“My telephone & security system is attached to TWC's modem, TG1672G. Will the APC 600VA system backup the phone/security function during a blackout?”
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It depends on the power consumption of your equipment, the capacity of the UPS and the duration of the power failure. First, add up the wattage ratings of all the devices you want to connect to the UPS. Next look at the specifications of various UPS's and select one that can deliver that much (or more) power for a period equal to the longest blackout you anticipate. Example: if you need 50 watts, a UPS that can deliver 100 watts for 60 minutes will provide 50 watts for about 120 minutes. However, I recommend buying the highest VA rating you can afford. The higher capacity UPS's are better built, have better surge suppressors, often have replaceable batteries, and they run proportionately longer. Reserve capacity is always desirable.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Most VOIP providers have battery backups built into their modems for that very reason to ensure that phones are available during times without power. It'd be best to call TWC to confirm though.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Thank you for your inquiry. Our 600VA unit will only back up your phone and security system if they are directly attached to the UPS.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, until the batteries run down and that depends on load. You may be backed up but you need to check with TWC on how long they will remain up in a power our situation.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The devices that you mentioned don't draw much power so the APC unit should keep them up and running during short blackouts of maybe 30 minutes or less. Trying to keep small devices running for long blackouts that last hours is usually cost prohibitive. If long blackouts are your issue then you need to investigate emergency generators to backup key house circuits that power the refrigerator, freezer, hot water heater, stove, alarm system, phone, etc. etc.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.May not if power to the phone system node in your neighborhood is out. Many new phone systems ( including cable TV) have this issue. If your provider feeds the lines through a node which requires power to operate, the phone system may be lost in the event of a power failure.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.As long as the total load is less than 360 watts.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Only if your TWC modem's power is plugged into the APC. If the modem goes down, then the security and phone goes down.
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