Compare watts, not VA. This guide shows how to add up the load of a PC, an internet box or a CCTV kit, and what to check...
Read more →A UPS powers a PC, an internet box or a server from its battery during a power cut, long enough to save your work and shut down properly. It also protects equipment from voltage drops and surges.
The four Eaton 5E units offered are line-interactive UPS: they correct mains voltage variations without switching to battery at every fluctuation. It is the right technology for an office workstation, an internet box or a small till.
Add up the power consumption of the devices in watts and keep a margin of about 30 %. The lighter the load, the longer the runtime.
The Eaton 5E have C13 outputs (4 or 6 depending on the model): you need C13 cords or an adapter to plug in a standard wall plug.
For protection without a battery, see the extension leads and power strips, and for independent power during long outages, solar energy.