APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #141
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #141 (APCRBC141) - 2 Years Local Warranty
A Smart-UPS On-Line Cartridge — Not a Back-UPS Part
The APCRBC141 is the genuine APC replacement battery tray for the Smart-UPS On-Line SRT 2200 VA rackmount range. Schneider Electric's product data sheet for the SRT2200RMXLA names it directly, quantity one, and Schneider's own installation guide pairs it with the Smart-UPS On-Line family. This is worth stating plainly because it is widely mis-catalogued: this cartridge has nothing to do with the Back-UPS line, and if your UPS is a Back-UPS or a Back-UPS Pro then this is not your part.
Double-Conversion Protection Depends on the Battery
A Smart-UPS On-Line runs its load through the inverter continuously, so the connected equipment sees a clean, regulated 230 V output regardless of what the incoming mains is doing. That topology is why these units are chosen for storage arrays, medical and laboratory instruments and network cores. It also means the battery is the only thing standing between a supply failure and a hard stop — there is no bypass window to fall back on when the tray has aged out.
Singapore Rack Rooms and Battery Ageing
Singapore runs a 230 V / 50 Hz supply that is among the most reliable in the region, but the PUB grid still sees voltage dips during the monsoon storm season, and year-round humidity of 80% and above is hard on sealed lead-acid chemistry. A UPS battery in a Singapore comms cabinet or server room commonly reaches the end of its useful life sooner than the same battery would in a temperate climate, which is why a scheduled cartridge replacement matters more here than the calendar alone suggests.
An on-line UPS holds its battery on float charge continuously, which is kind to the chemistry but concentrates the ageing effect of ambient temperature. In a warm riser or an unconditioned cabinet, expect a shorter cycle than the datasheet range suggests, and plan the replacement rather than waiting for the front panel to report a fault.
Assembled, Connectored and Ready
The APCRBC141 ships as a complete 11.7 kg tray with its battery blocks and internal links already made up and its connectors fitted. Supplied on a GST invoice with local Singapore warranty.
APCRBC141 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Type | APC Replacement Battery Cartridge (RBC) |
| Part Number (SKU) | APCRBC141 |
| APC Product Name | APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #141 with 2 Year Warranty |
| Brand | APC by Schneider Electric |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty (APC by Schneider Electric) |
| Warranty Coverage | Local Warranty (Singapore) |
| Product Code (as published by APC) | 731304292531 |
| Total Lifecycle Carbon Footprint | 81 kg CO2 equivalent (total lifecycle, as published by Schneider Electric) |
Battery Specifications
| Battery Chemistry | Lead-acid battery (as stated by Schneider Electric) |
| Nominal Voltage | Not published by Schneider Electric at cartridge level — see the note below |
| Capacity (Ah) | Not published at cartridge level — the 5.1 Ah figure in Schneider's product name is a per-block rating |
| Battery Blocks per String | Not published |
| Expected Service Life | Not published for this cartridge |
| Replacement Quantity per UPS | 1 cartridge (per the SRT2200RMXLA-NC data sheet) |
Physical
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 76 x 210 x 400 mm |
| Package Dimensions (H x W x L) | 203 x 343 x 521 mm |
| Net Weight | 11.7 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 13.15 kg |
| Colour | Black |
Environmental & Compliance
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | 0 to 10,000 ft |
| Storage Temperature | -15 to 45 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 0 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Storage Altitude | 0 to 50,000 ft |
| RoHS | Pro-active compliance (product out of EU RoHS legal scope), as stated by Schneider Electric |
| REACh | REACh Declaration available from Schneider Electric |
Compatibility & Runtime
Confirmed fitment.
- SRT2200RMXLA — Smart-UPS On-Line 2200 VA rackmount 2U, 120 V. Schneider's marketplace listing names APCRBC141 directly.
- SRT2200RMXLA-NC — the same unit with a network management card factory-fitted. Schneider's product data sheet names APCRBC141, replacement quantity 1.
If you run the 230 V SRT 2200 VA models. Schneider's APCRBC141 documentation names the 120 V North American SRT2200RMXLA builds. It does not name the 230 V SRT2200RMXLI or SRT2200XLI that we sell in Singapore, so we are not going to claim the pairing. What we can say is that the whole SRT 2.2 kVA family runs a 72 V battery bus, which is why its external packs are the SRT72BP and SRT72RMBP. If you have a 230 V SRT 2200, send us the model and serial and we will confirm the correct cartridge before you order rather than have you return a 12 kg tray.
A correction to what this page used to say. This listing previously described the APCRBC141 as a cartridge for the BX1500M and BR1500MS. Those are Back-UPS models, they are 120 V North American products, and no Schneider document associates either of them with this part. That claim has been removed.
Why no nominal voltage is shown. Schneider's current product name for this part embeds "12V 5.1Ah", but the cartridge's own data sheet gives a net weight of 11.7 kg — around six times what a single 12 V 5.1 Ah block weighs. Six blocks would make 72 V, which matches the SRT 2.2 kVA battery bus, but no Schneider document prints 72 V against this part number and we are not going to publish a figure we worked out ourselves. Order by part number.
Can I change it myself? The APCRBC141 ships fully assembled with its connectors fitted, so the physical exchange is a slide-out, slide-in operation and no tools are needed. Schneider Electric does not publish a statement for this part about whether it may be changed while the equipment is energised, so we do not make that claim. The installation guide packed in the box is the authority on whether the unit must be shut down first — read it before you start, and if you would rather not do it yourself we can arrange for it to be done.
