Advanced backup power and surge protection
for your PCs and workstations.
Advanced backup power and surge protection
for your PCs and workstations.
APC Back-UPS CS • APC Back-UPS LS
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FEATURES
• Lightning and surge protection to
protect data and shield equipment.
• Include ports for battery backup/surge
protection, surge-protection only, and
phone-line protection.
• User-replaceable, hot-swappable
batteries eliminate need to send
UPS out for service.
• Easily monitor battery status to ensure
reliability.
• Enough space for transformer blocks.
• Cold-start capabilities.
OVERVIEW
The APC®Back-UPS®CS/Back-UPS LS series of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) helps you stay connected and
protected when the power goes down.
Each model protects your PCs, monitors, printers, modems,
drives, and other peripherals from all sorts of utility-line
malfunctions that can damage or destroy sensitive equipment
and data.
Three modes of protection
All Back-UPS CS/Back-UPS LS models offer three modes
of protection: battery backup, surge protection, and phone/
fax/DSL line protection.
When a power blackout, brownout, or some other type of
interference hits your system or when utility voltage is outside
acceptable limits, the UPS automatically transfers power loads
to the battery. This gives you enough time to save valuable
work. An Unattended Shutdown feature even ensures that
files are saved and your operating system shuts down properly
in case of a sustained power outage.
Once the initial problem has been corrected, the UPS
switches power back to the primary utility power source.
Power too low? These UPSs take care of that, too.
Continuous line conditioning and automatic volt regulation
smooth out the highs and lows of power reaching your
equipment.
You can also cold-start the UPS; that is, you can start up
the Back-UPS CS/Back-UPS LS and power the loads even when
there’s no utility power provided—you use battery power
instead. This is particularly helpful when you need to access
your computer for a short time during a power outage.
Full-time surge suppression protects your equipment from
power swells and spikes from lightning strikes and other
power anomalies. In addition, full-time noise filtering prevents
data-file corruption.
The actual outlets
The Back-UPS CS/Back-UPS LS units feature a combination
of the following NEMA 5-15R outlets and an RJ-11 jack:
Battery backup outlets, which provide battery backup, surge
protection, and EMI filtering. In case of a power outage,
battery power is automatically provided to these outlets.
Power (utility or backup) isn’t supplied to these outlets when
the Back-UPS CS/ Back-UPS LS is switched off. These outlets are
ideal for connecting a computer, monitor, CD drive, or some
other device that requires uninterrupted operation.
Surge-only outlets are always on (when utility power is
available) and are not controlled by the on/off switch. Unlike
the battery backup outlets, the surge-only outlets don’t
provide power during a power outage. You use them to
connect non-data-sensitive equipment, such as a printer, fax
machine, or scanner. The surge-only outlets work without
reducing the available power or battery capacity for the
devices plugged into the battery backup ports, so you get
maximum battery power for a computer or monitor that
must be up and running at all times.
Two of the sockets on all Back-UPS CS/Back-UPS LS units
are spaced far enough apart to enable you to plug in transformer blocks without blocking access to the other
receptacles.
The RJ-11 telephone jack provides lightning surge
protection for any device connected to your telephone line,
whether it’s a phone, computer, modem, or fax machine. This
jack is compatible with HPNA and DSL standards, as well as
all modem data rates.
Advanced diagnostics
Use the front-panel test switch to mimic a power failure
and initiate an actual transfer to backup power. You can
also estimate battery-backup time and determine when the
battery needs to be replaced.
Audible alarms warn you of changing UPS and utility
power conditions in your application, such as when the BackUPS CS/Back-UPS LS is on battery, when the battery is low, or
when the connected equipment exceeds the rated load for
the UPS and, in turn, causes a power overload condition.
What’s more, a site wiring fault indictor warns you
immediately of wiring problems, like improper grounds, that
can cause shocks or prevent the the UPS from adequately
suppressing surges.
