APC Easy UPS BVG2200I-GR Line-Interactive UPS - 1200 W / 2200 VA - 4 Schuko outlets
A 2200 VA / 1200 W line-interactive UPS for a demanding workstation, two computers or a light network rack. Its four Schuko outlets stay powered during an outage, 4 min at half load, and the AVR corrects voltage deviations without using the battery.
2200 VA / 1200 W, line-interactive technology
4 battery-backed, surge-protected Schuko outlets
Runtime: 4 min at half load (600 W)
AVR: corrects voltage without drawing on the battery
Switches to battery in 6 ms typical, 10 ms maximum
A desktop UPS for a demanding workstation, two computers or a light network rack: 2200 VA / 1200 W, automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and 4 battery-backed Schuko outlets. Technology: line-interactive, switches to battery in 6 ms typical Runtime: 4 min at half load (600 W) on two 12 V / 9 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, 15 A resettable input circuit breaker Format: tower of 130 x 320 x 182 mm, 10.6 kg, fan-cooled, Schuko plug and 1.1 m cord The most powerful Easy UPS BVG: it is sized for the load to cover rather than the duration, giving time to save and shut down.
The most powerful Easy UPS BVG: a 2200 VA line-interactive UPS in tower format for a demanding workstation, two computers or a small network rack, with four battery-backed Schuko outlets.
2200 VA1200 W of usable power
4 minof runtime at 600 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 / 9 Ah 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. A fan cools the unit, which the smaller models in the range do not have. The resettable 15 A input circuit breaker cuts power in case of overload; the yellow battery connector ships unplugged for transport and is pushed into place before power-up.
Power rather than duration
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
The BVG2200I-GR takes the heaviest load in the family, but its runtime at half load stays at 4 min at 600 W: it covers a lot of equipment for the time of a save, not through a long outage. For a single workstation, the 1200 VA version is often enough.
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 machines 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?
4 min with a 600 W load, i.e. half of its 1200 W rated power. The less you plug in, the longer it lasts; the closer the load gets to 1200 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 / 9 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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