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When the Heat is On
 
As the temperature increases, so too does the demand for electricity.  Increased use of air conditioners and indoor electronics taxes most electricity providers’ supplies.  In order to compensate, energy companies please with consumers to conserve energy and reduce usage.
APC provides a quick, easy online quiz to help determine your susceptibility to power problems.  The results will help determine whether you are considered average, above average or even high risk.  Go to www.apc.com/tools/risk/index.cfm
 
In a Flash
 
According to the Electrical System Reliability Task Force (an advisory board to the U.S. Secretary of Energy), hot weather-induced line sags and flashovers from transmission lines to trees can also cause outages.  Tree limbs near overhead lines cause outages when they come in contact with conductors, thereby short-circuiting the lines.  *Such short circuits can also cause surge-related damage to unprotected home electronics).  In addition to heat caused outages, summer usually means an increase in thunderstorm and lightning activity.
APC BACK-UPS ES 8 OUTLET 350VA 120V
(BE350R)
$56.00
The Back-UPS ES offers affordable battery backup and surge protection for home computers. With enough power outlets to protect your entire system, built-in phone/fax/modem line (DSL compatible) protection and easy-to-install safe system shutdown software, all make this power protection solution the best value for home and home office computers.
 
General
Battery Enclosure Type Internal
Depth 3.4 in
Device Type UPS
Form Factor External
Height 7.1 in
Weight 8.8 lbs
Width 10.9 in
Battery
Technology Lead acid
Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 95%
Max Operating Temperature 104 F
Min Operating Temperature 32 F
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified, cUL, NOM, UL 1778, FCC Part 68, FCC Part 15, CSA C22.2
Power Device
Circuit Protection Circuit breaker
Energy Rating 375 Joules
Frequency Required 50/60 Hz
Input Voltage AC 120 V
Input Voltage Range AC 88 - 139 V
Output Voltage AC 115 V 8% ( 50/60 Hz )
Output Waveform Stepped approximation to a sinewave
Output connector(s) 8
Power Provided 350 VA
UPS Technology Off-lin
APC BACK-UPS ES 8 Outlet 650VA 120V
(BE650R)
$105.00
Back-UPS ES, 650VA/390W, Input 120V/Output 120V. The Back-UPS ES offers affordable battery backup and surge protection for home computers. With enough power outlets to protect your entire system, built-in phone/fax/modem line (DSL compatible) protection and easy-to-install safe system shutdown software all make this power protection solution the best value for home and  home office computers.
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Includes UPS, CD with software, Free Trial Software, USB cable, User Manual, Wall-mounting template.

PROTECTION
   - Battery-protected and surge-only outlets
     Reserves power capacity and run time for connected equipment that require battery back-up while providing surge only protection for less
     critical equipment.
   - Power conditioning
     Protects connected loads from surges, spikes, lightning, and other power disturbances. 
   - Dataline Surge Protection
     Provides protection of connected equipment from power surges on the data lines. 
   - Lifetime data recovery warranty
     Provides peace of mind by providing professional data recovery services in the event data is lost due to the failure of the unit. 
   - Safety-agency approved
     Ensures product testing and approval to work safely with the connected loads and within the environment. 
CONVENIENCE
   - Audible alarms
     Provides notification of changing utility power and UPS conditions. 
   - Automatic self-test
     Ensures early detection of potential problems by periodic testing of UPS components. 
   - Cold-start capable
     Provides temporary battery power when the utility power is out. 
   - Hot-swappable batteries
     Ensures clean, uninterrupted power to protected equipment throughout battery replacement. 
   - Resettable circuit breakers
     Enables quick recovery from UPS overload events. 
   - Transformer-block spaced outlets
     Protect equipment with input transformer blocks without blocking access to other receptacles. 
MANAGEABILITY
   - USB connectivity
     Provides management of the UPS via USB port.  
     
