Tripp Lite BCPERS450 User manual

Tripp Lite
1111 West 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60609 USA
Telephone: +[phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Model #: BCPERS450
BC Personal 450VA Tower Standby 120V UPS with USB port
Highlights
450VA tower 120V standby UPS
Maintains AC output during power failures
USB port, Status LEDs
NEMA 5-15P input plug and 3 NEMA 5-15R outlets
Description
Tripp Lite's BCPERS450 standby UPS offers AC surge suppression and long lasting battery support for desktop PCs, network workstations and a
wide variety of consumer and professional electronics. Uninterruptible Power Supply / UPS circuits switch to battery backup mode within
milliseconds to keep connected equipment running without interruption or data loss during power failures, brownouts and overvoltages. AC surge
suppression prevents connected equipment damage. USB communications port supports built-in power management and auto-shutdown features of
Windows and Mac OS X or full featured monitoring and data-saving auto-shutdown options using Tripp Lite's free PowerAlert monitoring software.
Package Includes
BCPERS450 UPS System
Warranty information
Instruction manual
Features
BCPERS450 small tower 120V standby UPS offers AC power protection from blackouts, brownouts, overvoltages and transient surges
450VA / 280 watt UPS output capacity
Uninterruptible Power Supply / UPS operation maintains battery-derived AC output during blackouts, brownouts and overvoltages to prevent
data loss and system downtime for connected equipment
Built-in USB port enables data-saving unattended shutdown when used with Tripp Lite's PowerAlert software, available via FREE download
from www.tripplite.com
HID-compliant USB port also enables integration with built-in power management and auto shutdown features of Windows and Mac OS X
4 minutes runtime at 100% load (280 watts), 15 minutes runtime at 50% load (140 watts)
30 minutes runtime for a desktop computer system consuming 80 watts continuous
3 built-in NEMA 5-15R UPS supported outlets
NEMA 5-15P input connection with 6ft / 1.8m line cord
Network grade AC surge and lightning protection is available from all outlets
Supports 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
Front panel LEDs indicate line / battery mode and battery replace status; Audible alarm with alarm cancel / self-test button
Hot swappable user battery replacement
Small tower housing supports desk or floor placement
Specifications

OUTPUT
Output Volt Amp Capacity
(VA)
450
Output Watt Capacity
(watts)
280
Nominal Output Voltage(s)
Supported
115V; 120V
Frequency compatibility 60 Hz
Output voltage regulation
(Battery mode)
115V (+/- 5%)
Built-in UPS output
receptacles
3 5-15R outlet(s)
Output AC waveform (AC
mode)
Sine wave
Output AC waveform
(battery mode)
PWM sine wave
INPUT
Rated input current (at
maximum load)
3.1A
Nominal Input Voltage(s)
Supported
120V AC
UPS input connection type 5-15P
UPS Input cord length (ft.) 6
UPS Input cord length (m) 1.8
Recommended Electrical
Service
15A 120V
BATTERY
Full load runtime (minutes) 4 min. (280w)
Half load runtime (minutes) 15 min. (140w)
DC system voltage (VDC) 12
Battery recharge rate
(included batteries)
Less than 3.6 hours from 10% to 90%
Replacement battery
cartridge (internal UPS
battery replacement)
RBC51
Battery Access Battery access door
Battery replacement
description
Hot-swappable, user replaceable batteries
LEDS ALARMS & SWITCHES
LED Indicators 3 LEDs indicate line power, battery power and battery low/replace status
Alarms Audible alarm indicates power-failure and low-battery conditions
Alarm cancel operation Power-fail alarm can be silenced using alarm-cancel switch; once silenced, alarm will re-sound to indicate
low-battery status
Switches 2 Switches control off/on power status and alarm-cancel/self-test operation

SURGE / NOISE SUPPRESSION
UPS AC suppression joule
rating
252
UPS AC suppression
response time
Instantaneous
EMI / RFI AC noise
suppression
Yes
PHYSICAL
Installation form factors
supported with included
accessories
Tower
Installation form factors
supported with optional
accessories
Wallmount (UPSWM - tower mounting kit)
Primary form factor Tower
UPS / Power Module
dimensions in primary form
factor (height x width x
depth / inches)
8.5 x 5.2 x 7
UPS / Power Module
dimensions in primary form
factor (height x width x
depth / cm)
21.6 x 13.3 x 17.8
UPS / Power Module weight
(lbs)
12
UPS / Power Module weight
(kg)
5.4
UPS Shipping dimensions
(height x width x depth /
inches)
12 x 8.2 x 10
UPS Shipping dimensions
(height x width x depth / cm)
30.5 x 21 x 25.4
Shipping weight (lbs) 13
Shipping weight (kg) 5.9
UPS housing material PVC
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Range
+32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit / 0 to +40 degrees Celsius
Storage Temperature Range +5 to +122 degrees Fahrenheit / -15 to +50 degrees Celsius
Relative Humidity 0 to 95%, non-condensing
AC mode BTU / hr. (full
load)
60.8
Battery mode BTU / hr. (full
load)
334.5
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications interface USB (HID enabled)
PowerAlert software Free download from www.tripplite.com

Communications cable USB cable is user supplied
WatchDog compatibility Supports Watchdog application, OS and hard-reboot restart options for remote applications
LINE / BATTERY TRANSFER
Transfer time 2-4 milliseconds
Low voltage transfer to
battery power (setpoint)
99V (adjustable to 83V via potentiometer)
High voltage transfer to
battery power (setpoint)
176 (adjustable to 147 via potentiometer)
SPECIAL FEATURES
Cold Start (startup in
battery mode during a
power failure)
Cold-start operation supported
High availability UPS
features
Hot swappable batteries
CERTIFICATIONS
UPS Certifications Tested to UL1778 (USA); Tested to CSA (Canada); Tested to NOM (Mexico); Meets FCC Part 15 Category B
(EMI)
WARRANTY
Product Warranty Period
(Worldwide)
2-year limited warranty
Connected Equipment
Insurance (U.S., Canada &
Puerto Rico)
$100,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance
Related Items
Optional Products
Product Type Related Model Description Qty.
Audio Cables CT120 Instant-Read- AC Outlet Circuit Tester 1
Extended Warranties WEXT5-BCPERS 5-Year Extended Warranty - For BC Personal Models 1
Software WATCHDOGSW WatchDog Service Monitoring / Reboot Software 1
Surge Protectors DCATV Network Surge Suppressor - Essential protection for TV/VCR coaxial
lines
1
Surge Protectors DNET1 Network Surge Suppressor - Essential protection for data and
communication lines
1
Surge Protectors DTEL2 Network Surge Suppressor - Essential protection for data and
communication lines
1
USB Cables & Adapters U012-006 6-ft. USB A/B Cable
(Adjustable Right Angle A Male to B Male Connector)
1
USB Hubs/Accessories U222-004-R 4-Port USB2.0 Ultra-Mini Hub 1
Wallmount Bracket UPSWM Wallmount Bracket and installation accessories (4 washers, 4 screws,
1 Velcro safety strap)
1
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