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What is a continuous power supply (UPS)?

UPS is the short version of "uninterruptible power supply". In many applications a continuous power supply is important because power fluctuations and outages can cause damage to control equipment as well as unexpected down time. This situation can lead to a loss of productivity and revenue.

How does an uninterruptible power supply work?

The uninterruptible power supplies have e.g. an adjustable maximum buffer time to protect the battery and the unit protects the battery from going into a deep discharge. Draining the battery all the way down can damage it in a very short period of time, especially if this occurs multiple times.

What are UPS modules with capacitor storage?

UPS modules with capacitor storage are equipped with integrated electrochemical double layer capacitors. In case of a power fault they guarantee an uninterrupted power supply for several seconds. By using such UPS modules, processes can be completed and data saved, for instance.

How long does a ups module last?

During power failures, a UPS module can maintain the power supply for up to several hours. This means critical system components can be supplied continuously. Furthermore PLCs are able to end important processes without any damage and application data can be saved before losing. What are the different types of UPS modules?