APC 1500VA Easy UPS, 1.5KVA SMV1500AI-MSX

APC 1500VA Easy UPS, 1.5KVA SMV1500AI-MSX

Built around a line-interactive core, the SMV1500AI-MSX provides 1500 VA / 1050W of clean backup power. In practice, APC’s tower unit gives a workstation, POS terminal, router and peripherals enough runtime to ride through a cut or shut down safely.

Inside the SMV1500AI-MSX

The SMV1500AI-MSX balances cost and protection through a line-interactive design. In everyday use it filters noise and regulates voltage; only when the grid actually drops does the SMV1500AI-MSX switch to its 1050W battery output, keeping the load alive long enough to save work or shut down cleanly.

Best suited for

• Small sites where simplicity and running cost matter — the design is efficient and only draws on the battery when the mains actually fails.
• A desktop PC or POS terminal with monitor, router and peripherals — 1050W comfortably covers a full workstation with headroom to spare.
• Mixed local plug types (Kenyan / UK / EU) without adapters — the universal output sockets accept several plug standards directly.

Electrical output

• VA Rating: 1500 VA
• Wattage: 1050 W
• Topology: Line-interactive
• Nominal Voltage: 230 V (50/60 Hz)
• Waveform: Stepped approximation to a sine wave (on battery)

Connectivity and management

• Number of Outlets: 6 universal sockets
• Output Connections: 6 universal output sockets
• Communication: USB / serial; SmartSlot or network card on selected models
• Display: LCD or LED status panel

Battery runtime

• Run Time at Half Load: approximately 16 minutes
• Run Time at Full Load: approximately 6 minutes
• Battery Type: Sealed maintenance-free lead-acid

Buying and support

• Warranty: 2-year manufacturer warranty (APC by Schneider Electric)
• Availability: Stocked in Kenya by Ivonix; countrywide delivery available