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    APC by Schneider Electric BR650MI - UPS - Tower - Line-interactive - 230 V - 390
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    APC by Schneider Electric BR650MI

    APC by Schneider Electric BR650MI UPS - Line-interactive

    650VA / 390W line-interactive tower UPS designed for single-workstation, small server, network closet, and security appliance protection in 230V

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      Ubiquiti UPS-2U-US Mounting Hardware - Image 3

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      Ubiquiti UPS-2U-US Mounting Hardware

      2U rackmount UPS with 1,000W capacity and 8-min runtime at half load

      • Delivers 1,000W/1.44kVA with 8-min half-load runtime to bridge short outages.
      • Ethernet management port enables remote monitoring and NUT-compatible shutdown.
      • UL 1778-certified, NDAA-compliant build suits regulated enterprise deployments.
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      Altronix AL1012ACMCB220 12VDC Power Supply with Battery Backup (view 3)
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      Altronix AL1012ACMCB220

      Altronix AL1012ACMCB220 12VDC Power Supply with Battery Backup

      12VDC 10A supply with 8 isolated outputs and battery backup

      • Eight independent 12VDC outputs prevent single-load failures from affecting other circuits
      • 10A total capacity across 8 isolated channels for multi-subsystem security deployments
      • Integrated battery backup with automatic switchover for uninterrupted power to critical loads
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      Altronix AL1024ULXPD8 24VDC 10A Power Supply with Battery Backup - image 2
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      Altronix AL1024ULXPD8 24VDC 10A Power Supply - Battery Backup

      24VDC 10A regulated supply with integrated battery backup for security systems

      • 8 independently fused outputs isolate device circuits to prevent cascade failures
      • 10A max output at 24VDC supports multi-zone access control and intercom loads
      • Integrated charger with AC fail and low-battery supervision for fault visibility
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      Altronix AL400ULXPD16CB 16-Output Power Supply with Battery Backup (view 2)
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      Altronix AL400ULXPD16CB

      Altronix AL400ULXPD16CB 16-Output Power Supply - Battery Backup

      16-output 12/24VDC supply with integrated battery backup and AC supervision

      • 16 independent channels at 4A @ 12VDC or 3A @ 24VDC, selectable per unit
      • Built-in battery charger with AC fail, low battery, and presence supervision
      • UL Listed distribution platform for access control, surveillance, and alarm systems
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      Altronix AL400ULXPD4 4A Dual-Voltage Power Supply with Battery Backup (view 2)
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      Altronix AL400ULXPD4 4A Power Supply - Battery Backup

      Dual-voltage 4A supply with battery backup and fault monitoring

      • Field-selectable 12VDC/24VDC output eliminates stocking separate units for mixed sites.
      • AC Fail, Low Battery, and Battery Presence supervision delivers real-time power health visibility.
      • UL Listed with lifetime warranty and battery backup ensures code-compliant, uninterrupted operation.
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      Altronix AL400ULXX 4A Supervised Power Supply Battery Backup (view 2)
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      Altronix AL400ULXX

      Altronix AL400ULXX 4A Supervised Power Supply Battery Backup

      12/24VDC supervised power supply with integrated battery backup for security systems

      • Selectable 12VDC @ 4A or 24VDC @ 3A output with automatic backup switchover
      • AC fail, low battery, and battery presence supervision for continuous monitoring
      • UL listed for security and life safety applications with lifetime limited warranty
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      Altronix AL600ULACMJ 8-Output Dual-Voltage Power Supply with Battery Backup
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      Altronix AL600ULACMJ

      Altronix AL600ULACMJ 8-Output Power Supply

      8-output dual-voltage supply with battery backup for access control

      • 12VDC @ 4A or 24VDC @ 3A per channel; 10A @ 12VDC max
      • Integrated battery charger with AC fail and low battery supervision
      • Fire alarm disconnect and battery presence monitoring, UL Listed
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      Altronix AL600ULMR 5-Output 12/24VDC Power Supply with Battery Backup (view 2)
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      Altronix AL600ULMR 5-Output 12/24VDC Power Supply

      5-output 12/24VDC supply with battery backup for security systems

      • Five isolated outputs prevent cascade failures across access control and alarm devices
      • Selectable 12VDC or 24VDC matches legacy and modern field hardware in one unit
      • Integrated battery charger maintains power during mains loss; UL-listed for fire alarm
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      Altronix AL600ULPD4 4-Output 6A Power Supply with Battery Backup (view 3)
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      Altronix AL600ULPD4

