Peripherals
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SMART550USB Tel/DSL Surge Suppression, USB Port and LEDs
Tel/DSL Surge Suppression, USB Port and LEDs
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Ideal Protection for Home or Office PCs and Peripherals

With reliable battery backup, tel/DSL jacks and an HID-compliant USB port, the SMART550USB offers a complete power protection solution for a wide range of home and office electronics. The SMART550USB features a split-outlet design with six total AC outlets: three to provide battery backup support and surge protection for computers, monitors and other critical components; three to provide surge protection only for peripherals such as printers and scanners that do not require battery backup.

Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)

AVR protects connected equipment from incremental hardware damage, data loss and performance problems that can be caused by low-voltage conditions, commonly known as brownouts. The SMART550USB corrects brownouts as low as 89V to a nominal 120V, providing safe, computer-grade power to all connected components, without consuming battery power needed to support equipment through blackouts.

Reliable Battery Backup

UPS battery backup support enables you to work through short power failures, and provides time to save files and perform an orderly system shutdown in case of a prolonged blackout. The SMART550USB features an internal battery that provides 4 min. of battery support for a full load (300 watts), 15 min. for a half-load (150 watts) or 30 min. for a basic desktop PC. During normal operation, incoming utility power keeps the UPS battery fully charged so that backup power will always be available when needed.

Tel/DSL Surge Suppression

A sudden power surge or spike on a phone or network line can damage or destroy electronic components and wipe out irreplaceable data. The SMART550USB features one set of tel/DSL (RJ11) jacks that provide surge protection for a standard phone connection (cable included). Its 480-joule surge suppression rating protects connected components and data from the harmful effects of power surges.

EMI/RFI Line Noise Filtering

Various electromagnetic and radio sources can cause disruptive interference on the AC line. This line noise is a common cause of incremental hardware damage, data corruption and audio/video performance problems. The SMART550USB incorporates technology that filters out disruptive line noise, preventing it from affecting your equipment.

PowerAlert
PowerAlert
SMART550USB Runtime Chart
SMART550USB Runtime Chart
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USB Port and Free PowerAlert Software

The SMART550USB features an HID-compliant USB port (USB cable included). Used with Tripp Lite's free PowerAlert software (available from Tripp Lite as a Web download), this USB port enables safe unattended system shutdown and file saves in the event of a prolonged power failure. The USB port also enables integration with built-in power management and auto shutdown features of Windows®, Linux® and Mac OS® X.

Versatile Installation Options

The SMART550USB features a compact tower housing that's easy to integrate into a wide range of applications. An optional bracket (Tripp Lite model UPSWM) enables the UPS to be securely wall mounted.

Ultimate Peace of Mind

The SMART550USB comes with $200,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance coverage for connected equipment and a 3-year warranty.

Technical Specifications

Tripp Lite SMART550USB AVR UPS System
Model: SMART550USB
Voltage compatibility: 120 VAC
Frequency compatibility: 60 Hz
VA/Wattage Capacity: 550/300
Battery runtimes (half/full): 15 min./4 min.
Outlet quantity/type: 6 x 5-15R (3 UPS/surge, 3 surge only)
Signal line protection: RJ11 tel/DSL jacks (1 set)
Communications ports: 1 x USB
Input cord: 6 ft.
Input plug: 5-15P
Switches/LEDs/alarms: On/Off switch
Alarm cancel/self-test switch
4 diagnostic LEDs
Audible alarm
Dimensions (HWD): 8.5 x 5.0 x 6.5 in.
Weight: 14.4 lbs.
UPS housing material: PVC
Agency approvals: UL 1778 (US) / CSA (Canada)
NOM (Mexico)
FCC Part 15 Category B (EMI)
RoHS
What's in the Box
What's in the Box
  • SMART550USB UPS System
  • 1 x 6-ft. USB Cable
  • 1 x 6-ft. RJ11 Cable

Protect, Power, Organize and Control with Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite UPS Systems, Power Management Accessories, Power Distribution Units, Rack Enclosures, KVM Switches and Rackmount Consoles are available with a wide range of features and options to meet the needs of any data center or networking application.

SMART750USB UPS System

Automatic voltage regulation and battery backup protection for PCs and all electronics. The SMART750USB provides 750VA/450W power capacity with 6 outlets (3 UPS/surge, 3 surge only) plus single-line tel/Ethernet surge protection. One USB port with included cable and PowerAlert monitoring software enables safe unattended system shutdown and file saves. The SMART750USB supports a basic desktop PC for up to 45 minutes during power failures. $200,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance; 3-year warranty.

OMNI650LCD Digital UPS System

Automatic voltage regulation and battery backup protection for PCs and all electronics. The OMNI650LCD provides 650VA/350W power capacity with 8 outlets (4 UPS/surge, 4 surge only). A large illuminated LCD display shows power and UPS operating conditions in real time. One USB port with included cable and PowerAlert monitoring software enables safe unattended system shutdown and file saves. The OMNI650LCD supports a basic desktop PC for up to 40 minutes during power failures. $200,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance; 3-year warranty.

