A:AnswerYou need to specify which hospital bed brand and the model.
Look at the label on the side or on the motor and read what the volts and amps says.
The short answer is probably it can do it short term since the bed is off most the time.
But, AC motors (and hospital equipment) don't run well on a modified sine wave with voltage spikes. This particular UPS doesn't have a true sine wave output in battery mode.
It's only a sine wave when the power company is sending power to it. then on battery mode it makes up a rough, stepped approximately of a sine wave that's kinda close, but not.
Any UPS running a PWM (pulse width modified) output or stepped approximation of a sine wave aren't really a sine wave.
Devices with AC motors do not run well on rough, inconsistent voltages and they tend to run slower, hotter and not as long.
In the end, if you press the UP button on the bed for 4 seconds to raise it, it will probably go (depending on the load) but it won't be able to do it very long and it will be noisier with more a hum noise.
The UPS will also be dead in 1 -2 hours since they use power internally any time they're running on battery and it will run itself down just sitting there if the power is out. If the power is out for 2 hours it will be dead.
The only way around that is to use it briefly as needed and turn it back off. It can sit for days ready to go if you leave it off. then turn it on, run the bed up-down and turn it back off.
If you leave it running while the power is out it will run itself down very fast. Also note most of these have a slow battery charge circuit (to avoid overcharging) so it'll need all day to recharge if it's ran down.
Ideally get a true AC sine wave unit such as sine model 5SC1500 from another brand (it rhymes with Eatin')
Those are higher grade than APC and you need to look at or share the electrical ratings shown on the bed so people can advise on an appropriate model that would work for your application.
Otherwise that's like asking what oil filter fits my engine but they didn't say what vehicle they have.
They also make real hospital grade UPS devices that work well, and naturally they cost a LOT more since those are better built.
Look for a UPS that says at least 1000 Watts, true sine wave while on battery.
No, not 1000VA which is a lot less due to a bit of cheating on the math. They are often misleading and they print sine wave on the box but that's only when it's on AC power from the wall. Anyone can do that.
You need a real sine wave when the power if OFF.
Not when the power is on anyway.
Read the specs, more details, etc and be sure that battery mode has a true sine wave output such as the model listed above. APC makes some with a true sine output as well but for critical applications I would get the best you can like the model listed above or a real hospital grade unit.
If you were running a laptop or PC with a switch mode power supply that says FPC (power factor correction) those don't care about it being accurate on the output.
But anything critical or devices with a motor need the right waveform, Not an entry level unit.
A:Answerto turn it on just click the button. The beep may be the shutdown beep when the button is held down. One thing to try is to unplug the power cable and disconnect the battery for ten minutes then connect the battery and plug it back in. Sometimes the controller gets confused.
A:AnswerBoth UPS units have similar capabilities, both units are also complete overkill for said application. AT&T probably specified the unit because it being overkill would allow the U-Verse service to run for an extended period of time during a long power outage.
A:AnswerNo, it stays on unless you unplug it and push the button to turn it off. You could just turn it off but I bet you want your equipment protected. If it bothers you just put a sticky note over the space. That way you can remove the paper when you need to see the indicators
A:AnswerAt 580 watts... No. it won't.
It will run for a couple minutes at best.
Even with a new battery the APC BN1500 can run a max of 7 minutes with a load of 580 watts from the charts on APC's web site specs for that model.
This is not the right product for a heavy load like that.
It's a decent UPS but not intended for a large electrical load.
Other options include getting a much larger, dedicated backup with deep cycle batteries or perhaps bottled oxygen for use in emergencies.
Medical grade battery backup that can run for 8 hours costs $2500 for example out of the few I looked at. They cost a lot more because they are far more powerful and can go for several hours or days in some cases.
Powerful battery backup like that are physically larger that can run quite a while often weigh 40lbs or more.
There are many to pick from and you need the real deal.
APC battery backups are intended for small loads like a computer.
A UPS at this price point will run itself down in 1 -2 hours even with no load due to internal losses.
They can be very handy for WIFI or your Internet router during a power outage, but products that draw a heavy load like an O2 purifier need a much higher capacity.
A:AnswerYou can monitor by opening the PowerChute app, however I don't see a way to do that remotely. I would contact PowerChute to see if there is a way.
A:AnswerThis UPS will fully support your ability to work the recliner when your power goes out. The amount of time that you will be able to use your recliner is dependent on the power draw of your recliner.
A:AnswerIf you mean a CPAP machine, they run between 30 and 100 watts, so yes. It will easily handle power surges and brief outages, but will run down after a few hours.
A:AnswerYes it should provide protection during surges , it watches the current and if there is to much of a ripple it will switch to battery to maintain the current till it is stable... While on battery power you should have no problem moving the bed with no issues
A:AnswerModern fridges and freezers are relatively efficient, with freezers only consuming around 42 Watts a day. A 1-2 minute power outage would have no effect on either. On the other hand, It is perfect for computers and modems. It can power my computer, at idle and with a few other device plugged in, for about 35 min. Plenty of time for a generator to turn on.
A:AnswerAhh, must be overseas. I had one when I was stationed in Germany. The steady 50Hz will likk it quicker than it would normally degrade. Probably have a lifespan of half what it should be.
A:AnswerUsing aluminum transformer windings doesn't make them inherently more unreliable than copper if they're designed properly.
If you have one of these devices that has a blown transformer, there's going to be a lot of other very serious damage to the unit, the transformer is going to be the least of your problems.
A:AnswerIt will make a click noise when it switches from ac power to battery power .. sometimes it will do this to maintain a steady current if there is voltage fluctuations in the line.. completely normal.. especially if your powering something on it'll do this until the load is balanced
A:AnswerYes, most UPS do restart automatically when power is restored.
Some models have menus and options for that.
The default is to restart and it will also start slow charging the battery as soon as it can.
The onboard battery charger for the APC BN1500 has an 11 watt 12V DC charger inside which takes up to 16 hours to fully charge IF the battery was fully discharged.
It goes quicker if the battery was only partially discharged.
ALL the specs are on the APC web site if you look up that model.
DaveM
