APC Smart-UPS 3000VA LCD 230V with SmartConnect
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
APC Smart-UPS 3000VA LCD 230V with SmartConnect (SMT3000IC) - Local Warranty
APC SMT3000IC Smart-UPS with SmartConnect — 3000VA / 2700W Line-Interactive Power Protection
The APC Smart-UPS SMT3000IC delivers 3000VA / 2700W of line-interactive backup power on Singapore's 230 V mains, with a true sine wave output that suits active-PFC server and workstation power supplies. Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) corrects the sags and swells that come with PUB grid disturbances and afternoon storm season, so the unit rides through brownouts by boosting or trimming the mains rather than discharging the battery — which is what preserves battery life in a hot, humid climate.
SmartConnect Remote Monitoring Included — No Extra Card Required
The "IC" suffix means SmartConnect: a dedicated Ethernet port on the rear of the UPS that connects the unit to APC's SmartConnect cloud portal for status, firmware updates and alerting, with no management card to buy first. The SmartSlot bay stays free for a Network Management Card or environmental card if you later need SNMP, EcoStruxure IT or dry-contact integration for a comms cabinet you cannot easily reach.
3000VA / 2700W Output and Outlet Layout
Output is 8 x IEC C13 and 2 x IEC C19, plus 2 IEC jumper leads. All outlets are battery-backed and surge-protected, rated at 365 Joules of surge energy, and the unit accepts iec 320 c20 inlet; schuko cee 7 / eu1-16p and british bs1363a cord options. Sizing rule of thumb: match your equipment's real watt draw against the 2700 W figure, not the VA figure — modern IT loads are close to unity power factor, so watts is almost always the limiting number.
Serviceable Battery and Local Singapore Supply
The SMT3000IC uses a maintenance-free sealed lead-acid battery with suspended electrolyte, replaced as APC cartridge RBC55, and recharges in about three hours. SourceIT supplies the SMT3000IC in Singapore with a GST invoice and local warranty support, and stocks the matching RBC55 cartridge so a battery refresh at end of service life does not mean importing a part.
APC SMT3000IC Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product | APC Smart-UPS 3000VA LCD 230V with SmartConnect |
| Part Number (SKU) | SMT3000IC |
| Full Schneider Product Name | APC Smart-UPS, Line Interactive, 3kVA, Tower, 230V, 8x IEC C13 + 2x IEC C19 outlets, SmartConnect Port + SmartSlot, AVR, LCD |
| Topology | Line interactive with Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years repair or replace (excluding battery), 2 years for battery |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | Supplied by SourceIT with GST invoice |
Output
| Output Power Capacity | 2700 W / 3000 VA |
| Nominal Output Voltage | 230 V |
| Output Frequency | 50/60 Hz +/- 3 Hz, sync to mains |
| Waveform Type | Sine wave |
| Transfer Time | 6 ms typical, 10 ms maximum |
| Output Connections | 8 x IEC 320 C13 and 2 x IEC 320 C19 (battery backup + surge), 2 x IEC jumpers |
Input
| Input Voltage Range | 160 - 286 V (standard), 151 - 302 V adjustable |
| Input Frequency | 50/60 Hz +/- 3 Hz (auto sensing) |
| Input Connection | IEC 320 C20 inlet; Schuko CEE 7 / EU1-16P and British BS1363A cord options |
| Surge Energy Rating | 365 Joules |
Batteries & Runtime
| Battery Type | Maintenance-free sealed lead-acid with suspended electrolyte, leakproof |
| Replacement Battery Cartridge | RBC55 |
| Typical Recharge Time | 3 hours |
| Runtime | Depends on connected load — see Compatibility & Runtime below |
Communications & Management
| Communication Ports | SmartConnect Ethernet port, USB, RJ-45 serial, 1 free SmartSlot |
| Cloud Monitoring | APC SmartConnect (Ethernet port built in) |
| SmartSlot | 1 free slot for an optional management card |
| Display | Front-panel LCD status display |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 197 mm (W) x 435 mm (H) x 544 mm (D) |
| Net Weight | 52.5 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 0 - 95 % |
| Audible Noise (1 m) | 53 dBA |
| Standards & Certifications | CE, EAC, RCM, VDE; EN/IEC 62040-1, EN/IEC 62040-2 |
Specifications are taken from the Schneider Electric product data sheet and product page for SMT3000IC. Where Schneider does not publish a figure for this exact model — including runtime at load and, on some models, net weight or certification lists — it has been left out rather than estimated.
Compatibility & Runtime
What you can plug in
The SMT3000IC provides 8 x IEC C13 and 2 x IEC C19, plus 2 IEC jumper leads. Every outlet is battery-backed and surge-protected. Size the load against the 2700 W watt rating: a typical 1U rack server draws 150-300 W, a small NAS 40-80 W, a 24-port PoE switch 100-400 W depending on PoE budget, and a workstation with a single monitor 150-250 W. Laser printers should not be connected to a UPS outlet.
