What is a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply or Uninterruptible Power Supply) what is it used for?
A UPS System is an Emergency Power Source that provides power when the main power or Input power source has a system failure or loss of power all together. Ultracapacitors have a High-Density Energy Storage Capabilities which tend to be 10,000 times stronger than a conventional Capacitor. Ultracapacitors can be incorporated in the casing of the UPS in place of the traditional Lead Acid Battery or connected externally. This makes them the perfect solution for UPS Systems.
What is a UPS System used for?
A UPS is generally used to safeguard hardware such as Computers, Telecommunication Centers or Data Centers against unexpected Power Loss. This protects Businesses from even more harm through power failures that could cause Data Loss, Serious Business Disruption and even Injury or Death.
Other Reason UPS Systems are used:
- Voltage Stability
- Momentary reduction in Power
- Power Instability
- Force Reboot Input
- Power Fail Signal Output
- Energy Low Alarm Output
How much power do I get from my UPS and how long does it last?
The primary reason for a UPS System is to provide short term power when the main source fails. A UPS System’s runtime tends to be generally short and last no more than a few minutes which makes this a perfect application for a Ultracapacitor. An Ultracapacitor can store the perfect amount of energy and to shut your system down and not lose any data. The amount and length of power is all dependent on the application or device it is being used with. Remember this is a power back up so its purpose is to maintain a proper system shut down and prevent any data loss.
Benefits of Ultracapacitor Powered UPS Systems
Ultracapacitors are an ideal solution for UPS systems that are sensitive to breaks in power that last a short period of time.
Some advantages of Ultracapacitors based UPS.
- Eco-Friendly
- Short Term Duration Runtime
- Low Running Cost
- High Energy Density
- Virtually No Maintenance
- Fast Charge and Recharge is Required
- Extreme Environment Temperatures makes batteries useless
Safety and Life Cycle
Ultracapacitors have next to an unlimited life cycle. Ultracapacitors can be charged and discharged between 500,000 up to an excess of a million times.
Along with the advantage of its life cycle, Ultracapacitors are much safer than your traditional battery. They do not depend on a chemical reaction to produce energy. Batteries tend to explode due to excessive use due to heating.
When a Ultracapacitor is short circuited it will quickly discharge all of its energy which may cause damage to the device or electrical arching, but it will keep everything safe from possible fire or other possibly dangerous outcomes.
Ultracapacitors can operate in wide range of Temperatures.
Ultracapacitors can operate at temperatures batteries cannot. Ultracapacitors can operate in temperatures between -40 C and 85 C while regular traditional batteries can only operate at a much smaller range of temperatures.