Tripp Lite Line Interactive UPS

About Tripp Lite Line Interactive UPS

What is Tripp Lite 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 is 2–4 ms — fast enough for any modern server, networking, or storage power supply. The right topology for the majority of SMB server, networking, and POS loads.

Tripp Lite's line-interactive catalog covers three families: AVR Series for entry-tier office and brownout-prone regions, OmniVS / OmniPro line-interactive variants for workstation tier, and SmartPro (SMART, SM prefix) for the rack workhorse 500 VA to 5 kVA. UPSPLUSBATTERY.CA stocks the line with matching Tripp Lite replacement batteries. For loads that can't tolerate transfer time, see Tripp Lite SmartOnline UPS. For entry standby tier, see Tripp Lite standby UPS. Full Tripp Lite catalog: Tripp Lite UPS.

Tripp Lite line-interactive families

SmartPro covers most rack deployments. AVR Series and OmniVS line-interactive variants cover the workstation and small-office tier where pure sine and SNMP aren't required.

How to choose

Sizing: VA and watts

Older SmartPro (SMART1500LCD) typically runs 0.6 PF — 1500 VA / 900 W. Current SmartPro at higher VA approaches 0.9 PF. AVR Series and OmniVS line-interactive typically run 0.5–0.6 PF. Add nameplate watts × 1.25 buffer, pick the UPS whose watt rating exceeds. UPS sizing guide.

SmartPro vs AVR Series

SmartPro adds pure sine on battery, SNMP card slot, LCD, deeper PowerAlert integration, and the broader VA range up to 5 kVA. AVR Series is the budget tier — simulated sine on lower SKUs, USB only, no SNMP card slot. For any rack-mounted server load, choose SmartPro.

When to step up to online

Move to SmartOnline SU-series when load can't tolerate 2–4 ms transfer (medical, VoIP, precision lab, industrial control), when galvanic isolation is required, or when utility frequency drift exceeds line-interactive AVR correction range. Topology comparison.

Spec reference

SmartPro ships with PowerAlert software. SNMP card slot accepts the Tripp Lite WEBCARDLX network management card.

Replacement batteries

Tripp Lite uses RBC and BP series part numbers. Common: RBC51 (SMART1500LCD, OMNIVS1500XL), RBC53-2U (SMART2200RMXL2U), RBC54-2U (SMART3000RM2U). We stock compatible aftermarket cartridges built to identical V, Ah, terminal, and connector spec as factory cells. 1-year UPSPLUSBATTERY warranty. See Tripp Lite replacement batteries and Tripp Lite RBC guide.

Installation and warranty

Up to 1500 VA: NEMA 5-15P plug-and-play. 2200 / 3000 VA: typically NEMA 5-20P or L5-30P. 5 kVA: hard-wire input by licensed electrician per CSA. Warranty: typically 2–3 years electronics on SmartPro. Coordinated through our Canadian team. Shipped from our Canadian warehouse. Replies within 1 business day.

FAQ

SmartPro pure sine on battery?

Yes on most SmartPro SKUs (SMART1500LCD, SMART2200RMXL2U, SMART3000RM2U). Some legacy SmartPro produces stepped approximation — check the spec sheet.

Network management?

SNMP card slot on SmartPro accepts the WEBCARDLX network management card — provides SNMP, web, email alerts, integration with VMware, Hyper-V via PowerAlert.

External battery packs?

SmartPro XL variants (SMART1500LCDXL, SMART2200RMXL2U) accept BP-series external battery packs for extended runtime.

Hot-swap batteries?

Yes on most current SmartPro rack/tower units. Cartridge slides out front while UPS protects load.

Battery life?

3–5 years SLA in 20–25 °C climate-controlled. When to replace UPS battery.

Canadian warranty?

Yes — Tripp Lite factory warranty terms cover Canada. RMA coordinated through our Canadian team. Shipped from our Canadian warehouse.