APC Back-UPS Pro, 1600VA/960W, Tower, 230V
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
APC Back-UPS Pro, 1600VA/960W, Tower, 230V (BR1600MI) - 2 Years Local Warranty
APC BR1600MI 1600 VA / 960 W UPS for Singapore's 230V / 50Hz Mains
The APC BR1600MI is a 1600 VA / 960 W line-interactive UPS with stepped-approximation output, built for 230 V, 50 Hz supplies — exactly what Singapore's PUB grid delivers. It rides through the short dips, brownouts and momentary interruptions that follow an afternoon thunderstorm, and its Automatic Voltage Regulation corrects high and low mains voltage without going to battery, so the cells are not cycled every time the supply wanders. Output is 8 x C13 — 6 battery-backed, 2 surge-only.
Stepped-Approximation Output — Check Your PSU Before You Order
The BR1600MI produces a stepped approximation to a sinewave on battery, which is what the Schneider data sheet states for this exact part number. That is entirely suitable for most desktop PCs, routers, switches, NVRs, POS terminals and comms-cabinet gear. If the load is an active-PFC ATX power supply that is fussy about waveform, specify a sine wave model instead — in the Back-UPS Pro BR range that is the BR1200SI or BR1600SI. We would rather tell you that up front than take the return.
Outlets, Runtime and Battery Life in a Humid Climate
Outlets are 6 x IEC 60320 C13 (battery backup and surge protection) plus 2 x IEC 60320 C13 (surge protection only). The surge-only outlets are there for printers, monitors and chargers that do not need backup but do need protection — keeping them off the battery bank is what buys you runtime on the equipment that matters. The battery is a sealed maintenance-free lead-acid (VRLA) cartridge with a 3 to 5 year expected service life. Singapore's heat and humidity are hard on VRLA cells, so plan on a cartridge change inside that window rather than at the end of it; the replacement part is APCRBC166. Schneider does not publish a runtime-versus-load table for the BR1600MI, so we do not print one — runtime depends entirely on how much of the 960 W you actually draw. Tell us your load in watts and we will size it for you.
SME Office, Home Office and Comms-Cabinet Duty
This is a tower unit at 100 mm (H) x 250 mm (W) x 382 mm (D), 10.9 kg — it sits on a desk, under a counter or on the floor of a comms cupboard rather than in a rack, so it costs you no rack U. Everything SourceIT ships is local Singapore stock with a GST invoice and local warranty support — no grey imports, no chasing an overseas RMA.
APC BR1600MI Datasheet — Technical Specifications
Every figure below is taken from the Schneider Electric product page (United Kingdom) and the APC BR1600MI product data sheet as carried by two independent distributor mirrors that agree. Where Schneider does not publish a value for this exact part number, the row is left out rather than filled in from a similar model.
General
| Part Number (SKU) | BR1600MI |
| Official Product Name | APC Back-UPS Pro, 1600VA/960W, Tower, 230V, 8x IEC C13 outlets, AVR, LCD, User Replaceable Battery |
| Series | APC Back-UPS Pro BR |
| Topology | Line interactive with Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Rated Capacity | 1600 VA / 960 W |
| Display | Multifunction LCD status and control console |
| 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty (APC by Schneider Electric) | Repair or replace; Schneider states 2 years for the rest of the world and 3 years inside the European Community, so Singapore takes the 2-year term |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | Supported locally by SourceIT with a GST invoice |
Output
| Output Power Capacity | 960 W / 1600 VA |
| Nominal Output Voltage | 230 V |
| Output Frequency | 50/60 Hz +/- 1 Hz, synchronised to mains |
| Output Waveform (on battery) | Stepped approximation to a sinewave |
| Output Connections | 6 x IEC 60320 C13 (battery backup and surge protection) plus 2 x IEC 60320 C13 (surge protection only) |
| Surge Energy Rating | 509 J |
| Noise Filtering | Full-time multi-pole noise filtering, 10% of IEEE surge let-through, instantaneous response |
Input
| Nominal Input Voltage | 230 V nominal |
