Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has appointed Mike Hughes as Zone President of the UK and Ireland.
Power and UPS, Uninterrupted Power Supply, Power solutions, Power management
The main difference between a UPS and a power supply is that a UPS provides backup power, while a power supply simply converts AC power to DC power. Uninterruptible Power Supply is a device that provides backup power to critical electrical loads when the primary power source fails. UPSs typically use batteries to store energy, which can then be used to power loads for a limited amount of time. IT Reseller news and articles relating to Power and UPS, Uninterrupted Power Supply, Power solutions, Power management, Battery/Flywheel backup, DC Power Solutions, Surge Protective Devices, Switchgear, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Remote Monitoring, Meters, Software, Connectivity, Enclosures & related services.
Riello UPS names PSE Power as preferred partner in Ireland
Sep 06, 2017
Power manufacturer, Riello UPS, has announced a partnership with PSE Power, Ireland's independent supplier of power protection and energy management solutions.
Synaxon adds more power to EGIS with trio of distributor signings
Sep 06, 2017
Synaxon has added the portfolios of three more distributors to its EGIS stock, availability and procurement management platform, and released a series of enhancements that make the system even more effective as a tool for cost-efficient and effective product sourcing and order management.
Schneider Electric and Claroty partner to address safety and cybersecurity challenges in global industrial infrastructure
Aug 09, 2017
Claroty, a developer of Operational Technology (OT) network protection solutions, and Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, have announcedthat they are partnering to address safety and cybersecurity challenges for the world's industrial infrastructure.
Park Place Tech acquires NCE data centre third-party maintenance provider
Aug 09, 2017
Park Place Technologies has completed the largest acquisition in the company's history, acquiring NCE Group Limited (NCE), a global provider of third-party data centre maintenance and repair.
Schneider Electric research details a cost and benefit analysis of micro data centre deployments
Aug 02, 2017
Small data centres deployed at the Edge of networks are growing in importance as the demand for digital services continues to surge.
AEG Power Solutions to secure power for major petrochemical plants in Oman
Jul 19, 2017
AEG Power Solutions has been selected to provide AC and DC UPS to secure the power supply for a Polyethylene plant (HDPE/LLDPE) and a Polypropylene plant (PP) owned by Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company SAOC - Orpic.
Schneider Electric announces TeSys D Green range of energy-efficient contactors
Jun 22, 2017
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced the TeSys D Green range of energy-efficient contactors for control and switching applications.
Multi Power Combo named best power product
Jun 01, 2017
UPS manufacturer Riello has scooped a top industry award for Data Centre Power Product of the Year.
Verisec selects DigiPlex for data centre services in Sweden
Jun 01, 2017
The international IT security specialist Verisec has chosen DigiPlex as its Swedish data centre partner. Verisec's business is based on security with high integrity.
Power & Uninterruptible Power Supply
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that provides backup power to a load when the input power source or mains power fails. A UPS differs from a traditional auxiliary/emergency power system or standby generator in that it will provide near-instantaneous protection from input power interruptions by switching to energy stored in battery packs, supercapacitors or flywheels.
UPSs are typically used to protect hardware such as computers, data centers, telecommunication equipment or other electrical equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business disruption or data loss.
There are three main types of UPSs:
- Standby UPS: This type of UPS uses a battery to provide backup power when the input power source fails. The battery is not constantly powered, so there is a brief delay when the UPS switches to battery power.
- Line-interactive UPS: This type of UPS uses a battery to provide backup power and to correct minor fluctuations in the input power source. The battery is constantly powered, so there is no delay when the UPS switches to battery power.
- Online UPS: This type of UPS uses a battery to provide backup power and to isolate the load from the input power source. The battery is constantly powered, so there is no interruption in power when the input power source fails.
The type of UPS that is best for you will depend on your specific needs. If you need to protect critical equipment from power disruptions, then an online UPS is the best option. If you are on a budget, then a standby UPS may be sufficient.
Benefits of a UPS:
- Protects your equipment from power disruptions
- Provides enough time to save your work and shut down your computer gracefully
- Prevents data loss
- Protects your equipment from damage caused by power surges and spikes
- Provides a clean and stable power supply
