APC Industrial UPS

What is an industrial UPS?

Industrial UPS protects loads in environments where power events translate to lost production: SCADA control rooms, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), CNC and motion-control systems, process-industry sensors and actuators, water and wastewater plants, transportation control, and oil-and-gas field equipment. Compared to IT-rack UPS, industrial UPS prioritises isolation-transformer options, wide input voltage tolerance, hard-wired terminal connections, three-phase support, and chassis hardened for harsher ambient conditions.

APC's industrial-grade catalog has three tiers: single-phase Smart-UPS SRT 5 to 10 kVA and Easy UPS On-Line SRV 6 to 20 kVA for control-room and skid-mounted equipment; modular Symmetra LX for scalable rack-deployable redundancy; and three-phase Galaxy V series 10 kVA to 1.5 MW for facility-scale and process plants. UPSPLUSBATTERY.CA stocks the single-phase range and quotes the three-phase Galaxy line on request. For commercial server-room models see APC double-conversion online UPS. Full APC catalog at APC UPS.

APC industrial families

For most control-room and skid deployments under 10 kVA the answer is SRT or Easy UPS On-Line. Above 20 kVA single-phase or where three-phase is the upstream service, Symmetra and Galaxy are the right tier.

How to choose

Online double-conversion is mandatory

Industrial PLCs, motion drives, and instrumentation generally cannot tolerate the 2 to 4 ms transfer of line-interactive; even brief gaps cause control-loop interruptions. All four families above are double-conversion online: zero transfer time and a fully regenerated sine wave at all times. Topology comparison.

Single-phase vs three-phase

Most control-room and skid equipment runs single-phase 208/230 V. Three-phase is required when upstream service is three-phase or when load exceeds ~20 kVA. Galaxy V series covers the three-phase tier from 10 kVA up to 1.5 MW with integrated transformer options for industrial step-down or step-up.

Sizing for industrial inrush

Industrial loads (motor drives, contactors, solenoids) often have inrush currents 6 to 10× nominal. Add nameplate watts × 1.25 buffer for steady-state, then verify the UPS's overload tolerance against expected inrush. SRT and Galaxy tolerate higher transient overload than IT-class UPS. Read UPS sizing guide and confirm specific inrush handling with our team.

Battery runtime

Most industrial deployments size battery runtime for graceful shutdown of the controlled process, typically 15 to 30 minutes. SRT and Galaxy support external battery cabinets to extend ride-through significantly. Easy UPS On-Line SRV ships with extended-runtime battery options at order.

Spec reference

Replacement batteries

SRT 5 to 10 kVA: APCRBC140 (192 V, 5 Ah × 32 cells, 1 to 2 cartridges per UPS). Easy UPS On-Line SRV: SRV192BP-9A external battery pack and factory strings. Symmetra LX: SYBT2 and SYBT5 hot-swap battery modules. Galaxy: dedicated battery cabinet (string sized at install). We stock compatible SLA replacement cartridges for the SRT series, matched on voltage, capacity, terminals and connectors. 1-year UPSPLUSBATTERY warranty on aftermarket. Browse APC Smart-UPS RT replacement batteries.

Installation and warranty

SRT 5 kVA on L6-30P; 6 / 8 / 10 kVA hard-wired by licensed electrician per CSA. Easy UPS On-Line SRV always hard-wired by licensed electrician. Symmetra LX and Galaxy require commissioning by qualified Schneider-authorised technician, site survey recommended. Warranty (USA and Canada): SRT 3 years electronics + 2 years battery; SRV 2 to 3 years electronics + 1 to 2 years battery; Symmetra and Galaxy per service-contract terms. Coordinated through our Canadian team. Shipped from Canada: see shipping policy for rates and timing.

FAQ

SRT vs Easy UPS On-Line SRV?

Both online double-conversion. SRT is the established APC Smart-UPS SRT line, full PowerChute integration, AP9641 NMC standard on 5 kVA+, broader receptacle options. Easy UPS On-Line SRV is the simpler on-line tier: fewer accessory options, hard-wired terminal, 230 V single-phase only. For SCADA / control-room with deep PowerChute integration, choose SRT. For straightforward on-line conditioning, SRV is the simpler option.

Galaxy V series: when to spec?

When upstream service is three-phase, when load exceeds ~20 kVA single-phase, or when integrated transformer step-down / step-up is required. Galaxy VS covers 10 to 150 kVA, Galaxy VL 200 to 500 kVA, Galaxy VX up to 1.5 MW. Always commissioned by Schneider: request a site survey before order.

Inrush handling on industrial loads?

SRT and Galaxy specify peak overload current and duration in their spec sheets. For motor-start inrush and solenoid pull-in, size the UPS against the worst-case transient, not just the steady-state nameplate. Our team can review your load profile and recommend the right SKU.

Battery runtime for graceful PLC shutdown?

15 to 30 minutes is typical. SRT supports SRT72BP / SRT96BP external battery packs. SRV and Symmetra accept extended-runtime battery cabinets sized at order. Galaxy battery cabinets sized to ride-through requirement at install.

Network management?

AP9641 Network Management Card 3 standard on SRT 5 kVA and above; SmartSlot option on smaller SRT and on SRV. Provides SNMP v1/v2c/v3, web management, Modbus TCP, common requirement for SCADA / BMS integration.

Ambient temperature tolerance?

Standard SRT and SRV electronics rated to 40 °C ambient. Battery service life halves roughly every 8 °C above 25 °C. For hot industrial closets, plan battery replacement cycles tighter or specify Smart-UPS Ultra (SRTL) lithium-ion which tolerates higher ambient with less degradation.

Canadian warranty?

Yes: APC Smart-UPS SRT, Easy UPS On-Line SRV, Symmetra, and Galaxy factory warranty terms cover USA and Canada. Coordinated through our Canadian team. Shipped from Canada.