SPECIFICATIONS
OUTPUT    - Power Capacity : 650 VA 390 watts Nominal Voltage: 120V
            Waveform Type  : Stepped approximation to a sinewave 
            Connections    : (4) NEMA 5-15R (battery backup)
                             (4) NEMA 5-15R (surge protection)
INPUT     - Nominal Voltage: 120 V
            Frequency      : 50/60 Hz
            Connection     : NEMA 5-15P with 6 ft. cord
            Voltage Range  : 88 ~ 139 V
BATTERIES & RUNTIME-
            Battery Type   : Maintenance-free sealed Lead-Acid battery withsuspended electrolyte, leakproof. Replacement battery is RBC17
            Recharge Time  : 16 hours (typical)
            Backup Time    : 15.4 minutes (195 watts) at half-load; 4.2 minutes (390 watts) at full-load
COMMUNICATIONS & MANAGEMENT-
            Control panel  : LED status display with On Line, On Battery, Replace Battery and Building Wiring Fault.
            Audible alarm  : Alarm when on battery, distinctive low battery alarm, overload continuous tone alarm.
SURGE PROTECTION & FILTERING-
            Surge rating   : 365 Joules 
            Filtering      : Full time multi-pole noise filtering, 5% IEEE surge let-through, zero clamping response
                               time, meets UL 1449.
            Dataline protection: RJ-11 Modem/Fax/DSL/10/100BaseT protection, Coaxial Video/Cable protection.
APPROVALS - cUL Listed, FCC Part 15 Class B, FCC Part 68, NOM, UL 1778, UL 497A, UL 498.
DIMENSIONS- 11.14"w x 3.78"h x 7.09"d  WT. - 15.62 lbs.
APC Notebook SurgeArrest
(PNOTEPROC6-3pin)
(PNOTEPROC8-2pin)
$25.99
FEATURES
SurgeArrest NotebookPRO C8 W/TEL/NET 100-240V
       Reliable power protection for Notebook computers, fax and answering machines.
       Protecting just the AC line for a notebook computer is not enough. Lightning or other damaging surges can enter and destroy your equipment through the phone line as well. The SurgeArrest Notebook Protector protects both paths - and guarantees it!
       Includes Surge Unit, 1.8 Meter Tel Cable (2), 30 cm Network Patch Cable, Cord Management Straps, User Manual.
* IEEE let-through rating and UL 1449 compliance 
   IEEE tests simulate a surge of 6,000 volts, such as in a direct lightning hit. Let through rating indicates the maximum voltage that will reach your equipment when suppressed by an APC Surge Protector. Typical equipment, such as computers and home electronics, are built to withstand surges up to 500 volts, thus 330V let through volts would not put any stress on your equipment. APC Surge Protector's let through rating exceeds ULs toughest standard (UL 1449) of let through rating of less than 330 volts. 
* Data-line Protection 
   Reliable power protection for Notebook computers and data line protection for a modem, fax, phone or answering machine. 
* Noise Filtering 
   SurgeArrest attenuates EMI/RFI line noise that can cause data errors and keyboard lockups, ensuring better performance of protected equipment. 
* Cord Management 
   To help organize power cords. 
* Fail Safe Mode 
   Most other surge suppressors continue to let power through even after their circuits have been damaged, leaving your equipment exposed to
   future surges. APCs Surge Protectors fail safe, which means that once the circuit of an APC Surge Protector has been compromised the unit
   disconnects equipment from the power supply ensuring that no damaging surges reach your equipment. 
* Protection working indicator 
   SurgeArrest will warn you if its circuitry has been damaged by heavy strike or power line surge and it is unable to provide 100% protection.
   If still under warranty, APC will then replace your damaged SurgeArrest free of charge.  
     
SPECIFICATIONS
OUTPUT SPECs- Outlets            : (1) IEC 320-C8
INPUT SPECs - Nominal voltage    : 120 Volts
              Frequency          : 50/60 Hz
              Connection Type    : IEC 320 C8
              Max. Line Current  : 4 Amp per phase
SURGE PROTECTION & FILTERING-
              Surge energy rating: 180 Joules 
              Peak Current       : 6.50 kAmps (normal mode)
              NM Surge Response
                            Time : 1 ns
              Dataline Protection: RJ-11 Modem/Fax protection (two wire single line). RJ45 10/100BaseT Ethernet protection
              Let Through Voltage Rating : < 330
APPROVALS   - CSA, FCC Part 68, NOM, UL Listed
SIZE - 1.26"w x 1.08"h x 3.86"d                 WT.- 0.20 lbs.
APC ProtectNet Analog Telephone Connector
(PTEL2)
$24.99
ProtectNet Standalone Surge Protector for one Analog Telephone Line.The majority of all surge-induced damage is caused by surges and spikes traveling along unprotected data lines. These surges originate from a wide variety of sources, including static charge buildup and lightning strikes. Left unprotected, your data lines expose network cards, A/V components, modems and other network equipment to damaging electrical transients. The ProtectNet family of stand-alone surge suppressors protects individual data lines, including telephone and network lines, coax cables, and more. Inserting a ProtectNet in your data line and connecting it to earth ground prevents back-door surges from ruining your productivity and costing you money.
* Data-line Protection
   Protection against powers spikes traveling through data lines ensures complete protection of your equipment from surges. It is very important to protect your equipment from "back door" surges traveling through data lines, as they can be as damaging to your equipment as surges traveling
   over power lines. 
* Fail Safe Mode 
   Most other surge suppressors continue to let power through even after their circuits have been damaged, leaving your equipment exposed to future surges. APC's Surge Protectors fail safe, which means that once the circuit of an APC Surge Protector has been compromised the unit disconnects equipment from the power supply ensuring that no damaging surges reach your equipment. 
* Lightning and Surge Protection
   A protection plan incorporating data line and AC line surge suppression will "bullet-proof" your system against the hazards of surges caused by
   lightning faults and electro-static discharge 
    
SPECIFICATIONs
SURGE PROTECTION & FILTERING-
             Peak Current Normal Mode  : 0.20 kAmps 
             Peak Current Common Mode  : 0.15 kAmps 
             NM Surge Response Time    : 1 ns 
             Dataline protection       : RJ-45 Modem/Fax/DSL protection (four wire dual line) 
             Data Lines Protected      : (multi-line only) 3-6 RJ45 
             Let Through Voltage Rating: < 260
APPROVALS  - CSA , UL 497A , UL Listed
SIZE - 1.87"w x 4.0"h x 1.10"d                  WT.- 0.14 lbs.
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