      Altronix AL600ULPD4 4-Output 6A Power Supply - Battery Backup

      4-output 6A power supply with selectable 12/24VDC and battery backup

      • Four individually fused channels isolate loads; short on one output won't affect others
      • Integrated charger and battery backup with AC fail, low battery, and presence signals
      • 6A total current across 115VAC input; configurable voltage matches access control systems
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      Altronix AL62424C 24VDC 0.75A Linear Power Supply with Battery Backup
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      Altronix AL62424C

      Altronix AL62424C 24VDC Linear Power Supply

      24VDC 0.75A linear supply with dual 12V/4AH battery backup for access control

      • Instant failover to sealed lead-acid batteries when AC power fails
      • 24VDC @ 0.75A output; accepts 16/24VAC input without reconfiguration
      • Compact board form (2.5" × 3" × 1.5") fits inside control panels
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      Altronix EFLOW102NB 12VDC 10A Board Power Supply with Battery Backup
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      Altronix EFLOW102NB

      Altronix EFLOW102NB 12VDC 10A Board Power Supply

      12VDC 10A board supply with integrated battery backup and fire alarm control

      • 10A output powers multiple access control, alarm, and intercom devices simultaneously
      • Integrated charger manages float and charge cycles; AC fail and low battery supervision
      • Fire alarm disconnect with automatic load shedding complies with NFPA 72 fire codes
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      Altronix EFLOW104NB 24VDC 10A Board Power Supply with Battery Backup
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      Altronix EFLOW104NB 24VDC 10A Board Power Supply

      24VDC 10A board supply with integrated battery backup and FAI disconnect

      • 10A continuous output powers 20–30 mag locks or mixed access control loads
      • Built-in battery charger and supervision (AC fail, low battery, presence detect)
      • Fire alarm disconnect compliant; UL listed; compact board form for cabinet mounting
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      Altronix EFLOW104NBV 24VDC 10A Power Supply with Battery Backup
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      Altronix EFLOW104NBV

      Altronix EFLOW104NBV 24VDC 10A Power Supply - Battery Backup

      24VDC 10A power supply with sealed lead-acid battery backup and failover

      • 10A continuous output from 220VAC input handles 4–8 camera systems without sag
      • Sealed lead-acid charger with auto-failover maintains uptime during AC mains loss
      • Auxiliary low-current output isolates independent circuits for signage and relay loads
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      Altronix EFLOW3NB Single-Output 12/24VDC 2A Power Supply with Battery Backup
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      Altronix EFLOW3NB

      Altronix EFLOW3NB 12/24VDC 2A Power Supply - Battery Backup

      12/24VDC 2A supply with automatic battery backup for access control

      • Selectable 12/24VDC output eliminates need for multiple SKUs
      • Integrated battery backup with automatic switchover on AC loss
      • AC fail, low battery, and battery presence supervision built-in
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      Altronix EFLOW4N 24VDC 4A Power Supply with Battery Backup & Fire Alarm Disconne
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      Altronix EFLOW4N

      Altronix EFLOW4N 24VDC 4A Power Supply

      24VDC 4A regulated supply with integrated battery backup & fire alarm disconnect

      • Selectable 12/24VDC output at 4A handles multiple devices in one compact unit
      • Battery backup with AC fail, low battery, and presence supervision built in
      • FAI-compliant fire alarm disconnect in BC300 DIN rail or surface mount enclosure
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      Altronix EFLOW6NB 6A 24VDC Power Supply with Battery Backup and Fire Alarm Disco
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      Altronix EFLOW6NB

      Altronix EFLOW6NB 6A 24VDC Power Supply - Battery Backup

      6A 24VDC supply with integrated battery backup and fire alarm control

      • Configurable 12V or 24V output supports mixed legacy and modern equipment
      • 6A capacity powers 4–6 access doors, small NVR, or distributed sensors
      • Built-in battery charger with AC fail and low-battery supervision outputs
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      Altronix LINQ2 Network Communication Module with Battery Backup
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      Altronix LINQ2

      Altronix LINQ2 Network Module - Battery Backup

      Integrated power supply and network module with battery backup for IP security

      • Built-in Ethernet adapter eliminates separate communication hardware in enclosures
      • Battery backup maintains camera and access control operation during power loss
      • Fire alarm disconnect function for life-safety compliance; UL Listed
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      Altronix LPS3C12X 12VDC 2.5A Linear Power Supply with Battery Backup
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      Altronix LPS3C12X

