Panduit UVC048 SteadySine™ UPS Battery Cartridge

The Panduit UVC048 is a hot-swappable battery cartridge engineered for SteadySine™ uninterruptible power supply systems. Designed for commercial integrators managing critical infrastructure in datacenters, security NOCs, and access-control installations, this replacement module maintains continuous uptime during battery service windows. Compatible with four SteadySine UPS models (U02S12V, U02S11V, U02N12V, U02N11V), the UVC048 delivers predictable replacement cycles and tool-free installation, eliminating the downtime risk of generic third-party batteries that may not meet Panduit's voltage regulation and form-factor tolerances.

Key Features

Hot-swappable cartridge design supports battery replacement without powering down connected security cameras, access controllers, or network switches

Factory-matched to SteadySine U02S and U02N series UPS models for guaranteed voltage compatibility and charging-profile alignment

Compact 7.95" × 2.91" × depth form factor fits standard UPS battery bays with no cabinet modification

Sealed maintenance-free battery chemistry eliminates acid spill risk and ventilation requirements in telecom closets or rack environments

Single-cartridge packaging simplifies spare inventory management for multi-site deployments

The UVC048 cartridge uses valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) cells rated for three-to-five-year service life under typical 25°C ambient conditions. Panduit's internal battery management communicates charge state and health metrics to the host UPS, triggering early-warning alarms 90–120 days before end-of-life to prevent surprise runtime failures during utility outages. The cartridge's keyed connector design prevents reverse polarity installation, and integrated thermal sensors shut down charging if internal temperature exceeds safe thresholds—critical for installations in passively cooled server rooms or outdoor equipment shelters where HVAC failures can spike cabinet temperatures. Each UVC048 ships calibrated to the SteadySine's sine-wave inverter topology, ensuring clean power delivery to PoE-sensitive devices like IP cameras and VoIP phones that reject modified-square-wave UPS outputs.

For integrators managing warranty compliance on Panduit PoE switches or Axis/Hanwha camera systems, using OEM-approved battery cartridges maintains end-to-end manufacturer support—third-party batteries often void UPS warranty coverage and introduce liability if a battery fault damages connected equipment. The UVC048's front-access design supports maintenance in live racks without requiring rear cable disconnection, a practical advantage in dense two-post telecom racks or wall-mount UPS installations where backend access requires equipment shutdown. Replacement intervals align with typical security system refresh cycles: plan to swap the UVC048 every 36–48 months for installations in climate-controlled environments, or every 24–30 months in high-temperature or high-cycle-count applications like retail loss-prevention systems with frequent overnight power transfers.

This cartridge is NSF-certified for use in food-service environments and meets UL safety standards for rack-mount battery systems, addressing the dual requirements of food-service access control (where health inspectors flag non-compliant electrical components) and insurance underwriter specifications for fire-rated equipment rooms. The UVC048's toolless slide-and-lock retention mechanism eliminates the grounding-stud fasteners that complicate battery swaps in occupied facilities, reducing maintenance windows from 15 minutes to under 3 minutes per UPS—a measurable labor saving on multi-building campuses with 50+ distributed UPS units.