Testing

The system being used to test the Smart1000LCD is as follows:
Also plugged into the UPS were an HP PhotoSmart 8150 printer, a Belkin 4 port USB hub, a Creative Labs 5.1 speaker set, and a DSL modem/router. During the testing period the system was put through an array of benchmarking and gaming. During that period, the Tripp Lite Smart1000LCD never once gave an over voltage alarm, meaning the system was drawing too much power for the UPS to keep up with. The input voltage on the front stayed between 115-120V, until the UPS was unplugged to test battery runtime.

With the software set to turn off the PC at 5% remaining battery, I unplugged the Smart1000LCD with the system running. This easy test simulates the loss of supply power. The system was left to idle during the test, and it ran for about nine and a half minutes before shutting down. Calculating the extra battery life left gives about 10 minutes of total runtime, which is within the manufacturer's rated time.