Reliable Backup Power for Your Home and Office
Protect your essential electronics from load shedding, unexpected power outages and damaging voltage fluctuations with the Mecer ME-850-VU Line Interactive UPS. Delivering 800VA / 480W of reliable backup power, this UPS is ideal for home offices, networking equipment and everyday computing devices.
Featuring Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), intelligent microprocessor control and a built-in sealed lead-acid battery, the ME-850-VU provides uninterrupted power during outages while helping protect sensitive electronics from surges and unstable mains voltage.
Whether you're working from home, studying online or simply keeping your internet connection active during load shedding, the ME-850-VU offers dependable performance and peace of mind.
Please note: Backup runtime depends on the total power consumption of the connected devices. Lower-power equipment such as fibre ONTs, Wi-Fi routers and networking devices will operate for considerably longer than higher-power equipment. This listing is based on the official manufacturer specifications.
Key Features
- 800VA / 480W line interactive UPS
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) stabilises fluctuating mains voltage
- Simulated sine wave output
- Fast transfer time of 26ms (10ms maximum)
- Intelligent microprocessor control for dependable operation
- Automatic restart when utility power returns
- Cold start function for battery startup without mains power
- USB communication port
- RJ-11/RJ-45 surge protection
- Overload, overcharge and deep discharge protection
- LED status indicators
- Audible alarms for battery mode, overload and low battery
- Compatible with Windows, Linux, Unix and macOS
Typical Applications
Ideal for protecting and backing up:
- Fibre ONT
- Wi-Fi routers
- Desktop computers
- LCD monitors
- Laptops
- Home office workstations
- CCTV systems
- Alarm systems
- POS terminals
- VoIP phones
- Small networking equipment
- Modems and switches
With its 480W output capacity, the ME-850-VU provides additional headroom over entry-level UPS units, making it suitable for supporting a desktop computer and monitor or several networking devices simultaneously.
Not recommended for:
- Laser printers
- Electric kettles
- Microwaves
- Electric heaters
- Refrigerators
- Air conditioners
- High-powered gaming PCs
- Appliances with compressors or heating elements
Why Choose a UPS?
A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) automatically switches to battery power when the mains supply fails, helping prevent data loss and protecting valuable electronics from power interruptions, voltage fluctuations and electrical surges. It provides valuable time to continue working, save important files or safely shut down connected equipment.
Technical Specifications
General
- Brand: Mecer
- Model: ME-850-VU
- UPS Type: Line Interactive
- Capacity: 800VA / 480W
- Output Waveform: Simulated Sine Wave
Input
- Voltage Range: 81145VAC / 162290VAC
- Frequency: 50/60Hz (Auto Sensing)
Output
- Output Voltage: 110/120VAC or 220/230/240VAC
- Voltage Regulation (Battery Mode): ±10%
- Frequency (Battery Mode): 50Hz or 60Hz ±1Hz
- Transfer Time: Typical 26ms (Maximum 10ms)
Battery
- Battery Type: 1 × 12V 7Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery
- Typical Recharge Time: 46 hours to approximately 90% capacity
Protection Features
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
- Overload protection
- Overcharge protection
- Deep discharge protection
- RJ-11/RJ-45 surge protection
Connectivity
- USB communication port
- RJ-11/RJ-45 protection
Compatibility
Supports:
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
- Windows 7
- Windows 8
- Windows Server 2000/2003/2008
- Linux
- Unix
- macOS
LED Indicators & Audible Alarms
LED Indicators
- AC Mode
- Battery Mode
- Fault
- Load level indication
Audible Alarms
- Battery mode
- Low battery
- Overload
- Battery replacement
- Fault indication
Physical Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 28.7 × 10.0 × 14.2 cm
- Net Weight: 4.9 kg
- Noise Level: Less than 40dB
- Operating Humidity: 090% RH (Non-condensing)
What's in the Box
- Mecer ME-850-VU 850VA Line Interactive UPS
- Power Cable
- User Manual
Why Choose the Mecer ME-850-VU?
The Mecer ME-850-VU offers an excellent balance of performance, protection and affordability. With a higher 480W capacity than entry-level models, it's well suited to home offices, networking equipment and essential electronics that need reliable backup power during load shedding. Automatic Voltage Regulation, surge protection and intelligent battery management help keep your equipment protected while ensuring dependable performance when you need it most.
