APC - AV J-Type 1.5kVA Power Conditioner / UPS Battery Backup Device - Black

Name: APC - AV J-Type 1.5kVA Power Conditioner / UPS Battery Backup Device - Black
Brand: APC
SKU: 2984066
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)

Model: J25B

SKU: 2984066

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General
- Brand: APC
- Model Number: J25B
- Product Name: AV J-Type 1.5kVA Power Conditioner / UPS Battery Backup Device
- Color: Black
Power
- Volt-Ampere Capacity: 1500 volt-amperes
- Wattage: 865 watts (Measurement of electrical power.)
- Joule Rating: 345 joules
Features
- Number of Surge Outlets: 2
- Diagnostic LEDs: true
- Phone Protection: true
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Product Safety Certifications and Standard(s): UL Listed (Lists the applicable certifications and/or standards, as stated by the manufacturer, in which the product has met the requirements for the assurance of quality and safety.)
Environmental
- EMI/RFI Noise Filter: true
Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.84 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 17.0 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 16.0 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 25.74 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Cord Length: 8 feet
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 3 years
- Warranty - Labor: 3 years
Other
- UPC: 731304277415

Protect your devices from power surges and minor fluctuations with this APC AV power conditioner. It incorporates a battery backup so that you can continue to play devices even should the power fail, and adjustable voltage sensitivity lets you use this APC AV power conditioner with a generator for portable device protection.

Number of Outlets: 8 Outlets.
Adjustable voltage sensitivity: Provides the ability to adapt the UPS for optimal performance in specific power environments or generator applications.
Adjustable voltage-transfer points: Maximizes useful battery life by widening the input voltage window or tightening the output voltage regulation.
Automatic self-test: Periodic battery self-test ensures early detection of a battery that needs to be replaced.
Battery failure notification: Provides early-warning fault analysis on batteries enabling timely preventive maintenance.
Battery replacement without tools: Enables fast battery replacement, lowering Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
Battery-protected and surge-only outlets: Reserves power capacity and run time for connected equipment that require UPS battery back-up while providing surge only protection for less critical equipment.
Building Wiring Fault Indicator: This LED informs users of potentially dangerous wiring problems in the wall circuit.
Data-line Protection: Protection of data lines (Ethernet, Coaxial and Phone lines) ensures complete protection of your equipment from surges.
Hot-swappable batteries: Ensures clean, uninterrupted power to protected equipment while batteries are being replaced.
LCD display: Alpha-Numeric Display which displays system parameters and alarms.
Safety-agency approved: Ensures the product has been tested and approved to work safely with the connected service provider equipment and within the specified environment.
Multiple mounting methods: Allows for standardization on one product for use in different environments.
Sequenced turn on/off: Helps power on components in the proper order to prevent speaker stress. Proper sequencing can also help manage current draw on startup to prevent unnecessary circuit breaker tripping.
Battery Volt-Amp-Hour Capacity: 190 VAh.
Equipment protection policy: $350000.

Whats Included

AV J-Type 1.5kVA Power Conditioner / UPS Battery Backup Device
CD with software
Owner's Manual

Q: I have HORRIBLE power. It is so bad the lights dim when the AC/heat blower motor kicks in. Will this protect my home theater from, basically, a brown out condition several times an hour?

A: Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, it will. The J25B provides power conditioning as well as battery protection, so if the voltage drops too low during those times, the unit will switch to battery power in order to protect the attached equipment.

Q: is this an air conditioner?

A: Thank you for inquiry. No this is a power conditioner with a battery back up.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Lacking in features, but does the job
I bought this for my computer, as it's a beast of machine that requires a large battery backup such as this. Easier to fit the horizontal layout of this Home Theater battery backup into my desk rather than the traditional tower shaped ones. Works great for that purpose. Even has a USB port on it for connecting to my PC. Windows 7 detected the presence of the UPS without the need for any additional drivers. For home theater purposes, I would say this unit lacks one important feature, which is the presence of a 12V trigger input. But if you don't use triggers, then not a big deal. The more expensive J35B handles triggering via monitoring one of its outlets for an increase in power usage, which may work just as well, but no excuse for not having a 12V trigger input IMO. Also the battery cartridge in the J-type units is really just two batteries joined together via a jumper plate. It's much cheaper to buy the batteries separately and reuse the plate that you already have than it is to buy a new cartridge entirely. Search YouTube for "APC RBC Cartridge #32" and you will get an idea of how to do this. This video shows a different jumper plate, but the process is basically the same. I got this unit on sale but would not recommend it at full price. For less money you could get an APC Back-UPS Pro 1500 UPS with the same battery power and more features, such as AVR and automatic power down of idle equipment. Really what you are paying for with the J-type series is the pretty horizontal enclosure for use in your Home Theater. But as a UPS, it's about as basic as they come. Thus the 4-star rating.
Posted 14 years ago by Syndil
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for it's purpose
Got this on sale just before Christmas. It's designed to blend in with the entertainment center, unlike most UPS designs. Easy to set up, and 1500va is enough for a good selection of stuff. (I have a 50" plasma, BD-changer, DVD-R/VCR, receiver and satellite DVR on it, which draws just over 500w when in use.) This will run my 500w load for ~15 minutes, or (when it's all on standby and the DVR is recording) it will run over 2 hours. Tested the battery this week - power outage for an hour overnight. It never blinked, and (a HUGE bonus) it can have that annoying beeping turned off. (Yes, I know the power is out, but it's 12:30am and I want to go back to sleep!) Most cheaper UPS's (and some expensive ones) don't allow that - look for a 'silence' button when shopping! Mine is the J25; the J35 adds some power regulation, filtering, etc. If your area has very dirty power that would be useful, but I love mine. I own multiple UPS's, almost all APC, from BACK-UPS 500s to Smart-UPS 1500 and 2200, and this compares quite favorably to more expensive models.
Posted 13 years ago by ThomasH
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So far so fine
At the sale price I got this at it's a 5 star rating and I have confirmed replacement batteries will be available in January of 2012. This unit has been dead quiet so far and is a welcome addition to my HT. BTW....I''m too cheap to have paid full price and did get it surprisingly cheap. One curiosity....the manual says the warranty is 3 years but the guy I spoke with on the phone at APC said 2 years sooooo, just remember the warranty is 3 years if you have to use it and call in. The battery is also covered in the warranty.
Posted 14 years ago by hhh222

APC - AV J-Type 1.5kVA Power Conditioner / UPS Battery Backup Device - Black

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