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Tripp Lite Smart USB UPS Systems
Voltage Regulation, Surge Suppression and Battery Support for Personal Computers and Internet Equipment
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Tripp Lite Smart USB UPS Systems
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Tripp Lite Smart USB UPS Systems are line interactive and offer voltage regulation, battery support, plus complete AC and dialup/DSL modem line surge suppression. These UPS systems are ideal for protection against all power issues such as power outages, brownouts, and more. |
- Perfect for your sensitive electronic equipment especially where brownouts occur frequently
- Basic Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) technology assures that your system will not be affected by surges or lulls in power and maintains 120V nominal during brownout conditions
- USB port and free PowerAlert software provided
- Tel/DSL/Ethernet line surge protection options
- Protect your computer application from downtime, damage and data loss due to power problems that may occur as a result of brownouts, blackouts, surges and line noise
- Battery-supported and surge-protected receptacles (for computers and monitors) are part of the innovative design
- All models include receptacles that provide reliable battery support for computers and monitors during a blackout, as well as complete surge suppression and line noise filtering
- Compatible with 120V/60Hz applications for USA, Canada, Mexico and more
- 2 year manufacturer's warranty / $200,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance (USA, Puerto Rico & Canada only)
- Input: NEMA 5-15P (120V 15A) / Output: 6 NEMA 5-15R (120V) Includes 3 battery supported outlets, plus 3 additional surge suppression-only outlets, 6 foot AC line cord
- Attractive all-black tower casing
- Supports battery replacement via built-in access panel
- Built-in audible alarm and 4 front panel LEDs indicate UPS system and line power status
- Built-in RJ11 phone suppression jacks protect modem, fax machine or another peripheral with a dialup or DSL line phone connection
- Applications
- Entry-level PCs, networked workstations, point-of-sale equipment, small business phone systems, audio/video equipment and home theater systems. Ideal for sensitive electronic applications in areas where brownout conditions are common
| Model SMART550USB |
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| Model SMART550USBWD Smart WatchDog UPS System |
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| Model SMART750USB Smart USB UPS System |
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| Estimated Runtime - Loads in Watts | ||||||||||||
| UPS | 20W | 40W | 60W | 80W | 100W | 140W | 200W | 260W | 300W | 340W | 400W | 440W |
| SMART550USB | 140 | 68 | 43 | 30 | 23 | 15 | 8.3 | 5.2 | 4.0 | — | — | — |
| SMART550USBWD | 140 | 68 | 43 | 30 | 23 | 15 | 8.3 | 5.2 | 4.0 | — | — | — |
| SMART750USB | 194 | 94 | 59 | 42 | 32 | 21 | 13 | 8.6 | 6.9 | 5.7 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
All runtime values are in minutes |
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| SMART550USB | SMART550USBWD | SMART750USB | |
| Price | |||
| SYSTEM OVERVIEW | |||
| Voltage compatibility | 120VAC | 120VAC | 120VAC |
| Frequency compatibility | 60Hz | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| OUTPUT | |||
| Output VA | 550 | 550 | 750 |
| Output watts | 300 | 300 | 450 |
| Output nominal voltage | 120VAC | 120VAC | 120VAC |
| Output voltage regulation | PWM sine wave 120V +/-5% (battery mode) | ||
| Output frequency regulation | LINE MODE: Passes line frequency of 60Hz +/-10% BATTERY MODE: Inverter output regulated to 60Hz +/-0.5Hz |
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| Outlet quantity / type | 6 NEMA 5-15R | ||
| INPUT | |||
| Maximum input amps | 10A / 1200 watts | 10A / 1200 watts | 10A / 1200 watts |
| Input connection type | NEMA 5-15P, right-angle plug | NEMA 5-15P, right-angle plug | NEMA 5-15P, right-angle plug |
| Input cord length | 6ft (1.8m), 16 gauge | 6ft (1.8m), 16 gauge | 6ft (1.8m), 16 gauge |
| Recommended Electrical Service | 120V 15A | 120V 15A | 120V 15A |
| BATTERY | |||
| Full load runtime | 4 minutes (550VA) | 4 minutes (550VA) | 3 minutes (750VA) |
| Half load runtime | 15 min (275VA) | 15 min (275VA) | 11 min (375VA) |
| DC system voltage | 12 VDC | 12 VDC | 12 VDC |
| Typical battery lifespan | 3-6 years, depending on usage | 3-6 years, depending on usage | 3-6 years, depending on usage |
| Battery recharge rate | 3.6 hours to reach 90% charge | 2-4 hours to reach 90% charge | 2-4 hours to reach 90% charge |
| Replacement Battery Cartridge | RBC51 | RBC51 | RBC51 |
| VOLTAGE REGULATION | |||