| Input Voltage Range | 176 to 294 V |
| Input Frequency | 50/60 Hz +/- 3 Hz, auto-sensing |
| Maximum Input Current | 10 A maximum |
| Input Connection | IEC 60320 C14 inlet |
| Voltage Regulation | Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) — corrects high and low mains voltage without switching to battery |
Batteries & Runtime
| Battery Type | Sealed maintenance-free lead-acid (VRLA), user replaceable |
| Battery Voltage | 24 V |
| Battery Capacity | 9.0 Ah |
| Typical Recharge Time | 16 h |
| Replacement Battery Cartridge | APCRBC166 |
| Expected Battery Life | 3 to 5 years |
| Extended Runtime | No external battery pack is documented for this model |
| Runtime at Load | Schneider publishes no runtime-versus-load figures for this model — contact SourceIT with your load in watts for a sizing calculation |
Communications & Management
| Status Interface | Multifunction LCD status and control console |
| Audible Alarms | Alarm when on battery, distinctive low-battery alarm, continuous-tone overload alarm |
| Network Management | Not available on this model — there is no SmartSlot for an internal network management card |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 100 mm (H) x 250 mm (W) x 382 mm (D) |
| Net Weight | 10.9 kg |
| Colour | Black |
| Rack Mountable | No — tower form factor |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 degrees C |
| Storage Temperature | -15 to 45 degrees C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 95% non-condensing |
| Audible Noise | 45 dBA |
| Certifications | CE, RCM, C-Tick, A-Tick, EAC, TISI, GS Mark |
Compatibility & Runtime
What you can plug in
The BR1600MI presents 8 x C13 — 6 battery-backed, 2 surge-only. All outlets are IEC 60320 C13, so a standard C13 kettle lead connects a PC, monitor, switch, router or NAS directly. Only the battery-backed outlets carry the load through an outage; the surge-only outlets stay dead when the mains fails, which is the point — put the printer and the monitor there and keep the battery for the machine that must not stop. The unit takes its own supply through an IEC 60320 C14 inlet on a normal 13 A Singapore wall socket — no dedicated circuit and no electrician needed.
Sizing it: VA, watts and how much you can actually load
The BR1600MI is rated 1600 VA apparent power and 960 W real power. Size against the watts, not the VA — the watt figure is the one that runs out first on modern IT loads. As a working rule, keep the connected load under about 70% of 960 W so you have headroom for inrush and for the battery ageing. Schneider publishes no runtime table for this model, so any minutes figure you see quoted elsewhere is someone's estimate, not a manufacturer specification. Send us your equipment list and we will work out the real number.
Battery and replacement cartridge
The battery is a sealed maintenance-free lead-acid (VRLA) cartridge, 24 V 9.0 Ah. Typical recharge time is 16 h. The APC replacement cartridge for this model is APCRBC166, which SourceIT can order in; it is not currently a stocked line, so allow lead time. The cartridge is user-replaceable from the front of the unit; APC does not describe this model's battery as swappable while running, so plan a short shutdown for the change.
Rack space and management software
This is a tower unit and is not rack mountable, so it consumes no rack U and needs no rail kit. This model has no SmartSlot, so an AP9640 or AP9641 Network Management Card cannot be fitted — if you need SNMP monitoring or an Ethernet-managed UPS, step up to the APC Smart-UPS range and we will quote it. Bundled shutdown software is not documented for this model in the Schneider material we can verify, so we do not claim it; ask us and we will confirm what ships in the current carton.
Package Contents & Back-UPS Pro BR Ordering Information
In the box
Schneider does not itemise the carton contents for this model in the documentation we can verify, so we will not invent a list. What we can tell you is that the unit ships as a complete tower UPS with its battery installed. If the exact carton contents matter for your tender or your install, ask us before you order and we will open a unit and tell you what is actually in it.
