96 W 12 VDC / 8 A UPS backup power supply Bicker, LiFePO4 battery
Smart Industrial DC UPS Backup Power Supply 12 VDC / 8 A, 96 W, Integrated LiFePO4 Battery, configuration via UPScom software, DIN Rail Design More
Code: UPSI-1208DP3
Smart Industrial DC UPS Backup Power Supply 12 VDC / 8 A, 96 W, Integrated LiFePO4 Battery, configuration via UPScom software, DIN Rail Design More
Code: UPSI-1208DP3
Bicker UPSI-1208DP3 · UPS with LiFePO₄ battery
Protect your 12V devices and data against power outages
Bicker UPSI-1208DP3 helps keep your 12V devices running during a power outage, giving them time to save data or shut down safely. It supplies a rated current of 8 A and a backup output power of 96 W. The integrated LiFePO₄ battery has a capacity of 25 Wh and provides approximately 13 minutes of backup at a load of 8 A. The compact unit mounts on a DIN rail and communicates with a computer via USB or RS232. FOXON will help you choose the right solution and arrange worldwide shipping.
How long do you need to keep your devices running during an outage?
Tell us which devices you want to back up and for how long. If you know their power consumption in watts, include it; we will help you choose a suitable backup unit and power supply.
Reliable backup for industrial automation
An uninterruptible power supply, or UPS, helps protect industrial computers, controllers, network devices and measuring instruments powered by 12 V against power outages. It switches to the battery in less than 600 µs, or 0.6 milliseconds. In backup mode, it maintains an output of 12 VDC. When selecting the UPS, check the connected devices' supply voltage and whether the switching time is suitable for them.
During an outage, it supplies connected 12V devices with a rated current of 8 A, corresponding to 96 W. The load must be reduced at temperatures below 0 °C.
USB type B connects the unit to a computer. RS232 with a D-Sub connector is available for serial communication. A potential-free relay contact can also signal a power failure.
The LiFePO₄ battery with a capacity of 25 Wh supports up to 6 000 charge and discharge cycles. Its long service life helps reduce battery replacement frequency and associated service costs.
For new control cabinets and upgrades to existing equipment
Use the UPSI-1208DP3 when building a new control cabinet or adding backup power to existing equipment. It is designed for a 12V supply circuit. It helps protect connected devices against brief outages and voltage fluctuations.
An industrial computer, communication device or measuring instrument powered by 12 V can therefore ride through a brief outage without an unnecessary restart. If the outage lasts longer, backup power can provide time to save data or complete the necessary tasks. DIN rail mounting makes installation in a control cabinet easier. For 24V devices, select a suitable 24V UPS.
LiFePO₄: energy for longer operation during outages
The integrated lithium iron phosphate battery, abbreviated LiFePO₄, has a capacity of 2.5 Ah / 25 Wh. It offers stable chemistry and up to 6 000 charge and discharge cycles. An electronic battery management system (BMS) manages charging and cell protection. It helps keep the battery within its specified operating limits.
Long cell life can reduce total operating costs compared with solutions using lead-acid batteries that need replacing more frequently. Actual service life depends on temperature, load and usage. When the UPS is switched off, Smart Battery Lock reduces the battery electronics' own power consumption, helping conserve energy during downtime. It does not completely eliminate the cells' natural self-discharge.
How long will your devices keep running during an outage?
At an output current of 8 A, UPSI-1208DP3 provides approximately 13 minutes of backup. The duration increases at lower loads. The graph shows time in minutes against output power in watts at +25 °C. Actual duration depends on battery charge and condition, temperature and UPS settings. Add up the power consumption of all devices requiring backup and allow a margin for completing work and shutting down.
View the charge level and settings in your browser
The free UPScom software lets you see the battery's current state of charge and set how the UPS responds to an outage. The software is installed on a computer and operated through a web browser. Versions are available for Windows and Linux.
When connected via USB, supported operating systems recognise the device as a UPS without an additional driver. The technical designation is HID Power Class. UPS Gen2 Configuration Software lets you change settings and update the firmware, the unit's internal control software, in Windows. Use UPScom for continuous monitoring, email notifications and running your own program before the computer shuts down.
- monitoring current draw in mA and detecting when it drops below a set threshold,
- shutdown delay, maximum backup time and minimum charge before startup,
- email notifications in case of loss of connection, power outage or system shutdown,
- safe shutdown and, if needed, running a custom script — a prepared sequence of commands — before the computer switches off.
