Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS Eaton 5E Gen2 1,2 kVA (660 W), Line-Interactive, 2x type E stopcontacten, USB

The Eaton 5E Gen2 1200 USB is a line-interactive uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that provides 1.2 kVA (660 W) backup power and surge protection for small office and home equipment. The compact black housing contains two Type E AC outlets and a USB 2.0 communication port for safe shutdown and monitoring. Eaton 5E Gen2 uses Automatic Voltage Regulation (double-boost AVR) to stabilise under- and overvoltage without wasting battery energy, and supports cold start and auto-restart after mains recovery.

Advantages

Eaton 5E Gen2 combines compact size and fanless operation (up to 1200 VA) for quiet use in residential or office environments. It implements common national outlet formats for easy integration and offers automatic battery charging, periodic battery self-test and a replacement alarm to ensure reliable operation. USB connectivity enables integration with Windows, macOS and Linux power management and with Eaton UPS Companion software for energy analysis and parameter management. The unit is externally CE-certified (TUV) and covered by a two-year warranty.

Suitable for

• Protecting home PCs and workstations
• Safeguarding small office network equipment (routers, modems, switches)
• Preventing data loss on NAS and external drives during short outages
• Providing backup for point-of-sale terminals and small business devices

Key specifications

• Output power capacity: 1.2 kVA
• Output power: 660 W
• AC outlets quantity: 2 Type E outlets
• USB ports: 1 × USB 2.0
• Weight: 8.5 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Place the UPS on a stable, well-ventilated surface and connect critical devices to the two AC outlets. Plug the UPS into a mains socket and allow the battery to fully charge before relying on battery backup. For monitoring and orderly shutdown, connect the USB cable to a computer and install the Eaton UPS Companion software or use the operating system power management integration. The UPS supports cold start to power connected devices when mains power is unavailable.

Recommendations

For reliable protection, use the UPS for devices whose combined load does not exceed 660 W. Periodically run the automatic battery test and follow the battery replacement alarm notifications. Keep the unit away from heat sources and maintain free space around the housing for ventilation.