UPS for all seasons: 6 appliances tested

Specifications

Product Liebert Upstation GXT 2U and RS1836T Nikko Vanguard Rackmount 3000VA Powerware 9125 3000VA RM
Vendor Emerson Network Power M+H Power Invensys/Powerware
Price (incl. GST) AU$3740 AU$4017.20 AU$3850.00
Phone number 1800 622 074 1300 733 006 (03 9763 0555) 1800 339 531
Standard warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years
Dimensions (mm) and rack units 87 x 430 x 618 84 x 428 x 635 (2U) 89H x 432W x 607D (mm)
Weight (kg) 31.9kg 32.5kg 37kg
Audible noise <45 dBA, at 1m from front and sides, <50dBA from rear fan <40dBA at 1m <45dBA at 1m
Interface port (USB/Serial/SNMP) Standard: Serial (GUI + Data + Server S/D), Digital (GUI + Server S/D, UPS S/D); [Optional (user plug-in): SNMP, Opencom Web browser, USB, Relay, Multiport] USB/Serial (standard), (SNMP optional) Remote emergency power off port, X-Slot Serial communications port and Powerware Software Suite as standard. (Optional X-Slot expansion modules available.)
Topology (online/line-interactive) True Online double conversion with redundant mains auto-bypass On line, double conversion, w/ auto bypass True on line double conversion UPS
Input      
Voltage (nominal/selectable) 230VAC nominal; 276V-160V 240V nominal. 208-230V factory programmable. 100-127V available on request. 160VAC to 288VAC (208/220/230/240 selectable)
Model rating VA/W 3000VA / 2100W 3000VA / 2100W 3000VA / 2100W
Input frequency (Hz) 50/60Hz auto sensing, 40-70 Hz input range 50/60 auto sensing 50/60Hz auto sensing
Input connector IEC320-16A 16A 3-pin male IEC320 16A
Output      
Voltage variation 200/208/220/230/240 (user configurable) VAC, +/- 3% 240V +/- 2% Ã,±3%
Frequency variation 50 Hz or 60 Hz, synchronized to bypass input. Frequency converter mode selectable, +/- 0.1Hz +/- 5% 45Hz to 65Hz
Wave shape Sinewave in all operation and load modes (VFISS111 AS62040-3) Pure sine Sinewave
Output sockets and number 4x IEC320-10A, 1 x IEC320-16A 2x 15A Australian 3-pin socket 4x IEC320 10A (load segment 1) and 1 x IEC320 16A (load segment 2)
Efficiency 90% (Overall and in double conversion mode) 87% in standard mode and 95% in High Efficiency mode 85%
Battery      
Voltage 72VDC nominal, 82V float 72VDC 72VDC
Number and type (V/ AH) 6 x 12V x 9.0 Ah 6 x 12V 9Ah 6 x 12V 9Ah sealed lead acid type battery with ABMTM
Typical run/ backup time (vendor supplied) 10 mins at 75% load, > 2 hrs with 4x external battery modules at 75% load 6 mins at full 3000VA Load. Optional add-on battery packs available 5 mins at full load, 13min at half load, ~2 hrs with 4x external battery modules at 75% load
Recharge time (vendor supplied) 5 hours to recharge internal batteries to 95% capacity after full discharge at 100% load. 4 hours to 90% 3 hours to 90%

Product Pro Power Plus 3000RM Pulsar Extreme C Smart-UPS XL 3000VA
Vendor MGE UPS Systems American Power Conversion
Price (incl. GST) AU$4290 AU$3290 AU$4475
Phone number 1800 634 307 03 9646 1099 1800 652 725
Standard warranty 2 years replacement warranty 2 years (Optional 3 Years) 2 years (extended warr. avail.)
Dimensions (mm) and rack units 132 x 435 x 542 (3U) 86.5 x 438 x 654 (2U) 133 x 483 x 660 (3U)
Weight (kg) 36.4kg 36kg 56.4kg
Audible noise <50dBA at 1m <50dBA at 1m <53 dBA at 1m
Interface port (USB/Serial/SNMP) Serial (USB & SNMP optional) USB / Serial / SNMP / XML / Modbus / JBus Serial, Network Management Card
Topology (online/line-interactive) On line double conversion rackmount On line, double conversion, with auto bypass Line-interactive
Input      
Voltage (nominal/selectable) 160 VAC-275 VAC Selectable 120V-284V 230 VAC, single phase (auto-selectable)
Model rating VA/W 3000VA / 2000W 3200VA / 2080W 3000VA / 2400W
Input frequency (Hz) 45-65Hz auto select 50-60Hz auto select. 40-70Hz Frequency Convertor as a standard 50 or 60 Hz
Input connector 3-pin Australian plug 15 Amp 16A IEC C20, 3-pin male IEC320 C20 (ships with two detachable 8ft power cordsââ,¬"CEE7/7 on a BS1363)
Output      
Voltage variation 240 VAC +/- 2% 230V +/- 3%, Selectable 120-250 196-253 VAC
Frequency variation 50/60 Hz Autoselect +/- 5% 50 + 1-3Hz
Wave shape Pure Sinewave True sinewave Sinewave
Output sockets and number 6x IEC C13 10A 4x IEC C13 10A (two programmable) & 1 x IEC C19 16A 8 x IEC320 C13, 3 x IEC320 jumpers, 1 x IEC320 C19
Efficiency 85% 86%-89% 96.8 at 100% load
Battery      
Voltage 96VDC 72VDC 96VDC
Number and type (V/ AH) 8 x 12 V 21W (CSB HC1221) 6 x 12V 9Ah 8x 12V / 9 AH
Typical run/ backup time (vendor supplied) 5 mins @ full load, external battery packs avail. 6 min @ 100% load, 10min @ 70%, 15min @ 50%, opt. Batt. Packs avail. (w/ auto recog.) 6 mins at 2400W (more runtime available with extended run battery pack)
Recharge time (vendor supplied) 80 % after 8 hours 3 hours 3 hours

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