Tripp-Lite BC450 Data Sheet

Standby UPS 450VA 255W - 8 5-15R Outlets,
120V, 50/60 Hz, 5-15P Plug, Desktop/Wall Mount

MODEL NUMBER: BC450

Compact desktop UPS with silent alarm provides battery backup support for your home/office network
system or digital signage components.

Highlights

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Protects equipment against
blackouts, brownouts,
overvoltages, surges and line
noise

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Battery backup allows time to
save files and safely shut down
during blackouts

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Alarm remains silent in battery
mode; sounds to report low
battery and overloads

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High >98% efficiency reduces
BTU emissions, saves power
and lowers energy costs

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Battery-independent restart
ensures automatic UPS power­up after power outages

Features

Compact Desktop 450VA/255W Battery Backup for PCs, Home Theater and Digital Signage

The standby BC450 UPS system provides reliable battery backup and AC power protection against
blackouts, brownouts, overvoltages, surges and line noise that can damage valuable electronics or
destroy data. The eight-outlet 120V battery backup is ideal protection for your home office, media center
or professional kiosk, security and small-business applications, including computers, routers, printers,
HDTVs, Blu-ray players, game consoles, ATMs, security systems, phone systems, wireless hotspots and
digital signage equipment.

Allows Time to Back Up Critical Files During a Blackout

Backup support allows you to work through short power failures and gives you enough time to safely save
files and shut down your system in case of a prolonged blackout. Backup time varies according to load,
but the BC450 should keep an energy-efficient desktop computer with small LCD monitor powered as long
as 18 minutes. During normal operation, incoming utility power keeps the replaceable internal battery fully
charged, so backup power will always be available.

8 NEMA 5-15R Outlets Protect Your Computer and Other Connected Components

Four 5-15R outlets provide battery backup and surge protection for your computer, monitor and other
crucial components. The other four 5-15R outlets provide surge suppression only for printers, scanners,
speakers and other desktop equipment regarded as non-essential during a blackout.

316 Joules Fight Back Against Unexpected Power Surges

A 316-joule surge suppression rating protects connected components from the harmful effects of power
surges.

Combats Electromagnetic Interference That Can Harm Equipment

Various electromagnetic and radio sources found in virtually every home and business can cause
disruptive interference on the AC line. Known as EMI (electromagnetic interference) and RFI (radio
frequency interference), this line noise is a common cause of performance problems and can lead to
incremental hardware damage, data corruption and audio/video transmission problems. The BC450
incorporates technology that filters out disruptive line noise so that it won’t affect your equipment.

Applications

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Protect your PC and other
sensitive electronics against
power surges, line noise,
brownouts, overvoltages and
blackouts

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Operate essential equipment
during short-term power outages
using battery backup power

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Shut down desktop PCs and
other equipment without data
loss during long-term power
outages

Package Includes

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BC450 120V 450VA 255W
Standby UPS with 8 Outlets

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Owner’s manual

Home-Friendly Alarm and Diagnostic LED Report Real-Time Status

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The UPS remains silent in both line and battery backup modes. The alarm sounds only to report low
battery, excessive load or fault condition. An LED indicator points out operating mode and fault status at a
glance.

High-Efficiency Operation Helps You Save Energy and Cut Costs

A high >98% efficiency rating reduces BTU emissions, energy consumption and, ultimately, your energy
costs.

Compact Housing for Convenient Installation Almost Anywhere

The space-saving ABS housing fits on a desktop, shelf or anywhere else convenient to your workstation
or home theater. Keyhole mounting tabs on the rear allow easy wall-mount installation. The five-foot
power cord with NEMA 5-15P plug connects to any compatible AC outlet.

