Backup Power Supply APC Easy UPS BV 1000VA (SCHUKO):Youve probably already experienced the nightmare of a power supply interruption just before your work was about to be automatically saved. Your work is irretrievably lost, and you have to start all over again. Similar heart-stopping situations can be averted by the APC Easy UPS BV 1000VA (SCHUKO) backup power supply. This hardware is practically a battery reservoir that powers all devices that need electricity. The APC Easy UPS BV 1000VA (SCHUKO) UPS battery backup features the Line interactive design approach. Off-line is the most basic form in case of a black-out, since it connects to the battery and disconnects from the mains power. The line interactive UPS enhances the simpler off-line version of voltage regulation to guard against dangerous surges and spikes. APC Easy UPS BV 1000VA (SCHUKO) Backup Power Supply Key Features Type of backup power supply: Line interactive Actual performance: 600 W At a 100% load, the UPC will work for 2,5 min 4 classic Schuko plugs An important attribute is the backup time. This is governed by the power consumption of the connected appliances – for example, at half-load (50%), the battery backup time will last a longer amount of time. The load of the backup source governs the operating time, which at full load (100%) is 2,5 min and at a load of 50%, its 17 min. It is therefore crucial to calculate the energy consumption of the connected electronics and it is best to have a bit of energy extra left. The APC Easy UPS BV 1000VA (SCHUKO) shows the apparent power as 1000, but realistically, the actual power usage is 600 W.