ups power, modular ups manufacturer

Contact Us

FAQ Center

• What Is a Battery Backup with Surge Protector?

  9/29/2010

  A battery backup with surge protector is an electronic gadget that acts as a buffer to protect a computer and its files should there be a power failure or power surge. It has two primary functions. The first is to protect high tech equipment from power fluctuations. This includes power spikes, such ...

• How are the "sizes" of UPSes determined?

  8/4/2010

  Typically, a UPS has a VA rating. The VA rating is the maximum number of Volts * Amps it can deliver. The VA rating is not the same as the power drain (in Watts) of the equipment. (This would be true if the load were only resistive or the circuit were DC, not AC). Computers are notoriously non-resis...

• Why I need a power inverter anyway?

  6/2/2010

  A power inverter allows you to use your electrical equipment in your car. It is great to have when you're traveling or during your vacation. We suggest that you choose a power inverter that are rated under 300 watts when you using the 12-volt cigarette lighter socket found in your car. In this case,...

• Isn't a UPS just a glorified power strip/surge protector with some batteries and a little power conditioning thrown in?

  4/13/2010

  Basically. It's also got a power inverter and some other circuitry. It may also have a timer, thermometer or other gadgets.

• I think I'd like to build/refurbish/upgrade my own UPS myself. Is this a good idea?

  4/1/2010

  No, it's not a good idea. Basically, if you're soliciting information from this document on whether or how to do this, you're not qualified to do this, so don't. Just as with any other electronics project, it's possible to build one yourself if you know what you're doing. In the case of a UPS, thoug...