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What To Consider When Using A UPS System And Generator Combination
UPS systems should be used in combination with a standby generator in situations where equipment and machinery must remain operational at all...
What Is A Brownout?
A brownout happens when the voltage drops or dips below the usual mains supply level. It is similar to a sag –...
What Causes Electrical Blackouts?
An electrical blackout occurs when there’s a complete mains power supply failure. It is caused by an imbalance between power...
What Is A UPS Factory Witness Test?
Witness testing for UPS systems takes place prior to full site installation and commissioning. It simulates real-life...
What Do The Different Emergency Response Times For UPS Repairs Mean?
Emergency Response Times when there’s a fault or failure with an uninterruptible power supply should be clearly spelled out in the...
What’s The Difference Between A Voltage Sag And A Surge?
Sags and surges both relate to short-term fluctuations in the mains power supply voltage. A Sag is a dip below the...
What Does A Bypass Switch In A UPS System Do?
A static bypass switch automatically and instantaneously transfers the load to the mains electricity supply when there’s an internal fault...
What Is The Difference Between Cascade And Parallel Redundant UPS Systems?
Parallel UPS systems see several uninterruptible power supplies installed together to either increase reliability (redundant systems) or to...
When Should I Use A Generator As Well As A UPS?
Generators are used by organisations whose electrical machinery and critical IT equipment must remain online at all times during an extended...
What Is ECO Mode On A UPS System?
Also known as ‘Active Standby’ or ‘Economy’, ECO mode is the most energy-efficient UPS operating mode. Capable of...

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