      Altronix LPS3C12X 12VDC 2.5A Power Supply - Battery Backup

      12VDC 2.5A linear supply with integrated battery backup for access control

      • 2.5A continuous output powers 2–3 electric strikes plus control logic
      • Linear regulation minimizes noise for sensitive alarm and reader circuits
      • Built-in battery charging and AC/low-battery supervision in one enclosure
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      Altronix OLS120D2 Dual-Output 12VDC/24VDC Power Supply with Battery Backup
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      Altronix OLS120D2

      Altronix OLS120D2 Dual-Output 12VDC/24VDC Power Supply with Battery Backup

      Dual 12V/24V board supply with battery backup for mixed-voltage security

      • Independent 4A outputs for 12VDC and 24VDC devices on separate rails
      • Integrated battery charging with AC fail and low battery supervision signals
      • Selectable 115/230VAC input; compact board form for DIN rail mounting
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      Altronix RE2 Rack Mount PoE Battery Backup System
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      Altronix RE2

      Altronix RE2 Rack Mount PoE Battery Backup System

      Rack-mount PoE switch with battery backup for 5 devices over 500m coax

      • 120W PoE budget across 5 ports powers cameras, readers, and APs without injectors.
      • Integrated battery backup sustains PoE delivery through AC outages, preventing security gaps.
      • Ethernet-over-Coax extends PoE and data up to 500m over legacy coax infrastructure.
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      Altronix SMP3ET Selectable Output Power Supply with Battery Backup
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      Altronix SMP3ET

      Altronix SMP3ET Power Supply - Battery Backup

      Selectable 6/12/24VDC output with battery backup for access control

      • Selectable 6, 12, or 24VDC output eliminates stocking multiple PSU models per install.
      • Accepts 12–28VAC input, maintaining compatibility with legacy and current transformers.
      • Integrated battery backup keeps access control loads live during AC power outages.
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      Altronix SMP3PM 12 volt 4 amp compact board-mount power supply component
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      Altronix SMP3PM 12VDC 4A Board-Mount Power Supply

      12VDC 4A board-mount supply with battery backup for security systems

      • 12VDC 4A board-mount supply with battery backup
      • AC fail, low battery, battery presence supervision
      • 7 x 4 in board fits most enclosed access cabinets
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      Altronix SMP5E 1-Output 4A Power Supply with Battery Backup (view 3)
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      Altronix SMP5E 1-Output 4A Power Supply with Battery Backup

      Single-output 4A supply with field-selectable 6/12/24VDC and integrated battery backup

      • Field-selectable 6/12/24VDC output eliminates swapping units across mixed-voltage sites.
      • 4A continuous output drives multiple door strikes, readers, and controllers simultaneously.
      • Integrated battery charging switches seamlessly to backup power on AC failure—no external UPS needed.
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      Altronix T2M7LCK2D 7Ah Battery Backup Module
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      Altronix T2M7LCK2D

      Altronix T2M7LCK2D 7Ah Battery Backup Module

      7Ah sealed lead-acid backup for Altronix T2M power platforms

      • 7Ah sealed lead-acid cell sustains access control and alarm loads during AC failure.
      • Modular form factor slots into Altronix T2M series without external charging hardware.
      • Lifetime limited warranty covers the unit for the full deployment lifecycle.
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      Altronix TROVE2M2K1 Power Supply Battery Backup Kit - image 3
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      Altronix TROVE2M2K1

      Altronix TROVE2M2K1 Power Supply Battery Backup Kit

      24VDC rack-mount power supply with battery backup for security systems

      • Delivers 24VDC at 12A across 12 outputs for multi-device security deployments.
      • EFLOW4NB module maintains power during AC mains failure, protecting cameras and controllers.
      • UL Listed with lifetime warranty; mounts to wall, pole, or rack for flexible installs.
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      APC 5KVA and 6KVA Marine Filter Rack-mount - SRT6RMM
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      APC by Schneider Electric SRT6RMM

      APC 5KVA and 6KVA Marine Filter Rack-mount - SRT6RMM

      Specialized marine filter designed to protect 5KVA and 6KVA rack-mount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units from corrosive elements prevalent in

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        APC Back-ups 650 8 Outlet Canada - BE650G1-CN
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        APC by Schneider Electric BE650G1-CN

        APC Back-ups 650 8 Outlet Canada - BE650G1-CN

        650VA / 390W standby UPS designed for Canadian installations where protecting connected equipment from power interruptions, surges, and line noise is

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        UPS & Power Management

        Uninterruptible power supplies and rack-mount power distribution for network and surveillance infrastructure. Online and line-interactive UPS models with SNMP management protect against outages and power quality issues.

