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Understanding UPS Topologies: Online vs. Line-interactive vs. Standby
UPS Technologies When choosing a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to protect your electronic equipment there are 3 main UPS technologies on the market today. The standby UPS is a low cost option that will protect you from power failure, sags and surges, while an online UPS offers total power protection from all 9 power problems. Standby UPS Low price protection from power failure, sags and surges UPS will switch to battery if a failure, surge or sag is detected Results in frequent battery use, which reduces runtime and service life Line Interactive UPS Regulates voltage by boosting/decreasing utility...