Safe shutdown and automatic computer restart
During a power outage, the UPS notifies the connected computer. With the correct settings, the computer can save data, complete predefined tasks and shut down safely. Approximately 13 minutes of backup is available at a load of 8 A. Once power returns, automatic restart, known as Reboot, can be used. Also check the operating system settings and the industrial computer's (IPC) automatic power-on settings.
Connections are available via USB type B and the RS232 serial interface. If you want to send data to a machine controller or another system, check its communication support and the required software. A serial connector alone does not guarantee compatibility.
Connections for computers, machines and power failure signalling
Practical features that help in real operation
UPSI-1208DP3 monitors the current drawn by connected devices and the battery's state of charge. It lets you adapt backup duration, shutdown conditions and restart conditions to the actual needs of your machine or computer.
Charging takes approximately 34 minutes at maximum charging current. When a higher load is supplied at the same time, charging is reduced and takes longer. Below 0 °C, the battery charges more slowly. Recharge as soon as possible after a full discharge.
Shutdown can be configured according to the remaining charge, maximum permitted backup time, a schedule or a drop in load. The UPS also supports a shutdown command via an external signal. The connected computer or machine controller must complete the necessary tasks before power is disconnected.
Dynamic Powerboost allows a short-term current draw of 8–10 A and is available from firmware 2.2.1. The duration of increased output depends on the energy drawn over the last 58 seconds. This does not allow a continuous draw of 10 A or guarantee 58 seconds at maximum current. Size continuous loads using the rated 8 A and take ambient temperature into account.
Immunity and protection functions
UPSI-1208DP3 operates at −20 to +50 °C, but the full 8 A is not available below 0 °C. The permissible current decreases to approximately 2.5 A at −20 °C. Charging also takes longer in cold conditions. The IP20 aluminium housing measures 63 × 120 × 100 mm without front connectors and the DIN rail bracket. Provide protection against water, dirt and contact inside the cabinet. This is not a safety controller.
Allow space around the unit for cooling. For effective cooling, use vertical mounting on a horizontal DIN rail, with 20 mm clearance on the left and right and 50 mm above and below the unit. Do not cover the ventilation openings. Very low or high temperatures may reduce backup time.
The UPS withstands short sequences of fast electrical transients at 2 kV according to EN 61000-4-4 and surge voltages of ±0.5 kV between L–N and ±1 kV between L–PE/N–PE according to EN 61000-4-5. Performance criterion A applies in both cases: operation within specified limits. It meets radiated and conducted emissions requirements according to EN 55016-2-3.
The output is protected against overcurrent and short circuits. Input reverse-polarity protection applies when connecting a device that is still switched off; it does not protect against reversed input polarity during backup operation. After an overcurrent or short circuit, the UPS attempts to restore its output in normal mode, but makes no automatic attempt in battery mode. Always check the wiring before commissioning. A direct short circuit at the terminals can damage the device.
The UPS detects when current consumption falls below a set threshold and can disconnect its output after work is complete. Battery protection monitors excessively low voltage. Schedule the connected system's shutdown in good time; do not rely on fully discharging the battery as the normal way to end operation.
Technical parameters
| Manufacturer's order code | UPSI-1208DP3 |
|---|---|
| Input voltage | 12 VDC; operating range 11.5–16 VDC |
| Undervoltage threshold | 11.5 VDC; the input withstand limit of 18 VDC is not an operating voltage |
| Output voltage | Normal mode: input minus a voltage drop of max. 0.6 V depending on load; backup mode: regulated 12 VDC |
| Rated current and power | 8 A / 96 W; account for the voltage drop in normal mode; permissible current decreases below 0 °C |
| Short-term current and power boost | Dynamic Powerboost: 8–10 A; 96–120 W in normal mode without simultaneous charging; from firmware 2.2.1. Increased load duration depends on energy drawn, up to 58 s |
| Brief current pulse | 30 A for 5 ms |
| Protective overcurrent shutdown | 8–10 A: up to 58 s depending on Dynamic Powerboost conditions; 10–10.8 A: max. 100 ms; above 10.8 A: max. 5 ms |
| No-load operation / short circuit | No-load operation supported; output short-circuit protection, disconnection in less than 5 ms |
| Capacitive load at startup | Max. 3 000 µF in normal mode at a load of 0 A |
| Input current | 8.1 A at rated load without charging; max. 9 A at rated load with charging; short-term 8.1–10.1 A at increased load without charging |
