EVI 1000VA / 900W Rack Mount Online Single Phase UPS
Not every critical system needs a 10kVA power plant behind it. A single edge server, a network cabinet running switches and a firewall, a small telecom rack, or a point-of-sale back office often needs exactly one thing: focused, reliable, enterprise-grade protection that fits neatly into a compact rack space without over-specifying or overspending. The EVI 1000VA / 900W Rack Mount Online Single Phase UPS (EP-UPS1000UC13OR) delivers true online double-conversion protection at an entry point sized for exactly this kind of critical, smaller-scale deployment.
This is a genuine online UPS, not a line-interactive compromise wearing an online label. It brings the same continuous AC-DC-AC conversion technology found in EVI’s larger enterprise units, scaled precisely for network cabinets, edge servers, and small IT racks across Kenya and East Africa.
True Online Double Conversion in a Compact Rack Footprint
The EP-UPS1000UC13OR continuously converts incoming AC power to DC and back to clean, regulated AC output, meaning connected equipment never experiences the raw voltage sags, surges, or frequency drift so common on East African grids. With an input power factor of 0.99 thanks to built-in power factor correction (PFC), and a full 1.0 output power factor, the unit draws power efficiently while delivering its entire rated capacity to actual connected load, not lost to reactive power inefficiency.
A wide input voltage range of 110 to 300 Vac means the UPS tolerates dramatic grid swings without unnecessarily switching to battery mode, extending battery lifespan and reducing maintenance costs over the unit’s operating life.
Frequency Converter Mode: Built-In Flexibility
With 50 Hz and 60 Hz frequency converter mode support, this UPS can bridge equipment designed for one frequency standard onto a supply operating at the other. That flexibility matters for imported equipment, cross-border operations, and organizations standardizing infrastructure across multiple East African markets with differing grid conventions.
Lithium Battery and BMS Ready: Built for Where Battery Technology Is Heading
Most legacy UPS units on the Kenyan market are locked into lead-acid battery chemistry. The EP-UPS1000UC13OR is engineered with smart battery charging design that supports both traditional lead-acid batteries and modern lithium batteries with Battery Management System (BMS) integration. For businesses planning ahead, this means the UPS investment does not become obsolete as lithium battery costs continue to fall and their advantages in charge cycles, weight, and lifespan become more compelling.
Charging current is selectable between 1A and 2A, with the 2A setting supported specifically for configurations running two groups of installed batteries, giving installers precise control over charge behavior matched to the actual battery configuration on site.
Why Battery Flexibility Is a Real Cost Consideration
Lead-acid UPS batteries in Kenya typically need replacement every two to three years under continuous cycling conditions, and each replacement is a recurring line item most IT budgets underestimate. A UPS architecture that keeps the lithium door open protects the buyer from being locked into a single battery technology for the full service life of the equipment, giving procurement teams a genuine future upgrade path rather than a forced full-unit replacement.
ECO Mode, Generator Compatibility, and Emergency Power Off
ECO mode allows the UPS to operate in a higher-efficiency state during stable grid conditions, cutting operating costs and reducing heat generation, while retaining the ability to switch instantly back to full double-conversion protection the moment power quality degrades. The unit is fully generator compatible, tolerating the frequency and voltage variation typical of diesel or petrol backup generators during startup and load transitions.
An Emergency Power Off (EPO) function provides an immediate, safe shutdown capability for emergency situations, a standard safety feature expected in professional IT and telecom environments but often missing from consumer-grade backup units at this capacity point.
Low Priority Load Disconnection: Smarter Runtime Management
A low priority load disconnection function allows the UPS to automatically shed non-essential connected devices during extended outages, preserving battery runtime for the equipment that actually matters. For a small network cabinet running both a critical firewall and a less essential secondary switch, this means the firewall keeps running even as battery reserves run low, rather than every connected device failing simultaneously when capacity runs out.
Selectable Output Voltage and 8 IEC C13 Outlets
With selectable output voltage across 200, 208, 220, 230, and 240 Vac, the EP-UPS1000UC13OR adapts to regional equipment voltage requirements without needing a different UPS model for every deployment scenario. Eight IEC C13 outlets provide ample connectivity for switches, small servers, network appliances, and peripheral equipment, eliminating the outlet-juggling and adapter clutter common with smaller UPS units offering only two or three sockets.
Rotating LCD Display for Practical Rack Installation
A rotating LCD display lets technicians read status information clearly regardless of the unit’s physical orientation within the rack, a genuinely practical feature in tightly packed network cabinets where viewing angles are rarely ideal.
Communication and Monitoring
Standard USB and RS232 ports support direct PC-based monitoring and UPS management software integration, covering event logging, automated shutdown scripting, and basic remote status checks. An optional SNMP card is available for organizations that need to fold this UPS into a wider, IP-based network monitoring dashboard alongside larger enterprise units already deployed elsewhere in the business.
Right-Sized Protection Is Smart Procurement
Overspecifying a UPS for a small network cabinet wastes capital that could be better allocated elsewhere in the business, while underspecifying leaves critical equipment exposed. The EP-UPS1000UC13OR occupies exactly the right space for edge deployments, branch network cabinets, and small IT racks, delivering genuine online double-conversion protection without the premium price tag of a 6kVA or 10kVA unit sized for a load it will never actually see.
Perfect For
- Branch office network cabinets running switches, routers, and small firewalls
- Retail point-of-sale back offices protecting till systems and local servers
- Small telecom and ISP distribution cabinets requiring compact, rack-mounted protection
- Schools and training centers running a single administrative server or network rack
- Clinics and small medical facilities protecting diagnostic and record-keeping equipment
- Security and CCTV control rooms running recorders and network video equipment
- Co-working spaces and small offices with a shared network rack
- IT resellers and system integrators deploying entry-level enterprise protection for SME clients
- Remote or rural installations requiring generator-compatible, frequency-flexible power protection
- Organizations planning a future migration to lithium battery infrastructure
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