        Plan Your Deployment

        • Calculate total VA/watt load from all connected networking and recording equipment
        • Specify required battery runtime for graceful shutdown or ride-through
        • Evaluate online vs. line-interactive topology for power quality needs
        • Confirm rack-mount form factor and outlet count for your cabinet
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        UPS & Power Management — Engineering-Grade UPS & Power Management for Commercial Deployments

        This category covers 4 working models of ups & power management sourced manufacturer-direct or through channel-direct US distribution. Build the rest of your system around the architectural choices below — compatibility, environmental rating, and lifecycle decisions made here propagate through every downstream component you specify.

        What to Look For

        UPS topology dictates power quality during normal operation and transfer behavior during failure. Standby (offline) units switch to battery on AC failure — cheapest, with brief transfer time acceptable for cameras and switches. Line-interactive units regulate voltage and absorb sags without going to battery, extending battery life. Double-conversion online UPS deliver clean, constantly-regenerated AC — required for sensitive analytical equipment and ideal for critical NVRs.

        Runtime is a function of load (watts) and battery capacity (Wh). A 1000VA UPS at 500W load runs 5-8 minutes on internal batteries — enough for graceful shutdown but not extended operation. Extended battery packs add hours. Calculate actual runtime requirement based on average utility outage duration in your area and the device's recovery behavior on power restoration.

        Form factor and outlet count drive rack-vs-tower choice and circuit-breaker sizing. Tower UPSs serve standalone NVRs or desktop workstations. 1U-4U rack UPSs serve data closets and rack-mounted equipment. Look at the input plug type (NEMA 5-15, L5-30, L6-30) and confirm the building circuit supports the UPS rating; over-large UPSs on under-sized circuits trip breakers during charging.

        Network management cards (APC AP9640, Eaton X-Slot) provide SNMP monitoring, email alerts, and integration with VMS or facility management software. For critical sites, this is essential — silent UPS failure leaves you blind until the next outage exposes it. Schedule annual self-tests through the management interface and replace batteries every 3-5 years as a preventive measure.

        Key Specs in This Category

        SpecAvailable Options
        IP RatingIP20
        ConnectivityWired
        PowerAC/DC, PoE
        TypePower Supply

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        What size UPS do I need for an 8-camera NVR?

        For an 8-camera NVR drawing about 100-150W and a small PoE switch at 200W, plan for a 1000-1500VA UPS to support 15-30 minutes of runtime. That covers most utility outages and gives ample time for graceful shutdown if power doesn't return. For sites with frequent or extended outages, scale to 2000VA+ with an extended battery pack.

        How long does a UPS battery last?

        Sealed lead-acid (SLA) UPS batteries typically last 3-5 years. Lithium-ion UPS batteries (newer, more expensive) last 8-10 years. Heat is the primary aging factor — UPSs in unconditioned closets fail batteries faster. Schedule replacement at year 3 for SLA and year 7 for lithium, regardless of self-test results; runtime degrades silently and slowly before complete failure.

        Should I use a UPS or a generator for backup power?

        UPSs cover seconds-to-minutes outages and bridge to generator startup. Generators cover hours-to-days outages but take 10-30 seconds to come online. For sites that need uninterrupted operation through extended outages, both are required: UPS bridges the generator startup gap and conditions generator power, generator covers the long tail. Standalone UPS without generator works for most commercial sites where occasional brief outages are acceptable.

        Can one UPS power my entire camera system?

        For small sites (8-16 cameras, single NVR, one switch) — yes, a single UPS works. For larger sites, distribute UPS protection across multiple smaller units rather than one large UPS. Reasons: failure isolation (one UPS battery failure doesn't take down everything), shorter cable runs from UPS to load (avoids voltage drop), and runtime calculation simplicity per zone.

        What's the difference between line-interactive and online UPS?

        Line-interactive UPSs run on utility power normally and switch to battery on failure. They include voltage regulation (AVR) that absorbs sags and surges without battery use. Online (double-conversion) UPSs continuously regenerate AC from battery-rectified DC — perfect output regardless of input quality. Online UPSs cost 2-3x more and are appropriate for highly sensitive loads (servers, lab equipment) or sites with very poor utility power.

        Need help choosing? Talk to a Senior Specialist — direct line 877-277-7147 or request a quote.