Why a UPS version?
The acronym UPS usually designates a backup supply that takes over when the mains disappears. This River 3 UPS keeps the footprint of a small EcoFlow station and addresses people who want to protect a desk, a router or a small home server. The supplied data does not state the switchover time or which devices suit this mode: read the manufacturer’s manual before entrusting it with sensitive equipment.
Where to put it
At home
Under a desk, beside an internet box or near a remote-work corner, it stays plugged into the mains and keeps its 245Wh available. A desk lamp, a laptop or a modem can ride through a brief outage without noticeable interruption, subject to what the manual says.
In a shop, an office or a workshop
A local business, a consultancy or a repair workshop can protect a till terminal or a computer. Always add up the combined power: the AC socket accepts 300 W continuous.
What the case contains
At 3.5 kg and 253 x 208 x 112 mm, the unit fits on a shelf or at the foot of a cabinet. LiFePO4 chemistry is paired with a figure of 3000 cycles to 80% capacity. Bluetooth and Wifi connectivity is provided for remote monitoring.
Step-by-step installation
- Pick a dry, ventilated spot away from radiators.
- Connect the 320W mains charging port, then let the battery fill; recharge is stated at +/- 1 hour.
- Plug the devices to protect into the AC socket, and small accessories into the USB ports.
- Test the whole set-up under risk-free conditions before relying on it in a real outage.
A solar panel can also be connected to the 110 W XT60 port (11-30v, 8A), useful for off-grid use.
Reasons to consider it
- Compact format, easy to fit in furniture.
- Four families of outputs to group several devices.
- Solar input in addition to mains charging.
Technical data
- Battery type: LiFePO4 3000 cycles to 80% capacity
- Battery capacity in Wh: 245Wh
- Output USB: 2 x USB-A 18 W 1 x USB-C 100W
- Output DC: 1 x 12V/126W
- Output 230 V: 1 x AC 230 V (EU Schuko) total max. 300 W continuous load total max. 600 W peak load
- Input DC: Wall Charger port 320W Solar port XT60 110 W / 11-30v, 8A
- Recharge time via AC: +/- 1 hour
- Wifi-function: Bluetooth & Wifi
- Dimensions: 253 x 208 x 112 mm
- Weight: 3.5 kg
Safe use
Do not power any device exceeding the 300 W limit. Do not cover the station, especially when it sits inside a closed cabinet, and avoid damp places, since no ingress rating is given. For equipment whose loss of power would have serious consequences, do not rely on this solution alone.
Routine care
Dust the case dry. If the station stays plugged in permanently, check its condition from time to time and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on battery conservation.
