If you're shopping for UPS critical power, the hard part isn't finding backup hardware; it's deciding whether you need an entire UPS unit, a replacement battery cartridge, or a controller board. These four options range from a $45 tested Omnicell controller board to a $439.99 APC battery cartridge, so the decision has to start with what is actually failing and where the part will live.
Quick take
- Repairing an Omnicell POWERCOM 5 board? Look at the Omnicell 40-14004 controller PCB.
- Need a complete UPS with OEM batteries? Look at the Vertiv Liebert PSI5-800RT120.
- Prefer a UPS that fits one rack space? Look at the Tripp Lite SMART500RT1U.
- Refreshing a battery in an APC unit? Look at the APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #152 (APCRBC152).
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Relative price |
|---|---|---|
| Omnicell POWERCOM 5 Controller PCB 40-14004 | Tested & Working | USD 45.00 | |
| Vertiv Liebert PSI5-800RT120 - 800VA/720W 120V - OEM Batteries Included | USD 149.99 | |
| New Tripp Lite SMART500RT1U 1U Rackmountable UPS 500VA 300W 6 Outlet 120V AVR | USD 160.00 | |
| APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #152 (APCRBC152 | USD 439.99 |
How to decide
- Repair or replace? The Omnicell board and the APC cartridge fit into existing systems. The Vertiv and Tripp Lite are complete UPS units.
- How much power do you need? The Vertiv is listed at 800VA/720W; the Tripp Lite is listed at 500VA/300W.
- Which condition fits your environment? The Omnicell and Vertiv are used. The Tripp Lite is new, and the APC cartridge is also new.
- Do you need voltage regulation? The Tripp Lite title calls out AVR and maintains 120V output during brownouts as low as 90V. The Vertiv listing highlights surge protection and a rotatable LCD instead.
Product notes
Omnicell POWERCOM 5 Controller PCB 40-14004 (Tested & Working)
At $45, the Omnicell POWERCOM 5 Controller PCB 40-14004 is the lowest-priced option. It is a used, tested-and-working board removed from a low-hour demonstration unit, with a Microchip PIC18F87J50 processor and LED indicators for power and communication status. The board is listed as a professional-grade replacement part for Omnicell automated dispensing systems. Choose it when you are repairing a POWERCOM 5 system and already have the rest of the enclosure. The limitation is scope: it is a controller board, not a UPS, so it won't help with a failed battery or a missing backup power source.
Vertiv Liebert PSI5-800RT120 - 800VA/720W 120V - OEM Batteries Included
If you want more capacity for the money, the Vertiv Liebert PSI5-800RT120 is listed at $149.99 with OEM batteries included. It delivers 800VA/720W on 120V, and the rotatable LCD shows real-time conditions, alarms, and runtime information. The trade-off is the used condition: the included batteries come from a previously deployed unit, so remaining runtime will depend on how that unit was handled. Buy this one when 500VA-class power is not enough and you are comfortable with used enterprise gear.
New Tripp Lite SMART500RT1U 1U Rackmountable UPS 500VA 300W 6 Outlet 120V AVR
The Tripp Lite SMART500RT1U is listed at $160 as a new, factory-sealed 1U rackmountable UPS. It provides 500VA/300W, six outlets, and AVR, and the description says it maintains 120V output during brownouts as low as 90V without switching to battery. Runtime is listed at 14.6 minutes at half load and 3.2 minutes at full load. The limitation is wattage: 300W is enough for a modest stack of network gear, not for high-wattage servers. If you want a new rack UPS with automatic voltage regulation and a defined runtime profile, this is the straightforward pick.
APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #152 (APCRBC152)
The APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #152 (APCRBC152) is listed at $439.99, making it the most expensive option here, but it is not a whole UPS. It is a maintenance-free, sealed, leak-proof cartridge with a 20-pin connector, designed for APC systems that take APCRBC152 cartridges. Choose it when the existing APC unit is still healthy and only the battery needs refreshing. The limitation is compatibility: it only works if your APC unit accepts this specific cartridge, so it cannot turn a non-APC setup into a protected one.
Final recommendation by use case
- Omnicell POWERCOM 5 repair: Omnicell 40-14004 controller PCB.
- Higher-capacity UPS: Vertiv Liebert PSI5-800RT120.
- Rack UPS: Tripp Lite SMART500RT1U.
- Battery cartridge for compatible APC units: APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #152 (APCRBC152).