All Back-UPS CS/Back-UPS LS units feature user-replaceable
batteries too, so you don’t waste time when it comes time to
service the unit. When the Replace Battery indicator lights,
simply hot-swap an old battery with a new one—there’s no
need to repackage and send back the UPS. You can even
change batteries without powering down the connected
equipment. Microprocessor-controlled battery charging
ensures maximum battery life.
And there’s no need to return the Back-UPS CS/Back-UPS
LS to the factory because of a worn-out fuse, either. All units
have a circuit breaker instead. To reset the unit for overload
recovery, just push a button.
APC Back-UPS CS (BK350, BK500, BK500BLK)
The Back-UPS CS gives your office and home-office systems
professional-grade power protection. With the Back-UPS CS,
you can be sure that your office systems and their valuable
data don’t fall prey to dangerous power surges, spikes, and
blackouts.
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Beige-colored UPSs are available with either 350- or 500volt protection on their six NEMA 5-15R outlets (three
for battery backup and surge protection; and three for surgeprotection only). The 500-volt model is also available in black.
The Back-UPS CS also offers two-wire, single-line protection
for your phone, fax, modem and even DSL lines!
Having a USB port handy means you don’t have to give up
a regular serial port to manage the unit. Plus, setup is easier.
There‘s even a USB cable provided with the unit, as well as
cord-management straps to keep connections tidy.
The included software CD, which includes APC Shutdown
Manager and PowerChute Personal Edition, gives you
sophisticated power management capabilities. The software
is compatible with Windows
®
98/Me, Windows XP, Windows
2000, and Mac
®
OS 9.0.4 or higher.
APC Back-UPS LS (BP500CLR, BP500UC)
Featuring four battery-backup/surge-protection NEMA
5-15R outlets and three surge-protection-only NEMA 5-15R
outlets, the Back-UPS LS offers the leading-edge power
protection for your high-performance computer systems. The
LS series includes Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), which
corrects low-voltage conditions (brownouts) without draining
its battery supply, so you’ll have battery power for when you
most need it.
It‘s also equipped with a four-wire, dual-line RJ-11
interface for attaching fax, modem, or DSL lines, so you have
protection against surges and spikes that travel through these
types of connections.
Designed for the ultimate user comfort, the LS has a
compact shape with its outlets located conveniently on top,
and for at-a-glance diagnostics, you can see alarm indicators
from any angle.
The APC Back-UPS LS also has a handy USB port, which
means you don’t have to give up a regular serial port on your
PC or Mac
®
to manage the UPS. We even provide a USB cable
with the Back-UPS LS, as well as cord-management straps to
keep your connections from becoming unwieldy.
The BP500CLR has a clear case that coordinates well with
iMac
®
computers, and the BP500UC has a charcoal case. The
file-saving software included with each UPS features APC
Shutdown Manager and PowerChute Personal Edition, and is
compatible with Windows 98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows
XP, and Mac OS 9.0.4 or higher.
Recognize any of these situations?
• You wait more than 30 minutes to get through
to a vendor’s tech support.
• The so-called “tech” can’t help you or gives you
the wrong answer.
• You don’t have a purchase order number and the
tech refuses to help you.
• It’s 9 p. m. and you need help, but your vendor’s
tech support line is closed.
According to a survey by Data Communications
magazine, 90% of network managers surveyed say
that getting the technical support they need is extremely
important when choosing a vendor. But even though
network managers pay anywhere from 10 to 20% of their
overall purchase price for a basic service and support
contract, the technical support and service they receive falls
far short of their expectations— and certainly isn’t worth
what they paid.
At Black Box, we guarantee the best value and the
best support. You can even consult our Technical Support
Experts before you buy if you need help selecting just
the right component for your application.
Don’t waste time and money— call Black Box today.
Why Buy From Black Box? Exceptional Value.
