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The APCBack-UPS Connect CP12036LI is a compact 12V DC mini UPS featuring a 36W lithium-ion battery, delivering up to 4 hours of backup power. Designed for routers, smart home controllers, VoIP devices, and networking gear, it includes 3 interchangeable DC tips for broad compatibility and LED indicators for real-time status updates. Lightweight and sleek, it ensures your critical devices stay online during power disruptions.
Brand | APC by Schneider Electric |
Product Dimensions | 10.9 x 9.9 x 2.5 cm; 300 g |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Item model number | CP12036LI |
Manufacturer | APC by Schneider Electric |
Colour | White |
Form Factor | Rack |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Wattage | 36 watts |
Battery Charge Time (in hours) | 12 Hours |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 30 minutes |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 1 |
Item Weight | 300 g |
Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
S**S
Protecting fibre broadband
I got this to protect the optical termination of my BT fibre broadband. There is no power supply with the UPS, but the Openreach plug top PSU is compatible. The wall mounting is improvised from some oval conduit clips I had spare. Tested at least 3.5 hours of continuity with this Adtran ONT. Another UPS protects the router and switch upstairs. Great product - would recommend
K**.
It works but for stronger hardware check the power output required & make sure this can provide it.
Why did you choose this product over others?:I got this to keep my network up in the event of a powercut as we were having a large amount in our area at the time. (one for this my router and one for the cityfiber box, and a larger UPS for my PC and Server) with my router of the time (FRITZ!Box 7530 AX) being powered and working fine, Sadly for me, Ill need to change one of these out as I brought a new router (Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Fiber) and this doesnt provide enough power output to run it. it works well, but before you buy one you might want to check the power draw required to run whatever you are buying it for if it's a little bit power hungry.recently during the heatwave, a family member unplugged the CityFiber box to plug in a fan, we only noticed it had been unplugged a few hours later when the internet suddenly stopped working, gave us a laugh when we noticed, it held up for a good bit so overall I would recommend.
S**E
Almost ideal, just missing a few features
Other than the Eaton3s mini, this Schneider APC CP12036Li is the only other widely recognised make of mini DC UPS being sold on Amazon and as such its a welcome addition to a market place full of transient clone-like products from short lived suppliers. With the planned withdrawal of the UK PSTN by the end of 2025 and the ongoing switchover to VoiP many more people will come to recognise the value in adding a battery backup to their routers. Given the importance of product safety when relying upon li-ion cells, its good to see a few established UPS manufacturers offering these small domestic products. The UPS doesn't come with an AC/DC adapter its assumed that it will be connected in-line with the one already powering the router etc. The guidance indicates the UPS can deliver 3A/36W.With around 22Wh of tested usable capacity this UPS should run a typical domestic router for between 2 and 3 hours, most routers seem to use between 6-10Watts. In the event of an extended power cut the device has a simple soft On/Off button, allowing it to be shutdown and restarted as needed. There is no audible warning to indicate an input power failure, the On/Off button just has an LED which flashes to indicate the UPS is discharging its battery.The battery max recharging current is <400mA, which means the AC/DC adaptor you use has to have around 5W of headroom to safely supply the UPS and the device it normally plugs into. The documentation doesn't make this point clearly enough in my view. If in doubt about how many Watts you router is really using then it makes sense to measure it and then decide if the existing AC/DC adapter is up to the small additional load.The unit itself is a solid performer with good voltage regulation across the discharge cycle and across different load. The output voltage held steady at 11.2Volts even @3amps.One observation is that APC used to sell a much larger capacity version of a similarly styled UPS; I still use a CP12142LI and nearly 5 years on it is still protecting my gateway router from regular power cuts; sadly they stopped making it a few years back. This new mini UPS is a good solution which could have been better if they had kept some of the features in the previous model, specifically capacity, audible warning, wall mounts. The price is also on the slightly high side, but you are paying for the name and all the safety, certification that goes with it.
N**M
Keeps you online during a power cut
Clear instructions, needed fully charging first but then kept my Plusnet Hub 2 router running without mains power for 90mins before last LED started flashing.Adaptor plugs are included but I had to buy another one for the router which takes 5.5mm x 3mm connector.Very pleased so far.
D**K
If you're with BT then don't bother.
One of the biggest telecoms companies in the UK - BT - but this device doesn't have the power adapter for it. Very poor.
C**N
Happy with this item - it did its job today
I have it connected inline with a NAS drive (probably at the limit of what this UPS supports - check your device's power requirements - this UPS is rated to support max 12V/36W for just 30 minutes), and today while an electrician was in my flat constantly switching the power off and on, the NAS was unaffected and carried on working regardless.Worth noting... I expected this UPS to come with its own AC adapter; it does not. You connect it inline with whatever device you are using it with, i.e. my NAS has an AC adapter leading from the wall outlet in to the NAS device - well, now that AC adapter leads to this UPS instead, and then the UPS's built-in output power cord connects to the NAS.
M**A
good
works with fritz router directly without adapter, nice.
B**N
Keeps fibre system alive in brief power outage
Easy to set up and works well to keep fibre connection alive in power cut. Range of connectors fitted once I figured out which one to use. Only 4 stars as this unit only lasts 30 minutes with my system, so OK for a brief outage but not much help in a longer power cut.
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