APC Smart-UPS C 1500VA LCD 230V
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
APC Smart-UPS C, Line Interactive, 1500VA, Tower, 230V (SMC1500I) - 2 Years Local Warranty
Product status: the SMC1500I has reached end of commercialisation at Schneider Electric (13 November 2025) and is superseded by the SmartConnect model APC SMC1500IC. This page is maintained as the reference datasheet for the SMC1500I. Contact SourceIT for remaining stock, or for the current replacement.
APC SMC1500I — 1,500 VA / 900 W Line-Interactive UPS for Singapore 230V Power
The APC Smart-UPS SMC1500I is a line-interactive uninterruptible power supply rated at 1,500 VA / 900 W for 230 V single-phase supply — the standard Singapore mains configuration. Line-interactive topology means the UPS sits between your equipment and the PUB grid, filtering and correcting the incoming supply continuously and switching to battery only when the mains falls outside its window. For the brownouts and brief dips that arrive with a Singapore thunderstorm, that is exactly the right behaviour: the load never notices, and the battery is not cycled unnecessarily.
Automatic Voltage Regulation Protects Battery Life
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) is the feature that separates a Smart-UPS from a basic backup unit. When mains voltage sags or surges, AVR corrects it using the transformer rather than dropping to battery. On a supply that dips repeatedly — a comms cabinet on a shared riser, an SME office at the end of a long feed, a site near heavy plant — a UPS without AVR will discharge and recharge dozens of times a week, and the battery ages accordingly. The SMC1500I rides those events through on mains, so the battery is held in reserve for real outages.
Sine Wave Output for Servers, Switches and Active-PFC Power Supplies
Schneider Electric specifies sine wave output for the SMC1500I. This is the specification to check before you buy: current server and workstation power supplies use active power factor correction, and active-PFC supplies can alarm, cut out or refuse to transfer on the step-approximated waveform used in entry-level UPS models. On a sine wave they behave normally. Output connections are 8 × IEC 60320 C13 (battery backup), plus 2 × IEC jumpers (battery backup), and output voltage is configurable for 220 V, 230 V or 240 V nominal.
Tower Protection for the SME Office, Home Office and Under-Desk Server
As a tower unit at 219 × 171 × 439 mm and 24.09 kg (shipping 27.23 kg), the SMC1500I suits a standalone server, a small NAS and switch stack, a reception or point-of-sale position, or a home office where a rack is not an option. The multifunction LCD reports load, remaining capacity and fault conditions directly on the front panel. Site it with ventilation clearance and away from direct sun — sustained heat, not cycle count, is what usually ends a VRLA battery's life in a Singapore installation.
Simple Management, Hot-Swap Batteries and Local Singapore Supply
The Smart-UPS C range keeps management deliberately simple: serial and USB ports drive PowerChute Serial Shutdown for unattended, graceful shutdown of an attached server, and there is no SmartSlot, so a network management card cannot be fitted — worth knowing before you specify it for a monitored rack. The battery cartridge is user-replaceable and hot-swappable, so the load stays protected during a battery change. SourceIT supplies the SMC1500I in Singapore with a GST invoice and local warranty support.
APC SMC1500I Datasheet — Technical Specifications
Full technical specification for the APC SMC1500I, taken from the Schneider Electric product datasheet and user guide for this exact part number. Figures Schneider does not publish for this model are omitted rather than estimated.
