CyberPower Systems Value Pro 1600VA / 960W Line Interactive UPS $259 Delivered / C&C + Surcharge @ Centre Com

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CyberPower Systems Value Pro 1600VA / 960W Line Interactive UPS $259 Delivered / C&C + Surcharge @ Centre Com
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geekcohen on 15/01/2025 - 11:19 centrecom.com.au (514 clicks)
Last edited 15/01/2025 - 14:12 by 1 other user

Was looking at UPS Units for my Dad and saw CentreCom have some UPS specials on at the moment. Cheaper than what I have bought through eBay in the past at around $280 each.

From my experience:

  • Runs a Reolink 16 Channel NVR for about 250 mins
  • Starlink for about 180 mins with some POE APs
  • Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro for about 200 mins

Has a Linux Tool as well which is handy. Also has a Windows App. I have configured a Mini PC running Linux to monitor the battery status via a script and then text me when there is a power outage via Twilio API.

The LCD Monitor is pretty handy as well to monitor things without needing to plug a computer into it.

CyberPower VP1600ELCD Line-interactive UPS - 1600VA/960W - Here is CyberPower direct specs page

Warranty: 2 Years Product, 2 Years Battery

The CyberPower VP1600ELCD is a reliable battery backup solution for home and office users. It safeguards PCs and other electronic devices from power surges, spikes, brownouts, and more. With GreenPower UPS™ Technology, it improves efficiency and reduces energy consumption, saving on costs compared to traditional UPS systems.

Key Features:
  • Line-interactive UPS Topology
  • Generator Compatible
  • Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
  • Surge and Spike Protection
  • Simulated Sine Wave Output
  • LCD Status Display
  • Energy Saving Technology
  • USB & Serial Connectivity Ports
  • PowerPanel Management Software Compatible
Specifications:
General:
  • Phase: Single Phase
  • UPS Topology: Line-interactive
  • Energy Saving Technology: GreenPower UPS™ Bypass Technology
Input:
  • Nominal Input Voltage: 230V ± 10%
  • Input Voltage Range: 167 ~ 295V
  • Input Connector Type: IEC C14
  • Generator Compatible: Yes
Output:
  • Capacity: 1600VA / 960W
  • On Battery Waveform: Simulated Sine Wave
  • Outlets: 4 (3 Battery & Surge Protected, 1 Surge-Only)
Battery:
  • Runtime at Half Load: 11 minutes
  • Runtime at Full Load: 2 minutes
  • Typical Recharge Time: 8 hours
Surge Protection:
  • Surge Suppression: 450 Joules
  • Data Line Protection: RJ11/RJ45 (1-in, 1-out, Up to 1Gbps Ethernet Speed)
Management & Communications:
  • LCD Display: Yes (Power, Battery, Load Status, and more)
  • Audible Alarms: Battery Mode, Low Battery, Overload, Fault
Physical:
  • Dimensions: 100 x 281 x 355 mm
  • Weight: 10.42 kg
Environmental:
  • Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40°C
  • Operating Relative Humidity: 0 ~ 90%

Additional Benefits:
- Connected Equipment Guarantee: Up to $40,000 AUD
- Certifications: CE, RCM, RoHS

Why Buy?
This UPS is perfect for safeguarding your devices and ensuring uninterrupted operation during power disturbances. With AVR, surge protection, and real-time monitoring, it's ideal for home offices, small businesses, and critical electronics.

Surcharges: 0% for bank deposit, Afterpay & Zip Money. 1.2% for VISA / MasterCard & PayPal. 2.2% for AmEx.

Free shipping excludes WA, NT & remote areas.

$269 on Amazon if you cannot get free delivery or want to avoid Surchages.

Electrical & Electronics 1600VA CyberPower Uninterruptible Power Supply

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Comments

    • bleugh on 15/01/2025 - 11:32
      +3

      ??. Really, you clearly have little understanding of how modern UPS's work…….

      Line-interactive UPS Topology - Nice

      • AmperSand on 15/01/2025 - 14:05
        +3

        Oh I do. And I wouldn't subject any of my equipment to anything like that for any period of time.
        Cyberpower do also make pure sine line-interactive UPS's too for a few hundred more.

