The most important function of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is to provide battery backup in the event of a power failure, ensuring the continued operation of our devices. This can be particularly important in critical applications such as data centres, medical facilities and offices where continuity of work and avoiding data loss are of paramount importance.
Uninterruptible Power Supplies also protect against power supply problems such as voltage surges and power surges. These phenomena can cause serious damage to electronic devices, such as short circuits, overheating or even complete failure. Uninterruptible power supplies stabilise the voltage and filter out harmful fluctuations, protecting devices from damage.
There are several types of Uninterruptible Power Supplies according to topology, which meet different needs.
Choose the right UPS for you!
A Line-interactive (or line-interactive) UPSs are the most widely used for protecting corporate networks and IT assets. They allow low and high voltage compensation without the use of batteries.In normal operation, a microprocessor controls the power supply and monitors the power quality, reacts to fluctuations, increases or decreases the output voltage and compensates for fluctuations. It therefore provides an adequate power supply without using batteries.
Classification of UPS
Uninterruptible Power Supplies can be grouped according to different designs, the most common types being:
- Rack-mount: they are specially sized and designed to fit into 19" rack cabinets.
- Desktop: power supplies designed for home or office use, usually smaller in size and easily placed on a desk or other surface.
- Large tower: usually used in industrial or corporate environments due to their higher power and size. They often have multiple batteries and cooling fans to run for longer periods without interruption.
There are also special types, such as modular designs, where the capacity can be easily expanded or reduced by adding or removing modules.
The front panel of the equipment provides users with information on the status of the power supply (e.g. on, power failure, battery operation, etc.) in the form of LED or LCD displays. Remote monitoring and network access are also available for some power supplies.
There is also a choice of output connectors. C13-type connectors can be a good solution for target hardware or server rooms, while versions with Schuko CEE 7 connectors can be used for workstations or simpler monitoring stations or for uninterruptible power supply of individual loads.
Factors that reduce battery life:
- External temperature: the nominal capacity of the batteries is valid for an external temperature of 20-25 °C, any variation may affect performance and reduce the lifetime.
- Chemical composition: their energy storage capacity decreases over time. Even if all storage, maintenance and use instructions are followed, they will need to be replaced over time.
- Cycling: at start-up, the battery is at 100 percent of its rated capacity, but each discharge and subsequent recharge slightly reduces the relative life of the battery.
- Maintenance: ongoing service and maintenance is important, allowing weakening batteries to be detected before failure.
What to choose from our range?
Uninterruptible Power Supplies are worth the cost because of their safety benefits. A backup power source not only protects equipment, but also ensures work continuity and data integrity.
We offer a wide range of products from several reputable manufacturers to choose the right Uninterruptible Power Supplies. With our ever-expanding range of products, we aim to ensure that you find the ideal device for any application, with the right knowledge and at a reasonable price.
To help you choose a power supply, you can use the filter on our website, where you can narrow down your search by manufacturer, output power, topology or outputs.
Products include, for example, SPS PRO, desktop, line-interactive uninterruptible power supplies with 600, 1000 or 1500 VA output power, C13 and Schuko output connectors and an easy-to-read LED display. This model is an excellent choice for personal computers, for example.
We also offer APC SMT 2U high rack-mountable line-interactive power supplies with 750, 1500, 2200, 3000 VA output power, C13 output connectors and a detailed LCD display for UPS configuration. They are equipped with a SmartConnect Ethernet port, allowing the status and status of the UPS to be monitored from any device connected to the Internet. These power supplies can be ideal for rack-mounted equipment protection and uninterruptible power supplies.
If you can't find the optimal UPS for your system or need more help, ask us for assistance.
