APC Back-UPS Pro 1000VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector (BR1000G)

This summer I encountered several power outages at my home due to heavy thunderstorms passing through and decided I need a UPS for my computer. Among the Back-UPS PRO family I chose this model providing 1000VA/600W after weighing my power needs against the physical size and weight of the UPS. I run an iMac with a couple of external hard disks, having a total power consumption of about 180-200W in typical usage (web access or text editing). The UPS tells me it provides about 25-30 minutes runtime for this load which very well meets my goals. I mounted the UPS on a single-board shelf at the foot of my computer table - a laptop style table on casters which I had already heavily customized to hold hard disk and other accessories while hiding cables in the back. The shelf needed to be rather sturdy to hold the unit's weight of 23 pounds. A pair of braced brackets and a wooden board from a hardware store were sufficient. The shipping box contained the UPS, a USB cable to the computer, and a coax bridging cable, and no accompanying software, as several users noted. That said, add-on software is not needed on the Mac since Mac OS X has very good built-in support. Upon connecting the USB cable, the OS recognizes the UPS model and presents options relevant to UPS operation in the Energy Saver preference pane (under Lion, and I believe since Leopard). Sleep times and screen dimming can be customized specifically for the scenario of running under UPS power. A shutdown can be initiated based on one or more of three criteria: time having run on UPS, time remaining on UPS, or percentage charge remaining on the UPS. I chose the latter, with a conservative setting of 25%. The model does not make any noise during regular use. On loss of input power, it starts to quietly hum a little from the internal power source. On push of a front panel button, the font panel display cycles through various characteristics such as voltages, power, and estimated runtime. Its back-light can be set such that it is turned off during normal operations and comes on for a minute after pushing one of the buttons. I wish the display were a little more data-rich to avoid the cycling. The buttons are a little mushy and wobbly but suitable for the expected infrequent use. There is a sufficiently loud beeper which can be muted. By default, it beeps after loss of input power. As others noted, the beep would be rather inconvenient at night, and the ability to switch it off is very welcome. On loss of input power the computer is notified and Mac OS immediately pops up a warning message. After reaching a configured threshold while on UPS power the computer is shut down in an orderly manner. I had this unit for a couple of weeks now and I am very happy with it.

I bought this to deal with the blackouts I had been dealing with. After three power outages that abruptly turned off my gaming PC in the middle of usage, I needed to find a way to protect my PC from further power disruption so as not to break it. This back-UPS is heavy but sturdy. It is not a plug and play machine. You actually need to physically pull out the battery and flip it over to insert the battery in the correct orientation. If you don't do that, then it probably won't work. I didn't install the software or in fact mess with any of the settings. Once I installed the battery correctly, I plugged in my PC tower and my double monitors. After some consideration, I plugged in my TV and PS4 as well because I had extra plugs. And I did use multiple extension cords to fit everything. When my first power outage happened I didn't even notice it happening. My computer didn't flicker or react in any way. I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth the transition was from power to battery. Unfortunately, with my computer on, the display said it only had 10 minutes of power left even at full battery. Which is fine for what I needed--all I wanted was the chance to properly shut down my computer on my own terms in the event of a blackout. Once my computer was off, the display changed to around 100 minutes of power, and when I turned the TV on it changed to 60 minutes. The run time isn't very long but the UPS was satisfactory for me in providing continuous power to protect my computer. I haven't used it very long so I can't attest to its longevity. As a side note I noticed when I first plugged everything in I faintly smelled burnt plastic. The smell lingered for a couple days but I didn't see any issues with the device. After a while, the smell vanished. I'm not sure what it meant but in my personal experience it did not affect its ability to do its job.