        Love the way everybody preaches about getting a "good powersupply" for their PC and not to cheap out on it. But will happily cheap out on a shitty UPS with modified/generated/simulated sine wave output when it kicks over to battery.

        $180-$200 more and you get pure sinewave output that won't shit your devices up.

        • Blitzfx on 15/01/2025 - 14:17
          +1

          I bought the more expensive one because this cheap one was shit.

          I had mains power issues last year where the neighborhood would just lose power once a month, and this cheap one would fail to switch from mains to battery. When the black out happened, this UPS would enter a fault condition, not switch to battery, and emit a really loud high pitch beep. Happened 3 out of 3 times, so I got rid of it and bought the more expensive version which has switched over properly 2 out of 2 times.

          Wouldn't recommend this UPS even if it was free.

        • paulojr on 15/01/2025 - 19:21

          oops think I accidentally negged somehow and now this silly website won't let me fix it.

          But to add to this the pure sinewave is awesome, its not that much more, I paid like $359 from shopping express for a similar size CP1500EPFCLCDa-AU and run a few of them. I also have recently updated one of them to use LifePO4 batteries and so far working perfect.

          The slightly cheaper simulated sine-wave can cause failure in a lot of equipment, for an extra $100 if someone keeps an eye out for a deal should be able to get a pure sinewave version from this same brand.

          Actually I did a quick search and I think I might even have found a deal…. This ones $315 bit smaller 900VA but bundled with aboard and its pure sinewave.. hmm .. tempted on getting one.. BTW don't ever buy from CPL though as they don't honour warranty. Shopping Express I haven't had any issues.

          https://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/bundle-cyberpower-pfc…

    • xmagic on 15/01/2025 - 11:37
      +2

      You can't expect proper online UPS at this price. Not mentioning the noise from online models.

      Line-interactive is already better than standby.

      • AmperSand on 15/01/2025 - 14:08

        No you can't, but you can still get line-interactive UPS's for a little more that output pure sine on battery.

    • quanticism on 15/01/2025 - 12:17
      +3

      Not sure if this is the same model but that definitely isn't the most pretty sine wave I've seen https://www.anandtech.com/show/17622/the-cyberpower-valuepro…

      However, its AC output while running on batteries is very poor and will greatly stress modern electronics, generating harmful harmonics in the process. Modern equipment has measures against this and will tolerate it for short periods of time but prolonged/frequent use would not be a good idea.

      • macmanluke on 15/01/2025 - 12:29
        -1

        few years back you could get the pure sine model of these for about that price

  • kingmoron on 15/01/2025 - 11:32
    +1

    Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro for about 200 mins - lol thats the info right there

    • geekcohen on 15/01/2025 - 11:33

      Well answers most of the "how long will x run for?" questions that come up in these deals.

    • xmagic on 15/01/2025 - 11:40
      +2

      My UDM-SE with HDD and 8 PoE cameras, and USW-24-Pro-PoE with about a dozen PoE devices = about 40 minutes runtime on 1300VA model (PFC Sinewave series instead of Value Pro, but they're both Line-interactive topology, should be similar hardware under the hood).

  • trippy on 15/01/2025 - 11:39
    +4

    I have the 1200VA version of his and my PC's power supply blew when connected to it. I have not dared to use it since and have now purchased an APC UPS instead and have been using it for a year with no issues.

    • cloudie9 on 15/01/2025 - 11:41

      Have no issues with mine. I guess yours just unlucky?

      • trippy on 15/01/2025 - 11:43

        It could be. It just lost my faith in the product.

        • Talby23 on 15/01/2025 - 14:02

          Ive got the smaller 600W Cyberpower bric and have 3 nucs,wifi,router,tv and 2 NAS connected to it for the last 4 years with no issues whatsoever. Not saying the UPS wasnt the cause but generally its pretty common for power supplies to fail. At least you youve got comfort in a UPS you can now trust.

