Chromatography Forum

We have intermittent power interruptions at our facility for which we'd like to set up both of our 6890 GC systems on a UPS battery backup system. We have used these with good luck for our 1100 LC systems. Would this particular model support the power requirements of a 6890 GC?

http://www.amazon.com/APC-SMC1500-Smart ... B007ZT2KKM

The plan would be to set each 6890 system up on a separate UPS.

Most of the power interruptions we have only last for a few seconds. Thanks for any feedback from other users who have connected their GCs to a UPS system. I'd like to know which specific model(s) of UPS would be appropriate for a GC.

I have my 6890/5973 connected to an APC model SUA3000RM2U UPS and it provides ~10 minutes of backup which has eliminated previous shutdowns. It was a while ago so I don't remember how we calculated the size but maybe you can reference something from this model

Definitely need the 3000VA UPS for the GC oven- the 6890 is labelled for 2200VA max on the back next to the label. Watch the plug type when you order, they come with a 30A plug, which requires a new outlet in the lab.
Well worth the cost to protect your instrument, we have had quite a few power interruptions. Batteries last at least 5 years and easy to replace.