UPS System: A shield for your devices

The use of electrical and electronic appliances, both in homes and in manufacturing is growing, facilitating and speeding up the workflow. Accordingly, this leads to an overload of the power grid and causes voltage drops, which in turn leads to breakdowns and equipment malfunction. In order to minimize, and remain safe from such troubles, establish uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).

It is an electronic device with a rechargeable battery designed for the short-term supply of energy to personal computers, home appliances and other devices. In this way, it is possible to protect equipment from damage and ensure high-quality mains power without interruption. Such devices are connected to any equipment in order to prevent network failures and protection against voltage surges.

WHERE CAN WE USE IT

• These are some of the industries where UPS systems are beneficial
• Hospitals and medical centers
• Electronics manufacturers
• Data and call centers
• Banks
• TV stations
• Production-based manufacturers
• Telecommunications and cable companies
• Universities
• Utility companies

BENEFITS OF UPS:

• The data protection comes first. If the power of the computer crashes, all unsaved information disappears. The rack mount UPS allows you to either save open documents and shut down correctly, or put the computer into sleep mode.
• During short-term interruptions, provide adequate power and convert to backup supply.
• Refine the quality of the power as it reaches your building, office and equipment.
• Availability of sensors informing the user about current parameters and operating modes of the equipment.
• Wide input voltage range. In single-phase models, at least 140-260 V is recommended.
• Easy battery replacement and high-quality component cooling.
• It is a safeguard against all the oddities of electricity like surges, spikes, dips and failure. UPS can essentially sense those things and switches to alternate power before the anomalies cause damage.
• They work silently and practically do not heat up due to the efficiency of 99 %.
• It supports the smooth functioning of smaller computing components like routers, modems, and other electronic equipment.
• For continuous power supplies, eco-friendly UPS is an inexpensive way.
• UPS protects electronic equipment from rupture, burn, leak, and frequent power cuts.
• During the sudden power loss, it protects computers’ OS internal file management from getting corrupted.
• It protects the permanent loss of critical information deletion for data centers.
• It is cost-effective and does not occupy much of the office space.

CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE UPS ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS

If you choose a UPS to protect a large number of sensitive equipment, such as server and workstations, then you need to pay attention to an UPS power supply with double power conversion. Whether it is a voltage drop or its complete shutdown, the UPS switches to work from the built-in battery and returns to a normal state when energy is generated.

POWER

Ask about the technical characteristics of the equipment that you plan to protect. So, you really need to ask about the capacity of the UPS. Choose an uninterruptible power supply with a power reserve of 20-30% of the planned network load. If the UPS is to be used for a group of electrical appliances, it is necessary to determine the total nominal consumption of the entire group, taking into account the required power reserve.

For example, an uninterruptible power supply with a power of 300-500W is enough for you to protect an ordinary personal computer. To protect a gaming computer with a large monitor and some peripherals, you will need a UPS with a power of 700-1500 watts.

BATTERY LIFE

After a power outage, you only need a standard 5-7 minutes to safely save and shut down. Therefore, be sure to check how many minutes or hours the UPS is able to operate until the battery is completely discharged. You can also choose a UPS with the ability to connect an additional battery.

The indicator determines the duration of the UPS operation during a power outage. The running time depends on the capacity of the batteries and a load of consumption. As a rule, household uninterruptible power supplies support the operation of electrical appliances from 4 to 15 minutes.

EXISTENCE OF THE BYPASS MODE

An innovative UPS with LCD display has appeared on the market, which displays up to 20 different parameters of the UPS and the state of the electrical network such as battery life, mains voltage, power consumption, etc. To get information, you do not run a special program on the computer as the data is clearly presented on the display.

In addition to the display, the developers build in the UPS controls. So, using the power button, you can change the source settings like sensitivity to power surges, which determines how often the UPS switches to battery.

BUY A UPS WITH BATTERY REPLACEMENT OPTIONS

The battery life of the uninterruptible power supply is enough for 3-5 years, after which the battery needs to be changed. At the same time, the cost of buying a new set of batteries is several times less than the cost of the rack mount UPS. Therefore, when buying, pay attention to whether it is possible in this model to replace the batteries yourself.

FOCUS ON COMPANIES PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT

When choosing a UPS supplier, you should take into account such parameters warranty, availability of high-quality technical support, as well as the availability of a service center in the city. Even the most technically advanced uninterruptible power supply needs maintenance. It is very convenient if at any time you can call a special service, ask your question and get a prompt response. When you buy a well-known brand that has long proven itself, you can be sure of the reliability and quality of the products.

BOTTOM LINE

Finally, the above-mentioned tips are useful for you to choose the best UPS system for your electric components. The main consideration that you need to take into account is where you are going to use the UPS, so that you can choose the best one according to your preferences.