    • quanticism on 15/01/2025 - 12:10

      That's a very scary outcome if true. Did the damage stop at your power supply or did it propagate to other components? Is the company liability for damages caused? Is it even possible to prove it was due to the UPS.

    • guidedlight on 15/01/2025 - 12:20
      +1

      You are being downvoted, but some advanced power supplies with active PFC probably wouldn’t be suitable for simulated sine wave UPS.

      Cheaper power supplies would be fine though.

  • seniordoc on 15/01/2025 - 11:45
    +6

    I just got it from ebay Futu_online, with code JAN20OFF with ebayplus for $251.20 including delivery.

  • Remorhaz on 15/01/2025 - 11:49
    +1

    I'm trying to understand how these units compare to say the modern range of LiFePO4 power stations with UPS functionality (Note I understand the dedicated UPS has more UPS functions (e.g. a USB port which can signal to a connected computer/NAS/etc that the power has gone down and so on) - I'm mostly talking about the ability to provide uninterrupted backup power for a period of time)

    I notice that these traditional lead acid based UPS's don't quote a Wh capacity like the LiFePO4 power stations do - but am I correct in thinking say for this unit that as it states a capacity of 1600VA / 960W and a Runtime at Half Load of 11 minutes that means it's approx (960/2)*11/60 => ~88Wh capacity?

    The OP's comment about the UDM Pro running for 200mins - 33W*200/60 => ~110Wh so roughly in the same ballpark?

    • peter_mcc on 15/01/2025 - 12:16

      I'm also trying to understand this - looking to replace an old APC unit that needs new batteries every few years.

      • Nom on 15/01/2025 - 14:26

        an old APC unit that needs new batteries every few years.

        The batteries should last closer to a decade, providing you don't discharge them much. If you're having to replace batteries every few years, you've probably set your shutdown level too low - try 50%.

    • macmanluke on 15/01/2025 - 12:31

      yea i think we are close to lithium options making these obsolete
      My main thoughts if you have a lithium UPS you want to be optimised for that use case so it keeps the battery below 100%

      • unknown on 15/01/2025 - 14:42

        I'd say it comes down to safety more than anything. Lead acid has a much lower energy density, and far less likely to catch fire than Li-Ion, especially if it's constantly on charge performing UPS duties.

        Edit: Never mind, didn't realise this was discussing LiFePO4

    • Wort on 15/01/2025 - 14:02

      960 is referring to how many device you can plug in and power at once namely no more then 960w worth. These units typically have a 12v 9ah sla, the lower models 12v 7.2ah. So approx 100wh of energy (12v*9ah=98wh) assuming the ups discharges right down to 0

      • Nom on 15/01/2025 - 14:24

        assuming the ups discharges right down to 0

        This destroys the lead acid batteries - make sure you set your computers to shut down when the UPS gets down to somewhere around 50% capacity. If you let the batteries drain much more than this, you'll need to replace them frequently.

    • raybies on 15/01/2025 - 14:25

      I use a $30 Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) to manage failover power for my setup, which includes three NAS, cameras, a Proxmox server, routers, freezers and flood lights. The power source is a 48v 50Ah LiFePO4 battery connected to an inverter with an MPPT charge controller.

      When the inverter power fails, the ATS switches to mains power seamlessly within 50-100ms, and no devices go offline during the transition. This happens nearly everyday around ~5am when the battery dies.

      However, I’ve noticed an odd issue: the LED floodlights, even when turned off, remain faintly illuminated.

  • Aap Ke Papa on 15/01/2025 - 12:14
    -1

    Thank you. Needed 3. Ordered from Amazon

  • peter_mcc on 15/01/2025 - 12:18

    Any recommendations for a Lithium battery based UPS with long battery life and approx 500VA (nameplate capacity could be higher but load will be around that). I'm getting sick of replacing lead acid UPS batteries every few years, especially because we only tend to notice they are no good when the power goes off and the UPS shuts down too quickly.

