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Tripp Lite AV550SC UPS Power Block

by August 13, 2009
AV550SC UPS

AV550SC UPS

  • Product Name: AV550SC UPS Power Block
  • Manufacturer: Tripp Lite
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarhalf-star
  • Review Date: August 13, 2009 15:05
  • MSRP: $ 145
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OUTPUT

Output VA: 550

Output watts: 300

Output voltage regulation: BATTERY MODE - PWM sine wave output 120V +/-5%

Output frequency regulation: LINE MODE - passes line frequency of 60Hz +/-10%; BATTERY MODE: Inverter output regulated to 60Hz +/-0.5Hz

Outlet quantity / type: 4 NEMA 5-15R

Overload protection: 10-amp breaker

 

INPUT

Maximum input amps: 15A

Input connection type: Detachable 6" IEC320-C14 power cord

Recommended Electrical Service: 15A, 120V

 

BATTERY

Full load runtime: 3 minutes

Half load runtime: 10 minutes

DC system voltage: 12V DC

Typical battery lifespan: 3-6 years, depending on usage

Battery recharge rate: 15 hours (10% to 90% capacity)

 

LEDS ALARMS & SWITCHES

Front panel LEDs: 2 LEDs indicate power status and overload/check battery status

Switches: Includes 1 on/off push button (also acts as recycle/reset button)

 

SURGE / NOISE SUPPRESSION

AC surge suppression: 1038 joules

AC suppression response time: instantaneous

Dataline suppression: HD-compatible 2.2GHz coaxial and telephone/modem/DSL line surge protection

EMI / RFI AC noise suppression: Yes

Transfer time from line power to battery mode: 2-4 milliseconds

Low voltage transfer to battery power: Switches to battery power when line voltage decreases to 99 volts or less. Resets to line power mode when line voltage increases to 104 volts or higher.

High voltage transfer to battery power: Yes

 

PHYSICAL

Unit weight: 7.8 lbs

Unit Dimensions: 8.35" H x 6.78" W x 2.97" D

Cooling method: Convection

Certifications: 1778 (TUV) for US and Canada, NOM, FCC

Warranty: 2-years

Pros

  • 2.2GHz bandwidth on coax cable protection
  • Small form factor
  • 2 year warranty

Cons

  • Batteries not serviceable
  • Not wall-mountable
  • Short 6" power cord

Introduction

It's easy to think of UPS battery backup systems as products intended for use with home theater systems, PC systems and servers. But what happens when you have a remote area that houses your routers and cable modem? For this, Tripp Lite presents their AV50SC, a 300W (550VA) device with 4 outlets that provides basic battery backup protection for your cable modem, router, switch and/or other devices that are just as important to your home theater or office setup, but don't necessarily require a fancy box and tons of power output.
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Clint Deboer was terminated from Audioholics for misconduct on April 4th, 2014. He no longer represents Audioholics in any fashion.

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