| No-load consumption / charging | Less than 100 mA without load or charging; charging only, with no output load: 3.8 A from the input |
| Input power consumption | 97 W rated; max. 108 W; short-term 97–121 W; charging only without output load: 45.5 W |
| Internal input fuse | 15 A |
| Integrated battery | LiFePO₄, 2.5 Ah / 25 Wh; up to 6 000 charge and discharge cycles depending on operating conditions |
| Battery voltage | Nominal 9.9 V; final charging voltage 10.35 V; protection when the first cell drops to 2.5 V |
| Charging current and method | 4.5–5 A into the battery, max. 2 C; CC / CV / CP – current, voltage and power control |
| Charging time | Approximately 34 min at maximum charging current; depends on load, input voltage and temperature |
| Backup time at 8 A | Approximately 13 min at +25 °C |
| Switchover to battery | Less than 600 µs (0.6 ms) |
| Power-on / battery start | Starts in less than 5 s after input power is connected; manual battery start is not supported |
| USB | USB 2.0, type B socket, HID / VCOM; cable max. 3 m; no galvanic isolation |
| RS232 | D-Sub, 9-pin female; TX/RX, 38 400 Bd, 1:1 cable, max. 10 m; no galvanic isolation |
| Relay contact | Potential-free; 24 VDC / 1 A or 125 VAC / 0.5 A; NO/NC configurable in software; switching time max. 1,500 ms |
| Input and output connection | Pluggable screw connector; conductor cross-section 0.129–1.31 mm²; stripping length 6–7 mm; tightening torque 0.3–0.4 Nm |
| Mounting and degree of protection | DIN rail EN 60715; aluminium housing; IP20; protection class III |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 63 × 120 × 100 mm excluding front connectors and DIN rail bracket |
| Weight | 0.6 kg, UPS only |
| Operating temperature and load | −20 to +50 °C; full 8 A from 0 to +50 °C, current reduced below 0 °C to approximately 2.5 A at −20 °C; slower charging in cold conditions |
| Storage and transport | −30 to +55 °C; recommended battery charge 80 % |
| Humidity and altitude | Max. 95 % at +25 °C, non-condensing; up to 4,000 m |
| Operating environment | Climate class 3k3 according to EN 60721; pollution degree 2; overvoltage category I; outdoor use only in a suitable protective enclosure |
| Cooling and clearances | Vertical mounting on a horizontal DIN rail; recommended clearances 20 mm left/right and 50 mm top/bottom |
| Safety standards | IEC 61010-1 and IEC 61010-2-201; safety extra-low voltage SELV |
| Electromagnetic immunity | EN 61000-4-2: 4 kV contact / 8 kV air, criterion B; EN 61000-4-4: 2 kV, criterion A; EN 61000-4-5: ±0.5 kV L–N / ±1 kV L–PE, N–PE, criterion A |
| Electromagnetic emissions | EN 55016-2-3 |
| Power supply upstream of the UPS | 12 V / 9–10 A for rated load; recommended choice 12 V / 10 A (120 W), SELV, no constant-current mode; check current headroom for increased load |
| Connecting multiple UPS units | Series and parallel connection are not permitted |
| Warranty | 3 years under the warranty terms |
Unless otherwise stated, specifications apply at +25 °C, an input voltage of 12 VDC and rated current.
The right voltage for your devices
UPSI-1208DP3 is designed for devices powered by 12 V. During backup operation it regulates the output to 12 VDC, delivering 96 W at 8 A. In normal mode the output follows the input with a voltage drop of up to 0.6 V depending on load. Account for this drop when checking the supply voltage range of connected devices.
Short-term extra power helps with temporary increases in demand. Size continuous loads according to the rated 8 A and operating temperature. This UPS does not support manual battery start; it starts when input power is connected.
Scope of delivery
- 1× UPSI-1208DP3 UPS with integrated LiFePO₄ battery
- 1× VIN/VOUT input and output mating connector
- 1× mating relay connector
Select the power supply and connection cables separately to suit your devices; we will be happy to help.
About the manufacturer
Bicker Elektronik
Bicker Elektronik is a German manufacturer that has been developing, manufacturing and supplying industrial power supplies, UPS backup systems and system components since 1994.
Bicker products are used in automated machines, robots, measuring instruments, production data collection equipment, medical equipment and communication systems, among other applications. For the UPSI-1208DP3, the manufacturer focuses on long-term operation in control cabinets, connections to other equipment and backup power for important devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can the UPSI-1208DP3 keep a device running during an outage?
At 8 A, backup time is approximately 13 minutes at +25 °C. It increases at lower loads. It also depends on charge level, battery age, temperature and settings. Send us the total power consumption of your devices and the required runtime during an outage – we will help you choose.
How do I connect the UPS to a computer or control system?
You can connect to a computer via USB type B; a supported operating system recognises the unit as a UPS (HID-UPS). Another option is RS232 with a D-Sub connector. For a custom control system, check the communication protocol and software. A relay contact can also signal an outage.
