APC home and office UPS products are built around the Back-UPS family, which combines battery backup with surge protection for electronics that should stay powered through brief outages or shut down safely during longer interruptions.
Back-UPS models are commonly selected for desktop computers, monitors, modems, routers, network-attached storage and other small electronic loads. Back-UPS Pro adds higher-performance features on many models, including automatic voltage regulation and status displays.
The right unit depends on watts, VA, desired runtime, outlet configuration, transfer behavior and any USB or data-line protection required by the installation.
Size the UPS from the combined wattage of the equipment that actually needs battery backup. Do not place high-inrush or nonessential loads on battery-backed outlets unless the selected model is designed for them.
Where utility voltage frequently runs high or low without fully failing, a Back-UPS Pro model with automatic voltage regulation can reduce unnecessary battery use by correcting certain voltage variations from utility power.
No. Back-UPS products combine surge protection with a battery and inverter so supported loads can continue operating during a power outage for a limited runtime.
