APC Easy UPS BV 500VA / 300W Line-Interactive Battery Backup 120V (AVR Voltage Regulation, 6 NEMA 5-15R Outlets, Wall-Mount Keyholes, Cold-Start Function, Black)

Product Overview

The BV500 (Easy UPS BV Series) is an entry-level commercial line-interactive Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) manufactured by APC by Schneider Electric. Purpose-built for video surveillance recording hardware (compact NVRs, DVRs, XVRs), Wi-Fi routers, network switches, IP cameras, VoIP gateways, and basic workstation setups, this compact UPS provides clean, continuous battery power backup and active voltage conditioning to keep critical security equipment online during utility blackouts, voltage sags, and brownouts.

Engineered for 120V AC (50/60 Hz) electrical systems, the unit delivers a reliable capacity of 500VA / 300 Watts. Featuring Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) technology, the BV500 dynamically boosts low utility voltages without depleting internal battery reserves, extending battery longevity for true emergency power outages. Its top panel features 6 battery-backed and surge-protected NEMA 5-15R outlets, engineered with wide spacing to easily accommodate bulky AC/DC transformer plugs. With an intelligent cold-start capability, audible diagnostic alarms, an intuitive LED status indicator, and rear keyhole slots for wall or surface mounting, the BV500 provides essential backup power in a compact footprint.

Key System Features & Functionality

• Line-Interactive Topology with AVR: Automatic Voltage Regulation corrects voltage sags and brownouts without cycling the battery, preserving backup power for total blackouts.

• 500VA / 300W Reliable Output: Delivers clean battery power to keep compact surveillance recorders, networking routers, and access control hardware running.

• 6 Battery Backup & Surge Protected Outlets: Every NEMA 5-15R socket provides both surge suppression and emergency battery reserve power.

• Transformer-Spaced Receptacle Design: Layout accommodates bulky DC power adapter plugs without blocking adjacent ports.

• Cold-Start Functionality: Enables operators to manually power up connected surveillance devices directly from the UPS battery even when no AC utility power is present.

• Intelligent Battery Management: Precision charging maximizes battery performance, operational lifespan, and overall system reliability.

• Audible & Visual Diagnostic Alarms: Features an LED indicator for line/battery status and distinctive tones for utility failure, low battery, and sustained overload.

• Wall-Mount Keyhole Cutouts: Rear chassis slots allow clean wall mounting inside telecom closets, structured cabling enclosures, or under workstations.