Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SDU500A-5

SDU500A-5

SolaHD

OFFLINE UPS 500VA 230V DIN A-SER

10

SM2200RMDVTAA

SM2200RMDVTAA

Tripp Lite

UPS SMART RACKMOUNT AVR USB DB9

149

UPS-PL12-36-120

UPS-PL12-36-120

Tycon Systems, Inc.

UPSPRO, 12V 120W, 432W BATT, POL

91

SU16000RT4UHW

SU16000RT4UHW

Tripp Lite

UPS SMART ONLINE RACKMOUNT

0

SLN1500

SLN1500

SolaHD

L/I-S UPS 1500VA 120V

0

BC PERS450

BC PERS450

Tripp Lite

BATT BACKUP 450VA 3OUT 120V

4

2320267

2320267

Phoenix Contact

QUINT-UPS/ 24DC/ 24DC/10/3.4AH

2524

SB-10001

SB-10001

Staco Energy Products Co.

UPS 120V 1KVA/600W 6 OUTLETS

4

SMART2600RM2U

SMART2600RM2U

Tripp Lite

UPS 2600VA 2100W 9OUT RKMT/TOWER

133

UPAL48-720-900

UPAL48-720-900

Tycon Systems, Inc.

UPSPro,48V 720Ah Batt, 200W PoE

11

OMNI750ISO

OMNI750ISO

Tripp Lite

UPS 750VA 500W 6OUT USB TOWER

29

SU8000RT3UHW

SU8000RT3UHW

Tripp Lite

UPS SMART ONLINE RACKMOUNT

2

CBI123A

CBI123A

Altech Corporation

UPS 12VDC 3A DIN RAIL

31

UPS-PL2424HP-18

UPS-PL2424HP-18

Tycon Systems, Inc.

UPSPRO, 60W 430VA POLYCARBONATE

0

UPL12/24-100-600

UPL12/24-100-600

Tycon Systems, Inc.

UPSPro,12/24V100Ah Batt,240W out

0

SU3000RTXLCD3N

SU3000RTXLCD3N

Tripp Lite

SMARTONLINE 120V 3KVA 2.7KW DOUB

17

SMART550USB

SMART550USB

Tripp Lite

UPS 550VA 300W 6OUT W/RJ45

3

UPS-STL12-50-600

UPS-STL12-50-600

Tycon Systems, Inc.

UPSPRO 600W 600VA, 12VDC 20A UNR

0

SMX1200XLHG

SMX1200XLHG

Tripp Lite

UPS INTERNATIONAL SMART TOWER

152

CBI245A

CBI245A

Altech Corporation

UPS 24VDC 5A DIN RAIL

722

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
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