In many offices, there are computers that can never be turned off. These machines store data, operate 24/7, and, in addition to not being able to suddenly lose power, cannot even tolerate power surges. Why? Because a sudden shutdown or a power surge could lead to the loss of days or weeks of data and work.
Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) come to the aid of those who work meticulously. Also known as UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), they can provide continuous electrical power to the devices they are connected to.
Of course, UPS are not only designed for computers and offices but also for all those devices that need to avoid electrical "trauma."
What does a UPS do in simple terms? It acts like a battery, ensuring that, even in critical moments, devices never run out of electrical power. UPS devices contain lead-acid batteries that allow us to sleep soundly and not notice that our power lines normally experience imperceptible (to us) voltage fluctuations that are harmful to our electronic devices.
What to know when buying a UPS? First, the number of Watts we need, then consider the power requirements in case of a power outage, which greatly depends on the number of devices connected to the UPS. There are also different types of UPS, with different specific characteristics.
UPS devices for home and work use are divided into:
- Offline: These are mainly suitable for homes and are particularly useful in case of power surges, being able to compensate for a power outage for a few minutes.
- Line Interactive: These are found in offices with multiple workstations; they stabilize voltage through a stabilizing circuit and protect equipment from blackouts.
