Different types of UPS
Static uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
Article REF: D5185 V1
Different types of UPS
Static uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

Author : Henri MABBOUX

Publication date: August 10, 2001 | Lire en français

Logo Techniques de l'Ingenieur You do not have access to this resource.
Request your free trial access! Free trial

Already subscribed?

1. Different types of UPS

Uninterruptible power supplies can be divided into 3 categories.

1.1 Passive or passive standby UPS

In everyday language, these UPS systems are referred to as Off-Line. In this interface system, shown in figure 1 , the load is fed normally from the mains. The load is switched to the emergency DC/AC converter/battery when the mains voltage and frequency are incompatible with the load.

Switching time between the two channels is of the order of 10 ms.

The charger recharges and maintains the battery's charge.

In this type of UPS, a voltage regulation device on the main path provides better performance, i.e. :...

You do not have access to this resource.
Logo Techniques de l'Ingenieur

Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!

You do not have access to this resource. Click here to request your free trial access!

Already subscribed?


Article included in this offer

"Electricity networks and applications"

( 184 articles )

Complete knowledge base

Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees

Services

A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources

View offer details