Description
The POWERCOM WAR-500A is an essential line-interactive Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) engineered to provide a critical safety net for your digital life. With a 500VA/250W capacity, this unit bridges the gap during power outages, allowing users enough time to save important work and perform a controlled shutdown of connected devices. Its vertical tower design is space-efficient, making it an ideal fit for crowded desks or small home office setups.
This product is for:
- Home office professionals needing to protect desktop computers and external drives.
- Students requiring surge protection for laptops and study equipment.
- Small business owners securing point-of-sale (POS) terminals.
- Smart home users maintaining power to Wi-Fi routers and IoT hubs.
- Casual gamers looking to prevent console data corruption during sudden power loss.
Detailed specifications:
- Capacity: 500VA / 250W
- Input Voltage: 110 VAC (Range: +/- 25%)
- Output Waveform: Simulated Sine Wave
- Transfer Time: 2 - 4 ms (Typical)
- Battery Type: 12V 5Ah Sealed Lead-Acid (Maintenance-free)
- Dimensions: 92 x 255 x 125 mm; Weight: 4.5 kg
- Protection: Surge, Overload, and Short Circuit protection
Operating the WAR-500A is intuitive, featuring a clear LED display that communicates power status and battery levels at a glance. The integrated AVR technology is a standout feature, automatically correcting high and low voltages without switching to battery power, which significantly extends the lifespan of the internal lead-acid battery. During a blackout, the unit emits a clear audible alarm every two seconds, ensuring you are immediately aware of the power status change.
While basic surge protectors only shield against spikes, the WAR-500A provides active battery backup and voltage stabilization. Compared to the higher-tier AP models in the Warrior series, this unit focuses on core power delivery and physical protection, making it a more budget-friendly choice for users who do not require USB management software or telecommunication line protection.
Q&A:
- How long will this UPS power my computer? For a standard office PC, it typically provides 5 to 10 minutes of backup time to save files.
- Does it protect against lightning strikes? Yes, the unit includes dedicated surge and lightning protection circuits to shield connected hardware.
- Is the battery replaceable? Yes, it uses a standard 12V 5Ah sealed lead-acid battery that can be replaced when it reaches the end of its service life.
- Can I plug a laser printer into this UPS? It is not recommended to connect high-draw appliances like laser printers or heaters to this unit; it is designed for IT and networking equipment.
- What do the different beep sounds mean? A beep every 2 seconds indicates battery mode, while a rapid beep every 0.5 seconds warns of a low battery.
