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APC C Back-UPS 500, 230V

APC Back-UPS CS 500 - UPS ( external ) - 500 VA - UPS battery - 1 x lead acid - 4 output connector(s)

FI vendors In stock (Delivery time 1-4 days)

SKU: BK500EI

Power:

500VA

Product:

External UPS

Warranty:

APC 2Y

Back-UPS CS 500 USB/Serial

BK500EI

APC Back-UPS CS, 500VA/300W, Input 230V/Output 230V, Interface Port DB-9 RS-232, USB
Includes: CD with software, USB cable, User Manual

Output

Output Power Capacity

300 Watts / 500 VA

Max Configurable Power

300 Watts / 500 VA

Nominal Output Voltage

230V

Output Connections

(1) IEC 320 C13 (Surge Protection)
(3) IEC 320 C13 (Battery Backup)
(2) IEC Jumpers (Battery Backup)

Input

Nominal Input Voltage

230V

Input Frequency

50/60 Hz +/- 3 Hz (auto sensing)

Input Connections

IEC-320-C14 inlet

Input voltage range for main operations

196 - 280V

Input voltage adjustable range for mains operation

160 - 300V

Batteries & Runtime

Battery Type

Maintenance-free sealed Lead-Acid battery with suspended electrolyte : leakproof

Typical recharge time

6 hour(s)

Replacement battery cartridge

CURK2, RBC2

RBC™ Quantity

Typical Backup Time
at Half Load

13.9 minutes (150 Watts)

Typical Backup Time
at Full Load

2.4 minutes (300 Watts)

Runtime Chart

Back-UPS CS

Communications & Management

Interface Port(s)

DB-9 RS-232,USB

Control panel

LED status display with On Line : On Battery : Replace Battery and Overload indicators

Audible Alarm

Alarm when on battery : distinctive low battery alarm : overload continuous tone alarm

Surge Protection and Filtering

Surge energy rating

300 Joules

Filtering

Full time multi-pole noise filtering : 5% IEEE surge let-through : zero clamping response time : meets UL 1449

Dataline protection

RJ-45 Modem/Fax protection (two wire single line)

Physical

Maximum Height

6.50 inches (165 mm)

Maximum Width

3.60 inches ( 91 mm)

Maximum depth

11.20 inches (284 mm)

Net Weight

13.90 lbs. ( 6.32 kg)

Shipping Weight

15.50 lbs. ( 7.05 kg)

Shipping Height

7.00 inches (178 mm)

Shipping Width

9.50 inches (241 mm)

Shipping Depth

14.50 inches (368 mm)

Color

Beige

Units per Pallet

96.00

Environmental

Operating Environment

32 - 104 °F (0 - 40 °C)

Operating Relative Humidity

0 - 95%

Operating Elevation

0-10000 feet (0-3000 meters)

Storage Temperature

5 - 113 °F (-15 - 45 °C)

Storage Relative Humidity

0 - 95%

Storage Elevation

0-50000 feet (0-15000 meters)

Online Thermal Dissipation

24 BTU/hr

Conformance

Regulatory Approvals

C-tick,CE,EN 50091-1,EN 50091-2,GOST,VDE

Standard Warranty

2 years repair or replace

Equipment protection policy

Lifetime : 100000 Euro,Lifetime : 50000 GBP

Features
UPS topology Standby (Offline)
Output power capacity 0.5 kVA
Output power 300 W
Waveform Sine
Input operation voltage (min) 160 V
Input operation voltage (max) 300 V
Input frequency 50/60 Hz
Output frequency regulation 47 - 63 Hz
Surge energy rating 310 J
Hold time (min) 6 ms
Hold time (max) 10 ms
Efficiency 99%
Noise level 40 dB
Surge protection Yes
Surge protection features Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Fax, Modem, Telephone
Power protection features Overload
Audible alarm(s) Yes
Audible alarm modes Low battery alarm, Overload alarm
Ports & interfaces
AC outlet types C13 coupler
Power plug C14 coupler
AC outlets quantity 4 AC outlet(s)
Number of output IEC jumpers 2
USB port Yes
SmartSlot No
SmartConnect port No
Battery
Battery technology Sealed Lead Acid (VRLA)
Battery capacity 7 Ah
Battery capacity 83 VAh
Battery voltage 12 V
Typical backup time at full load 3.8 min
Typical backup time at half load 13.8 min
Battery life (max) 6 year(s)
Battery recharge time 8 h
Automatic battery test Yes
Design
Form factor Tower
Product colour Beige
Cable length 1.83 m
LED indicators Battery replacement
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) -15 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 0 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 0 - 95%
Operating altitude 0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude 0 - 15000 m
Packaging content
Cables included Phone (RJ-11), USB cable
Management card included No
Quick installation guide Yes
Certificates
Compliance certificates RoHS
Certification C-tick, CE, EN 50091-1, EN 50091-2, GOST, VDE, REACH
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates ENERGY STAR, Green Premium
Weight & dimensions
Width 91 mm
Depth 284 mm
Height 165 mm
Weight 6.32 kg
Packaging data
Warranty card Yes
Software CD Yes
Bundled software PowerChute Serial Edition
Package width 241 mm
Package depth 368 mm
Package height 178 mm
Package weight 7.05 kg
Logistics data
Products per pallet 48 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code 85078000
Products per master (outer) case 1 pc(s)
Other features
Nominal output voltage 230 V
Nominal input voltage 230 V
Filtering Yes
Packaging content Detachable 1.2m IEC power cord Detachable 1.8 m IEC power cord

COMPUTERS / SERVICE & SUPPORT

APC Service Pack 3 Year Warranty Extension (for new product purchases)

WBEXTWAR3YR-SP-01

FI vendors Expected in stock 21.4.2026

APC Service Pack 1 Year Warranty Extension (for new product purchases)

WBEXTWAR1YR-SP-01

FI vendors Expected in stock 21.4.2026

C Extended Warranty Service Pack - Extended service agreement - parts and labour (for UPS and power devices) - 1 year - carry-in - response time: NBD - for P/N: BE650G2-CP, BE650G2-SP, BE650G2-UK, BE8

APC C Extended Warranty Service Pack - Extended service agreement - parts and labour (for UPS and power devices) - 1 year - carry-in - response time: NBD - for P/N: BE650G2-CP, BE650G2-SP, BE650G2-UK, BE8

WBEXTWAR1YR-SP-01A

FI vendors Expected in stock 29.4.2026

C Extended Warranty Service Pack - Extended service agreement - parts and labour (for UPS and power devices) - 3 years - carry-in - response time: NBD - for P/N: BE650G2-CP, BE650G2-IT, BE650G2-SP, BE

APC C Extended Warranty Service Pack - Extended service agreement - parts and labour (for UPS and power devices) - 3 years - carry-in - response time: NBD - for P/N: BE650G2-CP, BE650G2-IT, BE650G2-SP, BE

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APC C Back-UPS 500, 230V

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