| Voltage regulation description | Line interactive voltage regulation corrects brownouts as low as 89V | ||
| Brownout correction | Input voltages between 89V and 104V are boosted by 14% | ||
| LEDS ALARMS & SWITCHES | |||
| Front panel LEDs | 4 LEDs indicate performance conditions: GREEN "online" / GREEN "voltage regulation enabled" / RED "on battery" / YELLOW "battery low/replace" |
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| Alarms | Audible alarm with 15 second delay sounds to indicate loss of utility power. Alarm can be silenced by pressing front panel alarm cancel button. Once silenced, alarm will re-sound when approximately 2 minutes of runtime remain. | ||
| Switches | Includes 2 front panel switches - one main on/off power switch and one dual function "alarm cancel" / "self test" button | ||
| SURGE / NOISE SUPPRESSION | |||
| AC surge suppression | 480 joules | 480 joules | 480 Joules |
| AC suppression response time | Instantaneous | Instantaneous | Instantaneous |
| Dataline suppression | Tel/DSL | ||
| EMI / RFI AC noise suppression | Yes | ||
| PHYSICAL | |||
| Unit weight | 14.4 lbs (6.5 kg) | 14.4 lbs (6.5 kg) | 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) |
| Unit dimensions | 8.5"H x 5"W x 6.5"D (21.6cm x 12.7cm x 16.5cm) | 8.5"H x 5"W x 6.5"D (21.6cm x 12.7cm x 16.5cm) | 10.75"H x 5.25"W x 7.5"D (27.3cm x 13.3cm x 19.1cm) |
| Material of construction | PVC | PVC | PVC |
| Form factors supported | Tower | Tower | Tower |
| Cooling method | Convection | Convection | Convection |
| Battery Access | Battery access door allows user replacement of UPS batteries | Battery access door allows user replacement of UPS batteries | Battery access door allows user replacement of UPS batteries |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |||
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | 5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C) | 5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C) | 5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C) |
| Relative Humidity | 0 to 95%, non-condensing | ||
| Line mode BTU/hr. (Max.) |
— | — | 39.2 |
| Battery mode BTU/hr. (Max.) |
— | — | 133.0 |
| COMMUNICATIONS | |||
| Network monitoring port | USB | USB | USB |
| Software and cabling included | USB cabling included, PowerAlert software available for free download at www.tripplite.com | USB cabling, WatchDog and PowerAlert Software included | USB cabling included, PowerAlert software available for free download at www.tripplite.com |
| WatchDog compatibility | Yes, compatible with Tripp Lite's Watchdog system service to restore operation to locked equipment through soft reboot of application / OS or hard power off/on reboot of connected equipment - ideal for unattended kiosk applications |
Yes, compatible with Tripp Lite's WatchDog Software (included) to restore operation to locked equipment through soft reboot of application / OS or hard power off/on reboot of connected equipment — ideal for all unattended applications. |
Yes, compatible with Tripp Lite's WatchDog system service to restore operation to locked equipment through soft reboot of application / OS or hard power off/on reboot of connected equipment - ideal for unattended kiosk applications |
| LINE / BATTERY TRANSFER | |||
| Transfer time from line power to battery mode |
2-4 milliseconds | ||
| Low voltage transfer to battery power |
Switches to battery power as line voltage decreases to 89 volts or less | ||
| High voltage transfer to battery power |
Switches to battery power as line voltage increases to 139 volts or higher | ||
| SPECIAL FEATURES | |||
| Cold Start | Yes, inverter can be "cold started" to enable temporary AC output during a power failure | ||
| Appearance | Attractive all-black tower UPS | Attractive all-black tower UPS | Attractive all-black tower UPS |
| CERTIFICATIONS | |||
| Certifications | Tested to UL1778 (USA), cUL (Canada), NOM (Mexico), Class B (Emissions), FCC Part 68 and Industry Canada (Telecommunications) | ||
| WARRANTY | |||
| Manufacturer's product warranty | 2-years | ||
| Connected equipment insurance | $200,000 connected equipment insurance (USA / Canada only) |
$200,000 connected equipment insurance (USA / Canada only) |
$200,000 connected equipment insurance (USA / Canada only) |
| Optional coverage | 3-5 year warranties, plus next day and on-site warranty coverage available for select opportunities. Contact Tripp Lite for additional information. | ||
| PART # | OUTPUT VA | NETWORK MONITORING PORT | DATALINE SUPPRESSION | DIMENSIONS | WEIGHT | PRICE |
| TL-SMART550USB | 550 | USB | Tel/DSL | 8.5"H x 5"W x 6.5"D | 14.4 lbs | |
| TL-SMART550USBWD | 550 | USB | Tel/DSL | 8.5"H x 5"W x 6.5"D | 14.4 lbs | |
| TL-SMART750USB | 750 | USB | Tel/DSL/Ethernet | 10.75"H x 5.25"W x 7.5"D | 17.4 lbs |
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