APC Back-UPS and Back-UPS Pro BR range at SourceIT
| BR500CI-AS | Back-UPS, 500VA / 300W tower, 3x C13 — 500 VA / 300 W |
| BR650MI | Back-UPS Pro, 650VA / 390W tower, 6x C13 — 650 VA / 390 W |
| BR900MI | Back-UPS Pro, 900VA / 540W tower, 6x C13 — 900 VA / 540 W |
| BR1200SI | Back-UPS Pro, 1200VA / 720W tower, 8x C13, sine wave, USB A+C — 1200 VA / 720 W |
| BR1300MI | Back-UPS Pro, 1300VA / 780W tower, 8x C13 — 1300 VA / 780 W |
| BR1500GI | Back-UPS Pro, 1500VA / 865W tower, 10x C13, external pack capable — 1500 VA / 865 W |
| BR1600MI (this listing) | Back-UPS Pro, 1600VA / 960W tower, 8x C13 — 1600 VA / 960 W |
| BR1600SI | Back-UPS Pro, 1600VA / 960W tower, 8x C13, sine wave, USB A+C — 1600 VA / 960 W |
| BR24BPG | Back-UPS Pro external battery pack, 24 V / 372 VAh (for BR1500GI) — Battery pack |
Matching replacement battery cartridge
| APCRBC166 | Replacement battery cartridge for the BR1600MI — available to order, not a stocked line |
Rail kits and network management cards do not apply to this range: every Back-UPS Pro BR model is a tower with no SmartSlot. For rack-mount or network-managed power protection, ask us about the APC Smart-UPS SMT, SMC and SMX ranges.
Datasheet & Downloads
Links open on Schneider Electric's own site. Each one was checked before publication.
- Schneider Electric product page for the APC BR1600MI — official product name, characteristics and the full document list (United Kingdom site)
- APC Back-UPS Pro BR650/900/1300/1600MI User Manual (Schneider document library)
Schneider's direct datasheet PDF links sit behind a path that blocks automated retrieval, so we link the product page and the document library entry instead — every link above resolves and carries the current document. If you need the datasheet or manual emailed to you as a file for a tender submission, ask us and we will send it.
Frequently Asked Questions — APC BR1600MI
What is the difference between the 1600 VA and the 960 W rating?
1600 VA is apparent power and 960 W is real power. Your equipment consumes real power, so the 960 W figure is the one that limits what you can connect. Add up the wattage on the nameplates of everything you intend to back up and keep the total comfortably below 960 W.
How long will the BR1600MI run my equipment?
It depends entirely on load, and Schneider publishes no runtime table for this model — which is why you will not find minutes quoted on this page. A lightly loaded unit runs for many minutes; one near 960 W runs for a few. Send SourceIT your load in watts and we will calculate it against the published battery rating rather than guess.
What does the "MI" in BR1600MI mean?
It identifies the build variant. MI is the 230 V IEC-outlet build sold across Asia, the Middle East and Europe, with a stepped-approximation output waveform and no USB charging ports. These suffixes are not interchangeable — outlet counts, waveform and battery cartridge all change with them, so order by the exact part number.
Is the output a pure sine wave, and will it drive an active-PFC power supply?
No. The BR1600MI produces a stepped approximation to a sinewave, as stated in its data sheet. That is fine for most desktops, routers, switches, NVRs and POS gear, but some active-PFC ATX power supplies will alarm or drop out on it. If your load has an active-PFC supply, choose the BR1200SI or BR1600SI instead — both are sine wave.
Which replacement battery does it take, and can I fit it myself?
The APC replacement battery cartridge for the BR1600MI is APCRBC166, which we can order in on request. It is user-replaceable — no tools beyond a screwdriver and no service call. APC does not describe this model's battery as swappable while running, so shut the unit down for the swap. Expect three to five years of service in an air-conditioned office, and less in a hot, humid comms cupboard.
Can I rack mount it or add a network management card?
No on both counts. The BR1600MI is a tower unit with no rack ears or rail kit option, and the Back-UPS Pro BR range has no SmartSlot, so an AP9640 or AP9641 card cannot be fitted. If you need a 19-inch rack UPS or SNMP monitoring, ask SourceIT about the APC Smart-UPS SMT, SMC and SMX ranges.
How does the BR1600MI compare with the BR1600SI?
The BR1600SI is the same 1600 VA / 960 W capacity but with true sine wave output and two USB charging ports — the one to pick if the load is an active-PFC power supply. Both are stocked by SourceIT in Singapore — tell us the load and the budget and we will tell you which one is the right buy.
Does it come with a Singapore warranty and a GST invoice?
Yes. Every APC BR1600MI sold by SourceIT comes with local Singapore warranty and a GST invoice; APC backs the BR1600MI with a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Note that Schneider states three years inside the European Community and two years elsewhere — Singapore takes the two-year term, and any listing quoting three years for this market has copied the European figure.
