Battery Backup

CST150UC

$179.00 MSRP 
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  • Capacity: 1500 VA / 900 W
  • Topology: Line Interactive
  • Waveform: Simulated Sine Wave
  • Output: 120 VAC ± 5%
  • Plug type & cord: NEMA 5-15P, 6 ft. cord
  • Outlets: 10 (5 surge, 5 surge + battery backup)
  • Data line protection: Network, Coaxial
  • Management software: PowerPanel® Personal
  • ENERGY STAR® certified: Yes
  • Warranty: 3 year
  • Connected Equipment Guarantee: $500,000
Overview

Product Overview

A mini-tower UPS with line interactive topology, the CyberPower CST150UC provides battery backup (using simulated sine wave output) and surge protection for desktop computers, workstations, networking equipment, smart home devices, and home entertainment systems.

The CST150UC 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 USB charge ports (one Type-A and one Type-C) power portable devices such as mobile phones and tablets, even during a utility power failure.

The CST150UC 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.
  • Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
    Increases the AC power and maintains a safe voltage level without switching to battery mode and conserves battery life.
  • USB Charge Ports
    Rapidly charge and power USB devices whether the UPS is providing utility or battery backup power.
  • Multifunction LCD
    Displays immediate, detailed information on the battery backup and power conditions, alerting users to potential problems before they can affect critical equipment and cause downtime.
  • Data Line Protection
    Prevents power surges that travel through coaxial and Ethernet lines from causing damage to electronics.
  • 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.
  • Simulated Sine Wave Output
    Provides a manufactured waveform output to supply cost-effective battery backup power for equipment that does not require sine wave output.
  • 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 environment.
  • PowerPanel® Personal Software
    Provides a user-friendly dashboard interface for controlling and monitoring the UPS. Free software download available.
  • 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
Energy Saving GreenPower UPS™ Bypass Technology
Energy Star Certified Yes
UPS Topology Line Interactive
Battery
Battery Quantity 2
Battery Size 12 V / 9 Ah
Battery Type Sealed Lead-Acid Battery
Replacement Battery Cartridge RB1290X2
Replacement Battery Cartridge Quantity 1
Runtime at Full Load 2 min
Runtime at Half Load 13 min
Typical Recharge Time 8 Hours
User Replaceable Battery Yes
Input
Circuit Breaker 15 A
Cord Length 6 ft (1.8 m)
Input Frequency Range 57 Hz – 63 Hz
Input Plug Type NEMA 5-15P
Input Voltage Range 90 VAC – 142 VAC
Nominal Input Voltage 120 VAC
Plug Style Right Angle – 45° Offset
Output
Automatic Voltage Regulation Single Boost
On AC WaveForm Sine Wave
On Battery Frequency 60 Hz ± 1%
On Battery Voltage 120 VAC ± 5%
On Battery Waveform Simulated 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
Output Power Factor 0.6
Overload Protection Internal Circuitry Limiting
Circuit Breaker Protected
Typical Transfer Time 4 ms
USB Charge Port Yes
USB Charge Port Type 1 Type A
1 Type C
USB Charge Port Watts 30 Watts
VA 1500 VA
Watts 900 W
Surge Protection & Filtering
Coax Protection RG6 1 in
1 out
EMI/RFI Filtration Yes
Network Protection RJ45 1-in / 1-Out (10/100/1000)
Surge Suppression (Joules) 1500 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 Dry Contact
Software (Free Download) PowerPanel® Personal
Physical
Color Black
Form Factor Mini-Tower
Material of Construction Plastic
Dimensions
Physical Dimensions – (WxHxD) (cm) 9.91 x 24.89 x 34.8 (cm)
Physical Dimensions – (WxHxD) (in) 3.9 x 9.8 x 13.7 (in)
Physical Dimensions – (WxHxD) (mm) 99 x 249 x 348 (mm)
Physical Weight (kg) 11.34
Physical Weight (lb) 25.0
Dimensions – Shipping
Shipping – Weight (kg) 11.25
Shipping – Weight (lb) 24.8
Shipping Dimensions – (WxHxD) (cm) 43.18 x 32.7 x 17.78 (cm)
Shipping Dimensions – (WxHxD) (in) 17 x 12.875 x 7 (in)
Shipping Dimensions – (WxHxD) (mm) 431.8 x 327.03 x 177.8 (mm)
Environmental
Operating Elevation 0 – 10000 ft (0 – 3048 m)
Operating Relative Humidity 0 – 95 % (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C)
Storage Elevation 0 – 50000 ft (0 – 15239 m)
Storage Relative Humidity 0 – 95% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature 5 – 113 °F (-15 – 45 °C)
Certifications
Environmental RoHS Compliant
Safety UL1778
cUL
FCC DOC Class B
Warranty
CEG Amount $500000
Connected Equipment Guarantee Lifetime
Product Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty
Feature Focus
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
What is the USB/Serial port for?

The USB/Serial ports allow you to connect your UPS system to a computer and access additional power management features using our PowerPanel Business software. Note: PowerPanel Business must be installed on the connected computer. View the Downloads tab for additional information.

What types of equipment are NOT allowed to be plugged into the UPS?

Any device which exceeds the unit’s VA/Watt rating should not be plugged into the outlets. High drain devices, medical equipment, and aquatic equipment also void the unit’s warranty. Below is a list of other devices that also void the warranty.

  • Laser printers
  • Space heaters
  • Copiers
  • Paper shredders
  • Vacuums
  • Curling irons

Do I need to install PowerPanel software for my UPS to work properly?

PowerPanel software is not required for the UPS to provide surge suppression and battery backup. However, installing the PowerPanel software provides additional features and control for the UPS, along with the ability to automatically shut down your computer in event of a power outage.

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

What is the difference between the Battery/Surge outlets and the Surge outlets?

Many CyberPower UPS units have two sets of outlets. One set is labeled “Battery/Surge” and one set is labeled “Surge”. The outlets labeled “Battery/Surge” are the outlets that will receive battery power during a power failure. You should plug your computer and monitor into these outlets and any externally powered critical data storage device.

Items such as printers, speakers, scanners, and faxes should be plugged into the outlets labeled “Surge.” These outlets are intended for low priority electronics that are not essential to the PC’s main operation.

Why does my UPS beep twice when I turn it on?

This is normal operation of the UPS. All CyberPower units perform a self-test routine when they are turned on.

Can I hook up a surge strip to the UPS unit?

Surge strips cannot be installed before OR after the UPS unit. Doing so will void the UPS’ warranty. If you require additional units, please upgrade your UPS to a unit that has more outlets.

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