Powerful inverter ideal for servers
Inverter powerful enough to secure our computer server with an autonomy of about 30min thanks to its double battery. Excellent value for money! APC quality!
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Customer reviews of the APC Back-UPS Pro 1200VA
429€95
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8/10
based on 14 reviews
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Unreliable
I bought this inverter for my studio in November 2023.
I was quite happy with it because it was quiet and efficient until a few days ago.
Then it suddenly started emitting the continuous warning beep and the F2 code was displayed. I read in the manual that this code corresponded to a short-circuited appliance connected to it. The problem was that even when nothing was plugged in it continued to beep. I followed the procedure in the manual (remove the battery/start up without/restart up with) and nothing happened.
I did a quick search on the web and it turns out that this is a common fault, that the brand has been aware of it for years but hasn't solved the problem.
And I've been lucky compared to some of the comments, some people have had a fire start... so I wouldn't recommend it.
So I took it back to LDLC Avignon where I'd bought it and the after-sales service was super efficient (and very smiley, which didn't spoil anything). They replaced it with an equivalent from Eaton which works very well. Thank you for your professionalism.
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Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 7
Good device, but battery life needs to be reviewed...
Purchased in November 2019, this product gives me complete satisfaction with its operation, both for the regulation and the inverter function.
However, the battery life (supposed to last 3 to 5 years according to the manufacturer) is a bit short: I had to change the original battery after 2 years and 4 months (03/2022), and it has to be changed again according to the inverter's self-test (i.e. 2 years and 8 months).
However, the appliance is rarely used: 2 to 3 power cuts per year.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 5
Unreliable
I bought this inverter for my studio in November 2023.
I was quite happy with it because it was quiet and efficient until a few days ago.
Then it suddenly started emitting the continuous warning beep and the F2 code was displayed. I read in the manual that this code corresponded to a short-circuited appliance connected to it. The problem was that even when nothing was plugged in it continued to beep. I followed the procedure in the manual (remove the battery/start up without/restart up with) and nothing happened.
I did a quick search on the web and it turns out that this is a common fault, that the brand has been aware of it for years but hasn't solved the problem.
And I've been lucky compared to some of the comments, some people have had a fire start... so I wouldn't recommend it.
So I took it back to LDLC Avignon where I'd bought it and the after-sales service was super efficient (and very smiley, which didn't spoil anything). They replaced it with an equivalent from Eaton which works very well. Thank you for your professionalism.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Powerful inverter ideal for servers
Inverter powerful enough to secure our computer server with an autonomy of about 30min thanks to its double battery. Excellent value for money! APC quality!
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Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 7
Good device, fair battery.
After two years of use, nothing to say about this inverter which does its job very well, both in regulation and as an inverter during an outage.
The battery, on the other hand, is indicated "to be replaced" by the device (announced autonomy of 1 mn!).
I find the lifespan (2 years and 3 months) short, compared to my old inverter which had the same type of battery (lead/gel) and lasted well over 5 years...Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 9
Satisfied
Very good product, quiet, efficient. This is my second inverter of this type to secure a second multimedia system (TV, home cinema, console...).
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Number of reviews: 41 Average rating: 8
Compliant product
I put 4 stars 1/2 because the packaging is the box of the device. Not too discreet.
I bought a 900va inverter on top of another workstation.
I've been using it for a while now, but it's a good idea to check out the new generation models on sale at LDLC.
I've been using it for a while now, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea to use it for a PC, monitor, external DVD/Blu-ray burner, photo printer, etc.
I've been using it for a while now, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea to use it in a power outage situation.
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Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 8
Satisfied with my purchase
Bought to protect a UM2+ 3D printer, it does its job well and triggers without any problem during micro-cuts (6 since the purchase ... phew).
When printing at 250° and with the platen heated to 100°, it gives me an autonomy of 30 to 35 minutes, more than enough, knowing that 95% of the cuts last less than 5mn, for the others of several hours, you would need a generator, so you might as well stop the printing properly.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
Somewhat satisfied
It has been 2 weeks since I purchased this UPS. It secures a patchbay for the whole house network as well as a Syno DS413 nas with 2 disks of 6Tb. After some tests it works quite well. However I may be a bit harsh but it lacks a bit of compitibility with the nas. I mean that the nas does not know the remaining autonomy on the UPS in case it is on battery. This means that it will either immediately go to safety or have a delay (that the user will indicate) before the nas is switched off.
I hope that with time synology and APC will improve the communication between their machines which are both well done. However, after having done a real life test with a power cut of 4 hours, while I was not present, the nas sent me a notification of the power cut, then following the duration that I gave him (15 minutes), the nas went to safety (allowing a cut without risk of hard drives). The inverter then switched off. After the shutdown, the inverter turned on again automatically, and then restarted the nas.
I am therefore very satisfied with my purchase.
I have one small complaint to make, I suppose it is due to the carrier, I received the inverter in its original box and the box was a little damaged on a corner and at the handle.
I am very pleased with this product and would like to thank you for your support.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
Satisfied
Good quality product, fast delivery
the inverter is silent and sends information in real time to the server where it is connected
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Does its job
As usual with APC, 3 minutes to set up and it does its job. The screen gives some indication of the charge and the voltage, quite reassuring!
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Loyal to APC...
As far as noise is concerned, to raise the previous opinions, you really need to have the inverter in a bedroom to perceive it. The only noisy moment is during charging (so after a power cut), knowing that it is equipped with fans this allows it to cool down, but it is really only during charging. Very good product.
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
quite satisfied
Intelligent" inverter clearly displaying the duration of the charging time after a power cut, the delivered voltage &c. I naturally reserve my mark (let's say 19/20 today) because of an unknown factor (legitimate!) on the duration of the service rendered over time: I have no way of evaluating it since I have had it for a fortnight. The rest, nothing to say: easy implementation, clear identification of functions and sockets...
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Number of reviews: 25 Average rating: 6
Does the job but not up to the standard of finish and noise.
Great design, handy wattage indicator but ultra cheap plastic casing quality (Schneider Electric's takeover of APC has come to this....) and the noise of the cooling fan in battery mode is absolutely deafening!!! In case of a 2-3 sec power cut at night even if you are 4 rooms away you are guaranteed to be woken up!
All in all, this is a far cry from the general performance of APC in the past.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 7
Changing an old inverter
Bought to replace an old "MGE / Eaton", I am not disappointed with the quality of the finish.
The software interface is a bit old fashioned but functional.
Beware: if you connect a laser printer to the "battery" sockets, each time you print the inverter alarm goes off to signal a sudden increase in power consumption.Review automatically translated
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