Hello, I am researching UPS for our specialised equipment. The specifications I have for our specialised equipment is up to 500W. I have been informed that the load of our specialised equipment should be at least 30% of the power of the UPS (so by my calculations we are looking at getting one that is at most 1666W).
I understand there are 3 different types - standby, line interactive, double conversion. I think standby or line interactive would be sufficient for us. We are trying to withstand planned and unplanned blackouts. My understanding is line interactive and standby would both cover that (with line interactive covering over or under voltages too).
So my questions are:
Thanks in advance.
Kind Regards,
Agnes
I understand there are 3 different types - standby, line interactive, double conversion. I think standby or line interactive would be sufficient for us. We are trying to withstand planned and unplanned blackouts. My understanding is line interactive and standby would both cover that (with line interactive covering over or under voltages too).
So my questions are:
- Is this true that I should get a UPS that powers 30% of the equipment load? Is it right in saying I should be looking at a UPS of about 1000W (max 1666W)?
- If that is not true - can UPS be too powerful (and therefore not recognised)? - Need to clarify - our budget is over $10,000. If I choose anything less then it won't get approved (I know weird problem). So if I get the top of the line max specs - will it be a problem?
- I went on APC live chat and I couldn't believe that they could only recommend one UPS. (SMX1000I) and if I would like it to run for 2hrs I needed to get an external power SMX-48RMBP2U. Does all UPS need an external power if I need it to run for an hour or 2? Are there UPS out there that would be able to run for a longer period of time (eg 30mins or an hour) without external power?
Thanks in advance.
Kind Regards,
Agnes
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