subject: Advantages Of Line Interactive Ups And Characteristics Of Double Conversion Ups [print this page] UPS is an acronym for uninterrupted power supply. Justifying its name the device provides a continuous power supply to the computer systems to prevent it from electric surges and shocks. These shocks not only hamper your work but also damage your computer systems. So, it is better to use UPS than to face the situation of data corruption or data loss due to frequent breakdown of electricity.
An exclusive range of UPS is available now-a-days. These ups come into different voltages, design and size but the ultimate motive of all is to provide power backup. A 500VA UPS lasts hardly for five to six minutes where as 1000 VA will provide power backup of 20 minutes. You can use this time to save your data so that your work remains safe and secure.
There are different types of UPS like online UPS system, Double Conversion UPS, Standby UPS, Modular UPS and Line Interactive UPS. Though they all are aimed to the same thing that is continuous power supply but all have different applications and designs. The article will provide information on advantages of line interaction UPS and characteristics of double conversion UPS.
A line interactive UPS is also named as intelligent UPS system that is more powerful and provides better inverter output voltage waveform generally sinusoidal. The design is entirely different from that of standard UPS. When there is power supply it charges battery and when power fails it operates in reverse. Its advantages are as follows:
The strong functional software, UPS management control and intelligent management are easily available online.
The UPS provide a strong and long power backup to the computer system.
It remains always connected to the output, powering the equipment it is attached.
Faster response to the power failures and is very stable.
A double conversion UPS system operates by converting power twice in a two step process. First is by converting AC into DC and second by converting the DC power back to AC power regulated by the UPS. Characteristics of Double Conversion UPS are as follows:
Power correction- This process permits UPS system to draw current from AC line in the form of smooth waves instead of pulses.
This UPS system run continuously and provides a regular output voltage.
These UPS are generally more compact and light weight and are efficient in regulating the frequency from 50 to 60 hertz.
It is sensitive to heat and must be kept away from such areas.
