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Rectangular sealed lead-acid battery cartridge, dark plastic casing, terminal connectors on top

PowerWarehouse

PowerWarehouse RBC46-PW replacement battery for BE500

SKU CH-QZDY-M62FJ

Replacement sealed lead-acid battery cartridge for BE500 units, 2.94" L x 3.90" W x 4.40" H, 3.75 lbs

  • CompatibilityBE500
  • Dimension2.94" L x 3.90" W x 4.40" H
  • Weight3.75 LBS
  • Ready for BE500 UPS with Battery Cartridge #46 compatibility
  • Maintenance-free sealed lead-acid design prevents leaks
  • Compact 2.94 x 3.90 x 4.40 inch form factor fits existing bay
  • Lightweight 3.75 LBS unit simplifies installation
  • Backed by 18 month warranty for reliable operation

PowerWarehouse RBC46-PW replacement battery

This sealed lead-acid cartridge replaces the original RBC46 unit inside APC BE500 uninterruptible power supplies. It restores backup runtime for home-office workstations and networking gear that rely on the BE500 chassis. Buyers needing higher capacity or lithium chemistry should look elsewhere.

Drop-in cartridge swap requires no tools

Slide the old pack out, insert the new one, and reconnect the two leads. The 2.94 x 3.90 x 4.40 inch form factor matches the bay exactly, so alignment issues are rare. Forgetting to tighten the terminal screws is the most common oversight and can cause intermittent power loss.

Sealed lead-acid chemistry defines the practical

The 3.75 lb pack delivers the voltage and amp-hour rating the BE500 expects, but energy density is lower than modern alternatives. Self-discharge during long storage and gradual capacity fade after several hundred cycles are inherent to the technology. No communication protocol or smart monitoring is built into this cartridge.

Highlights

  • Ready for BE500 UPS with Battery Cartridge #46 compatibility
  • Maintenance-free sealed lead-acid design prevents leaks
  • Compact 2.94 x 3.90 x 4.40 inch form factor fits existing bay
  • Lightweight 3.75 LBS unit simplifies installation
  • Backed by 18 month warranty for reliable operation

Specifications

BrandPowerwarehouse
ModelRBC46-PW
Part NumberRBC46-PW
CompatibilityBE500
Dimension2.94" L x 3.90" W x 4.40" H
Weight3.75 LBS

Questions about this item

How can I verify the PowerWarehouse RBC46-PW is working correctly after installing it in my BE500?

The UPS will power on, show a normal battery charge indicator and pass its self-test without displaying a replace-battery warning.

What comes with the RBC46-PW and do I need any extra parts for the BE500?

The sealed lead-acid cartridge ships ready to install; no additional cables or hardware are required for the BE500.

Which replacement cartridge matches the original RBC46 for the BE500?

The RBC46-PW directly replaces Battery Cartridge #46 and is listed as compatible with the APC BE500.

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