APC Back-UPS, 500VA/300W Floor/Wall Mount, 230V, 8x French/Belgian outlets, USB Type A Port, User Replaceable Battery

The APC Back-UPS 500VA (300W) with 8 French/Belgian outlets and a USB Type-A port provides battery backup and surge protection for home and small office electronics. This compact UPS supports devices such as wireless routers, desktop computers and gaming consoles, offering a 310-joule surge energy rating and a user-replaceable battery to maintain long-term performance. The unit includes a 2-year warranty on the UPS and battery, plus a 3-year warranty, €100,000 connected equipment protection policy and free technical support for European community countries.

Advantages

The UPS supplies both battery backup and surge protection on six outlets while two outlets offer surge protection only, enabling flexible power management. A dedicated USB Type-A port allows smart charging of personal devices. The user-replaceable battery cartridge restores original UPS performance when replaced. Compact design permits floor or wall mounting and the device comes with manufacturer warranties and connected equipment protection for covered regions.

Suitable for

• Home wireless networks and routers
• Desktop computers and workstations
• Gaming consoles and entertainment systems
• Small office equipment (modems, VoIP phones, external drives)

Key specifications

• Output power: 300 W
• Output capacity: 0.5 kVA (500 VA)
• AC outlets: 8 (6 with battery backup + surge, 2 surge-only)
• Surge energy rating: 310 Joules
• USB ports: 1 × USB Type-A
• Weight: 3.9 kg
• Colour: Black
• MPN: BE500G2-FR
• EAN: 731304738244

How to use

Place the UPS on a stable, ventilated surface or mount it on the wall according to the included instructions. Connect critical devices to the six battery-backed outlets and non-critical but surge-sensitive devices to the two surge-only outlets. Plug the UPS into a properly grounded AC outlet and switch it on. Use the USB Type-A port to charge mobile devices as needed. Monitor battery status and run periodic self-tests where supported; replace the battery with the APC user-replaceable battery cartridge when capacity decreases.

Recommendations

The APC Back-UPS is intended for indoor use in dry, temperature-controlled environments. For reliable backup time, avoid connecting high-power appliances (heaters, refrigerators) and keep firmware or monitoring software up to date if available. Replace the battery with the manufacturer-specified cartridge to ensure safe operation and maintain warranty coverage.