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UPS SYSTEMS
Power Protection Overview
Essential Protection — Standby
Standby is the most basic UPS topology. During a brownout or blackout, the UPS simply resorts to an internal battery
to provide electricity. These UPS systems are designed for consumer electronics, computers, POS systems, security
systems and other basic equipment.
Professional Protection — Line-Interactive
Line-Interactive topology systems incorporate technology that allows the UPS to correct minor power fluctuations
(brownouts, overvoltages, etc.) without switching to battery. This extends the life of the battery and is essential in areas
where power fluctuations occur regularly. Typical applications are consumer electronics, PCs and mid-range servers.
Total Protection — Double-Conversion
Double-Conversion topology provides consistent, clean and near perfect power, regardless of the condition of incoming
power. Systems with this technology operate on isolated battery-supplied power 100% of the time and have a zero
transfer time because they never need to switch to battery. Double-Conversion UPS systems are designed for high-end
system components, corporate servers, lab equipment and other sensitive electronic devices.
Sine Wave
For applications requiring true sine wave power, UPS systems
are available with sine wave output. These UPS systems are
designed for electronics having Active PFC power supplies or
other devices requiring pure sine wave power to function properly. When the
UPS is using normal utility power, it passes the utility-generated true or pure
sine wave power to the connected equipment.
Simulated Sine Wave
Utility companies provide true sine wave AC power. Many
UPS manufacturers acknowledge that some consumer
electronics do not require a true or pure sine wave signal to
function properly, so they have engineered UPS systems that produce a
simulated sine wave. Simulated sine wave systems offer a lower cost solution
to produce battery power and are very common in entry-level to mid-level
UPS products.
Waveform Output
Choosing a UPS
CyberPower offers IT professionals and home office users a broad selection of uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
solutions, all designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment and vital data from potential harm. The three topologies
described here address ascending levels of protection from nine power problems, shown in graphic symbols.
Throughout this catalog, these symbols are provided as an aid for selecting a UPS system that meets the specific
protection needs of different users in varying environments. In addition, you will see information for each of our UPS
series about waveform output – either sine wave or simulated sine wave – which is critical to the optimal performance of
connected equipment. We are confident there is a CyberPower UPS that fits your environment and offers the protection
you require.