Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SU12KRT4UHW

SU12KRT4UHW

Tripp Lite

UPS SMART ONLINE RACKMOUNT

0

SMART1500

SMART1500

Tripp Lite

BATT BACKUP 980W W/CDROM SOFTWR

2237

DR-UPS40

DR-UPS40

MEAN WELL

UPS 24V 40A DIN RAIL

323

SMART3000RM2UN

SMART3000RM2UN

Tripp Lite

UPS SMART LCD RACKMOUNT AVR

25

SU3000XL

SU3000XL

Tripp Lite

UPS 3KVA 2400W 9OUT SERIAL

74

2905908

2905908

Phoenix Contact

1AC/1AC/750 VA UNINTERRUPTIBLE P

116

SDU850A-5

SDU850A-5

SolaHD

OFFLINE UPS 850VA 230V DIN A-SER

23

TE1200

TE1200

Tripp Lite

UPS TOWER

0

SU2200XLA

SU2200XLA

Tripp Lite

UPS SMART ONLINE

99

2907071

2907071

Phoenix Contact

QUINT UPS IQ 24VDC 20A

15

UPAL24/48-14-900

UPAL24/48-14-900

Tycon Systems, Inc.

UPSPro,24/48V1440Ah Batt,720Wout

5

SMART5000RT-3U

SMART5000RT-3U

Tripp Lite

UPS 5KVA 4000W 14OUT W/BATTERY

12

2320254

2320254

Phoenix Contact

POWER SUPPLY

0

SM3000RMXL2UTAA

SM3000RMXL2UTAA

Tripp Lite

UPS SMART RACKMOUNT AVR USB DB9

25

UPS-STL48-50

UPS-STL48-50

Tycon Systems, Inc.

UPSPRO 200W 2400VA, 24/48VDC OUT

0

DRU-24V40ABN

DRU-24V40ABN

Delta Electronics / Power

UPS MODULE 40A 24V DIN

0

SU6000RT4UHVHW

SU6000RT4UHVHW

Tripp Lite

UPS SMART ONLINE RACKMOUNT

3

HCRK-36

HCRK-36

Tripp Lite

MEDICAL MOBILE CART POWER KIT

9

AVR700UXRM

AVR700UXRM

Tripp Lite

UPS DESKTOP BATTERY BACK UP

0

SU10KRT3U

SU10KRT3U

Tripp Lite

UPS 10KVA 9000W W/SOFTWARE

5

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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