APC BE425M APC Back-UPS 425VA, 120V, 6 NEMA outlets (2 surge), Battery not user replaceable BE425M

APC Back-UPS BE425M Datasheet

The APC Back-UPS BE425M series provides reliable power protection and battery backup optimized for home offices, networking setups, and light desktop workloads.

Core Technical Specifications

• Output Power Capacity: 425 VA / 255 Watts

• Topology: Standby / Off-line

• Nominal Input/Output Voltage: 120V AC (Standard variant) / Modified versions tailored per regional requirements

• Total Outlets: 6 NEMA 5-15R Receptacles

  • 4 Outlets: Battery Backup + Surge Protection

  • 2 Outlets: Surge Protection Onl

• Waveform Type: Square wave / Stepped approximation to a sinewave

• Surge Energy Rating: 180 Joules

• Battery Type: Sealed, maintenance-free Lead-Acid (12V)

• Typical Recharge Time: 8 hours

• Transfer Time: 6ms typical (10ms maximum)

• Dimensions: 5.51″ x 9.96″ x 4.13″ (140mm x 253mm x 105mm)

• Net Weight: 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg)

BE425M Variants Offered by SKYRS for Pakistan

To align with Pakistan’s national grid metrics (230V standard operating voltage / 50Hz frequency), standard 120V imports present voltage incompatibilities. SKYRS provides custom step-down integrated setups or targeted regional models to fulfill localized power needs:

• APC BE425M (Standard Region Variant): Configured with an upstream isolated auto-transformer system supplied by SKYRS to cleanly step down 230V/50Hz local utility utility grids to the 120V system input requirement.

• APC BE425M-LM: The Latin American regional variant adapted for specialized standalone distributed networks or infrastructure segments operating over native 120V subsystems within dedicated telecom or specialized enterprise environments.

Deployment, Installation, and Configuration

Exclusive Channel Note: Complete end-to-end hardware deployment, physical installation architecture, and internal parameters configuration engineering services for the BE425M series are strictly available through SKYRS in Pakistan.

Phase 1: Physical Deployment & Installation

1. Unboxing and Battery Connection: Inspect the unit for transit damage. Connect the internal battery by pulling down the integrated red battery connector handle found on the bottom or side profile of the casing, snapping it firmly into the internal slot.

2. Placement: Situate the UPS horizontally or mount it using the built-in dual keyhole sockets on a structural wall. Ensure the placement area is dry, well-ventilated, and falls within operational temperature bounds (0°C to 40°C).

3. Primary Power Hookup: Plug the input power cable directly into a dedicated utility outlet. (If deploying the standard 120V unit, verify it routes explicitly through the SKYRS-provisioned voltage correction transformer).

4. Initial Initialization Charge: Allow the device to sit connected to utility power for a full 24-hour window to fully charge the internal lead-acid battery string before attaching active workloads.

Phase 2: System Configuration

1. Equipment Interconnection: Plug critical systems (like Wi-Fi routers, modems, or low-power desktop clients) into the 4 designated Battery Backup outlets. Attach peripheral items (like desktop printers or external displays) to the 2 Surge Only outlets.

2. Voltage Sensitivity Tuning (Optional): The BE425M allows input sensitivity modification directly from the front panel to handle unstable lines:

   • Power the unit OFF while plugged into utility power.

   • Press and hold the POWER button for roughly 10 seconds until the LED starts cycling between colors.

   • Tap the POWER button to cycle through Sensitivity Settings: Green (Low tolerance for volatile grids), Red (Medium default), or Amber (High sensitivity for precise loads).

   • Leave the button unpressed for 5 seconds to lock the configuration.

3. Audible Mute Management: Toggle system notification tones via the power switch configuration steps detailed in the accompanying operator manual to suppress non-critical alarms during utility line drops.