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What Does A Power Conditioner Do?
A power conditioner is a device used to protect sensitive loads by smoothing out voltage fluctuations such as spikes,...
How Is UPS Resilience Measured (MTBF, MTTR, Availability)?
There are two key concepts to measuring the resilience of an uninterruptible power supply: Reliability covers the ability of...
Can I Add More UPS Modules To The System When My Load Increases?
Yes, the MST, MPS and MHT ranges employ a plug and play parallel system that allows additional units to be added to an existing system at a later...
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...

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