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APC Back-UPS 500VA

500 VA line-interactive inverter

Last price 84€95
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Overview

Efficient and preventive emergency power


The APC Back-UPS 500VA line-interactive UPS provides temporary battery power in the event of a power failure. In addition, it has a battery failure analysis function with early warning, allowing preventive maintenance to be carried out in good time.

With the APC Back-UPS 500VA UPS, you can effectively protect your equipment and data in the event of a power failure or surge. This powerful and affordable model will be an ideal purchase for the protection of a desktop computer and its main peripherals.

Main features :
  • Line-interactive UPS
  • Output power capacity: 300 Watts / 500 VA
  • 3 output sockets, type IEC 320 C13
  • LED indicators for operation, battery mode, battery to be replaced and overload
  • Audible alarm (switching to battery mode, overload, etc.)
  • Easy recovery from power surges: no need to replace a fuse
Logistics information : This product is available in the following locations: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Monaco.
Specifications
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General information

Product name

APC Back-UPS 500VA

Brand

APC

Model

BX500CI

Main characteristics

Technology

Line Interactive

Type of product to protect

Personal PC / Hi-Fi installation
Workstation

Inverter power (VA)

500 VA

Inverter power (W)

300 W

Scalable

No

Manageable

No

Connectivity

Number of sockets

3

Connector(s)

3 X IEC C13

Physical characteristics

Power inverter format

Tower

Width

115 mm

Length

185 mm

Thickness

213 mm

Weight

5.2 kg

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 12 Jun 2014

Customer reviews
Global rating
8/10
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  • by Pascal B
    Posted on 18 May 2023
    Bought on 19 Apr 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 9

    Perfect

    The product and the delivery.
    I am very pleased with the product and the delivery.

    Nothing else to add.

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  • by DomC
    Posted on 10 Nov 2020
    Bought on 26 Oct 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

    good value for money

    I was not completely satisfied with this product simply because it does not have a usb communication port

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  • by LaurentB
    Posted on 25 Sep 2020
    Bought on 10 Sep 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 7

    Function ok, but only IEC connectors.

    This U¨PS does the job (backup power, surge protection...).
    On the other hand, 2 negative points:
    - the unpleasant beep every 30s when on battery. And no way to deactivate it.
    - The only thing I can say is that it's an IEC connector, and an IEC extension cable is included. It's fine when inserted before a PC. However, when you use it for something else using standard 230V sockets (my case), I would have liked to know so that I could buy the necessary adapters directly.
    The product description needs to be completed (it was only marked IEC outputs... not the input)

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  • by Garounn
    Posted on 11 Mar 2017
    Bought on 7 Feb 2017 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

    Efficient and well priced

    A good inverter for a very affordable price. Being prone to many power cuts, I didn't want to plug in my new setup without an inverter. This one does the job well, I didn't have the opportunity to time its autonomy but it never failed me.

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  • by Anonymous
    Posted on 18 Feb 2017
    Bought on 21 Jan 2017 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Good product, an economy epu

    Basic UPS to secure a NAS. Works perfectly, however only one cable for the three sockets, a pity that this was not indicated before the purchase...
    LDCL still performs well, is fast and secure.

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  • by Guillaume P
    Posted on 9 Jan 2017
    Bought on 11 Dec 2016 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

    very satisfied with the product

    I'm quite happy with this product and have had the same one for well over 10 years (the ups cs500) and I prefer the cs because it has the conection to connect it in usb to the pc but otherwise it does the job. The only reproach is that in case of failure as it happened to me on the one if (broken at the unpacking) the exchange is very fast because received the new under 2 days but this is done via fed ex therefore for the new no worries it deposits it in a neighbour but it is for the resumption that it is the problem because yes first it sends the new and only 2-3 days after reception of the new it calls you back to fix an rdv for the resumption the old and it gives time slot of the style between 8am - 5pm and that of the Monday to Friday

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  • by DOM56
    Posted on 12 May 2016
    Bought on 13 Feb 2016 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

    Efficient, but ...

    This UPS does its job properly.
    With my Orange box and the power supply of my Gigaset, the autonomy during the first voluntary test was 2 hours, which is very suitable.
    On the other hand, two points are negative:
    - the power connection with the non-EU plugs
    - the unbearable beep-beep every 30 seconds in case of network failure

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  • by Julien R
    Posted on 28 Mar 2016
    Bought on 29 Feb 2016 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 7

    Good but can do better

    I haven't had a disconnect to check its behaviour yet, but the test I did left my router and box working.
    The proposed connection is really problematic. I managed by modifying the electrical installation associated with my box and my router (transformed one of the outputs to a classic plug - I'm a good handyman). That's why it's missing a star.
    It's a pity that there is no information link with the PC, but for the price I may be asking a bit too much...

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  • by Renaud M
    Posted on 23 Feb 2016
    Bought on 25 Jan 2016 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

    Works but limited

    Limited by its rear sockets. I wanted to run it on a plasma screen but the latter consumes too much power and therefore makes the inverter beep continuously (indicating that it does not protect because the battery is empty).

    I wanted to recycle it for the laptop: the plugs...why not put a standard wall plug?
    I have to find an adapter cable...

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