CYBERPOWER CST1500S UPS Sine Wave Battery Backup | In-depth Setup

[@williamvaughan1218]

Is your powerchut software still functioning correctly after the update?

[@cfldriven]

So far no issues.

[@exgenica]

(18:15) *_eliminate that fluctuation_* Actually not eliminated...reduced. Surge and spike protection is degraded, eventually eliminated with events and time. The rate of degradation depends on the magnitude, duration, and frequency of protection events. As with typical "surge" and "spike" suppressor strips, over time these also become virtually ineffective in providing protection for those kinds of events. The components simply degrade. After even an indirect lightning strike that causes no apparent damage to the UPS nor my systems, I wouldn't rely on any internal or external surge/suppressor device involved in the event to reliably continue protecting my systems.

[@cfldriven]

Thank you for the info. We also added a whole house surge suppression, it better than doing nothing.

[@CHarvelCHannel]

Please tell me, does this UPS have GREEN POWER technology? This function shuts down the UPS when there is a light load connected to it. If this feature exists, can it be disabled?

[@cfldriven]

This UPS has a Energy Star rating due in part to "GreenPower UPS Bypass Design". Under normal use utility power bypasses the transformer thus reducing noise, heat and energy use. This is a built-in feature and can not by disabled. Help this info helps. Thank you for watching.

[@CHarvelCHannel]

@@cfldriven Can you please tell me if I turn off my computer but still have my monitor on in standby mode, will this UPS turn off my monitor due to low load? Or if I put my PC into let's say sleep mode, won't it turn off my PC the wrong way?

[@cfldriven]

@@CHarvelCHannel The reason to have your PC on UPS is during a power outage while your pc is running unattended (rendering, uploading, etc) the UPS when connected to the PC will safely shut it down. If the pc is in sleep there no way for the ups to communicate with it. I have two monitors and only the main one is on the ups, the other is just on the surge side of ups. If you leave monitor in standby mode it will continue to receive power until the battery runs-down.

[@CHarvelCHannel]

@@cfldriven That is, the monitor will receive power from the battery even if the UPS is plugged into an outlet? That is, the monitor will be forced to be powered from the UPS battery? Accordingly, if my computer is in sleep mode, can the UPS consider that the computer is turned off and force it to shut down? This is terrible.

[@cfldriven]

@@CHarvelCHannel When the utility power is lost anything plugged to the battery side of the ups will be powered until the battery runs out or the utility comes on. You could just turn off the computer and monitor instead of using the sleep mode.

[@jesmpk2298]

Great review. Thank you so much. Question, so the fact you unplugged and the PSU on your PC continued to work shows the true sine wave was working right? Also Costco online has 4 different CP brand models. Eliminating the 1350, that leaves 3. I think one was not true sine wave. Why did you chose this one over the other? I need to buy one and Costco seems to offer the best price to value and feature set. Also, I read about fires with the CP units. Any thoughts on that?

[@cfldriven]

JE, thank you for watching. Unplugging the PSU and the PC continuing to work only proves that the UPS is working correctly. To prove the it is a true sine wave output would require an oscilloscope. The reason for choosing this unit over others brands was true sine wave output, price, tech support, the amount of info avail on display monitor and warranty. You are correct about Costco selling both true sine wave and non true sine wave UPS, I almost bought the wrong one and had to go to Costco online for the correct version. As to issue of the glue failing and causing a fire there is no consumer recall and no conclusive proof there is an issue. The units are UL certified for safety. Good luck w your UPS search.

[@jesmpk2298]

@@cfldriven thank you. I am going to buy the same model as you. CST1500S.

[@cfldriven]

@@jesmpk2298 I have two of them and would definitely recommend it. I think of it as insurance for my electronics.

[@geepeezee5030]

How granular is the power usage information in powerpanel? I have a CP1350PFCLCD that will show power use in 1w increments.

[@cfldriven]

The unit rounds off to the nearest watt with no decimal point.

[@geepeezee5030]

@@cfldriven Thanks for confirming. I have an older CP1500PFCLCD with the non-color display that only shows in 8 or 9 watt increments. Interestingly, the same model # now shows a color display on cyberpower's web site. You'd think they'd use a different model # for newer units, or something to designate a version update. Doubt it's software related.