Package Contents & Smart-UPS On-Line Cartridge Ordering Information
In the box
- One replacement battery cartridge, fully assembled with its battery blocks and internal links fitted
- Battery connectors pre-fitted and ready to mate with the UPS harness
- APC installation instructions and battery recycling information
230 V Smart-UPS On-Line 2200 VA models in the SourceIT catalogue
Listed for reference. Schneider's APCRBC141 documentation covers the 120 V builds; ask us to confirm the cartridge for a 230 V unit before ordering.
| SRT2200RMXLI | Smart-UPS SRT 2200 VA rackmount 230 V |
| SRT2200XLI | Smart-UPS SRT 2200 VA tower 230 V |
SRT 2.2 kVA extended-runtime battery packs
| SRT72BP | SRT 72 V 2.2 kVA battery pack, tower |
| SRT72RMBP | SRT 72 V 2.2 kVA battery pack, rackmount |
Other Smart-UPS On-Line cartridges we stock
| APCRBC141 (this listing) | Cartridge for the SRT 2200 VA rackmount range |
| APCRBC155 | 48 V cartridge for the SRT 1 kVA and 1.5 kVA range and the SRT48BP / SRT48RMBP packs |
| APCRBC140 | 192 V cartridge for the larger Smart-UPS On-Line range |
A word on weight. APC replacement battery cartridges range from about 2.5 kg for a single-block Back-UPS part to over 30 kg for a large Smart-UPS On-Line tray. The net weight in the specification table above is the figure to use when you plan handling, lift assistance and courier booking. A great many published weights for these parts, in reseller catalogues and in APC's own syndicated feed data, are badly out and usually far too low. Treat a weight you find elsewhere with suspicion, and if you need a certified figure for freight or for a lifting assessment, ask us.
Datasheet & Downloads
Official Schneider Electric references for the APCRBC141. Every link below was checked and resolves at the time of publication.
- Schneider Electric product page — APCRBC141
- Installation Guide, Smart-UPS On-Line — APCRBC152 / APCRBC141 (Schneider Electric)
- APC Replacement Battery Cartridge (RBC) Manual — covers many Back-UPS and Smart-UPS cartridges
- APC UPS Replacement Battery Cartridge Selector Tool (Schneider Electric)
- APCRBC and SYBT Lead-Acid Battery Safety Data Sheet
Why there are no direct PDF links here. Schneider Electric's public download host redirects between domains and has repeatedly returned a different cartridge's document than the one requested. Rather than publish a link that may hand you the wrong specification, we link the Schneider landing pages above, which are stable and always resolve to the correct document. If you need the PDF itself for a tender, a service contract or an audit file, email sales@sourceit.com.sg and we will send the current revision for your exact part number.
Frequently Asked Questions — APCRBC141
My old listing said this fits a BX1500M or BR1500MS. Does it?
No, and we have removed that claim. Those are Back-UPS models sold in the 120 V North American market, and no Schneider Electric document associates either with the APCRBC141. This is a Smart-UPS On-Line SRT cartridge. If you have a Back-UPS or Back-UPS Pro, tell us the model and we will point you at the right part.
How do I know this is the right cartridge for my UPS?
Match the part number, not the shape. Several APC cartridges share an identical tray and identical external dimensions while carrying different cells, different voltages and different retention hardware, so measuring the old one tells you very little. Open the UPS battery compartment and read the label on the cartridge you are removing, or check your UPS model's documentation for the APC replacement battery part number it names. If the part number on your old cartridge reads APCRBC141, this is the one. If you are unsure, send us your UPS model and serial number and we will confirm it in writing before you order.
Why is no voltage listed?
Schneider's product name for this part reads "12V 5.1Ah", but the cartridge weighs 11.7 kg, which is about six blocks rather than one. The 12 V figure is a per-block rating. The arithmetic points to 72 V, consistent with the SRT 2.2 kVA battery bus, but no Schneider document prints that figure against this part number, so we do not publish it. It makes no difference to ordering.
I have a 230 V SRT2200RMXLI. Is this the cartridge?
We cannot confirm it from Schneider's published documents, which name the 120 V SRT2200RMXLA builds for this part. Rather than guess, send us your model and serial number and we will get the cartridge confirmed by the distributor. It takes a day and it saves returning a 12 kg tray.
Does replacing the cartridge restore the original runtime?
It restores the runtime the UPS was rated for at that load, which is what an aged battery no longer delivers. It does not extend runtime beyond the original rating — for that you need an external battery pack, which on the SRT 2.2 kVA range is the SRT72BP or SRT72RMBP.
How long will the new cartridge last?
APC does not publish a service-life figure for every cartridge, and where it does the figure is a range rather than a promise, because sealed lead-acid life is driven by ambient temperature and by how often the battery is actually discharged. As a working rule for Singapore, a cartridge in an air-conditioned server room will outlast one in a warm riser or an unconditioned comms cabinet, and every sustained rise in operating temperature shortens the life meaningfully. Plan a replacement cycle rather than waiting for the UPS to report a failed battery during an outage.
What do I do with the old cartridge?
Sealed lead-acid batteries must not go into general waste in Singapore. The cartridge is recyclable through the licensed waste-handling channels, and the box your replacement arrives in is designed to take the exhausted unit back out. Tell us when you order and we can arrange collection of the old cartridge with the delivery of the new one.
Does it come with a Singapore warranty and a GST invoice?
Yes. Every APCRBC141 cartridge sold by SourceIT comes with local Singapore warranty and a GST invoice; APC backs the APCRBC141 with a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
