Part Number: POS500
This Model has been retired and replaced by BC600TU. An Owner's Manual and other information for the POS500 is available on the model support page
Overview
Tripp Lite's POS500 standby UPS system offers surge suppression and long-lasting battery support, ideal for Kiosks, Point-of-Sale, Network Workstations and standalone PC applications. Special housing with rear-facing outlets fits into limited height and width UPS compartments in kiosks and other equipment housings. Internal UPS circuits maintain AC output during power failures and severe brownout conditions so that connected equipment can be properly shut down without data loss. Includes 3 battery-supported outlets for computer, monitor and one vital system peripheral, plus 3 additional surge suppression-only outlets for printers and other system accessories not requiring battery support. USB port enables optional unattended system shutdown without data loss in case of extended power failure; cable included. HID-compliant USB interface enables integration with built-in power management and auto shutdown features of Windows and Mac OS X. PowerAlert software available via FREE download. Built-in single line phone suppression protects modem, fax machine or other peripheral with a standard dialup/DSL phone connection. Built-in audible alarm and 5 LEDs indicate line power status, battery power status, battery low/replace, overload and site wiring fault status. 500VA/300W power handling ability supports point-of-sale equipment, kiosks, network workstations, small business phone systems and desktop PC equipment. Compatible with Tripp Lite's Watchdog system service to restore operation to locked equipment through soft reboot of application/OS or hard power off/on reboot of connected equipment - ideal for unattended kiosk applications. Offers 4.9 minutes battery runtime with a full load of 500VA and 15.8 minutes with a half load of 250VA. Supports user battery replacement via built-in access panel. $150,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance (U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico only).
Features
- POS500 offer surge suppression and long-lasting battery support for Kiosks, Point-of-Sale, Network Workstations and standalone PC applications
- Special housing with short 6.54 inch height, thin 3.58 inch width and rear-facing outlets is compatible with UPS compartments in many kiosks and other equipment housings
- Supports a full load of 500VA/300 watts for 4.9 minutes and a half load of 250VA/150 watts for 15.8 minutes
- Supplies battery-derived AC output from UPS supported outlets during brownouts, overvoltages and blackout conditions
- Includes 6 total outlets, 3 with UPS and surge suppression for vital system components and 3 with surge suppression only for accessories not requiring battery support
- Compatible with Tripp Lite's Watchdog system service to restore operation to locked equipment through soft reboot of application/OS or hard power off/on reboot of connected equipment - ideal for unattended kiosk applications
- USB port enables data-saving unattended shutdown when used with Tripp Lite's PowerAlert software, available via FREE download from tripplite.eaton.com/products/power-alert
- Built-in single line phone suppression protects modem, fax machine or other peripheral with a standard dialup/DSL phone connection
- Built-in audible alarm and 5 LEDs indicate line power status, battery power status, battery low/replace, overload and site wiring fault status
- Optional PDUB15 bypass PDU enables hot-swappable UPS replacement with no disruption to connected equipment
- Supports hot swappable, user battery replacement via built-in access panel
Package Includes
- POS500 UPS, USB cable, User manual with warranty information
Specifications
OVERVIEW
| UPC Code | 037332139825 |
| UPS Type | Standby |
INPUT
| Input Phase | Single-Phase |
| Rated input current (Maximum Load) | 10A |
| Nominal Input Voltage(s) Supported | 120V AC |
| UPS Input Connection Type | 5-15P |
| Input Circuit Breakers | 10A |
| UPS Input Cord Length (ft.) | 6 |
| Recommended Electrical Service | 15A 120V |
