Smaller-scale UPSs
The large scale of data centres and other IT and communications facilities highlights a need for exemplary performance from all their equipment, as their operational size magnifies the impact of...
Managing risk: Understanding the right topology for your critical load
At the most general level, all modern static UPSs comprise a rectifier/charger, battery, inverter and static switch. These components allow the UPS to charge the battery when the utility supply...
Smaller scale, same capability
UPS protection is increasingly required for smaller environments, where it must offer the same benefits as larger counterparts because the supported loads can be just as critical. Ian Jackson, director...
UPS topologies
Modern, static UPS systems are classified as either on-line or off-line, with some off-line variants known as line-interactive types. Nearly all data centres and other application with critical loads will...
Future trends for uninterruptible power supplies
What does the future hold for UPS technologies and uninterruptible power supplies? We asked Alan Luscombe, Director at Kohler Uninterruptible Power, for his views, as summarised below. Currently, the hottest...