What To Consider When Choosing UPS

By Armando Rodriguez


Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is an electronic device that offers battery backup service to computers or other devices during power interruptions. They therefore allow your devices to shut down safely in case of power outages. Another function of UPS is to protect your device from over-voltages and brow-outs. Choosing UPS system that suits your need can improve performance of your devices.

You need to put into consideration the power output of the UPS system as compared to your devices power consumption. Buy a backup system that can support all devices including wireless routers that demand much power. Furthermore, choose a backup system that can alert you about power shortcomings such as over-voltages, blowouts or power insufficiencies. That said, you might need to invest a little more to get the best UPS system.

Another important factor to consider is the backup run time which determines how long the UPS will supply power. Some UPS might last for a short period of less than 30 minutes depending on its power output. Desktop computers require more power that the laptop. The UPS should offer a long period of use and should not cut power supply without an alert. This may damage your computer or devices.

Also consider how the UPS detects when battery backup support should be activated. UPS systems can be grouped into 3 categories depending on power tolerance. A standby mode UPS system will only use battery power when power supply drops under a certain limit, say below 120 volts. In terms of cost, this type of power backup is relatively cheaper and more users basically consider buying it.

Another type of UPS is the online interactive model whose inbuilt transformer controls and detects changes in power supply. Only when the power is interrupted or too low that the backup system can go to battery. This model can however be disastrous especially during continuous power interruptions and may damage your computer.

The best UPS system is the dual compression model that features an advanced system. Power quality is determined and reconstructed to suit your devices power requirements. An inbuilt inverter will convert AC power to DC power and later to AC after all power shortcomings have been addressed. This model will hardly damage your battery or affect the life span.

It is also of importance to consider how your backup system output power. This has to do with the actual sine wave power from an AC current. Some backup systems may not output the correct sine wave power but instead convert the power to square wave. This may not support power consuming devices like wireless routers and they may go off or get damaged in the process. To ensure you get the best value for money, consider trying the dual conversion UPS systems.

It is also critical to consider the UPS power outlet or socket where you plug in devices. Some battery backup systems may have sage only outlets that offer protection only against electrical noise and surges but not outages or blowouts. A good UPS should also have cable ports, phone jacks and Ethernet that allow their protection against surges and spikes.




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