UPS Design

All Network Cabling Services, Inc. provides two types of UPS Design layouts: off-line and line-interactive (also called on-line).

An off-line UPS remains idle until a power failure occurs, and then switches from utility power to its own power source, almost instantaneously. An on-line UPS continuously powers the protected load from its reserves (usually lead-acid batteries or stored kinetic energy), while simultaneously replenishing the reserves from the AC power.

The on-line type of UPS, in addition to providing protection against complete failure of the utility supply, provides protection against all common power problems, and for this reason it is also known as a power conditioner and a line conditioner.

While not limited to safeguarding any particular type of equipment, a UPS is typically used to protect computers, telecommunication equipment or other electrical equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business disruption or data loss. UPS units come in sizes ranging from units which will back up a single computer without monitor (around 200 VA) to units which will power entire data centers or buildings (several megawatts). Larger UPS units typically work in conjunction with generators.

It is important to have a well designed UPS system, when there is a power failure, it's important that the backup system perform in the manner in which it was designed for. UPS Design for the average small business can be relatively inexpensive, however large companies and data centers require a more complex UPS design and this can be more costly.

In certain countries, such as the Philippines where the electrical grid is under strain, providers struggle to ensure supply during peak demand (such as summer, when air-conditioning usage increases). To prevent unplanned blackouts, electrical utilities will sometimes use a process called rolling blackouts or load shedding, which involves cutting the power to large groups of customers for short periods of time. Several major blackouts occurred in 2003, most notably the 2003 North America blackout in the north-eastern US and eastern Canada and the 2003 Italy blackout, both of which affected over 50 million people, and brought attention to the need for UPS power backup units.

Although Metro-Manila Philippines is a very metropolitan city, many businesses experience brown-outs on a regular basis, they may last only a few minutes, however some have lasted for several hours. The power in Metro-Manila and most rural areas is 220volts, but it fluxuate up and down quite regular, and without the proper UPS design and system, your equipment will not be protected.

All Network Cabling Services, Inc. has the experience and technical expertise to provide you with a well designed UPS system that will protect your current equipment, as well as in the future.