Description
The Eaton Castle C-1000F stands as a premier power protection solution, delivering true online double-conversion technology to safeguard critical infrastructure. Engineered with an active power factor correction (PFC) circuit, this 1000VA/800W uninterruptible power supply (UPS) achieves an input power factor of over 0.98 and limits total harmonic distortion (THDI) to under 10%, maximizing energy efficiency while minimizing electrical pollution on the grid. Its zero-millisecond transfer time guarantees that connected devices experience absolutely no interruption during utility power failures, making it an indispensable asset for environments where even a microsecond of downtime can lead to catastrophic data loss or hardware damage.
- IT Professionals and Network Administrators: Ideal for safeguarding rack servers, network switches, and NAS systems in small-to-medium enterprise server rooms.
- Laboratory and Medical Technicians: Perfect for protecting sensitive diagnostic equipment, precision instruments, and calibration tools that require highly stable voltage.
- Creative Professionals and Workstation Users: Designed for video editors, 3D animators, and developers whose high-end workstations cannot afford sudden power cuts during rendering or compiling.
- Smart Home and Security Integrators: Excellent for maintaining continuous operation of home automation hubs, IP cameras, and network video recorders (NVRs).
- Industrial and Manufacturing Operators: Suitable for protecting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and automated machinery from voltage sags and generator-induced electrical noise.
- Rated Capacity: 1000VA / 800W with a 0.8 output power factor.
- Input Voltage Range: Single-phase, 2-wire system supporting 80V to 140V (±5V) AC.
- Input Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz ± 5% with automatic detection.
- Output Voltage Options: User-configurable output settings of 100V, 110V, 115V, or 120V AC.
- Voltage and Frequency Stability: Output voltage regulation of ±2% and frequency stability of ±0.5%.
- Battery Configuration: 36V DC system utilizing three 12V sealed, maintenance-free lead-acid batteries.
- Backup Runtime: Delivers approximately 5 minutes of backup at full load (800W) and 10 minutes at half load (400W).
- Recharge Performance: Restores battery capacity to 90% within 5 hours.
- Physical Dimensions and Weight: Measures 145 mm x 355 mm x 220 mm (W x D x H) and weighs 12 kg.
- Communication and Management: Features an RS-232 serial port, compatibility with WinPower-Simple software, and an expansion slot for optional SNMP, AS400, CMC, or RS-485 cards.
Operating the Eaton Castle C-1000F is highly intuitive, thanks to its user-centric physical design. The front panel features a tilted LED display that provides clear, at-a-glance status updates on utility power, battery capacity, load levels, and system faults. During utility power anomalies, the UPS seamlessly transitions to battery power with zero interruption, maintaining a pure sine wave output with less than 4% linear load distortion. It handles generator power with ease, filtering out frequency fluctuations and voltage spikes to deliver clean, regulated electricity. Additionally, the unit operates quietly at under 50 dBA from a one-meter distance, making it suitable for office environments.
Unlike standard line-interactive UPS systems that exhibit a 4ms to 10ms transfer delay and only regulate voltage within broad steps, the Eaton Castle C-1000F utilizes a double-conversion topology that continuously regenerates power. This ensures a constant ±2% voltage stability regardless of input fluctuations. While entry-level backup power supplies suffer from lower power factors, the C-1000F boasts an input power factor of 0.98 and an output power factor of 0.8, translating to higher active wattage delivery and reduced thermal loss. Furthermore, its wide input voltage tolerance (80V–140V) prevents unnecessary battery discharge compared to competitors, significantly extending the overall lifespan of the internal batteries.
- What is the benefit of an online double-conversion UPS over a line-interactive model? An online double-conversion UPS like the Eaton C-1000F constantly converts incoming AC power to DC, and then back to clean AC. This process completely isolates connected equipment from utility grid anomalies and ensures zero-millisecond transfer time during a power outage, whereas line-interactive models have a brief delay during switching.
- Can this UPS be used with a backup generator? Yes, the Eaton Castle C-1000F is fully compatible with generators. Its wide input frequency and voltage tolerance allow it to effectively stabilize and clean the unstable power output typically generated by backup generators, protecting sensitive electronics from damage.
- How long will the battery power my devices during a blackout? At a full load of 800W, the UPS provides approximately 5 minutes of runtime, which is sufficient for automated system shutdowns. At a half load of 400W, the runtime extends to 10 minutes. For longer backup requirements, the unit supports optional external battery cabinets.
- What management software is compatible with this UPS? The unit comes with an RS-232 communication port and is fully compatible with WinPower-Simple monitoring software. This allows users to track input/output voltage, load percentages, and battery status, as well as configure automatic, unattended system shutdowns.
- Does this UPS require professional installation? Yes, because of its advanced electrical configuration and integration capabilities, it is highly recommended that a qualified technical professional performs the initial installation and setup to ensure safety and compliance with local electrical standards.
