APC Back-UPS, 950VA, Tower, 230V, 4x CEE 7/5 French Schuko outlets, AVR

The APC Back-UPS 950VA Tower BX950MI-FR provides line-interactive power protection for home and small office electronics. Designed as a tower UPS, it delivers 0.95 kVA (520 W) output capacity and includes a sealed lead-acid battery that offers up to 6.5 minutes of runtime at half load. The unit offers four outlets with battery backup and surge protection, Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to correct voltage dips and surges, a 1.2 m power cable and compliance with relevant safety and environmental standards.

Advantages

This UPS combines battery backup and surge protection in a compact tower format, protecting wireless networks, computers, gaming consoles and other electronics. With AVR it stabilizes voltage without switching to battery, the four outlets provide both backup and surge protection for multiple devices, and the sealed lead-acid battery delivers short-term runtime for safe shutdowns. The unit is certified (RoHS, EN62040) and includes a 2-year manufacturer warranty.

Suitable for

• Home wireless networks and routers
• Desktop computers and peripherals
• Gaming consoles and entertainment systems
• Small office equipment and point-of-sale terminals

Key specifications

• Model: APC Back-UPS 950VA Tower BX950MI-FR
• Output capacity: 0.95 kVA (520 W)
• Topology: Line-interactive (AVR)
• Outlets: 4 outlets with battery backup and surge protection (French Schuko variant)
• Surge energy rating: 273 Joules
• Battery type: Sealed lead-acid
• Typical runtime: up to 6.5 minutes at half load
• USB ports: 1 x USB 2.0
• Cable length: 1.2 m
• Weight: 6.1 kg
• Certifications: RoHS, EN62040, CE
• Warranty: 2 years

How to use

Place the UPS on a stable, ventilated surface near the equipment to be protected. Connect the UPS to a mains outlet using the integrated power cable, then plug your critical devices into the UPS outlets that provide battery backup. For non-critical peripherals that only need surge protection, use remaining outlets if applicable. Before use, charge the internal battery for the time specified in the user manual and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for initial setup and software configuration if monitoring is required.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, keep the unit in a dry, dust-free environment, avoid covering ventilation openings, perform periodic battery tests, and replace the battery according to the manufacturer’s service intervals or when runtime noticeably decreases.