U022-010 USB 2.0 A/B Gold Device Cable—10 ft.

Connects USB devices to USB computers. Supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps. Premium double shielding; gold-plated connectors with gold-plated copper contacts assure positive connectivity. Lifetime warranty.

UPSWM UPS Wallmount Bracket

Sturdy metal bracket enables compatible UPS systems to be mounted on any wall or suitable vertical surface. Includes all required mounting hardware (4 x washers, 4 x screws, 1 x Velcro safety strap). Also compatible with Tripp Lite's external battery pack model BP24V14.

TLP810NET Protect It!™ A/V Surge Suppressor

Economical protection for A/V components and all electronics. This surge suppressor features a high-impact plastic housing, 3240-joule surge protection rating, 8 outlets with built-in safety covers, gold coaxial surge protection, tel/DSL (RJ11) surge protection and tel/Ethernet (RJ45) surge protection and 10-ft. power cord with right-angle plug. $250,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance; lifetime warranty.

P022-001 18 AWG Power Extension/Adapter Cable—1 ft.

Attaches to an existing power cord to extend its length by 1 ft. Can also be used to connect AC adapters and transformers, preventing them from blocking other outlets on a surge suppressor or power strip. Standard 5-15R receptacle and 5-15P plug. Lifetime warranty.

Product Description

550VA 300W - 5 Minute(s) Full-load - 6 x NEMA 5-15R


 

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars How many strikes before you're called out?, May 21, 2010
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Generally, the umpire gives the batter 3 strikes and you're out, no? Right u are!

And that's the story with this DumbOffice 550. I've gone through 3 of these clunkers, and every one of them is defective in one way or another.

I will say quickly, and without further delay, that Tripp Lite honored the warranty policy on one of these that qualified. Fortunately, that particular unit completely died. The inverter totally failed, or I suspect it was the inverter. But before discovering I had a major failure, I went and spent the money for a new battery, thinking, "Gee, this thing can't have failed, could it???" The new battery did nothing to the good. New battery, old battery, same result. Unplug the unit from the AC service, and even with NO LOAD, the red LED on the front panel, indicting OVERLOAD would come on, along with the buzzer, and after 4, 5 or 7 seconds, it shuts down. Repeat the process as many times as you like, same result.

But perhaps the most troubling aspect of this situation was Tripp Lite's complete lack of interest for examining this unit to determine why it failed. I offered to return the failed unit to Tripp Lite, AT MY EXPENSE, and they said they did NOT want it returned. This would have been an easy packing job, since I had the replacement unit's packing materials. The failed unit is the exact same model, meaning, the failed unit will fit in the replacement unit's packing box perfectly. No hassle. Just pay the UPS man and be done with it. Tripp Lite DIDN'T WANT IT..

What are these people thinking?

Ok, that's enough on this one. No one likes long reviews.

The warranty replacement unit, referenced above, hums and buzzes, and switches over to the battery frequently. And it doesn't matter which way you twist the SENSITIVITY ADJUST control on the back. And like the other one I mention shortly, it runs quite hot, even when not doing anything, just being plugged in but not delivering any load, and nothing connected to it being turned on. Slap the cabinet one way, then another, bang the top, and sometimes one can get the humming to quiet down. But I'm not going to scream too loudly as #2 still works, with the above shortcomings. I have it connected to an eMachines W3644, which is a penny-pincher computer that has only a Sepmron LE-1200 CPU and only one plug-in card, a modem, so it doesn't represent much of a load. With just this eMachines and a small 19" Asus LCD monitor, when I pull the plug for approaching storms, the battery holds up for only 5-7 minutes-- sometimes perhaps a tad more. That's not much of a load, and not much duration time. But it's better than nothing I suppose.

And the 3rd one, it's behavior is just like the description above, with the same annoying "switch to battery" occurring often. In fact, they are such a pain I have to just turn them off when going to bed so the buzzer doesn't come on and wake me up, which both have done often. This 3rd unit I use as a backup for the TV, VCR and DVD burner. Very same SmartOffice 550, and as with the others, should be called the DumbOffice 550. Or maybe the BuzzBox 550, er, HumBox 550?

Every one of these has a bug-a-boo about it. But I know Tripp Lite can do better because I have yet one more Tripp Lite toy here, a UPS device made back in 2000, which goes by the trade name of "Internet Office 500". That's right, it's now 2010, and this Internet Office 500, long discontinued I suppose, is still rendering outstanding service, TEN YEARS after purchase. I've only had to change the battery. None of the aforementioned headaches discussed above apply to this Internet Office 500.

So what has Tripp Lite done between the Internet Office 500 and this SmartOffice 550? Some corner-cutting, cheap and dirty mistakes, and they should be ashamed. Dear Customer, er, potential customer, look for something better, this is a troublesome unit.

3 out of 3 and all troublesome, is unacceptable. One of these was purchased here thru Amazon, the other via [...]. Doesn't seem to matter where you buy it, it's trouble.

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5.0 out of 5 stars good stuff, January 31, 2009
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many tripp lites have a sensitivity adjustment. had to give away my other braand UPS' since i have a generator in my house.
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