An uninterruptible power source (UPS for short) or uninterruptible power supply is a type of electrical apparatus that provides a load with emergency power whenever the mains power or input power source fails. It is in contrast to a standby generator or emergency or auxiliary power system, in that it provides nearly instantaneous protection against input power interruption, through supplying energy that is stored in flywheels, supercapacitors, or batteries. A majority of uninterruptible power sources have fairly short (just a couple of minutes) of on-battery run-time. However, it is enough to get a standby power source started or to shut down protected equipment properly. It is a kind of continuous power system.

Typically a UPS is used for protecting hardware like telecommunication equipment, data centres, computers, and other types of electrical equipment where unexpected power disruptions can potentially cause data loss, serious business disruption, fatalities, or injuries. UPS units vary … Read the rest

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In some situations, the main power source can fail and in such cases, it’s important to have some type of back up option. This is where the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) acts as an electrical power source in emergency scenarios. It’s important to note that this is different to a regular standby generator or emergency power system, because it works immediately during those short input power interruptions with the help of flywheels, batteries, and supercapacitors. However, this also means the on-time is shorter and works in small bursts (2-3 minutes) compared to a regular standby power source. It is simply a way to keep your equipment safe once the power goes down.

A UPS is often seen alongside telecommunications equipment, computers, and data storage solutions to make sure power disruptions don’t cause issues with the underlying systems.

For example, electric drum pumps will need uninterrupted power and may cause huge … Read the rest