Specifications

OVERVIEW

UPC Code 037332238283
UPS Type Standby

INPUT

Rated input current (Maximum Load) 6A
Nominal Input Voltage(s) Supported 120V AC
UPS Input Connection Type 5-15P
Input Circuit Breakers 7A
UPS Input Cord Length (ft.) 5
UPS Input Cord Length (m) 1.5
Recommended Electrical Service 15A 120V
Input Phase Single-Phase

OUTPUT

Output Volt Amp Capacity (VA) 450
Output Watt Capacity (Watts) 255
Nominal Voltage Details 120v nominal output in battery mode
Frequency Compatibility 50 / 60 Hz
Output Voltage Regulation (Line

Mode)
Output Voltage Regulation (Battery

Mode)
UPS Output Receptacles (Surge

Suppression Only)
Output AC Waveform (AC Mode) Pure sine wave

120V (±20%)

120V (±10%)

4 UPS outlets, 4 surge-only outlets

Output AC Waveform (Battery
Mode)

PWM sine wave

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Nominal Output Voltage(s)
Supported

110V; 115V; 120V

Output Receptacles (8) 5-15R
Individually Controllable Load Banks No

BATTERY

Full Load Runtime (min.) 1.5 min. (255w)
Half Load Runtime (min.) 6.9 min. (127.5w)
DC System Voltage (VDC) 12
Battery Recharge Rate (Included

Batteries)

6.5 hours (10% to 90%)

Battery Access Battery access door
Battery Replacement Description Replaceable internal batteries (see manual)
Expandable Runtime No

USER INTERFACE, ALERTS & CONTROLS

Switches Power off/on switch
Audible Alarm UPS remains silent in battery backup mode; Alarm sounds only to report low-battery, fault, overload and replace-

battery conditions

LED Indicators 1 Status LED reports operating mode and fault status

SURGE / NOISE SUPPRESSION

UPS AC Suppression Joule Rating 316
UPS AC Suppression Response

Time

Instantaneous

EMI / RFI AC Noise Suppression Yes

PHYSICAL

Installation Form Factors Supported
with Included Accessories

Tower; Ultra-compact desktop; Wallmount

Primary Form Factor Desktop
Primary UPS Depth (mm) 185
Primary UPS Height (mm) 105
Primary UPS Width (mm) 110
Shipping Dimensions (hwd / in.) 7.36 x 5.67 x 10.86
Shipping Weight (kg) 2.00
UPS Housing Material ABS
UPS Power Module Dimensions

(hwd, in.)

4.13 x 4.33 x 7.28

UPS Power Module Weight (kg) 1.80

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UPS Power Module Weight (lbs.) 3.96

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature Range +32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit / 0 to +40 degrees Celsius
Storage Temperature Range +5 to +113 degrees Fahrenheit / -15 to +45 degrees Celsius
Relative Humidity 0 to 90%, non-condensing
AC Mode BTU / Hr. (Full Load) 13.1
AC Mode Efficiency Rating (100%

Load)

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Interface None

LINE / BATTERY TRANSFER

Transfer Time 6 milliseconds typical (10 milliseconds max)
Low Voltage Transfer to Battery

Power (Setpoint)
High Voltage Transfer to Battery

Power (Setpoint)

SPECIAL FEATURES

Cold Start (Startup in Battery Mode
During a Power Failure)

High Availability UPS Features Surge/noise protection
Green Energy-Saving Features Greater than 95% efficiency - GREEN UPS

STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE

UPS Certifications Tested to UL1778 (USA); Tested to CSA (Canada); Tested to NOM (Mexico); Meets FCC Part 15 Category B (EMI)

>98%

95

145

Cold-start operation supported

Certification Details UL1778:2014 (5th Ed); CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 107.3-14 (3rd Ed); CLASS B; 47 CFR FCC PART 15 SUBPART

WARRANTY

Product Warranty Period (U.S. &
Canada)

Product Warranty Period (Latin
America)

Product Warranty Period
(International)

Product Warranty Period (Mexico) 2-year limited warranty
Connected Equipment Insurance

(U.S., Canada & Puerto Rico)

B:2017; ICES-003:2017; RETIE (Colombia)

2-year limited warranty

2-year limited warranty

2-year limited warranty

$100,000 <a class="insuranceLink" href="// support/insurance-policy">Ultimate Lifetime
Insurance</a>

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