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UPS Selection

Refurbished UPS vs. New UPS: What Should You Choose?

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Introduction Buying a UPS doesn’t always mean buying a brand-new unit. Refurbished UPS equipment can provide another option for businesses that need established power-protection hardware while managing equipment costs. What Is a Refurbished UPS? A refurbished UPS is pre-owned equipment that has undergone inspection, servicing and testing before being offered for reuse. Why Consider Refurbished Equipment? Potential advantages include: What Should You Check? Ask about: Power Icon’s Approach Power Icon supplies pre-owned UPS equipment that is refurbished and tested before delivery. New replacement batteries are available separately.

UPS Basics

How to Choose the Right UPS Capacity for Your Equipment

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Introduction UPS capacity is commonly expressed in VA and watts. Choosing a UPS solely because its VA rating appears sufficient can be a mistake. The connected load and required operating margin also matter. Start With Your Load Identify the equipment that needs protection and determine its expected power consumption. Consider VA and Watts VA represents apparent power while watts represent real power consumption. The relationship between the two is affected by power factor. Allow Appropriate Capacity Avoid selecting a UPS that operates permanently at its maximum capacity. A suitable operating margin can provide additional flexibility for changing loads. Consider Runtime If backup runtime matters, battery capacity and external battery options should also be evaluated. Final takeaway Tell Power Icon your equipment and load requirements rather than selecting a model based solely on its headline capacity.

UPS Basics

What Is a UPS and Why Does Your Equipment Need One?

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Introduction A UPS, or Uninterruptible Power Supply, is designed to provide protected electrical power to connected equipment during power disturbances and outages. For businesses operating computers, network infrastructure, medical equipment, industrial electronics or other sensitive loads, a UPS can form an important part of an overall power-protection strategy. What Does a UPS Do? A UPS can help protect connected equipment from: Online UPS systems take power protection a step further by continuously converting incoming power before supplying the connected load. Why Is This Important? An unexpected power interruption can cause equipment shutdown, interrupted operations, and potential data or equipment problems. For critical environments, maintaining protected power can be an important operational consideration. Final takeaway The right UPS depends on the equipment, electrical load, required runtime, and operating environment.