    • evanssm2jp on 15/01/2025 - 12:41
      +1

      I had the same issue - owned several UPS's over time and each has dead batteries by the time it's needed… I just bought the Ecoflow River 2 / 2 pro power stations - has UPS mode, and can set the min/max charge capacity (to help reduce wear on the battery), charge rate, etc. via the app. No idea how good they will be in the long run though…

  • CoolHwip74 on 15/01/2025 - 12:24
    +3

    I researched this brand and their UPSs about 2 years ago. I ended up not buying because of this video (and maybe other articled/videos I found at the time): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gqBzLNMFe4 Basically it's claimed they have conductive yellow glue. Not sure if that's still the case.

    • AlmightyGaz on 15/01/2025 - 14:33
      +1

      Was just about to post this. It's something i'm quite concerned about. I own a CyberPower PFC 1500VA 900W UPS, purchased in 2020.

  • OldSchoolHarry on 15/01/2025 - 12:36
    +1

    I had this exact UPS for 3 years and it lasts my cctv and networking equipment for around 4-5 hours. Sadly, a recent storm caused power surge seems to have fried something in it. It sometimes charges battery and other times not. This could also be a battery issue.

    • geekcohen on 15/01/2025 - 12:52

      Could be a battery or a controller board. My Dad bought new Batteries for a previous UPS and turned out it was the controller board had fried.

      3 Years is pretty good for something 24/7 under some load and going through the fluctuation of power.

      • Wort on 15/01/2025 - 14:06

        These lower end ups tend to bypass the inverter when on mains power. They're 'line interactive' in the sense that they use their giant transformer to lower or increase the mains voltage in steps of a few volts to keep it in the 230v spec. (Well they'll do their best)

  • dragond on 15/01/2025 - 13:22
    +3

    I bought this a few months ago.

    It trips my main breaker (RCD) when it turns on.

    My old APC Smart UPS didn't do this.

    Edit: The only way to get it to run is unplug it from the wall and reset the breaker. Then plug it back in (turned off) and turn it on. If it is unplugged from the wall and plugged back into the wall (whilst on battery) it always trips the breaker. I imagine this will happen during a real power outage as well. Can I ask for a refund from MSY?

    • geekcohen on 15/01/2025 - 13:35

      Sounds faulty. Is anything even connected? I would be getting a refund for sure!

      I've never had this issue before.

  • CLAM1TY on 15/01/2025 - 13:22

    This one or the APC Back-UPS BX1600MI? Similar power ratings and similarly priced but I have no knowledge in this space.

    • geekcohen on 15/01/2025 - 13:34
      +1

      CyberPower because of the screen benefit.

  • Look Up on 15/01/2025 - 14:04
    +7

    If CyberPower sold GaN chargers, they would already be HEYMIX famous

    Besides the negative comments already posted for this deal, getting a cheap and nasty UPS that generates a fake sine wave to protect your expensive equipment is DAF

    More light reading:

    CyberPower UPSes Contain Conductive Yellow Glue of Death (+ Bonus Rev. 2 Dim LCD Fix)
    Another CyberPower UPS Goes Up in Smoke, Reader Reports
    Users Claim Two CyberPower UPSes Pose Fire Hazard

    Batteries dying and not being detected:
    https://blog.networkprofile.org/cyberpower-ups-avoid/
    https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/qa08gg/cyberp…
    https://www.reddit.com/r/homelab/comments/8vie9r/question_ab…

    • marshmall0w2 on 15/01/2025 - 14:18

      Agree regarding CyberPower. But which brands do you suggest?

      • Look Up on 15/01/2025 - 14:31
        +1

        For consumer units that can be readily bought, APC and Eaton and even then, only their true sine wave models

        On those models, the inverter quality, battery charger and surge protection can be considered "prosumer" quality as long as you use decent 12V SLA batteries

        The LiFePo4 backup battery units for Anker, EcoFlow and Bluetti with "UPS support", that feature's only been added in the last ~2 revisions of the units so you'll need to closely check if the features really are 1:1 with a normal UPS eg. is their proper 240V proper passthrough so the LiFePo4 battery is not being constantly charged and cycled

        • marshmall0w2 on 15/01/2025 - 14:32

          Indeed if it's just the UPS feature, then EcoFlow and Bluetti are my choices too for more versatility.