Input and circuit
Input is IEC 320 C20 inlet; Schuko CEE 7 / EU1-16P and British BS1363A cord options, accepting 160 - 286 V (standard), 151 - 302 V adjustable. In Singapore's 230 V / 50 Hz supply the unit runs on a standard mains circuit, but at this rating it should have a dedicated circuit of adequate current rather than sharing a busy general-purpose ring.
Runtime
Schneider does not publish a fixed runtime figure for the SMT3000IC in its product data sheet, because runtime is entirely a function of load: halving the connected watts more than doubles the backup time. Use APC's published runtime curve for this model, or ask SourceIT to size it against your actual measured load. Recharge time back to full is about three hours.
Battery service
The battery is replaced as APC cartridge RBC55. Battery replacement on Smart-UPS is a user-serviceable operation using the correct cartridge; follow the procedure in the Schneider user manual for this model.
Management and software
SmartConnect cloud monitoring is built in through the dedicated Ethernet port — that is what the "IC" in SMT3000IC denotes, versus the plain "I" models which have the SmartSlot only. USB and RJ-45 serial ports are provided for a directly attached host, and the free SmartSlot accepts an APC management card if you need SNMP or EcoStruxure IT integration.
Package Contents & Smart-UPS SmartConnect Ordering Information
In the box
- APC Smart-UPS SMT3000IC unit
- USB cable
- Input power cord / cord set as supplied for this model
- Documentation and safety instruction sheet
Package contents follow the Schneider product data sheet for this model; items not listed by Schneider are not claimed here.
Smart-UPS SmartConnect tower range
| Model | Capacity |
| SMT750IC | 750VA / 500W |
| SMT1000IC | 1000VA / 700W |
| SMT1500IC | 1500VA / 1000W |
| SMT2200IC | 2200VA / 1980W |
| SMT3000IC (this listing) | 3000VA / 2700W |
Rackmount 2U SmartConnect equivalents
| Model | Capacity |
| SMT750RMI2UC | 750VA / 500W |
| SMT1000RMI2UC | 1000VA / 700W |
| SMT1500RMI2UC | 1500VA / 1000W |
| SMT2200RMI2UC | 2200VA / 1980W |
| SMT3000RMI2UC — rack equivalent of this listing | 3000VA / 2700W |
Replacement battery cartridge
| Cartridge for the SMT3000IC | APC RBC55 |
Datasheet & Downloads
- Schneider Electric product page — SMT3000IC
- Schneider Electric User Manual — Smart-UPS SMT750IC, SMT1000IC, SMT1500IC, SMT2200IC, SMT3000IC
The full APC product data sheet for the SMT3000IC is published by Schneider Electric as a PDF; SourceIT can email the current revision on request with a quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions — APC SMT3000IC
What is the difference between VA and watts, and which do I size against?
VA is apparent power and watts is real power. The SMT3000IC is rated 3000VA / 2700W — add up the watt figures on your equipment's labels or power supplies and keep the total comfortably below 2700 W, ideally at 50-70% of it so you retain useful runtime. Modern IT loads sit near unity power factor, so the watt rating is almost always the binding limit.
How long will it run on battery?
Schneider does not publish a single runtime number for the SMT3000IC because runtime depends entirely on the connected load. A load at half the rated watts will typically run several times longer than one at full rating. Ask SourceIT to size it against your measured load, and expect about three hours to recharge.
What does the "IC" in SMT3000IC mean?
"IC" is the SmartConnect build: the UPS has a dedicated Ethernet port for APC's SmartConnect cloud monitoring built into the unit. The plain "I" model of the same capacity has no SmartConnect port — it relies on the SmartSlot and an optional management card. "RMI2UC" is the same SmartConnect electronics in a 2U rackmount chassis.
Is the output a true sine wave — will it work with an active-PFC power supply?
Yes. The Schneider data sheet for the SMT3000IC specifies sine wave output, which is what active power-factor-corrected server and workstation PSUs require. Step-approximated output is found on entry-level Back-UPS and Easy UPS models, not on this Smart-UPS.
Which replacement battery cartridge does it take, and can I fit it myself?
The SMT3000IC takes APC cartridge RBC55. Smart-UPS battery cartridges are designed to be user-replaceable; follow the replacement procedure in the Schneider user manual linked above, and dispose of the old sealed lead-acid cartridge through a licensed recycler.
Can I rack-mount this model, and can I add a network management card?
This is the tower build. If you need a 2U rack unit at the same capacity, the equivalent is SMT3000RMI2UC. The tower has one free SmartSlot, so an APC Network Management Card can be added for SNMP and EcoStruxure IT even though SmartConnect is already built in.
How does it compare with the SMT2200IC?
The SMT2200IC is the 2200VA / 1980W model in the same SmartConnect tower range; it shares the topology, sine wave output, SmartConnect port and SmartSlot, and differs in capacity and outlet count. Choose on total connected watts and how much runtime headroom you want.
Does it come with a Singapore warranty and a GST invoice?
Yes. Every APC SMT3000IC sold by SourceIT comes with local Singapore warranty and a GST invoice; the APC manufacturer warranty stated by Schneider Electric for this model is 3 years repair or replace (excluding battery), 2 years for battery.
