Pro AV UPS Solutions
Professional AV systems drive collaboration, communication, and entertainment across corporate, institutional, broadcast, and venue environments. A power interruption mid-presentation, mid-event, or mid-broadcast isn’t a minor inconvenience — it’s an operational failure. Xtreme Power UPS and Smart PDU solutions keep AV infrastructure running and give integrators remote control when something goes wrong.
The cost of AV power failure
A power event during a live presentation, broadcast, or event causes immediate visible failure — signal loss, display dropout, audio interruption. A UPS bridges the gap and gives the system time for a controlled response rather than an abrupt shutdown.
AV control systems — processors, DSPs, matrix switchers — can take minutes to reboot and re-establish signal routing. A UPS prevents the reboot from happening at all during brief power events, maintaining signal continuity and user experience.
Integrators managing systems across multiple sites under service contracts need remote recovery. J90 switchable outlets and SPDU Smart PDUs allow power-cycling of hung devices remotely — without dispatching a technician for what may be a simple device lockup.
UPS and PDU solutions for Pro AV
For AV control processors, routers, wireless APs, and small enclosures where space is the constraint. The J60 fits inside control panels on a DIN rail or behind displays; the J60C adds a short-depth 1U form factor (8.5″ depth) for shallow wall-mount AV racks and furniture-grade cabinets. Both are fanless — silent in occupied rooms.
For AV racks needing online protection, individual outlet switching, and remote reboot without external hardware. Online double-conversion with per-outlet control eliminates a separate PDU for remote device reboot. 50°C operation for warm AV closets; LiFePO₄ battery removes replacement across distributed multi-site fleets.
For boardrooms, training centers, and production racks needing higher capacity or extended runtime. Online double-conversion in a convertible rack/tower chassis, external battery packs for extended runtime, and SNMP/web monitoring. LiFePO₄ for long service life, at 120V and 208/230V.
For stadiums, arenas, event venues, and large broadcast facilities needing three-phase lithium at scale — powering video walls, digital scoreboards, broadcast AV, and distributed AV infrastructure. Hot-swappable battery modules for maintenance without downtime; integrated frequency conversion supports imported and global equipment.
For higher-capacity AV racks and head-end rooms needing online double-conversion with runtime engineered to the deployment. Zero transfer time and unity power factor; external battery packs scale runtime as needed. An optional XBDM adds maintenance bypass and distribution, and the XPD-IT60A step-down transformer feeds isolated 120V to downstream AV gear. TAA-compliant for regulated and public-sector facilities.
For integrators managing racks remotely under service contracts — outlet-level metering, switching, and remote reboot without a truck roll. Monitor load per device, power-cycle individual components, and get alerts before failures bite. Pairs with the J90 for complete rack power management: UPS runtime at the device level, intelligent control at the PDU level.
Applications by market
Choosing the right UPS for your Pro AV deployment
| Deployment type | Recommended | Key reason |
|---|---|---|
| Control system or small enclosure | J60 → | DIN-rail mount inside control panel · fanless · silent |
| Shallow AV rack or AV credenza | J60C → | 8.5″ depth · 1U · fits wall-mount AV racks |
| AV rack with remote-reboot requirement | J90 → | Individual outlet switching · 1U · remote reboot without a truck roll |
| Boardroom or production rack | P91Li → | Higher capacity · extended runtime · SNMP monitoring |
| Stadium or large venue | Li90 → | Three-phase lithium · 10–30kW · scales for venue-wide AV |
| University or broadcast facility | M90S → | Modular · N+1-capable · 6–48kVA scalable |
| Managed service / multi-site rack control | SPDU + J90 → | Outlet-level metering + remote reboot across all managed racks |
Remote reboot without the truck roll
SPDU Smart PDU — the remote-reboot tool for managed AV contracts
AV integrators managing multiple client sites under service agreements need remote recovery. SPDU enables outlet-level power-cycling of projectors, processors, and servers — eliminating truck rolls for device lockups across distributed installations.
View SPDU Smart PDU →Common questions about Pro AV UPS
Which UPS is best for AV racks?
For shallow AV racks and credenzas, the J60C at 8.5″ depth fits where standard UPS units can’t. For full-depth racks requiring remote reboot, the J90’s 1U form factor and individual outlet switching is the recommended combination. For boardrooms and production racks needing more capacity, the P91Li covers 1–3kVA at 2U.
Can I reboot AV gear remotely?
Yes — two ways. The J90’s individual switchable outlets allow per-device power-cycling remotely via SNMP or web. The SPDU Smart PDU adds outlet-level switching and metering to any rack — pair it with any UPS for complete remote control. Either approach eliminates truck rolls for device-lockup recovery across multi-site fleets.
How long will AV systems run on UPS backup?
Runtime depends on load and model. Most conference-room and boardroom AV loads at 200–400W on a J90 run 20–45 minutes — enough for most utility events and generator-transfer scenarios. The J90-2kLiD and J90-3kLiD accept external EBP48 battery packs for significantly extended runtime. For stadium and venue deployments, the Li90 and M90S support longer-runtime configurations coordinated with the facility generator strategy.
Do Xtreme Power UPS systems work with Pro AV control platforms?
Yes. The J90 and P91Li support SNMP monitoring integration with network management systems. The Li90 includes programmable dry contacts for integration with building management and SCADA. The SPDU provides outlet-level control that integrates into managed-AV service workflows. Xtreme Power engineers assist with integration planning for specific AV control environments.
What warranty is included on Pro AV UPS systems?
The lithium platforms — J60, J60C, J90, P91Li, Li90 — carry a 5- or 6-year warranty including electronics and battery, with LiFePO₄ batteries rated for up to 15-year service life under ideal conditions — particularly relevant for integrators avoiding mid-contract battery replacements at client sites.
Plan your Pro AV power strategy
Load calculations, runtime planning, remote-reboot configuration, and product selection for Pro AV integrators across all market segments.