UPS - How To Rate A UPS?

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By Theresa Findlay


An uninterruptible power supply is a complex electronic device with a number of components that deteriorate with age and use. It is therefore in the client's interest to have regular maintenance carried out on the UPS to ensure that it is working correctly and that the components that are known to deteriorate with age and use are monitored.

In fact, there are so many new advancements in home security these days that you really don't want to be stuck with an older system that probably won't protect you anymore. What about things like keyless entry or even thumb-print entry? Did your old system have something like that? These days, you can really set up your home with the latest technology in security, including wireless systems and home-based hidden cameras. Crime rates aren't getting any better and having the latest in security systems in your home is a definite must.

One of my favorite new security gadgets is the wireless infrared camera. This system watches over my home, whether I'm at home asleep or on vacation. These kinds of cameras really perform and I wouldn't be without at least one to guard my home. The amazing thing is that these cameras can be monitored from your laptop computer. Isn't that unbelievable? There is software available that you can download onto your laptop and it has a link to your home wireless security system. You control everything and can see what's really going on around the home. If you purchase a hidden wireless camera, you really need to get the computer software, too. It adds a lot to your entire security program.

During normal operation the UPS system will provide a 'clean supply' to its load; 'clean supply' can be clarified by describing the operation of the UPS. The utility mains supply from the local electricity supplier can be distorted by the load that it is experiencing, e.g. if there are a number of motors be stopped and started due to a manufacturing process spikes of extremely high voltages can be produced. These can have an adverse effect on delicate computer equipment.

Also as large numbers of the computer equipment are made overseas these days the power supplies associated with these equipments may not be designed to accept the voltage ranges experienced in this country. Typically voltages can be as high as 260V, 230V being the nominal supply, this is especially prevalent during the summer months where there can be a high demand for air conditioning and the local sub station transformer taps are raised to cope with demand, then, when the demand is lower during the night the supply voltage will increase.

These new devices are all part of a brand new age in security packages that far outstrip the initial home security systems available even a few years ago. So think about upgrading and go onto the Internet to search the available upgrades for your system. If you don't see an upgrade you like, consider scrapping the one you have and starting over with a brand new security system.




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