Mercury Maverick 1550 UPS Offline 1550VA/930W 4X Universal Socket 2X 8.2AH Battery UK Power Cord

Mercury Maverick 1550 UPS​ is a reliable alternative power source. It is your perfect backup in the events of a power outage to keep your devices running. When there is a power cut, this UPS automatically switches over with zero downtime. Mercury Maverick 1550 UPS protects your electronic equipment from damage due to power outages, surges, and spikes while providing short term battery power during an outage. The Mercury Maverick 1550 UPS​ features Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), which instantly adjusts high and low voltage fluctuations to safe levels for your electronics, saving battery power for when you need it most during storms and power outages. Additionally, UK Plug sockets make for easy-to-use connection of protected equipment. Specifically designed to protect your PC equipment and network connection in harsh power environments, the Back-up ensures maximum productivity and work efficiency.

General specifications

•   Input :
  –  Voltage 220-230VAC
  – Voltage Range 140-300 VAC
  –  Frequency: 50 / 60Hz
  –  Current:7.2A Max
• Output:
  –  Voltage Regulation (Bat.Mode): +/-10%
  –  Frequency :50 / 60Hz
  – Waveform: Simulated Sine wave
• Battery:
  –  Battery Type: 12V / 8.2AH x2
  –  Charging ability: 6 hours recover to 90% capacity
•  Transfer Time:
  –  Typical:2-6ms
• Protection: Short circuit, Overload, Battery discharge and overcharge, Surge Protection
• Indications:
  – Line Mode: Greenlighting
  –  Battery Mode : Yellow flashing
  – Fault: Red Lighting
•  Audible Alarm:
  –  Battery Mode: Sounding every 10 sec
  –  Battery low: Sounding every 1 sec
  – Overload: Sounding every 0.5 sec
  – Fault: Continuous sounding
• Environment:
  – Humidity 0-90% relative Humidity 0-40°C (Non-condensing)
  –  Noise Level : Less than 40dB
  – Dimension:  313 x129 x175

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What does “Offline UPS” mean for the Mercury Maverick 1550? A1: An “Offline UPS” or “Standby UPS” means that your devices are normally powered directly by the utility power. The UPS’s inverter and battery are only activated when the utility power fails or goes outside safe voltage limits. At that point, the UPS quickly switches to battery power to provide backup.

Q2: What kind of devices can I connect to the Mercury Maverick 1550? A2: This UPS is ideal for personal computers, monitors, modems, routers, small printers (inkjet, not laser), LED TVs, and other small electronic devices. Avoid connecting high-power devices like laser printers, heaters, or large motors, as these can overload the UPS.

Q3: What is “AVR,” and why is it important in this UPS? A3: AVR stands for Automatic Voltage Regulation. It’s important because it allows the UPS to automatically boost or trim incoming utility voltage to a safe level without using battery power. This feature protects your devices from harmful voltage fluctuations (sags and surges) and helps extend the life of the UPS battery.

Q4: How long can the Mercury Maverick 1550 provide backup power? A4: The backup time depends on the total power consumption of your connected devices. For the Mercury Maverick 1550 (930W), you can expect approximately 5-10 minutes at full load and longer durations (e.g., 10-20 minutes) at half load. For a single typical desktop PC, it could provide up to 30 minutes.

Q5: Is this UPS suitable for sensitive electronics like servers? A5: While it provides basic protection, for very sensitive equipment like critical servers or advanced networking gear, an “Online Double-Conversion UPS” (like the Mercury HP920C-S) is generally recommended due to its zero transfer time and continuous pure sine wave output. The Mercury Maverick 1550 is best for less critical home and small office applications.

Q6: What does “Simulated Sine Wave” mean for the output? A6: A “Simulated Sine Wave” (also called a “stepped approximated sine wave”) is a common output for offline UPS systems. It’s a stepped approximation of a true sine wave. While suitable for most power supplies found in computers and standard electronics, some very sensitive or older devices, or those with Active Power Factor Correction (APFC), might prefer or require a “Pure Sine Wave” output