Tripp Lite SmartOnline UPS Canada: SU, S3M

Tripp Lite Double Conversion Online UPS: Canada

Tripp Lite SmartOnline double conversion UPS systems provide continuous online power protection with zero transfer time, pure sine wave output, and complete isolation from utility disturbances. Ideal for mission-critical server environments, VoIP infrastructure, and sensitive electronic equipment.

Key Tripp Lite Online UPS Models

SU750RT2U, 750VA, 2U rack, compact online protection

SU1500RT2U, 1500VA, 2U rack

SU3000RT3U, 3000VA, 3U rack

SU6000RT4UHVPM, 6000VA, 4U rack, high voltage (RBC95-2U)

Replacement batteries available for all SmartOnline models. 📦 Ships across Canada | 📞 438-881-3363.

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What is a Tripp Lite double-conversion online UPS?

Online (double-conversion) UPS runs the load permanently from the inverter, utility AC continuously rectified to DC, then re-inverted to clean AC before reaching equipment. Transfer time is effectively zero during a power event and the output sine wave is fully regenerated at all times. It is the usual topology for medical equipment, VoIP PBX, precision laboratory gear, industrial control, and edge data centres where line-interactive transfer is unacceptable.

Tripp Lite (now part of Eaton) builds two online lines: SmartOnline SU-series 750 VA to 20 kVA single-phase, and SmartOnline S3M three-phase 10 to 80 kVA for data centre and large facility. UPSPLUSBATTERY.CA offers the SU-series with matching Tripp Lite replacement batteries. For line-interactive equivalents see Tripp Lite line-interactive UPS. Full Tripp Lite catalog at Tripp Lite UPS.

SmartOnline families

Line	Model prefix	VA / kVA range	Phase	Notable features
SmartOnline SU	SU, SUINT	750 VA to 20 kVA	Single-phase 120 V or 208/230 V	0.8 to 0.9 PF by model, PowerAlert, SNMP card slot
SmartOnline S3M	S3M, S3MX	10 to 80 kVA	Three-phase 208 V	Modular, hot-swap power and battery, data-centre

S3M three-phase covers data-centre rows and larger facility deployments.

How to choose

When online is required

When the load can't tolerate the transfer of a line-interactive UPS (1 to 7 ms on Tripp Lite SmartPro models, per the data sheets): medical diagnostic, VoIP PBX, precision lab, industrial control, active-PFC supplies. When utility waveform is unusually dirty. Line-interactive vs online UPS.

Sizing

SU-series PF runs 0.8 to 0.9 depending on the model: SU750RTXL2U 750 VA / 600 W, SU1500RTXL2UA 1500 VA / 1200 W, SU3000RTXL2U 3000 VA / 2700 W, SU6000RT4UTF 6000 VA / 5400 W, SU10KRT3U 10 kVA / 9 kW. Add nameplate watts of all loads, multiply by 1.25 buffer, pick the UPS whose watt rating exceeds. UPS sizing guide.

Single-phase vs three-phase

Up to 10 kVA single-phase covers most rack-level deployments. Above that or where upstream service is three-phase, SmartOnline S3M is the right tier, modular hot-swap power and battery blocks for capacity expansion and N+1 redundancy.

Spec reference

Model	Power	PF	Chassis	Replacement battery
SU750RT2U	750 VA / 680 W	0.9	2U rack/tower	Check the unit label
SU1500RT2U	1500 VA / 1350 W	0.9	2U rack/tower	Check the unit label
SU3000RTXL2U	3000 VA / 2700 W	0.9	2U rack/tower	Check the unit label
SU6000RT4U	6000 VA / 4200 W	0.7	4U rack/tower	Check the unit label
SU10KRT3UTAA	10 kVA / 9 kW	0.9	3U rack (modular)	Check the unit label

All SU-series ship with PowerAlert software for shutdown integration and an SNMP card slot for network monitoring.

Replacement batteries

Tripp Lite uses RBC and BP series part numbers. Per Tripp Lite's data sheets: RBC92-2U (SU750RTXL2U), RBC94-2U (SU1500RTXL2UA), RBC96-3U (SU3000RTXL3U), RBC5-192 (SU6000RT4UTF); the SU3000RTXL2U sheet points to the RBC selector guide and the part number on the unit label. We stock compatible cartridges matched on voltage, capacity, terminals and connectors. 1-year UPSPLUSBATTERY warranty. See Tripp Lite replacement batteries and Tripp Lite RBC guide.

Installation and warranty

SU 750 / 1500 / 3000 VA plug-and-play (NEMA 5-15P or L5-30P depending on model). SU 6 kVA+: typically L6-30P or hard-wired by licensed electrician per CSA. S3M three-phase always hard-wired with site commissioning. Warranty: 2-year limited on the SmartOnline SU models (Tripp Lite data sheets). Coordinated through our Canadian team. Shipped from Canada: see shipping policy for rates and timing.

FAQ

SmartOnline vs SmartPro?

SmartPro is line-interactive (1 to 7 ms transfer by model, AVR). SmartOnline is double-conversion online (zero transfer, fully regenerated). SmartOnline is required for medical, VoIP PBX, precision instrumentation.

Transfer time?

Effectively zero. Load runs continuously from inverter: no switching event when utility fails.

External battery packs?

SU-series supports BP-series external battery packs on most rack/tower models (for example BP72V15-2U for the SU3000RTXL2U, per Tripp Lite). Confirm by model.

Network management?

SNMP card slot standard on SU-series. PowerAlert software ships standard for shutdown integration with Windows, Linux, VMware.

S3M three-phase: when?

When upstream is three-phase, when load exceeds ~10 kVA single-phase, or when modular hot-swap redundancy is required. Commissioned by Tripp Lite / Eaton service.

Battery life?

Sealed lead-acid batteries typically last 3 to 5 years at 20 to 25 °C, climate-controlled. Above 25 °C, life halves roughly every 8 °C. When to replace UPS battery.

Canadian warranty?

Yes: Tripp Lite (Eaton) factory warranty terms cover Canada. Coordinated through our Canadian team. Shipped from Canada.