APC BE700G3 – 700 VA Standby UPS Battery Backup

Overview

The APC BE700G3 is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system delivering 700 VA / 420 W of standby power protection and battery‑assisted continuity for electronics during power disturbances and outages. It is used by IT technicians, small office support teams, and facilities personnel to maintain uptime for workstations, network devices, and peripherals when utility power is unstable or fails.

The UPS operates from a nominal 120 V AC input at 50/60 Hz and uses offline/standby topology to switch to battery support when mains voltage falls outside regulatory thresholds. Typical transfer times are below 10 ms, enabling connected loads to ride through brief power drops without interruption.

Outlets include a combination of battery‑backup plus surge‑protected receptacles and surge‑only receptacles, allowing segmentation of critical and non‑critical loads to optimize available runtime. Integrated USB Type‑A and Type‑C charging ports deliver auxiliary 5 V DC output for mobile or peripheral devices.

Internal sealed lead‑acid battery technology delivers maintenance‑free operation with an expected service life of approximately 3–5 years under typical environmental conditions. Recharge time following a deep discharge is on the order of 8–10 hours.

The UPS is a compact form factor suitable for floor placement adjacent to workstations, network closets, or shelves. Visual and audible indicators communicate status for utility power, battery mode, overload, and fault conditions.

Key Features

• 700 VA / 420 W capacity with 120 V AC standby UPS topology
• Six NEMA 5‑15R outlets (4 battery + surge, 2 surge‑only)
• Integrated USB‑A and USB‑C charging ports (5 V, 3 A shared)
• Typical < 10 ms transfer time to battery support
• Maintenance‑free sealed lead‑acid battery with 8–10 hr recharge