        • trawg on 15/01/2025 - 15:57

          Super interesting. I was totally coincidentally looking at APC UPSs today and now that I have read this I see the model I was looking at has "stepped sine wave", which I am guessing would not qualify as "true sine wave"?

      • Nom on 15/01/2025 - 15:05
        +1

        @marshmall0w2

        APC SmartUPS (not BackUPS which are the non-sinewave units) - buy a used one, there's plenty on the market for cheaps, and they last literally decades. You can buy cheap replacement batteries from Altronics or RadioParts or https://www.ebay.com.au/str/lanplusaustraliaptyltd/ - and this eBay seller also sells used UPSs.

    • AmperSand on 15/01/2025 - 14:18
      +4

      My comment got downvoted to hell because I called out "simulated sinewave" as being nasty.

      The entire purpose of this UPS with such a low output is intended for sensitive electrical equipment (Desktop PC, Workstation, routers, switches etc). Why on EARTH would you subject them to any form of shitty power output EVER.

      "Just bought a $3000 PC, better protect it with the cheapest and shittiest UPS money can buy"
      Some people just can't be helped.

      • marshmall0w2 on 15/01/2025 - 14:35
        +1

        True. High-frequency response signals like from lightning strikes and power outages, can't be filtered out by standard UPSs anyway. I guess people care more about desktops, routers, switchds and modems, and other storage servers still being on with simpler UPSs. For that, even a simulated wave is ok. For real protection, you really need a filter device that can catch high-frequency signals.

        • AmperSand on 15/01/2025 - 14:48

          I'd never buy a modified/simulated sine output UPS ever, especially for senstive/expensive equipment.
          This is really one of those devices that just shouldn't exist but for some reason does.

      • User102430 on 15/01/2025 - 15:48

        Anything specific/good alternative you'd recommend mate?

    • Aap Ke Papa on 15/01/2025 - 14:47

      Since I had ordered 3 and needed 3 i am going to follow your advice and cancel the order. Thank you!
      What is your recommendation in that price range?
      Each will run a router, switch and nvr +- synology at each property

    • Noki6630 on 15/01/2025 - 16:31

      The fault can happen anytime no matter what brand you buy
      You just mentioning few have been gone dead

  • unknown on 15/01/2025 - 14:22
    +3

    If you don't need the extra capacity, the higher end 900VA model CP900EPFCLCDa with pure sine can be had on Amazon for $229.

  • Lurker101 on 15/01/2025 - 15:07

    I have 3 of these UPS's at home, and occasionally on power loss or blackout, 1 of the 3 will fail and go offline. Not always the same unit, its random.
    Sometimes none of them fail, but more than likely 1 of the 3 will fail and will just turn off (requiring me to manually power on via the front switch)
    Its very frustrating, contacting their support about this issue was a nightmare and wanting me to replicate the issue with all sorts of evidence and which I gave up.
    Other than this, they have been better than APC smart-ups they replaced.

    • geekcohen on 15/01/2025 - 17:44

      I have 3 of these UPS's at home, and occasionally on power loss or blackout, 1 of the 3 will fail and go offline. Not always the same unit, its random.

      Never had this issue before and I have 5 of this around home.

  • tedd on 15/01/2025 - 18:10

    i have an CyberPower PFC Sinewave UPS 1300VA .

    it works fine for its intention, but very strangely, every night at about 11pm local Sydney time, it will switch to battery power for 1 or 2 min and switch back.

    but there is definitely no mains faulty at all, as all other equipment is working, the lighting is all fine.

    I suspect the Pure-SineWave kick in to main the wave, but not sure at all.

    any one has the same experience? or how should I check?

    cheers

    • geekcohen on 15/01/2025 - 18:23
      +1

      it works fine for its intention, but very strangely, every night at about 11pm local Sydney time, it will switch to battery power for 1 or 2 min and switch back.

      Could be doing a battery test.

    • yotis on 15/01/2025 - 19:16

      Have the same one bought in 2022, dont have this switch behaviour you experience…
      I have had a few times when mains is off, the UPS kicks in as intended and when power is back the beeping stops. :)

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