What To Consider When Choosing UPS

By Armando Rodriguez


UPS system can be defined as battery backup devices offering power services to computers or devices especially during power interruption. The abbreviation stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply and such devices are meant to prevent other devices from shutting down improperly during power blowouts. This was designed to correct power related issues such as over voltages and possible damages. Before choosing UPS system for your office use, some considerations are very necessary.

You would have to consider whether the UPS system can supply enough power as demanded by your computer or other devices. Some devices like wireless routers would require a lot of power that your UPS may not offer. You should also buy a battery backup device that can alert you in case of over-voltages or power insufficiency. Considering that different devices require varying power output depending on your work, investing in a more reliable UPS system can solve power interruption problem.

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.

It is also critical to consider how the UPS system decides when to switch to devices battery power. The backup systems are categorized into three based on this factor. There is the standby mode UPS system which detect when power supply is below a certain level. It is the cheapest and most available type of power backup.

There is also an on-line interactive type that has an inbuilt transformer that controls the AC voltage when too high or too low. This ensures that the device battery will be used only when incoming power supply drops too low. Too much power interruptions can damage your battery as the UPS keeps on switching to battery. This will reduce your battery usage lifetime and the battery capacity.

You may also find another UPS system known as the dual conversion type that is considered the most effected power backup. The system is packed with an inverter that convert power supply to DC and later to AC after ensuring no power oversupply is noted. The process works out without notable transfer time. This efficiency eliminates the incoming line noise or surge because the inverter corrects any underlying problem. Thus over voltages, under voltages and related issues cannot damage your battery or the computer.

You would also need to consider the UPS system power output power. Cheap UPS may not output the actual sine wave AC power but instead converts battery power to square wave AC. devices like computer and monitors may have no issue with the square wave AC power but others devices like wireless routers might breakdown or get damaged. Dual-conversion UPS are the most efficient but they do cost more money.

You would also have to consider the type of power outlet that the UPS system has. A number of backup systems may not offer protection against power outages or blowouts. Some may have Ethernet and other cable ports but ensure all ports offer protection from spikes and power surges.




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