A60 Standby UPS – Compact Battery Backup (550–850 VA, 120V)
550–850 VA | 120V | Standby UPS
Compact standby UPS designed for desktop systems, retail POS, kiosks, and distributed electronic devices requiring simple, economical battery backup during power outages.
550–850 VA · 120V · Compact Standby UPS
A60 compact standby UPS
The A60 Series is a compact standby UPS for device-level power protection where cost, simplicity, and ease of deployment come first. It delivers battery backup during outages to support safe shutdown of connected equipment, in a small footprint suited to desktop, wall-mounted, or field-installed applications.
TAA-compliant single-phase UPS →
Protection at the individual device
The A60 is built for localized protection at the device level rather than at the rack or infrastructure level. It deploys directly alongside equipment to provide basic outage protection without centralized UPS systems or rack integration — a simple, consistent approach to protecting distributed environments.
Sits next to the equipment it protects — no rack, no centralized UPS, no infrastructure dependency.
Battery backup during outages for safe shutdown — right-sized for stable-utility environments.
Flexible placement across retail, office, and field-installed systems with no specialized hardware.
A small desktop chassis that fits tight counters, cabinets, and equipment niches.
A TAA-compliant entry-tier platform for federal, state, and municipal distributed deployments.
A single, repeatable backup standard for rolling out protection across many sites and devices.
The entry tier in the distributed UPS portfolio
The A60 is the entry-tier, device-level platform in the Xtreme Power distributed UPS architecture. The portfolio steps up by topology — from standby, through line-interactive (AVR), to online double-conversion and lithium. Within the line-interactive tier, units step up by features, form factor, and output waveform (simulated to pure sine).
Choosing the right topology
The A60 is designed for environments where the primary risk is short-duration outages and utility power is generally stable. Standby topology provides battery backup only during an outage, without continuous voltage regulation, which covers three of the ten common power problems. Where loads need regulation or fully conditioned power, the portfolio steps up.
Outage backup
Battery backup during outages for safe shutdown. Best where utility power is stable and the need is simple ride-through.
+ Voltage regulation
Adds automatic voltage regulation (AVR) to correct sags and swells without switching to battery.
Conditioned power
Continuous double-conversion output for sensitive or critical loads needing fully conditioned power.
A consistent replacement for entry-level UPS
The A60 is commonly deployed as a replacement for entry-level UPS systems — including the APC Back-UPS series, Eaton standby UPS platforms, and CyberPower desktop UPS systems — giving distributed deployments a single, TAA-compliant standard for simple, economical battery backup.
Model selection and capacity guidance
The A60 is deployed across distributed environments — retail POS, kiosks, desktop workstations, communications equipment, and security systems — wherever basic outage protection and safe-shutdown capability are the requirement.
| Model | Capacity | Display | USB charging | Data-line | Best-fit loads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60-550 | 550 VA / 330 W | 3 LEDs | — | — | POS systems, routers, and small electronics |
| A60-850 | 850 VA / 500 W | Touch LCD | USB-A 5V / 2.4A | RJ45 | Desktops, kiosks, and communications equipment |
Typical loads range from 75 W to 400 W. The A60 is designed for short-duration ride-through and controlled shutdown rather than extended runtime. Size it with the UPS selector →
A60 specifications
| Topology | Standby |
| Capacity | 550 VA / 330 W · 850 VA / 500 W |
| Input voltage | 110/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz auto-sensing |
| Output voltage | 110/120 VAC |
| Output waveform | Simulated sine wave |
| Transfer time | 2–6 ms |
| Outlets | (10) NEMA 5-15R — 5 battery backup + 5 surge-only |
| Battery | Sealed maintenance-free lead-acid (VRLA), (1) 12V 5Ah; ~8 h recharge to 90% |
| Display / indicators | 3 LEDs (A60-550) / Touch LCD (A60-850) |
| USB charging port | A60-850 only (USB-A, 5V / 2.4A) |
| Data-line protection | A60-850 only (RJ45) |
| Communications | USB |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 6.2 × 12 × 3.7 in |
| Weight | 6 lb (A60-550) / 7.2 lb (A60-850) |
| Line cord | 6 ft, NEMA 5-15P |
| Operating environment | 0–40 °C (32–104 °F), 0–90% RH, up to 11,500 ft |
| Connected-equipment policy | $25,000 load protection |
| Approvals | UL 1778, cTUVus (cUL), RoHS, TAA |
| Warranty | 3-year electronics / 3-year battery (USA & Canada) |
Estimated runtime by load
| Model | 20% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 80% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60-550 (330 W) | 27 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | <1 |
| A60-850 (500 W) | 20 | 7.3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | <1 |
Runtimes in approximate minutes at the listed percentage of rated load; actual runtime varies with battery age, temperature, and load. The A60 targets short-duration ride-through and controlled shutdown.
A60 standby UPS — frequently asked questions
What is a standby UPS, and is it enough?
A standby UPS runs the load on utility power until voltage leaves tolerance, then transfers to battery. That covers blackout, sag, and surge, which is three of the ten common power problems. It is enough when outages are the main risk and line voltage is stable. It is not enough if the circuit sags or swells regularly, because the unit will transfer to battery every time and you will be replacing batteries instead of solving the problem.
Is the A60 TAA compliant?
Yes, both models comply with the Trade Agreements Act. That is what makes a UPS eligible for federal, state, education, and many healthcare procurement schedules, and it is unusual at this price point. Most entry-level UPS in this class are not eligible at all, so a buyer on a regulated contract often cannot use the obvious cheap option.
What is the difference between the A60-550 and the A60-850?
Capacity and features. The A60-550 is 550 VA / 330 W with three LED indicators. The A60-850 is 850 VA / 500 W and adds a touch LCD, a USB-A charging port at 5 V / 2.4 A, and RJ45 data-line protection. Size on watts, not VA, since watts is the binding constraint.
When should I step up from the A60 to the S71 or V70?
When line voltage is the problem rather than outages. The A60 has no voltage regulation, so on an unstable circuit it transfers to battery on every brownout. The S71 and V70 add automatic voltage regulation, which corrects sustained high and low voltage without touching the battery and takes coverage from three of the ten problems to five. That usually pays for itself in battery life alone.
Can the A60 run from a generator?
No, and this is the clearest limit of the topology. Engine generators vary output frequency as load changes, and a standby UPS will reject that as out of tolerance and run the load from battery until it is exhausted. If the site is generator-backed, specify an online double-conversion unit.
How much runtime does the A60 provide?
See the runtime table above for estimated minutes by load. The A60 is sized for ride-through and orderly shutdown of a POS terminal, router, or desktop, not for extended backup. If runtime is the actual requirement, the answer is a larger platform rather than a bigger A60.
Does the A60 replace an entry-level APC or CyberPower unit?
Yes, in the same capacity band. The comparison page linked on this page puts the A60 against the equivalent models on capacity, runtime, outlets, and warranty. The differences that usually decide it are TAA eligibility and the data-line and USB charging features on the A60-850.
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