APC Smart-UPS 1500VA LCD RM 2U 230V with SmartConnect
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
APC Smart-UPS 1500VA LCD RM 2U 230V with SmartConnect (SMT1500RMI2UC) - Local Warranty
Clean 1500VA Sine-Wave Backup Power for Singapore's 230 V / 50 Hz Mains
The APC SMT1500RMI2UC is a line-interactive UPS rated at 1500VA / 1000 W and built for the 230 V, 50 Hz supply used across Singapore. It rides through the brief sags, brownouts and switching transients that follow afternoon thunderstorms and PUB grid events without touching the battery, because Automatic Voltage Regulation corrects mains voltage electronically over an input window of 160 – 286 V. The battery is only called on when the supply falls outside that window, so cycle count stays low and the cartridge lasts longer in our year-round heat and humidity.
True Sine Wave Output for Servers, NAS and Active-PFC Power Supplies
Schneider Electric specifies sine wave output for the SMT1500RMI2UC, not a step-approximated or simulated wave. That matters if you are protecting rack servers, a NAS, a firewall, PoE switches or any modern workstation, because active power-factor-corrected supplies can shut down or run hot on a stepped waveform. Transfer to battery takes 6 ms typically and 10 ms at most — comfortably inside the hold-up time of a standard ATX or server PSU.
APC SmartConnect Plus a Free SmartSlot — Two Ways to Monitor the SMT1500RMI2UC
The trailing “C” in SMT1500RMI2UC means APC SmartConnect: a dedicated Ethernet port built into the UPS that reports status, load, battery health and self-test results to the APC SmartConnect cloud portal, with email alerts, so a comms cabinet in one office can be watched from another. Because the SmartSlot is still free, you can additionally fit a Network Management Card 3 for local SNMP and web access on your own LAN — useful where an IT policy will not allow cloud reporting. USB and RJ-45 serial ports are fitted for local shutdown signalling.
Rack Planning: 2U of Height and 477 mm of Depth
The SMT1500RMI2UC occupies 2U in a 19-inch rack and is 477 mm deep, so check your cabinet depth and the space behind the rear rails before ordering — UPS units are among the deepest things in a comms cabinet. Rack mounting support rails are supplied in the box. Mount it low in the rack: at 26.1 kg it is one of the heaviest single items you will install, and a low centre of gravity keeps a half-populated cabinet stable.
Bought Locally: GST Invoice, Local Warranty, Stock in Singapore
SourceIT supplies the SMT1500RMI2UC as local Singapore stock with a GST invoice and local warranty support, so you are not chasing a grey-import serial number when a battery fails in year two. The replacement battery cartridge is a stocked line item as well, which keeps a mid-life battery swap to a same-week job rather than a special order.
APC SMT1500RMI2UC Datasheet — Technical Specifications
Full technical specifications for the APC SMT1500RMI2UC, as published by Schneider Electric. Schneider's own product name for this part number is “APC Smart-UPS, Line Interactive, 1500VA, Rackmount 2U, 230V, 4x IEC C13 outlets, SmartConnect Port+SmartSlot, AVR, LCD”. Where a specification is not confirmed by an official Schneider source it has been left out rather than estimated.
General
| Part Number (SKU) | SMT1500RMI2UC |
| Output Power Capacity | 1500 VA / 1000 W |
| Series | APC Smart-UPS with APC SmartConnect |
| Topology | Line interactive with Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) |
| Form Factor | Rackmount 2U |
| Display | Multifunction LCD status and control console |
| Certifications | CE, EAC, RCM, TÜV, VDE; EN/IEC 62040-1, EN/IEC 62040-2 |
| EAN / GTIN | 0731304333005 |
| Manufacturer Warranty (APC by Schneider Electric) | 3 years repair or replace, excluding battery; 2 years on the battery |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | Supplied by SourceIT with local Singapore warranty and GST invoice |
Output
| Output Power Capacity | 1500 VA / 1000 W |
| Nominal Output Voltage | 230 V (configurable for 220 / 230 / 240 V) |
| Output Voltage Distortion | Less than 5% |
| Output Frequency | 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz, synchronised to mains |
| Output Waveform | Sine wave |
| Transfer Time | 6 ms typical; 10 ms maximum |
| Output Connections | (4) IEC 320 C13 (battery backup) + (2) IEC C13 jumpers (battery backup) |
Input
| Nominal Input Voltage | 230 V |
| Input Voltage Range (mains operation) | 160 – 286 V |
| Adjustable Input Voltage Range | 151 – 302 V |
| Input Frequency | 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz (auto-sensing) |
| Filtering | Full-time multi-pole noise filtering; 0.3% IEEE surge let-through |