OUTPUT
| Output Capacity (VA) | 500 |
| Output Capacity (Watts) | 300 |
| Nominal Voltage Details | 115v nominal output in battery mode |
| Frequency Compatibility | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Frequency Compatibility Details | Automatic frequency selection |
| Output Voltage Regulation (Battery Mode) | +/- 5% |
| UPS Output Receptacles (Surge Suppression Only) | 3 UPS outlets, 3 surge-only outlets |
| Hot-Swap PDU options | PDUB15 (2U / 8 5-15R outlets) |
| Output AC Waveform (AC Mode) | Sine wave |
| Output AC Waveform (Battery Mode) | PWM sine wave |
| Nominal Output Voltage(s) Supported | 110V; 115V; 120V |
| Output Receptacles | (6) 5-15R |
BATTERY
| Runtime Full Load (min.) | 4.9 min. (300w) |
| Runtime Half Load (min.) | 15.8 min. (150w) |
| DC System Voltage (VDC) | 12 |
| Battery Recharge Rate (Included Batteries) | Less than 10 hours from 10% to 90% |
| Battery Access | Battery access door |
| Internal UPS Replacement Battery Cartridge | RBC51 |
| Battery Replacement Description | Hot-swappable, user replaceable batteries |
USER INTERFACE, ALERTS & CONTROLS
| Switches | Combination switch controls on/off power status and self-test operation |
| Audible Alarm | Audible alarm indicates power-failure |
| LED Indicators | 4 LEDs (online, on battery, replace battery, overload) |
| Site Wiring Fault Indication | Rear panel site wiring fault LED |
SURGE / NOISE SUPPRESSION
| UPS AC Suppression Joule Rating | 480 |
| UPS AC Suppression Response Time | Instantaneous |
| UPS Dataline Suppression | 1 line TEL/DSL (1 in / 1 out) |
| EMI / RFI AC Noise Suppression | Yes |
PHYSICAL
| Primary Form Factor | Tower |
| Installation Form Factors Supported with Included Accessories | Tower |
| Primary UPS Depth (mm) | 284 |
| Primary UPS Height (mm) | 165 |
| Primary UPS Width (mm) | 91 |
| Shipping Dimensions (hwd / in.) | 9.30 x 7.00 x 14.10 |
| Shipping Weight (lbs.) | 9.50 |
| UPS Housing Material | ABS |
| UPS Power Module Dimensions (hwd, in.) | 6.5 x 3.6 x 11.2 |
| UPS Power Module Weight (kg) | 3.67 |
| UPS Power Module Weight (lbs.) | 8.1 |
ENVIRONMENTAL
| Operating Temperature Range | +32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit / 0 to +40 degrees Celsius |
| Storage Temperature Range | +5 to +122 degrees Fahrenheit / -15 to +50 degrees Celsius |
| Relative Humidity | 0 to 95%, non-condensing |
| AC Mode BTU / Hr. (Full Load) | 10 |
| AC Mode Efficiency Rating (100% Load) | 99% |
COMMUNICATIONS
| PowerAlert Software | For local monitoring via the UPS’s built-in USB port, download PowerAlert software at https://tripplite.eaton.com/products/power-alert |
| Communications Cable | USB interface cable included |
| WatchDog Compatibility | Supports Watchdog application, OS and hard-reboot restart options for remote applications |
| Network UPS Tools (NUT) Compatibility | NUT compatible. See the full list of Tripp Lite NUT compatible UPS systems at https://www.networkupstools.org/stable-hcl.html?manufacturer=Tripp Lite |
| Communications Interface | USB (HID enabled) |
LINE / BATTERY TRANSFER
| Transfer Time | 4 milliseconds from AC to battery mode; 4 milliseconds from battery to AC mode |
| Low Voltage Transfer to Battery Power (Setpoint) | 93 |
| High Voltage Transfer to Battery Power (Setpoint) | 139 |
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
| Cold Start (Startup in Battery Mode During a Power Failure) | Cold-start operation supported |
| High Availability UPS Features | Hot swappable batteries |
| Green Energy-Saving Features | Greater than 95% efficiency - GREEN UPS |
WARRANTY & SUPPORT
| Product Warranty Period (Worldwide) | 2-year limited warranty |
| Connected Equipment Insurance (U.S., Canada & Puerto Rico) | $150,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance |
Questions & Answers
In Economy Mode, the UPS increases efficiency by implementing dynamic double conversion, which means it suspends or resumes double conversion automatically as the quality of input power changes.
For a full explanation of Economy Mode, click here
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