Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
SU6000RT4UTF Tripp Lite	UPS SMART ONLINE RACKMOUNT	33
SU20KRTHW Tripp Lite	UPS SMART ONLINE RACKMOUNT	1
SU6000RT4U Tripp Lite	UPS 6KVA 4200W 12OUT RACK MOUNT	27
SUINT1500LCD2U Tripp Lite	INTL UPS SYSTEM SMART	52
OMNIVS1500XL Tripp Lite	UPS 1500VA 940W 120V 8OUT RJ45	312
SB2-05501 Staco Energy Products Co.	UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UP	2
SB-06001 Staco Energy Products Co.	UPS 120V 600VA/360W 6 OUTLETS	48
SDU500A SolaHD	OFFLINE UPS 500VA 120V DIN A-SER	8
UPS-PL1224-36 Tycon Systems, Inc.	UPSPRO, 30W 430VA POLYCARBONATE	0
OMNI1000ISO Tripp Lite	UPS 1000VA 700W 6OUT USB TOWER	43
SMART1548ET Tripp Lite	120VAC 48VDC 1500VA 1200W EXTREM	127
SMART750RM1U Tripp Lite	UPS 600W 6OUT RACKMNT W/SOFTWARE	12529
SDU2024 SolaHD	480VA 20A 24V DIN DC UPSWOBAT	7
SV2000RT120 Staco Energy Products Co.	UPS SINGLE PHASE 2KVA/1.8KW 120V	1
UPS12-50-120 Tycon Systems, Inc.	UPSPro,12V 50Ah Batt,12V 100Wout	0
2320461 Phoenix Contact	QUINT-UPS/ 24DC/12DC/5/24DC/10	336
SU750RTXLCD2U Tripp Lite	UPS SMART ONLINE RACKMOUNT	7
UPSTL12/48-400-600 Tycon Systems, Inc.	UPSPRO,12/48V 600W,4800W BAT,LST	33
UB10.242 PULS	DIN RAIL UPS CONTR 24V 17-130AH	14
SU16KRT Tripp Lite	UPS SMART ONLINE	0

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems

1. Overview

An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is an electrical device that provides emergency power to connected equipment during utility power failures or voltage fluctuations. It ensures continuous operation, protects against data loss, and prevents hardware damage. UPS systems are critical in modern technology environments where power reliability is essential, such as data centers, healthcare facilities, and industrial automation systems.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Offline/Standby UPS	Switches to battery backup during outages; minimal protection	Home computers, small office equipment
Line-Interactive UPS	Regulates voltage without switching to battery; moderate protection	Entry-level servers, networking equipment
Online Double-Conversion UPS	Provides seamless power with zero transfer time; advanced isolation	Data centers, medical imaging systems
Modular UPS	Scalable design with hot-swappable components	Cloud computing infrastructure, large enterprises
Smart UPS	Integrated IoT connectivity for remote monitoring and management	Smart buildings, industrial IoT systems

3. Structure and Components

A typical UPS system consists of:

Input Circuit Breaker: Controls power intake from utility
Rectifier: Converts AC to DC for battery charging
Battery Bank: Stores energy for backup power supply
Inverter: Converts DC back to AC for connected loads
Bypass Circuit: Routes power around internal components during maintenance
Control System: Monitors performance and manages power transitions

Advanced models include thermal management systems, harmonic filters, and network interface modules.

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Importance
Power Capacity (kVA/kW)	Determines maximum load support
Transfer Time (ms)	Critical for sensitive equipment (0ms required for online UPS)
Runtime at Full Load (minutes)	Defines emergency operation duration
Efficiency (%)	Impacts energy costs and heat generation
Waveform Output	Sinusoidal for critical equipment, simulated sine for basic loads
Battery Technology	Lead-acid (cost-effective) vs. Lithium-ion (longer lifespan)

5. Application Fields

IT Infrastructure: Servers, storage arrays, network switches
Healthcare: MRI machines, patient monitoring systems
Manufacturing: PLC controllers, assembly line automation
Telecommunications: Base stations, fiber optic networks
Financial Sector: ATMs, trading platforms, data vaults

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Representative Product
Schneider Electric	Galaxy VX (Modular UPS, 500kW scalable)
APC by Schneider	Symmetra MW (3-phase modular system for data centers)
Eaton	93PM Series (99% efficient double-conversion UPS)
Vertiv	NetSure DC Power System (Telco-specific UPS)
	UPS5000-E (Lithium-ion battery integrated system)

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations:

Calculate total load requirements with 20% headroom
Assess required runtime (e.g., 10 minutes for graceful shutdown vs. hours for critical systems)
Environmental factors: operating temperature, humidity, and physical space
Management features: SNMP support, cloud monitoring, predictive maintenance
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) including battery replacement cycles

Case Study: A 500kW data center selected modular online UPS systems with lithium-ion batteries, achieving 99.999% uptime and 15% energy savings through eco-mode operation.

8. Industry Trends

Modular Architecture: Growing adoption of scalable systems for flexible capacity planning
Green Energy Integration: Hybrid UPS systems combining solar and battery storage
AI-Driven Management: Predictive analytics for battery health and failure prevention
Edge Computing Support: Compact UPS solutions for distributed IT infrastructure
Standardization: Adoption of IEC 62040 and IEEE 1159 compliance as global benchmarks