Eaton Line-Interactive UPS Canada: 5P, 5PX, 5E

Eaton Line Interactive UPS: Canada

Eaton line interactive UPS systems provide reliable power protection with automatic voltage regulation for server rooms, network closets, and professional workstations. Intelligent Buck-Boost AVR technology corrects voltage without battery engagement, maximizing battery life and ensuring stable power output.

Key Eaton Line Interactive Models

Eaton 5P Series, 750VA to 1550VA tower, with LCD and EBM options

Eaton 5PX Series, 1500VA to 3000VA, rack 2U, hot-swappable batteries

Eaton Ellipse Series, compact tower for workstations and networking

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What is Eaton line-interactive UPS?

Line-interactive UPS keeps the load on utility power most of the time and uses an autotransformer with Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to correct sustained low or high voltage without engaging the battery. On a true outage, transfer to battery takes a few milliseconds, fast enough for most modern server, networking and storage power supplies. It suits most SMB server, networking and POS loads.

Eaton's line-interactive catalog covers three families: 5E for entry-tier business, 5P for the rack workhorse, and 5PX / 5PX G2 for high-PF and extended-runtime deployments. UPSPLUSBATTERY.CA offers the line with matching Eaton replacement batteries. For loads that can't tolerate transfer time, see Eaton double-conversion online UPS (9PX / 9SX). For entry standby tier, see Eaton standby UPS. Full Eaton catalog: Eaton UPS.

Eaton line-interactive families

Family	VA range	Form factor	PF	Notable features
5E	650 VA to 2200 VA	Tower	0.6	Entry business, USB, basic AVR
5P	650 VA to 3000 VA	Tower or 1U / 2U rack	0.77	Pure sine, LCD, USB / serial, optional Network-M2
5PX / 5PX G2	1000 VA to 3000 VA	2U rack/tower	0.9 to 1.0	High PF, extended-runtime via EBMs, IPM, optional NMC

5P covers most rack deployments. 5PX adds higher PF and external battery support for extended runtime. 5E is the entry-tier tower for budget-constrained workstation and small-office deployments.

How to choose

5P vs 5PX

5P runs about 0.77 PF: 5P1000R 1000 VA / 770 W, 5P1500R 1440 VA / 1100 W. 5PX runs 0.9 to 1.0 PF: 5PX1500IRT 1500 VA / 1350 W, 5PX1500RT 1440 VA / 1440 W, with EBM support (up to 4 EBMs). Choose 5P when stock runtime is sufficient. Choose 5PX when extended runtime via EBMs is needed or when high PF is the binding spec.

Sizing

Add nameplate watts of all loads, multiply by 1.25 buffer, pick UPS whose watt rating exceeds. Two 1U servers (~250 W each) + 24-port switch (~60 W) + NAS (~100 W) ≈ 660 W × 1.25 = 825 W → 5P1500R (1100 W) fits. UPS sizing guide.

When to step up to online

Move to 9SX or 9PX online when the load can't tolerate any transfer (medical, VoIP, precision lab, industrial control), or when utility frequency drift exceeds line-interactive AVR correction range. Topology comparison.

Spec reference

Model	Power	Form factor	Outlets	Replacement battery
5E1500i	1500 VA / 900 W	Tower	(8) IEC C13	Check the unit label
5P1500R	1440 VA / 1100 W	1U rack	(5) 5-15R	Check the unit label
5P2200	1950 VA / 1920 W	Tower	(8) 5-20R	Check the unit label
5P3000IRT	3000 VA / 2700 W	2U rack/tower	(8) C13, (1) C19	Check the unit label
5PX1500RT	1440 VA / 1440 W	2U rack/tower	(8) 5-15R	Check the unit label
5PX3000RT	3000 VA / 2700 W	2U rack/tower	(8) C13, (1) C19	Check the unit label

5P, 5PX ship with Eaton IPM software. Network-M2 card slot for SNMP / Modbus / web monitoring on 5P and 5PX (optional add-on; standard on G2 NC variants).

Replacement batteries and EBMs

5P / 5PX use 744-A battery part numbers; check the unit label for yours (eaton.com lists EBP-1613 for the 5PX1500RTG2). The 5PX takes up to 4 EBMs (for example 5PXEBM48RTG2); the 5P has no EBM option (eaton.com: 'See Eaton 5PX UPS for extended runtimes'). We stock compatible replacements matched on voltage, capacity, terminals and connectors. 1-year UPSPLUSBATTERY warranty. See Eaton replacement batteries.

Installation and warranty

Up to 1500 VA: NEMA 5-15P or IEC C14 plug-and-play. 2200 / 3000 VA: typically L5-30P or IEC C20 (-i suffix). Warranty: 3 years on electronics and 3 years on batteries with registration on 5P and 5PX (eaton.com). Coordinated through our Canadian team. Shipped from Canada.

FAQ

5P vs 5PX: which?

Same line-interactive topology. 5P at about 0.77 PF, broad VA range, no EBM option. 5PX at 0.9 to 1.0 PF, supports up to 4 EBMs for extended runtime. For straightforward rack deployments where stock runtime is sufficient, 5P. For high-density loads or extended ride-through, 5PX.

Pure sine wave?

Yes on 5P and 5PX: pure sine on battery. 5E is simulated sine on lower SKUs. For any active-PFC server PSU, sensitive AV, or lab equipment, choose 5P, 5PX, or step up to online 9SX / 9PX.

Network management?

Network-M2 card slot on 5P and 5PX. Provides SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Modbus TCP, web management, RESTful API, integration with Eaton IPM software for fleet monitoring and graceful shutdown.

Add EBMs to 5PX?

Yes. The 5PX takes up to 4 EBMs (eaton.com). Eaton's runtime charts give the minutes per EBM.

Hot-swap batteries?

eaton.com lists the 5P and 5PX batteries as user replaceable; check the user manual before swapping them under load.

Battery life?

Sealed lead-acid batteries typically last 4 to 5 years at 20 to 25 °C, climate-controlled. When to replace UPS battery.

Canadian warranty?

Yes: Eaton 5P and 5PX factory warranty terms cover USA and Canada. RMA coordinated through our Canadian team. Shipped from Canada.

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