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Power Conditioning & Ups

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POWER CONDITIONING & UPS

OVERVIEW OF DIFFERENT UPS TYPES


Most of the critical applications in data processing and other industries are now protected by Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). It is
essential that the different types and performance levels are covered by international standards (IEC).
UPS systems are intended to improve the quality of AC power and provide a redundant (back-up) power source. Power quality defects which
may be improved by a UPS include surges, noise or sags.

Simplified Diagram of an On-Line Double Conversion UPS

AC
Input

Static
Switch

~=

Battery

Rectifier/
Charger

=~

Load

Inverter

In this type of UPS the load is isolated from the mains, hence all the power to the load flows through the inverter, offering continuous
protection and full isolation against surges, noise and sags. It offers true on line protection.

Simplified Diagram of an Offline UPS

AC
Input

Load
Filter

~=

Battery

Rectifier/
Charger

=~
Inverter

This type of UPS is not suitable for all applications because it does not use a static switch bypass and the switching times are longer. There
is no isolation between the load and the mains. There is also no output frequency control.

Simplified Diagram of an Line-Interactive UPS

AC
Input

Load
AVR
Transfer
Switch

Inverter

=~
Battery

This type of UPS does not provide isolation between the mains and the load. There is poor protection against spikes and poor efficiency.
There is no output frequency control but it has voltage regulation on the output.

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