[@cfldriven]

@@geepeezee5030 I'm looking to pick up another one at Costco, cheaper in the store than online, so I see if I get a color display. I prefer input voltage reading as at a glance I can tell if the grid is down or oscillating. Thank you for sharing.

[@geepeezee5030]

@@cfldriven No stores around here have 'em. Online only item. Also, you might consider powerpanel business.. It's superior to the person edition. I'd stick with version 3.xx if running windows. 4.x has a bug where it will not execute the defined script on a power event. Don't ask how I know this.

[@Selimify]

Hello There ! I am new to this UPS systems I am looking for a Ups that basically protects my gaming laptop till power comes back which is max 45min and min 5 between these times electricity comes back appoximately and I need a ups that has 2 Pin plug design on rear because most of my devices are 2 pin getting all of them a converter would be pain do you have any recomendations mate ?

[@cfldriven]

If I understood correctly this unit will accept plugs with only two blades and no grounding pin.

[@gitarman666]

Mine fried! yellow circuit board glue very common but there is a YT vid that’s shows precisely what happened to mine This water based yellow adhesive becomes caustic and conductive According to the vid And upon opening my ups after a Smokey failure I did find 3 areas of yellow glue turned brown, bubbled areas that had fused across the board, bummer

[@cfldriven]

Todd, did you call Cyberpower as they come with 3yr warranty. I had a battery die and they replaced the entire unit. Best of luck.

[@gitarman666]

@@cfldriven Yes I did, just my luck the warranty had expired just 3 months ago

[@cfldriven]

@@gitarman666 I so hate when that happens.

[@ganeryhyperion8386]

it will much nice if they put at least red LED or any redish color led indicator if the power is out

[@cfldriven]

If you set the display to off, it will come on to indicate power is out and it can also be set to give an audio alarm. Thank you for watching Ganery.

[@earthoid]

I think you need to hold the mute button for a couple seconds to turn off the alarm.

[@cfldriven]

Yes that would be the normal function, but on this one the switch was defective and I had to use the software to muted. It wasn't enough of an issue to send it back. Thanks for watching.

[@garthzader]

“Don’t connect a high amp device 20:05” … “my smaller older unit is backup powering my on-demand hot water 21:05”.

[@cfldriven]

Garth, thank you for that great reminder. In our case the Rheem tankless draws less than 2 amps which is well within the limits of the CyberPower. One should always compare the amp and wattage draw of all devices to make sure they don't exceed what the power supply can safely handle.

[@garthzader]

@@cfldriven thought it might have been a joke. Hard to believe that under a load of so much immediate heat/energy (enough for a hot shower) only 2 amps is drawn. Double digit power draw, amps, while under load is not uncommon with most tankless water heaters. Some over larger systems can peak in the triple digits. You must have an efficient unit. Or possibly 2 amps is only while at idle?? Be safe.

[@cfldriven]

@@garthzader I should clarify our Rheem tankless runs on natural gas so the power draw is just for the blower and electronics. Now the electric version of the same unit has a huge power draw as you have noted.

[@garthzader]

@@cfldriven ahh, that sounds right. Thanks for the clarification!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

@@garthzader Yes, now 2 amps make sense.

[@williamvaughan1218]

Looks like a amazon ups on your router huh

[@cfldriven]

I wish vendors would stop using product boxes as shipping boxes, most of the ones I get don't survive and have to be returned for a replacement.

[@samanthagriffinv2.08]

You don’t press the mute button you hold it for about 2 seconds

[@cfldriven]

Samantha, you are correct muting will only occur through the software or by pressing for 2 seconds. Briefly pressing the mute button only cycles the display through the various power status. Thank you for pointing this out.

[@joemarz2264]

To call that a "modified sinewave" is an insult to my intelligence. 😂

[@cfldriven]

Modified Sine Wave (quasi-sine): A modified sine wave inverter, or quasi-sine wave inverter, actually has a waveform more like a square wave but with an extra step.