How Power Distribution can be made effective with Smart UPS?

Power consumption is an important factor in modern companies based on IT infrastructure. All companies use computers and laptops for daily business operations. So, they need to use UPS to ensure the uninterrupted power supply for computers and different other hardware equipment. With the proper use of smart UPS, you can ensure a healthy distribution of power. But how? Let’s discuss

Power consumption of some important hardware equipment:

Equipment	Power consumption
Server	500 VA
Standard PC	500 VA
Multimedia PC	250 VA
Network Server	750 VA
Dump Terminal	100 VA
PC Terminal	150 VA
14 inch monitor	75 VA
15 inch monitor	100 VA
17 inch monitor	150 VA
Inkjet Printer	100 VA
Dot-Matrix Printer	150 VA
Laser Printer	500 VA
A3 Laser Printer	750 VA
Network Printer	750 VA
Browser	100 VA
Safe	300 VA
Router	200 VA
PBX Telephone Exchange	300 VA
Fax	100 VA
Modem	50 VA
Wireless Phone	20 VA
20 Watt Bulb	30 VA
30 Watt Bulb	45 VA
40 Watt Bulb	65 VA
70 watts color TV	150 VA

What Exactly is a UPS?

A UPS is equipment between your electrical power supply and electronic system that protects components inside the system from abnormal electrical current or ups and downs. The output power may vary over a wide range. The power conversion structures may be single-phase for domestic use and three-phase for industrial/commercial use.

What are the main functions of UPS?

Always keep in mind that UPS provide backup power if the current supplying your computer system is reduced or depleted as a result of a voltage drop or a sudden power outage. Apart from this, during the short-term and long-term increases in voltage, it protects the equipment you are using. UPSs ensure that the system continues to operate normally in the event of a power failure all of a sudden.

It gives you enough time to save your work and shut down your system in a healthy way. The power supplies of the personal computers used in the home are supplied from a single phase UPS ranging from 500 VA to 1000 VA depending on the output power, computer and peripheral equipment (monitor, printer, fax-modem, etc.). In most cases, line-interactive UPSs are sufficient for PC use. For advanced architectures (such as server systems), on-line UPS systems are widely used.

How UPS ensures healthy power distribution?

● Digital Control System

The Control System implemented with DSP technology in UPS systems work nicely with floating point controllers, complex control algorithms. It successfully prevents the failure and interruption of power supply to hardware equipment and keeps UPS and loads safe.

● Automatic And Manual Battery Test

Because of advanced battery management, the UPS provides real-time information about battery capacity and backup time. You can view this information in the front panel. At certain user-adjustable intervals, UPS tests batteries without shutting down the system. You can do this work automatically or manually. UPS allows battery replacement without disconnecting the battery unit because of its "hot-swap" feature.

● High Efficiency In terms of Power Distribution

Many UPS systems consume less energy to feed the load and power distribution efficiency reaches up to 93%. Always keep in mind that This high efficiency reduces the amount of energy converted to heat. So, the cost of the cooling system is reduced. The consumption of electricity is also reduced up to a great extent.

● Increased Life of Hardware Equipment

The proper use of a UPS Power Supply system helps you to work smoothly on your PC and close it as per the standard procedure. It prevents damages to the hardware and increases the life expectancy of electronic equipment.

Final Words

Now, it's clear that UPS's are an indispensable component of network servers. Individuals use it to ensure uninterrupted power supply to hardware equipment, ensure the proper distribution of power, and save some bucks on power consumption.