Uninterruptible power supplies
The importance of regular inspections of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) equipment for mission-critical applications cannot be overstated. Mains power failure incidents are unpredictable and often it can be as long as a year between disruptions, and so it’s vital to be assured that the UPS is functioning correctly. In short, without check-ups on the state of health (SOH) of batteries and electronics, you may well find that when the mains power is interrupted, the UPS won’t take over the task of supplying essential power to the critical functions in your organisation.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF A UPS
The diagram in Figure 1 is helpful in comprehending the basics of operation. No specialist knowledge is required and it is beneficial in
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