| Input Connection | IEC 320 C14 |
| Surge Energy Rating | 459 Joules |
Batteries & Runtime
| Battery Type | Maintenance-free sealed lead-acid with suspended electrolyte, leakproof |
| Battery Rating | 432 VAh |
| Replacement Battery Cartridge | APCRBC159 (quantity 1) |
| Expected Battery Life | 3 – 5 years |
| Typical Recharge Time | 3 hours |
| Runtime at Stated Loads | Not published by Schneider Electric for this model |
Communications & Management
| SmartConnect | Built-in SmartConnect Ethernet port for cloud monitoring |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 serial, USB, SmartSlot |
| SmartSlot | 1 free SmartSlot for an optional network management card |
| Shutdown Software | PowerChute Serial Shutdown (graceful shutdown over serial or USB) |
| Audible Alarm | Alarm on battery; distinctive low-battery alarm; configurable delays |
Physical & Environmental
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 86 × 432 × 477 mm |
| Net Weight | 26.1 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 31.91 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 – 40 °C |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 0 – 95%, non-condensing |
| Audible Noise | 46 dBA |
| Package Contents | Installation guide, rack mounting support rails, USB cable |
Compatibility & Runtime
What you can plug in
The SMT1500RMI2UC provides four IEC 320 C13 outlets plus two IEC C13 jumper outlets, all on battery backup. Every outlet is on battery backup, so there is no surge-only group to watch out for — but that also means everything you connect draws on the battery, so keep printers, kettles and other non-critical loads off the UPS. Size the connected load against the wattage rating (1000 W), not the VA rating.
Input, plug type and circuit
The UPS inlet is an IEC 320 C14, so it takes a standard IEC power cord from a Singapore 13 A outlet or from a rack PDU C13 socket. Mains operating range is 160 – 286 V, adjustable to 151 – 302 V.
Rack fit
2U of 19-inch rack height, 477 mm deep, 26.1 kg. Rack mounting support rails are included in the box, so no separate rail kit is needed. Confirm your cabinet has at least 477 mm of usable depth plus cable clearance behind the unit.
Runtime
Schneider Electric does not publish fixed runtime figures for this model, so we do not quote any. Runtime depends entirely on the connected load: a UPS at 30–40% of its wattage rating will run several times longer than the same unit at full load, and battery age reduces runtime over the cartridge's service life. Tell SourceIT the actual load in watts and the number of minutes you need to shut down cleanly, and we will size it against Schneider's runtime curve for the exact model.
Batteries
The SMT1500RMI2UC takes the APCRBC159 replacement battery cartridge (quantity 1), a stocked SourceIT line: APC APCRBC159 Replacement Battery Cartridge. Typical recharge time is 3 hours.
Management and software
APC SmartConnect is built in: a dedicated Ethernet port that reports to the APC SmartConnect cloud portal with email notification and firmware updates. The SmartSlot remains free, so a Network Management Card 3 (AP9640) can be added for SNMP and web management on your own network. USB and RJ-45 serial ports are fitted. Schneider confirms PowerChute Serial Shutdown for graceful operating-system shutdown over the serial or USB link on this model.
Package Contents & Smart-UPS SmartConnect Ordering Information
In the box
Installation guide, rack mounting support rails, USB cable.
APC Smart-UPS SmartConnect Rackmount 2U series (SMT…RMI2UC)
| SMT750RMI2UC | 750 VA / 500 W — 2U rackmount, (4) C13 + (2) jumpers |
| SMT1000RMI2UC | 1000 VA / 700 W — 2U rackmount, (4) C13 + (2) jumpers |
| SMT1500RMI2UC (this listing) | 1500 VA / 1000 W — 2U rackmount, (4) C13 + (2) jumpers |
| SMT2200RMI2UC | 2200 VA / 1980 W — 2U rackmount, (8) C13 + (1) C19 + (3) jumpers |
| SMT3000RMI2UC | 3000 VA / 2700 W — 2U rackmount, (8) C13 + (1) C19 + (3) jumpers |
The same capacity in tower format
| SMT1500IC | 1500VA tower build of the same Smart-UPS SmartConnect platform |
Matching replacement battery cartridge
| APC APCRBC159 | Replacement battery cartridge for the SMT1500RMI2UC, quantity 1 per UPS |
Optional network management card (fits the free SmartSlot)
| APC AP9640 Network Management Card 3 | Adds SNMP, web and local network management in the UPS SmartSlot |
External battery packs
This UPS uses its internal battery only; Schneider does not list an external battery pack option for this model. If you need extended runtime, the APC Smart-UPS On-Line SRT range and the Easy UPS On-Line SRV range accept external battery packs — ask SourceIT for a sizing.