General
| Part Number (SKU) | SMC1500I |
| Product Name | APC Smart-UPS C, Line Interactive, 1500VA, Tower, 230V |
| Brand | APC by Schneider Electric |
| UPS Topology | Line interactive |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) | Yes — corrects high and low mains voltage without discharging the battery |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Display | Multifunction LCD status and control console |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty (APC by Schneider Electric) |
| Local Warranty | Local Warranty (Singapore) |
| Certifications | CE, CSA, C-Tick, EAC, GOST, UL 1778, VDE |
| Standards | EN/IEC 62040-1:2019/A11:2021; EN/IEC 62040-2:2006/AC:2006; EN/IEC 62040-2:2018 |
Output
| Output Power Capacity | 1,500 VA / 900 W |
| Nominal Output Voltage | 230 V AC, 1 phase (configurable for 220 V / 230 V / 240 V) |
| Output Frequency | 47–53 Hz for 50 Hz nominal; 57–63 Hz for 60 Hz nominal |
| Output Waveform | Sine wave |
| Output Voltage Distortion | Less than 5% at full load |
| Output Connections | 8 × IEC 60320 C13 (battery backup), plus 2 × IEC jumpers (battery backup) |
| Surge Energy Rating | 459 Joules |
Input
| Nominal Input Voltage | 230 V AC, 1 phase |
| Input Voltage Range | 180–287 V (170–300 V adjustable) |
| Input Frequency | 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz, auto-sensing |
| Input Connection Type | IEC 60320 C14 |
| Noise Filtering | Full-time multi-pole noise filtering, 0.3% IEEE surge let-through |
Batteries & Runtime
| Battery Type | Maintenance-free sealed lead-acid with suspended electrolyte, leakproof |
| Replacement Battery Cartridge | RBC6 — 1 required per UPS |
| Battery Replaceable by User | Yes — hot-swappable replacement battery cartridge |
| Typical Recharge Time | 3 hours |
| Expected Battery Life | 3–5 years |
| Runtime | Runtime depends on connected load; Schneider Electric does not publish a runtime table for this model. Contact SourceIT for a load-based sizing estimate. |
Communications & Management
| Interface Ports | Serial (RS-232) and USB. Serial and USB cannot be used at the same time. |
| SmartSlot | Not fitted — the Smart-UPS C range has no SmartSlot |
| Network Management | Not available on this model. For networked monitoring choose a Smart-UPS SMT with a SmartSlot, or a SmartConnect model. |
| Software | PowerChute Serial Shutdown for unattended shutdown, monitoring and control (download from Schneider Electric) |
| Audible Alarm | Alarm when on battery, distinctive low-battery alarm |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 219 × 171 × 439 mm |
| Net Weight | 24.09 kg (shipping 27.23 kg) |
| Colour | Black |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -15 to 45 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 0 to 95%, non-condensing |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 3,000 m (10,000 ft) |
| Audible Noise | 45 dBA at 1 metre |
| Heat Dissipation | 135 BTU/hour |
| Ingress Protection | IP20 |
Compatibility & Runtime
What you can plug in
The SMC1500I delivers 1,500 VA / 900 W at 230 V. Size the UPS on the watt figure, not the VA figure: add up the real power draw of everything you intend to protect and keep it comfortably below 900 W. Output is via 8 × IEC 60320 C13 (battery backup), plus 2 × IEC jumpers (battery backup). Most rack servers, switches, firewalls and NAS units ship with a C13 cordset, so they connect directly.
Sine wave output and active-PFC power supplies
Schneider Electric specifies sine wave output for the SMC1500I. That matters in a server room: modern active power-factor-corrected server and workstation PSUs can shut down or alarm on the step-approximated waveform used by entry-level UPS models, but they run normally on a sine wave. If you are protecting active-PFC hardware, this is the part of the specification to check.
Runtime
Runtime is entirely a function of load — a UPS at 30% load runs far longer than the same UPS at 90%. Schneider Electric does not publish a runtime table for the SMC1500I, so SourceIT does not quote one here. Tell us your actual load in watts and we will size the runtime for you before you order.
Replacement battery
The SMC1500I takes the APC RBC6 replacement battery cartridge — one per UPS. The cartridge is user-replaceable and hot-swappable, so the load stays protected while you change it. RBC part numbers are not interchangeable between Smart-UPS models, or between a standard model and its SmartConnect equivalent, so order by the part number above. In Singapore's humidity and year-round air-conditioned server rooms, plan on replacing the cartridge within the 3–5 year service window rather than waiting for a failed self-test.
Siting the unit
This is a tower unit and is not rack-mountable. Dimensions are 219 × 171 × 439 mm and net weight is 24.09 kg (shipping 27.23 kg). Allow clearance for ventilation and keep it off carpet and out of direct sun; sustained heat is the single biggest shortener of VRLA battery life in Singapore installations.
Management and monitoring options
The Smart-UPS C range has no SmartSlot, so a Network Management Card cannot be fitted to the SMC1500I. Monitoring is over the USB or serial port using PowerChute Serial Shutdown, which handles unattended shutdown of the attached server. If you need SNMP or a web interface, move up to a Smart-UPS SMT model with a SmartSlot, or choose a SmartConnect model for cloud monitoring.
Package Contents & Smart-UPS C Ordering Information
In the box
- APC SMC1500I uninterruptible power supply
- USB cable
- Smart-UPS signalling RS-232 serial cable
- Input power cord
- Installation guide and product documentation
- PowerChute Serial Shutdown software download guide
Package contents are as listed by Schneider Electric for this part number. Older datasheet revisions also list a documentation CD; current shipments supply documentation and PowerChute as downloads.
