CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS System

I purchased a cp1500pfclcd ups about 2 weeks ago and i liked it so much i decided to get another unit for a different room in my house. Upon opening and setting up the unit that i received today, i at first thought it was the wrong model. When i checked the box and sticker affixed to the ups, i realized that it was the same model, but with an ‘a’ designation after the model number, so this was a cp1500pfclcda. Model isn’t even on cyberpower’s web site, so i’m not sure what’s going on, but i actually like this one better than my previous purchase. This new version has a 1,000 watt capacity versus the 900 watts of the non-‘a’ version. It also has 12 outlets, with six having battery backup, a full-color screen that’s adjustable, one usb 2. 0 port, one usb-c port and the ability to add an snmp card for remote monitoring. As you can see in the attached photos comparing the two units, the front panel buttons have been moved around a bit and renamed, but you can still modify important parameters and mute the alarms.

Worked fine for the first 2 years, but it failed while still under warranty. It started by going into a continuous beep on occasion, which could be stopped by resetting the unit, but soon the beeps happened more and more frequently until one day it just refused to do anything but the continuous beep even when reset. I was on hold for 25 minutes to reach tech support, and the tech immediately diagnosed the problem as a failed battery. He said it’s not uncommon at all, and all we had to do was replace the battery. The rma, however, requires me to send the entire unit back to them at my expense for exchange, and it says that then replacement will take 1-2 weeks. This is a *29 lb* ups — shipping is nearly $40. They know it’s a failed battery, and the dead battery is of no realistic use to them, so why not just send a replacement battery?. I feel that the only reason for this policy is to discourage people from actually *using* the warranty. They know that a replacement battery costs about the same as shipping, and that most people won’t want to wait 2-3 weeks (initial shipping to them plus return time) to have a functional ups yet again. Ideally, since they know it’s a failed battery, all they need to do is ship a replacement battery out — which amazon can do yet today with 2-day shipping, if i want, or i could get one at batteries plus yet today. I’m very much not impressed and will probably get my next ups from someone else.

I’ve owned this for seven years and i’ve bought two more like it in the years since then, most recently last week. Two are for my office and one for my personal computer. Two of them are 1500va and one is 1350va. The reason for buying a pure sine wave ups like this one is to work with the active pfc power supplies in most modern computers. I’ve had numerous power failures, but my pc’s on my cyberpower sinewave ups’s have always kept running. The battery in this unit (a 1500va) finally failed after just over six years. I replaced it earlier this year with a cyberpower rb1280x2b that i bought on amazon for $75, much less than the cost of replacing the ups. Replacing the battery (it’s actually two batteries linked together) was easy and fast. I’ve attached three screenshots of cyperpower software displays. They provide the current status, including how many watts you’re plugged-in devices are currently using and how many minutes they’ll keep running if the power goes out (at this moment for me it’s 46 minutes when i’m using 144 watts).

I owned this ups for about 5 years before it died. Pro:-great value for money, in terms of battery capacity, feature set, power factor correction, and total efficiency. -worked great for me for 4 solid years. -convenient usb ports for charging portable devices without occupying outlets. Con:-failed suddenly, unexpectedly, and not due to a battery fault. Unit was under idle load only at the time. -failure core f03 apparently means ‘warranty replacement only, do not attempt repair’-cyberpower support did not provide any additional information, resources, parts, or labor. They would not repair the unit even if i paid for it. -weird brownish-red goo near capacitors suggests that at least one capacitor has failed. Generally, replacing those caps is quick and cheap, and results in a fully operational unit.

Size:1500VA  |  Style:UPS A mini-tower UPS with line interactive topology the CyberPower PFC Sinewave CP1500PFCLCD 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 CP1500PFCLCD features an advanced multifunction control panel with a color LCD to quickly confirm status and alerts at-a-glance. The screen tilts for easy viewing when the UPS is placed in a low position such as under a desk. 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 CP1500PFCLCD 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. 22 the CP1500PFCLCD comes with a three-year (including coverage of batteries) and a 500 000 connected equipment.

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From the manufacturer

Uninterruptible Power Supply System

Why Do You Need a UPS System?

Even brief power outages can result in data loss or potential hardware damage. A UPS system provides battery backup power to keep your devices running during short outages and provides enough runtime to properly shut down electronics during extended outages.

The Advanced PFC Sinewave UPS Series

Where To Use

Desktop Computers

Ensure seamless power to your PC and make certain you have time to safely shut down your system during a longer outage.

Home Networking/VoIP

Keep your smart-home devices connected to your WIFI during power outages and brownouts.

Personal Electronics

Don’t let the game end when the power goes out. Backup battery power keeps gaming consoles, stereos, and chargers running.

Home Theaters

Protect sensitive televisions, projectors, satellites, and cable boxes from power surges and spikes.

How long will the UPS power my systems after the power goes out?

Run times vary based on the power required by connected devices. This system is estimated run for 10 minutes at half load, 2.5 minutes for a full load. The LCD screen provides an estimated run time based on the required power usage during blackouts.

Can this UPS model be monitored?

The CP1500PFCLCD comes with a free download of PowerPanel Business that provides a user-friendly dashboard interface for controlling and monitoring the UPS.

Can the batteries on this UPS be replaced?

Yes, this unit can have the batteries replaced. The replacement battery cartridge is the CyberPower RB1290X2.

Do all of the outlets have battery backup power and surge protection?

No, not all of the outlets have battery backup power. The CP1500PFCLCD has six battery backup and surge protected outlets and six surge protected outlets.

How do I mute the alarms?

Press the mute button for two seconds to enable or disable audible alarm. The MUTE icon will appear on the LCD display when audible alarm is disabled.

Features and Spesification

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• 1500VA/1000W PFC Sine Wave Battery Backup Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System – designed to support active PFC and conventional power supplies
• 12 NEMA 5-15R outlets: (6) battery backup & surge protected outlets, six surge protected outlets safeguard servers, workstations, network devices, and telecom equipment. 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
• Multifunction LCD panel with color display: Displays immediate, detailed information on the UPS battery and power conditions. The color display quickly alerts users to potential problems before they can affect critical equipment and cause downtime. Screen tilts up to 22 degrees for easy viewing
• Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR): Corrects minor power fluctuations without switching to battery power, thereby extending the life of the battery
• 3-year warranty including the battery; $500,000 connected equipment guarantee and free PowerPanel personal edition management software (Download)

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