Sites that have a Generator with no UPS will experience a power interruption whenever the main utility power fails due to the time it takes the Generator to ramp up and stabilize, this could take anywhere from 3 seconds to one whole minute. When a UPS is in place, the UPS battery will supply power to the inverter to hold the load until the generator is stable and the system is in sync with the generator and back to utility power once utility is restored.

Depending on the size and type of equipment connected to the UPS, it can vary. If you read the specs, you will notice that most UPS specifications will state how long that UPS will run when connected to a full or half load. When you have a UPS that supports 500 watts and the load connected to it is drawing 500 watts of power, then you are using that UPS at a full load. With a load that is drawing only 250 watts, then you are using half the load. Contact our office today to speak with a professional, for further detail. 800-946-1634

A UPS does require periodic maintenance therefore a maintenance plan will always reduce the risk of your UPS failing. While the electronics in a UPS will last for a while, the batteries will need to be replaced periodically (recommended every 3-5 years) depending on the manufacture date. Like any electronic device a UPS can fail so obtaining a service plan would be of your best interest. You can also reduce long term costs with having a service plan as well.

Depending on the type of load that you need covered, a UPS has a VA rating. The VA rating is the maximum number of Volts Amps it can deliver. The larger the load, the more likely you’ll have a larger UPS set-up.

A UPS converts battery power (DC) into AC power which is called inversion.

Alternating Current (AC) – An electric current that reverses direction at regular intervals and Direct Current (DC) – An electric current of constant direction, having a magnitude that does not vary or varies only slightly. (Batteries are DC power.)

Anything supported by a UPS.

The rectifier – which converts an alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). The Inverter – which converts direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC). The Battery – a container in which chemical energy is converted into DC power electricity. The Static Switch – which provides a high speed transfer to the bypass in case of UPS failures.

Majority of the time this information is available on the front panel label or the Typeform of the UPS.

Most serial numbers are located on the UL listing label. However, in some UPS’s, you can find the serial number using the front touch screen display panel.

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