The APC Smart-UPS C 1500VA with SmartConnect (SMC1500IC) is a professional-grade power protection solution designed for small business servers, networking equipment, and point-of-sale (POS) systems. This model features APC SmartConnect, the first cloud-enabled UPS for distributed IT, allowing you to monitor your power status from any internet-connected device.
Key Performance Specifications
- Power Capacity: 900 Watts / 1500VA.
- Output Waveform: Pure Sine Wave—guarantees compatibility with sensitive active PFC (Power Factor Corrected) server power supplies.
- Topology: Line-Interactive with Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to stabilize brownouts and over-voltages without using battery power.
- Connectivity: USB, Serial, and SmartConnect (RJ-45) for cloud-based remote monitoring.
- Outlets: (8) IEC 320 C13 battery-backed and surge-protected sockets.
- LCD Interface: Provides a clear, multi-function console to track load levels, battery health, and utility power quality.
- Energy Efficiency: Green Mode patent-pending design ensures high operating efficiency while reducing utility costs.
APC 1.5kVA Smart-UPS Price in Nigeria
The SMC1500IC is a mid-tier professional investment. It offers better protection and longer lifespans than the "Back-UPS" home series.
- Current Price: At Kara Nigeria, this model is listed at ₦564,500.
- Note: Prices for APC units in Lagos and Abuja can fluctuate based on current exchange rates and stock availability.
- Warranty: Includes a 2-year repair or replacement warranty for both the electronics and the internal battery.
Why Choose the "SmartConnect" (IC) Version?
- Cloud Monitoring: Unlike standard UPS units, you can view your UPS status, receive firmware update notifications, and get automated battery replacement alerts via the EcoStruxure IT web portal.
- Ease of Use: It is ready to use out of the box with no complex software installation required for basic remote monitoring.
- Proactive Maintenance: Helps IT managers in Nigeria prevent downtime by identifying battery aging before the unit fails.
Professional Support & Installation
For corporate offices and server rooms, UPS installation services in Nigeria are provided by Kara’s technical partner, Royal Coast Technologies Limited. They offer:
- Network Integration: Setting up SmartConnect and PowerChute for automated server shutdowns.
- Battery Lifecycle Management: Providing genuine APCRBC142 replacement battery cartridges.
- Data Center Audits: Ensuring your rack power distribution is optimized for your server load.
