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APC BK500EI Back-UPS 500VA/300W Standby UPS, 4x IEC C13

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APC BK500EI Back-UPS 500VA/300W Standby UPS, 4x IEC C13

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APC Back-UPS BK500EI standby tower UPS. Rated 500 VA / 300 W at 230 V with a stepped approximation to a sine wave output, transfer time 6 ms typical, 10 ms maximum. 4 x IEC 60320 C13 outlets (3 x C13 plus 1 x C13 surge), IEC 60320 C14 input. LED status display, USB port. 310 J surge rating. Internal lead-acid battery, user-replaceable, recharge time 8 hours, battery life 4 to 6 years. Tower, 165 x 91 x 284 mm, 6.32 kg, Beige. Warranty: 2-year UPS, 2-year battery. Genuine APC from ARC IP Networks, authorised APC reseller with Australian stock.

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APC BK500EI at a glance

The APC Back-UPS BK500EI is a 500 VA / 300 W standby tower UPS with a stepped approximation to a sine wave output and 4 IEC C13 outlets. It has an LED status display, a USB port for UPS connectivity and a user-replaceable internal lead-acid battery.

ARC IP Networks is an authorised APC reseller in Australia. We supply the genuine APC BK500EI from Australian stock.

Rated power500 VA / 300 W
Outlets4x IEC C13
TopologyStandby
Surge rating310 J

Best for

  • Single desktop computers and peripherals
  • Modems, routers and broadband equipment
  • Home and small office electronics needing surge protection and backup

Key features

500 VA / 300 W rated output at 230 V single phase.

Standby topology with a stepped approximation to a sine wave output, transfer time 6 ms typical, 10 ms maximum.

Input voltage limits 160 to 300 V adjustable; 180 to 266 V.

Output connections: 4 x IEC 60320 C13 (3 x C13 plus 1 x C13 surge); input via IEC 60320 C14.

LED status display with on line, on battery, replace battery and overload indicators, plus audible alarms when on battery, at low battery and on overload.

USB port for UPS connectivity, listed by APC as SmartConnect compatible.

310 J surge energy rating; full-time multi-pole noise filtering, 5% IEEE surge let-through, zero clamping response time.

Internal lead-acid battery, 7.0 Ah at 12 V, user-replaceable, with a recharge time of 8 hours and a battery life of 4 to 6 years.

APC BK500EI specifications

APC BK500EI technical specifications
SpecificationValue
Input
Nominal input voltage230 V AC, single phase
Input voltage limits160 to 300 V adjustable; 180 to 266 V
Input frequency50/60 Hz +/- 3 Hz auto-sensing (47 to 63 Hz)
Input connectionIEC 60320 C14
Maximum input current7 A
Output
Rated power500 VA / 300 W
Output voltage230 V AC, single phase
Output connections4 x IEC 60320 C13 (3 x C13 plus 1 x C13 surge)
TopologyStandby
WaveformStepped approximation to a sine wave
Transfer time6 ms typical, 10 ms maximum
Output frequency47 to 63 Hz, sync to mains
Battery
Battery typeLead-acid, internal, included, user-replaceable
Battery capacity7.0 Ah
Battery voltage12 V
Recharge time8 hours
Battery life4 to 6 years
Battery charger power10 W rated
Extended runtimeNo (no external battery packs)
Communications and protection
PortsUSB
Control panelLED status display: on line, on battery, replace battery and overload indicators
Software compatibilitySmartConnect
AlarmsOn battery, distinctive low battery, overload continuous tone
Surge energy rating310 J
Noise filteringFull-time multi-pole noise filtering, 5% IEEE surge let-through, zero clamping response time
Physical
Form factorTower (not rack-mountable)
Dimensions (H x W x D)165 x 91 x 284 mm
Net weight6.32 kg
ColourBeige
Environment
Operating temperature0 to 40 °C
Storage temperature-15 to 45 °C
Relative humidity0 to 95%
Acoustic level40 dBA
Certifications and warranty
CertificationsRCM, CE, GOST, VDE
StandardsEN/IEC 62040-1:2019/A11:2021, EN/IEC 62040-2:2006/AC:2006, EN/IEC 62040-2:2018
Warranty2-year UPS, 2-year battery

Figures from APC's official product data sheet.

What's in the box

  • CD with software
  • Documentation CD
  • 1 x detachable IEC power cord
  • 1 x detachable 1.2 m IEC power cord
  • Telephone cable
  • USB cable
  • Warranty card

The APC BK500EI in depth

Battery backup and surge protection

The BK500EI is part of APC's Back-UPS range. It delivers 500 VA / 300 W from 4 IEC C13 outlets using standby topology with a stepped approximation to a sine wave output. APC is a Schneider Electric brand.

Status, connectivity and protection

An LED status display shows on-line and on-battery status, and a USB port provides UPS connectivity; APC lists the unit as SmartConnect compatible. Surge protection is rated at 310 J with full-time multi-pole noise filtering.

Tower chassis and battery

The tower measures 165 x 91 x 284 mm and weighs 6.32 kg. The internal lead-acid battery is user-replaceable, recharges in 8 hours and is rated for 4 to 6 years.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about the APC BK500EI from the ARC IP Networks team. Last reviewed November 2026.

The BK500EI is rated at 500 VA / 300 W at 230 V, with 4 x IEC 60320 C13 outlets (3 x C13 plus 1 x C13 surge).

No. APC lists the output as a stepped approximation to a sine wave; it is a standby UPS with a transfer time of 6 ms typical, 10 ms maximum.

Yes. APC lists it as a user-replaceable internal lead-acid battery, rated for 4 to 6 years of life.

APC lists: CD with software, documentation CD, 1 x detachable IEC power cord, 1 x detachable 1.2 m IEC power cord, telephone cable, USB cable, warranty card.

APC states a 2-year UPS warranty and 2-year battery warranty.

ARC IP Networks is an authorised APC reseller and supplies the BK500EI from Australian stock.

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Buy the APC BK500EI in Australia

ARC IP Networks is an authorised APC reseller, supplying APC UPS, replacement batteries, rack PDUs, NetShelter racks and monitoring to homes, businesses and integrators across Australia.

  • Genuine APC with the full manufacturer's warranty, supplied from Australian stock.
  • Australian stock, shipped Australia-wide.
  • Local pre-sales help sizing a UPS, runtime and rack power for your equipment.
  • Trade and project pricing available.

Planning an APC power protection project?

Ask ARC IP Networks for project pricing, or call us to check the right APC UPS, battery or rack PDU for your load.

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Proof of purchase is required for all returns.

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