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TECH SPECS
APC Back-UPS CS (BK350, BK500, BK500BLK):
Approvals — FCC Part 15, Class B; UL
®
1778; cUL Listed
Battery Type — Leakproof, maintenance-free sealed lead-acid battery
with suspended electrolyte
Chassis Color — Beige
Cord Length — 6 ft. (1.8 m)
Diagnostics — Audible alarms: Alarm when on battery; distinctive low
battery alarm; overload continuous tone alarm
Input Frequency — 50/60 Hz ±3 Hz (autosensing)
Input Voltage (Nominal) — 120 volts
Input Voltage Range for Mains Operations — 98–140 volts
On-line Thermal Dissipation — BK350: 20 BTU/hour;
BK500, BK500BLK: 24 BTU/hour
Output Power Capacity —
BK350: 350 VA, 210 watts;
BK500, BK500BLK: 500 VA, 300 watts
Output Voltage (Nominal) — 120 volts
Phone Line Protection — RJ-11 modem/fax/DSL (two-wire, single-line)
Run Time — Typical backup time:
BK350: At half load: 18.1 minutes (105 watts);
At full load: 4.7 minutes (210 watts);
BK500, BK500BLK: At half load: 13.9 minutes (150 watts);
At full load: 2.4 minutes (300 watts)
Surge Energy Rating — 480 joules
Surge Filtering — Full-time multipole noise filtering; 5% IEEE surge
let-through; zero clamping response time; meets UL
®
1449
Connectors — Interface:
Serial: (1) DB9 (RS-232);
USB: (1) Type B;
Input: (1) NEMA 5-15P;
Output: (3) NEMA 5-15R with battery backup and surge protection,
(3) NEMA 5-15R with surge protection only
Indicators — (4) LEDs: On Line, On Battery, Replace Battery, Overload
Temperature Tolerance — Operating: 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40°C);
Storage: 5 to 113ºF (-15 to +45°C)
Humidity Tolerance — Up to 95%, noncondensing
Size — 6.5"H x 3.6"W x 11.2"D (16.5 x 9.1 x 28.5 cm)
Weight — BK350: 12.5 lb. ( 5.7 kg);
BK500, BK500BLK: 13.8 lb. (6.3 kg)
APC Back-UPS LS (BP500CLR, BP500UC):
Approvals — FCC Part 15, Class B; FCC Part 68; UL
®
1778; CSA
Battery Type — Leakproof, maintenance-free sealed lead-acid battery
with suspended electrolyte
Chassis Color — BP500CLR: Clear;
BP500UC: Charcoal
Cord Length — 6 ft. (1.8 m)
Data Line Protection — RJ-11 modem/fax/DSL (four-wire, dual-line)
Diagnostics — Audible alarms: Alarm when on battery; distinctive low
battery alarm; overload continuous tone alarm
Input Frequency — 50/60 Hz ±3 Hz (autosensing)
Input Voltage (Nominal) — 120 volts
Input Voltage Range for Mains Operations — 93–130 volts
Output Power Capacity — 500 VA, 315 watts
Output Voltage (Nominal) — 120 volts
Run Time — Typical backup time:
At half load: 14.1 minutes (157.5 watts);
At full load: 3.6 minutes (315 watts)
Surge Energy Rating — 420 joules
Surge Filtering — Full-time multipole noise filtering; 5% IEEE surge
let-through; zero clamping response time; meets UL
®
1449
Connectors — Interface: (1) USB Type B;
Input: (1) NEMA 5-15P;
Output: (4) NEMA 5-15R with battery backup and surge
protection, (3) NEMA 5-15R with surge protection only
Indicators — (4) LEDs: On Line, On Battery, Replace Battery, Overload
Temperature Tolerance —
Operating: 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40°C);
Storage: 5 to 113ºF (-15 to +45°C)
Humidity Tolerance — Up to 95%, noncondensing
Size — 9.4"H x 5"W x 7.9"D
(23.9 x 12.7 x 20.1 cm)
Weight — 15.8 lb. (7.2 kg)
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Item Code
APC Back-UPS CS
Beige
350 (210-W/350-VA) BK350
500 (300-W/500-VA) BK500
Black
500 (300-W/500-VA) BK500BLK
APC Back-UPS LS
Clear
500 (315-W/500-VA) BP500CLR
Charcoal
500 (315-W/500-VA) BP500UC
If you need information on PowerChute®and PowerChute
Pro Software, please request Product Data Sheet 17219.
BP500CLR
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