APC Easy UPS BVG1600I-GR Line-Interactive UPS - 900 W / 1600 VA - 4 Schuko outlets
A 1600 VA / 900 W line-interactive UPS for a complete workstation: tower, monitor, box and router. Its four Schuko outlets stay powered during an outage, 6 min 45 s at half load, and the AVR corrects voltage deviations without using the battery.
1600 VA / 900 W, line-interactive technology
4 battery-backed, surge-protected Schuko outlets
Runtime: 6 min 45 s at half load (450 W)
AVR: corrects voltage without drawing on the battery
Switches to battery in 6 ms typical, 10 ms maximum
A desktop UPS for a complete workstation or a small network setup: 1600 VA / 900 W, automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and 4 battery-backed Schuko outlets. Technology: line-interactive, switches to battery in 6 ms typical Runtime: 6 min 45 s at half load (450 W) thanks to two 12 V / 7 Ah batteries Voltage: the AVR boosts or trims mains voltage without drawing on the battery; switches to battery below 170 V or above 280 V Protection: 156 J surge protection, 10 A resettable input circuit breaker Format: tower of 130 x 320 x 182 mm, 9.7 kg, fan-cooled, Schuko plug and 1.1 m cord Enough to back up the computer, monitor, box and router on a single unit, without daisy-chained power strips.
A 1600 VA line-interactive UPS that keeps the computer, monitor, box and router powered: four battery-backed Schuko outlets and nearly seven minutes at half load to save everything and shut down.
1600 VA900 W of usable power
6 min 45 sof runtime at 450 W
6 msto switch to battery
4battery-backed Schuko outlets
Voltage corrected, battery spared
Between 170 and 280 V, automatic voltage regulation boosts or trims the mains voltage before passing it on: a brief sag does not drain the battery. Outside this range, or if the power fails, the UPS switches to its two 12 V batteries in 6 ms as a rule, 10 ms at most, and delivers 230 V within 1 Hz of the nominal frequency.
Four outlets and a fan
All four Schuko outlets are powered by the battery and protected against surges, up to 156 J: none is reserved for surge protection alone. A fan cools the unit, which the smaller models in the range do not have. The resettable 10 A input circuit breaker cuts power in case of overload; the yellow battery connector ships unplugged for transport.
Four sizes in the same family
700 VA360 W · 1 battery 12 V 7 Ah
1200 VA650 W · 1 battery 12 V 9 Ah
1600 VA900 W · 2 batteries 12 V 7 Ah
2200 VA1200 W · 2 batteries 12 V 9 Ah
With its two batteries, the BVG1600I-GR lasts longer at half load than the 2200 VA model: 6 min 45 s at 450 W, against 4 min at 600 W. For a lighter workstation, the 1200 VA version keeps the four outlets.
Well placed, it lasts longer
The manufacturer recommends placing it on the floor, 20 cm away from any obstacle in front, behind and on the sides, away from sunlight and humidity, between 0 and 40 °C. Its plug goes straight into a grounded wall socket, without an extension cord, and each output cable is no longer than 2 m.
No USB port on this model: no software shuts the computer down for you. During an outage, four beeps every 30 seconds remind you to save and shut down.
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Frequently asked questions about this product
How long does the UPS last during a power outage?
6 min 45 s with a 450 W load, i.e. half of its 900 W rated power. The less you plug in, the longer it lasts; the closer the load gets to 900 W, the shorter the runtime. This reserve is for saving your work and shutting down properly, not for working on through a long outage.
Can a laser printer be plugged into this UPS?
No: the UPS manual excludes laser printers, as well as vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens and medical or life-support equipment. Plug the laser printer straight into a wall socket and keep the UPS outlets for the computer, monitor, box and router, which must stay powered during an outage.
What waveform does it provide when running on battery?
A simulated sine wave, i.e. a stepped approximation of the mains sine wave. It suits computers and their peripherals, for which it is designed. The manufacturer, however, advises against connecting motor-driven appliances. On mains power, the UPS passes the grid voltage through, corrected by the AVR.
Can it be connected to a computer for automatic shutdown?
No: this Easy UPS has neither a USB port nor a serial port, and therefore no automatic shutdown software. It reports its status with a light and beeps: four beeps every 30 seconds on battery, a fast beep when the battery runs low. It is up to the user to save and shut down the machines within the available runtime.
Is the battery replaceable?
Not by the user: two 12 V / 7 Ah batteries, sealed maintenance-free lead-acid, replaced through an authorized service center. Its service life is three to five years, shortened by heat, humidity and frequent outages. The UPS tests the battery at power-up and then every 14 days, and warns with a continuous beep when it needs replacing.
How do you set it up on delivery?
By connecting the battery first, as it ships disconnected for transport: pull the connector handle at the back, then push it in. Then plug the UPS straight into a grounded wall socket, without an extension cord or power strip, and press the power button. The battery reaches 90 % charge in about 8 hours.
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