Battery Backup UPS Series

CST1500S

$179.99 MSRP 
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  • Capacity: 1500 VA / 900 W
  • Topology: Line Interactive
  • Waveform: Sine Wave
  • Plug type & cord: NEMA 5-15P, 5 ft. cord
  • Outlets: 10 (5 surge, 5 surge + battery backup)
  • Communication: USB, Serial
  • Data line protection: Network, Coaxial
  • Management software: PowerPanel® Personal
  • ENERGY STAR® certified: Yes
  • Connected Equipment Guarantee: $500,000
  • Warranty: 3 year
Overview

Product Overview

A mini-tower UPS with line interactive topology, the CyberPower CST1500S provides battery backup (using sine wave output) and surge protection for desktop computers, workstations, networking devices, and home entertainment systems requiring active PFC power source compatibility. The CST1500S uses Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to correct minor power fluctuations without switching to battery power, which extends battery life. AVR is essential in areas where power fluctuations occur frequently.

Two Type-A USB charge ports power portable devices such as mobile phones and tablets, even during a utility power failure. The CST1500S comes with a three-year warranty (including coverage of batteries) and a $500,000 Connected Equipment Guarantee.

Product Features
  • Battery Backup
    Supplies power long enough for equipment to properly shut down when utility power fails. Helps prevent loss of data and minimizes the component stress caused by a hard shutdown.
  • Surge Protection
    Diverts excess voltage away from sensitive electronic equipment during an AC power surge or power spike to prevent damage.
  • Sine Wave Output
    The UPS generates energy that is identical to, or cleaner than the utility company’s power grid. Benefits include low total harmonic distortion, minimal electrical noise, and optimal line clarity.
  • Multifunction LCD Panel
    Displays immediate, detailed information on the UPS battery and power conditions, alerting users to potential problems before they can affect critical equipment and cause downtime.
  • Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
    AVR increases the AC power and maintains a safe voltage level without switching to battery mode and conserving battery life.
  • USB Charge Ports
    Rapidly charge and power USB devices whether the UPS is providing utility or battery backup power.
  • Data Line Protection
    Prevents power surges that travel through coaxial and Ethernet lines from causing damage to electronics.
  • Widely Spaced Outlet(s)
    The widely-spaced outlet allow you to conveniently add transformer-sized plugs without blocking other outlets.
  • Line Interactive Topology
    Exists when a line interactive UPS has an autotransformer that regulates low voltages (e.g., brownouts) and over voltages (e.g., spikes) without having to switch to battery.
  • ENERGY STAR
    This model is an ENERGY STAR® certified Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system. ENERGY STAR is the trusted, government-backed symbol for energy-efficient products and practices that help save money and protect the environment.
  • GreenPower UPS™ Bypass Design
    A patented design that allows utility power to bypass the UPS transformer, when AC power is stable, which reduces energy consumption, noise, and heat buildup.
  • Ultra Quiet Design
    Minimizes noise during operation for a quieter work environment.
  • PowerPanel® Personal Software
    Provides a user-friendly dashboard interface for controlling and monitoring the UPS. Free software download available here.
  • Three-Year Warranty
    CyberPower will repair or replace a defective UPS system (including batteries) within three years of the purchase date. See warranty for details.
  • Connected Equipment Guarantee
    CyberPower will repair or replace properly connected equipment if it is damaged by a power surge.
Specifications
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General
Active PFC Compatible Yes
Energy Saving GreenPower UPS™ Bypass Technology
Energy Star Certified Yes
UPS Topology Line Interactive
Battery
Battery Quantity 2
Battery Size 12 V / 7 Ah
Battery Type Sealed Lead-Acid Battery
Hot Swappable No
Runtime at Full Load 2 min
Runtime at Half Load 9 min
Typical Recharge Time 8 Hours
User Replaceable Battery Yes
Input
Cord Length 5 ft (1.5 m)
Input Frequency Range 57 Hz – 63 Hz
Input Plug Type NEMA 5-15P
Input Voltage Range 90 VAC – 140 VAC
Nominal Input Voltage 120 VAC
Output
Automatic Voltage Regulation Single Boost
On Battery Frequency 60 Hz ± 1%
On Battery Voltage 120 VAC ± 5%
On Battery Waveform Sine Wave
Outlet Type 10 – NEMA 5-15R
Outlets – Battery & Surge Protected 5
Outlets – Surge-Only Protected 5
Outlets – Total 10
Outlets – Widely Spaced 2
Overload Protection Internal Circuitry Limiting
Circuit Breaker Protected
Typical Transfer Time 4 ms
USB Charge Port Yes
USB Charge Port Amperage 2.1 Amps (Shared)
USB Charge Port Quantity 2
USB Charge Port Standard Type A
USB Charge Port Type 2 Type A
USB Charge Port Voltage 5 VDC
VA 1500 VA
Watts 900 W
Surge Protection & Filtering
EMI/RFI Filtration Yes
Network Protection RJ45 1-in / 1-Out (10/100/1000)
Surge Suppression (Joules) 1030 J
Management & Communications
Audible Alarms Battery Mode
Low Battery
Overload
Fault
HID Compliant USB Port Yes
LCD Multifunction LCD
LED Indicators Power On
Wiring Fault
Management Cable USB Cable
Serial Port 1 Serial
Software (Free Download) PowerPanel® Personal
Physical
Color Black
Form Factor Mini-Tower
Dimensions
Physical Dimensions – (WxHxD) (cm) 9.91 x 26.42 x 36.07 (cm)
Physical Dimensions – (WxHxD) (in) 3.9 x 10.4 x 14.2 (in)
Physical Dimensions – (WxHxD) (mm) 99 x 264 x 361 (mm)
Physical Weight (kg) 11.2
Physical Weight (lb) 24.7
Dimensions – Shipping
Shipping – Weight (kg) 12.84
Shipping – Weight (lb) 28.3
Shipping Dimensions – (WxHxD) (cm) 18.42 x 34.29 x 44.15 (cm)
Shipping Dimensions – (WxHxD) (in) 7.25 x 13.5 x 17.38 (in)
Shipping Dimensions – (WxHxD) (mm) 184.15 x 342.9 x 441.45 (mm)
Environmental
Operating Elevation 0 – 10000 ft (0 – 3048 m)
Operating Relative Humidity 0 – 90 % (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C)
Certifications
Environmental RoHS Compliant
Safety UL1778
Warranty
CEG Amount $500000
Connected Equipment Guarantee Lifetime
Product Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty
Feature Focus
Sine Wave Power