Smart-UPS C — ordering information
| APC SMC1000I | 1,000 VA / 600 W · 8 × C13 · APCRBC142 |
| SMC1500I (this listing) | 1,500 VA / 900 W · 8 × C13 · RBC6 |
| APC SMC2000I | 2,000 VA · tower sibling in the Smart-UPS C range |
| APC SMC3000I | 3,000 VA · tower sibling in the Smart-UPS C range |
Current SmartConnect replacement
The SMC1500I has been superseded by the APC SmartConnect build. If you are specifying new equipment rather than matching an existing installation, order the successor:
| APC SMC1500IC | 1,500 VA / 900 W · adds the APC SmartConnect cloud monitoring port · current model, in stock |
Replacement battery cartridge
| APC RBC6 | Replacement battery cartridge for the SMC1500I · 1 required per UPS · user-replaceable |
All prices from SourceIT Pte Ltd are quoted for local Singapore supply with a GST invoice. Email sales@sourceit.com.sg for stock, lead time and volume pricing.
Datasheet & Downloads
Schneider Electric product page — SMC1500I
Links open on Schneider Electric's official product and document pages. The specifications published on this page are taken from these documents; where Schneider does not state a figure for the SMC1500I, SourceIT leaves it out rather than estimating it.
Frequently Asked Questions — APC SMC1500I
What do VA and W mean, and how do I size the SMC1500I for my load?
VA is apparent power and W is real power; the SMC1500I is rated at 1,500 VA / 900 W and the watt figure is the one that limits what you can connect. Add up the real draw of every device you want to protect — a small rack server is typically 150–350 W, a switch 20–60 W, a firewall 20–40 W — and keep the total comfortably below 900 W so you have both headroom and useful runtime. If the sum is close to the limit, size up rather than run the UPS at 90%.
How long will the SMC1500I run on battery?
That depends entirely on the connected load, and Schneider Electric does not publish a runtime table for this model, so SourceIT does not quote one. As a rule, a line-interactive UPS of this class is designed to ride out the brief dips and short outages that are typical of the PUB grid and to give you time for a clean shutdown — not to run a rack for hours. Send us your load in watts and we will size it properly.
What is the difference between the SMC1500I and the SmartConnect version (SMC1500IC)?
The SmartConnect build adds a dedicated Ethernet port for APC's free cloud monitoring portal, giving remote status and alerting. It is a different build, not a badge: on the Smart-UPS C rackmount pair, for example, the standard model transfers in 2 ms typical while the SmartConnect model is specified at 6 ms typical and 10 ms maximum, and the replacement battery cartridges are different part numbers. Do not assume specs carry across.
Is the output a true sine wave, and will it work with an active-PFC server power supply?
Yes — Schneider Electric specifies sine wave output for the SMC1500I. Active power-factor-corrected PSUs, which most current servers and many workstations use, can trip or alarm on the step-approximated waveform found in entry-level Back-UPS and Easy UPS models, but they run normally on a sine wave. This is one of the main reasons to choose a Smart-UPS over a home-office model for server-room equipment.
Which replacement battery does the SMC1500I take, and can I change it myself?
It takes the APC RBC6 replacement battery cartridge, one per unit. It is user-replaceable and hot-swappable, so the connected load stays protected during the swap. Expected service life is 3–5 years; Singapore's ambient heat and humidity tend to push VRLA batteries toward the shorter end of any published range, so budget for replacement rather than waiting for a failed self-test. RBC part numbers are not interchangeable across Smart-UPS models — order by part number.
Can the SMC1500I be rack-mounted?
No. This is a tower-form unit and Schneider Electric lists it as not rack-mountable. For a 19-inch cabinet, use the rackmount models in the same range instead: SMC1000I-2U, SMC1500I-2U, SMC2000I-2U and SMC3000RMI2U. They are 2U chassis with the same line-interactive topology and sine wave output, but the outlet counts and replacement battery cartridges differ from the tower models, so check the specification for the exact part number you order.
Can I monitor the SMC1500I over the network?
No. The Smart-UPS C range has no SmartSlot, so a Network Management Card cannot be fitted. Monitoring is via USB or serial to an attached server running PowerChute Serial Shutdown. If SNMP or web-based monitoring is a requirement, choose a Smart-UPS SMT model, which has a SmartSlot, or a SmartConnect model for cloud monitoring.
Is the SMC1500I covered by warranty in Singapore?
Yes. Every APC SMC1500I sold by SourceIT comes with local Singapore warranty and a GST invoice; APC backs the SMC1500I with a 2-year manufacturer warranty. The Smart-UPS C user guide and the product datasheet both state a flat two years worldwide, with no separate European and rest-of-world figure, so that is the term that applies in Singapore.
