Battery Backup

BL1250U

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  • Capacity: 1250 VA / 800 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
  • Management software: PowerPanel® Personal
  • ENERGY STAR® certified: Yes
  • Warranty: 3 year
  • Connected Equipment Guarantee: $400,000
Overview

Product Overview

A mini-tower UPS with line interactive topology, the CyberPower BL1250U provides battery backup (using simulated sine wave output) and surge protection for desktop computers, workstations, networking devices, and home entertainment systems. The BL1250U 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 Type-A charge ports power portable devices such as mobile phones and tablets, even during a utility power failure. The BL1250U comes with a three-year warranty (including coverage of batteries) and a $400,000 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)
    AVR increases the AC power and maintains a safe voltage level without switching to battery mode and conserving battery life.
  • Multifunction LCD Panel
    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.
  • USB Charge Ports
    Rapidly charge and power USB devices.
  • Widely Spaced Outlets
    The widely-spaced outlets allow you to conveniently add transformer-sized plugs without blocking other outlets.
  • Data Line Protection
    Prevents power surges that travel through Ethernet lines from causing damage to electronics.
  • PowerPanel® Personal Software
    Provides a user-friendly dashboard interface for controlling and monitoring the UPS. Free software download available. See the Resources tab.
  • Ultra Quiet Design
    Minimizes noise during operation for a quieter work environment.
  • 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
    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.
  • Three-Year Warranty
    CyberPower will repair or replace a defective UPS system (including batteries) within three years of the purchase date.
  • 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 / 7 Ah
Battery Type Sealed Lead-Acid Battery
Replacement Battery Cartridge RB1270X2C
Runtime at Full Load 2 min
Runtime at Half Load 10 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
Nominal Input Voltage 120 VAC
Plug Style Right Angle – 45° Offset
Output
Automatic Voltage Regulation Single Boost
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
Overload Protection Internal Circuitry Limiting
Circuit Breaker Protected
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 1250 VA
Watts 800 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) 800 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
Software (Free Download) PowerPanel® Personal
Physical
Color Black
Form Factor Mini-Tower
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) 10.07
Physical Weight (lb) 22.2
Dimensions – Shipping
Shipping – Weight (kg) 8.05
Shipping – Weight (lb) 17.75
Shipping Dimensions – (WxHxD) (cm) 17.78 x 32.39 x 43.18 (cm)
Shipping Dimensions – (WxHxD) (in) 7.0 x 12.75 x 17.0 (in)
Shipping Dimensions – (WxHxD) (mm) 177.8 x 323.85 x 431.8 (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
cUL
FCC DOC Class B
Warranty
CEG Amount $400000
Connected Equipment Guarantee Lifetime
Extended Warranty Option WEXT5YR-U2A
Product Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty
Feature Focus
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.

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.

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Support
What does the Wiring-Fault Indicator light mean?

What is the Wiring-Fault Indicator?

The LED indicator will illuminate red to warn the user that a wiring problem exists, such as bad ground, missing ground or reversed wiring.

What is bad ground?

If your CyberPower unit shorts out or there is a surge/spike in power, it can become a fire hazard by not properly grounding the wire to the earth ground that is connected to your house.

What is missing ground?

A missing ground can cause electrical shock.

What is reversed wiring?

This is caused by the hot and neutral wires being reversed in the wall outlet.

Solutions to try and diagnose the problem:

Try connecting the CyberPower unit into another outlet. If the wiring-fault light indicator is still illuminated contact an electrician to correct the problem with the faulty wall outlet.

If the indicator is illuminated red
Back panel view of a CP1350PFCLCD

Applies to CyberPower products:
Smart App Sinewave, Smart App LCD, PFC Sinewave, Intelligent LCD, AVR, PC Battery Backup, TAA Compliant UPS.

Note: some of the products in their series lines will not come equipped with the wiring-fault indicator light

Does AVR work on all outlets (Battery/Surge and Surge only)?

The AVR functionality is only for the Battery/Surge outlets. It will not correct the voltage on the Surge only outlets.

What are the red reset buttons on the back of my UPS for?

Those are circuit breakers. If one of the circuits were to be tripped, that button would be sticking out significantly farther than normal and would need to be pushed back in to reset the circuit.

Do I have to have the UPS turned on in order for it to charge?

The UPS will charge the battery whether the unit is turned on or turned off.

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.

What operating systems support USB connectivity with CyberPower UPS units?

The USB port can be used with Windows, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, 7, and Server 2008.

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 increase the runtime by hooking up multiple UPS units in a row?

No. This configuration is called daisy-chaining and will void the UPS warranty.

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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