In the U.S., utility companies provide power to households and offices by distributing single phase alternating current (AC) power at a frequency of 60 Hz. Electrical power can be graphically depicted as a sine wave whereby the electrical signal alternates from +120 volts to -120 volts at a rate of 60 times per second (60 Hz). To enable more efficient operation of large, heavy equipment, utility companies provide commercial and industrial locations with three phase AC power which consists of three overlapping sine waves offset by 120 degrees.

Although utility companies strive to distribute 100% sine wave power, many factors can introduce electrical noise into the AC power signal in the form of sine wave distortions and as voltage sags, surges, spikes, or other irregularities. Sine wave power is important for the optimal functioning of sensitive desktop computers and related peripheral equipment. Without sine wave power output, microprocessor-based equipment can become inoperative or sustain damage from power signal distortions.


Automatic Voltage Regulation

Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) in line interactive UPS systems stabilizes the incoming AC signal to maintain output power at a nominal 120 volts by controlling high and low voltages without resorting to battery power. This significantly increases battery life and lessens the likelihood of data loss, memory freezes, and system crashes.

How AVR Works in a Line Interactive UPS

A line interactive UPS includes an AVR autotransformer a special type of transformer designed to switch between powered coils of wire in response to variances in utility power input, thereby increasing or decreasing the magnetic field and the resulting output voltage to connected equipment.

This type of UPS tolerates undervoltage brownouts and overvoltage surges without consuming backup battery power by automatically selecting different power taps on the AVR autotransformer. During normal operation, incoming AC power bypasses the autotransformer (where voltage highs and lows are controlled) while also charging the battery. When the incoming voltage falls below the AVR range, the UPS switches to battery backup, and the DC-AC inverter circuitry is engaged. Power will continue to be supplied by the battery-inverter circuit until incoming voltage returns to the range manageable by the AVR.


GreenPower UPS Technology: Bypass Design

GreenPower UPS™ Technology from CyberPower improves operating efficiency, reduce heat generation, and consume less power than conventional UPS models.

Our patented Bypass Design allows current to bypass the transformer and automatic voltage regulation (AVR) when utility power is normal, thus reducing energy consumption and associated costs. Because utility power functions normally most of the time, the bypass design allows for substantial energy savings. This technology also reduces heat generation, an important factor in decreasing operating costs.


Transformers and Transformer Outlets

A transformer converts alternating current line voltage to a higher value or a lower value. Transformers rely upon electromagnetic induction, the process which occurs when the alternating current within a circuit generates current in a nearby circuit.

Transformers vary in design and size, as well as using different amounts of current. Small transformers plug into a wall outlet and create low direct current voltages which are used by common electronic devices. Transformer outlets are more widely spaced than other outlets to accommodate transformer block adapters or other adapters that are large in size. Transformer outlets can be used to connect any appropriate device to a surge protector.


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Support
Where is the serial number located on the UPS?

Your CyberPower product serial number (S/N) is located on a small white rectangle label located on the bottom or back panel of your UPS system. The serial number will appear in various places depending on the product you are referencing.

SX650U Serial Number

The label will have a barcode with a 12-character code right below it–this is your serial number. It may include your product’s model number and the words Made in China.

Serial Close Up


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