Can the unit be started manually without input power?
This model does not support manual battery start without input power. It starts when a suitable 12V power supply is connected. Automatic backup during an outage and restart after power returns are separate functions.
What happens when current draw is low or the energy storage is discharged?
When current falls below a set threshold, the UPS can disconnect power to devices that have already shut down and conserve the remaining energy. The battery is protected against excessively low voltage. Recharge it as soon as possible after full discharge; check its charge regularly during extended downtime.
Should you choose a UPS with a battery or a supercapacitor?
A LiFePO₄ battery is suitable for longer operation during an outage. A supercapacitor is a different way of storing electrical energy: it is mainly suited to short, very frequent outages. The main factor when choosing is how long your devices need to work without the main power supply.
Can this UPS safely shut down any computer?
Always check the power consumption and the time needed to save data and close all applications. UPSI-1208DP3 provides approximately 13 minutes of backup at 8 A. Schedule shutdown with a time margin, check communication and test the entire sequence, including automatic restart, in your application.
What can the relay contact switch?
The potential-free contact is used for operational signalling. The contact is rated for 24 VDC / 1 A or 125 VAC / 0.5 A. Signalling by closing or opening the contact (NO/NC) can be configured in software. Observe the applicable electrical limits and insulation requirements when wiring it.
Do you ship UPS units outside the Czech Republic?
Yes, we ship products worldwide. Tell us the quantity, country and delivery location. We will check availability and provide a specific shipping quotation and delivery estimate.
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Technical parameters
Basic features
- Device type: intelligent DC UPS module for 12 V systems
- Model: UPSI-1208DP3
- Input voltage: 12 VDC (range 11.5–16 VDC)
- Output voltage: normal mode VIN − 0.6 VDC max. (depending on load) / backup mode 12 VDC
- Output current: 8 A nominal
- Power: 96 W
- Battery technology: LiFePO4
- Mounting: on DIN rail according to EN 60715
Backup and battery
- Battery capacity: 2.5 Ah / 25 Wh
- Backup time: approx. 13 min at 8 A output current
- Charging time: approx. 34 min
- Battery lifetime: up to 6000 charge and discharge cycles
- Nominal battery voltage: 9.9 V
- End-of-charge voltage: 10.35 V
- Max. battery charging current: ≤2C (4.5–5 A)
- Battery undervoltage protection: when the first cell drops to 2.5 V
- Battery management system (BMS): integrated
- Charging method: CC / CV / CP
Output and power
- Dynamic output current: 8–10 A short-term
- Short-term SFB current: 30 A for 5 ms
- Dynamic power: 96–120 W short-term
- Power in backup mode: 91 W nominal
- Dynamic power in backup mode: 91–114 W short-term
- Switching time: <600 µs
- Capacitive load: max. 3000 µF (during start-up, load 0 A)
Input parameters and power supply
- Max. input current: 9 A
- Dynamic input current: 8.1–10.1 A short-term
- Power consumption: 97 W nominal / 108 W max.
- Dynamic power consumption: 97–121 W short-term
- Input fuse: yes, 15 A
- Turn-on time: <5 s
- Recommended power supply: 12 V / 9–10 A; with Powerboost function approx. 10.25–10.5 A
Communication and signalling
- Communication interfaces: USB, RS232, HID UPS
- USB interface: USB 2.0, USB-B connector, VCOM / HID protocols
- RS232 interface: DSUB 9-pin, 38400 baud
- Signalling: potential-free relay contact for Power Fail Alarm
- Configuration: via UPScom / UPS Gen2 Configuration Software
Functions and protections
- Functions: intelligent Power Sharing, Smart Battery Lock, regulated output voltage in backup mode, minimum load detection, timer on power failure, controlled system shutdown, automatic restart of the connected device, battery charge status indicator, Plug & Play recognition as UPS by the operating system
- Protections: protection against input polarity reversal, overcurrent, output short circuit, operation without load and deep battery discharge
Standards
- Safety standards: IEC 61010-1 / IEC 61010-2-201 (SELV)
Operating conditions
- Operating temperature: −20 to +50 °C
- Start-up without load: from −20 °C
- Storage and transport temperature: −30 to +55 °C
- Max. humidity: ≤95% at +25 °C, non-condensing
- Max. altitude: ≤4000 m
- Climatic class: 3k3 according to EN 60721
Mechanical design
- Protection rating: IP20
- Protection class: III
- Housing material: aluminium
- Flammability class: V0 according to UL 94
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 63 x 120 x 100 mm (without front connectors and DIN rail holder)
- Weight: 0.6 kg
- Warranty: 3 years
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