Datasheet & Downloads
Official Schneider Electric documentation for the APC SMT1500RMI2UC. Links open in a new tab.
- Schneider Electric product page — APC SMT1500RMI2UC (official specifications, feature list and full document library)
- User Manual — Smart-UPS SMT750RMI2UC, SMT1000RMI2UC, SMT1500RMI2UC, SMT2200RMI2UC and SMT3000RMI2UC (Schneider Electric document library)
- APC SmartConnect portal — register the UPS to activate cloud monitoring and email alerts
Need a specific document, a declaration of conformity or a quotation on SourceIT letterhead? Contact us and we will send it across.
Frequently Asked Questions — APC SMT1500RMI2UC
What is the difference between the 1500 VA and the 1000 W rating, and how do I size the SMT1500RMI2UC?
VA is apparent power and 1000 W is the real power the UPS can actually deliver — always size against the watt figure. Add up the wattage of everything you intend to connect (a server nameplate figure is usually well above real draw, so a plug-in power meter gives a better number), then aim to load the UPS to roughly 60–70% of 1000 W. That leaves headroom for start-up surges and gives noticeably longer runtime than running it at the limit.
How long will the SMT1500RMI2UC run on battery?
Schneider Electric does not publish fixed runtime figures for this model, so we do not quote any. Runtime is a function of load: the lighter the connected load relative to the 1000 W rating, the longer it lasts, and runtime shortens as the battery ages. Tell SourceIT your actual load in watts and how many minutes you need for a clean shutdown, and we will check it against Schneider's runtime curve for this exact part number.
What does the “C” at the end of SMT1500RMI2UC mean?
The trailing C denotes APC SmartConnect — a built-in Ethernet port for cloud monitoring, registered by scanning the QR code on the unit. Schneider's own product names make the distinction explicit: the build without the C is otherwise the same UPS but has no SmartConnect port, and an “NC” build ships with a network management card pre-installed instead. On this model the SmartSlot stays free, so you can run SmartConnect cloud monitoring and still add a network management card later.
Is the output a true sine wave, and will it work with an active-PFC power supply?
Yes. Schneider Electric specifies sine wave output for the SMT1500RMI2UC — not a step-approximated or simulated sine wave, which some entry-level Back-UPS and Easy UPS models use. That makes it suitable for servers, NAS units and workstations with active power-factor-corrected supplies, which can misbehave on a stepped waveform. Output voltage distortion is specified as less than 5%.
Which replacement battery cartridge does the SMT1500RMI2UC take, and can I change it myself?
It takes one APCRBC159 cartridge. The cartridge is designed as a user-replaceable part and SourceIT stocks it: APC APCRBC159 Replacement Battery Cartridge. In Singapore's climate we suggest checking battery health annually from about year three and budgeting for a swap rather than waiting for a failed self-test during an outage.
How much rack space does it need, and are rails included?
It is a 2U unit, 477 mm deep, and rack mounting support rails are supplied in the box. Check your cabinet depth before ordering — at 477 mm this is a deep unit, and it should be mounted low in the rack because of its weight.
Can I monitor it over SNMP on my own network instead of the cloud?
Yes. This model keeps a free SmartSlot, so a Network Management Card 3 (AP9640) can be installed for SNMP, web and local network management — the usual choice where IT policy does not permit cloud reporting. SmartConnect and a management card can coexist.
How does it compare with the SMT2200RMI2UC?
The SMT2200RMI2UC is rated 2200 VA / 1980 W with (8) C13 + (1) C19 + (3) jumpers, against 1500VA / 1000 W and (4) C13 + (2) jumpers on this unit. Both are 2U line-interactive Smart-UPS units with SmartConnect, sine wave output and a free SmartSlot; the difference is capacity, outlet count, depth and weight. Compare them side by side: APC SMT2200RMI2UC.
Does the SMT1500RMI2UC come with a warranty in Singapore?
Yes. Every APC SMT1500RMI2UC sold by SourceIT comes with local Singapore warranty and a GST invoice; APC backs the SMT1500RMI2UC with a manufacturer warranty of 3 years repair or replace, excluding battery; 2 years on the battery. Registering the unit on the APC SmartConnect portal adds a further year of battery warranty under Schneider's SmartConnect terms.