Bought it after running up and down various etailers cause my research led me to the right ally. I have a requirement to save very costly equipments and ordinary UPS will not do its job. To cut my story short, this is what I have: 1. LED TV. 43 Inch. 2. Home Theatre. 5.1.2 channel. 3. Game console 4. A/V Receiver In total they consumed close to 1000 V, but since all of them will not be in parallel the average usage will be around 400-500 V if 2 equipments are running in parallel. Why APC UPS ? This is a inline or online UPS. It steps up voltage when low input is received and provides surge protection when high input is encountered. It has LCD screen with various diagnostic features such as MTF (mean time to failure aka. total drain), Self tests, Average usage graph etc. I am absolutely scientific in thoughts (being a researcher) so features will matter to me only if they provide me real time data and with solid facts. I hate glossy features and unfounded facts which are only to impress novices. It provides excellent options in terms of number of sockets and the most important feature is that sockets are placed in various configurations (Surge protection only, Surge + UPS), Network cable sockets, Extra battery pack support, Firmware update feature (requires network to USB cable - provided) and software to monitor application. This is more than enough for a person to handle and keep a good hold on UPS health and features. Support system of APC is unmatched in this field. So, this product had to be mine. My precious. :) What do others say ? 1. Very noisy : YES. It should be. The product has mother board, battery and wires all beautifully packed into a gorgeous ABS plastic console which will work at high temperatures, dusty, humid conditions. To save internal components APC engineers have added a large brushless fan which will work only when operation temperature is exceeded. This fan also kicks in for few seconds when UPS is turned on, when UPS is providing backup, when ambient temperature exceeds set limit. The noise itself is not from fan, but when the force of air collides and deflects on the sills. Watch closely, you will understand how this works. 2. Tripping noise : This is for a reason. I am not saying this is a beauty feature of this product, but shouldnt you know when the UPS kicks in to keep you aware of voltage input ? 3. Heavy : At 12 Kilos, this is a solid product hard to negotiate with. If you are planning to keep it on wooden stands or support make sure it is strong. I mean really strong. Ideally should be placed behind your entertainment console or workstation so that you reduce possibility of kids meddling with this equipment or worst falling when pushed off balance. Do not place this item beyond half a foot from floor. BE VERY VERY CAREFUL. Plan and design right spot for this equipment. 4. Cost : Yes. Its seriously on the high end. Hard to justify, but I'm sure it comes with a premium cost due to build quality and product performance. Might be Achilles heel. 5. Not good with diesel genset or facility backup features : Not sure what parameters were used to check this. Some people reported that there is a distinct humming noise from sockets in the wall, but that needs socket investigation on the input line not the UPS itself. Better to use high amp sockets on the wall to be safe with thick wiring of good manufacturers. Having said this, this writer is of opinion that given the options available to Indian entertainment console enthusiasts, backup and protection are crucial insurances. Going by wide support, low product failure rate and industrial product build quality a product as this is an blessing in disguise and a must for costly entertainment devices and consoles. Adding a voltage stabilizer to feed this monster will be adding honey on butter scotch ice cream.

cambie a varias marcas, pero esta es la mejor, este modelo tiene varias opciones en pantalla que se ajustan a mis necesidades, muy contento

I'm so far very impressed with the BR1000G, though I haven't had a brownout at all I have tested its capabilities. It's quite an attractive unit, and it looks nice sitting next to my components. Plugged into it, I have a Synology DS1815+, a Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 R7000 router, a Synology DS115J, a digital alarm clock and a cable modem. According to the LCD display, this represents 11% load, and can run all the devices for 68 minutes without power. It seems like a sturdy and reliable power backup for a smaller setup, and as I said, I did test it and it works well.

First impression on unboxing was the poor build quality. The plastic enclosure creaks and strains as you life it out of the box. Plugged it in and that god awful fan spooled up. In a UPS at this price point you've every right expect good design and the choice of that low diameter high RPM fan alone is reason enough to not buy this for home use at least. The unit I received is also faulty even though the attached QA report declared everything to be passing. Battery ran out in 25 minutes with 0 load (all connected systems powered off, 0 W on UPS load indicator). Battery supposedly charged from 0 to 100 in 40 minutes which is also dubious. There are also grounding issues with this unit, there is electricity leakage on all metal parts of my PC, including keyboard chassis. Might be a warranty replacement would've fixed these issues, but it feels like a terrible product generally so I'm opting to get rid of it. APC customer service is also lack general awareness about retailers and the fact that Amazon doesn't accept returns of UPSes etc. and were utterly unhelpful. Been trying to put up with it for a week, but the cacophony of that fan is enough to drive a person mad. Amazon's customer support and delivery service has been fantastic as usual, but would not recommend this product to anyone I don't hate.

I've already got another APC backup so this was actually a natural choice. I have this Pro1000 hooked up to my high-end computer, and another Pro750 hooked up to my Playstation 4. The package was complete, and the product works wonderfully. The software is also compatible with Windows 10.