Select the Type of Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS

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Select the Type of Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS

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Select the Type of Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS: Selecting a particular type and configuration of an UPS depends on many factors that must be considered and weighted according to a facility’s particular requirements. These factors include the purpose of the UPS, the required power, cost, safety, environmental, availability, and maintenance. The type and configuration of the UPS initially selected is based on the purpose and power required. If the selected Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS is not acceptable based on one or more of the remaining factors, another type or configuration must be selected and the evaluation repeated. It is suggested the reader consult with industry experts of the types of Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS and their specific application.

Continue Determine if the safety of the selected UPS is acceptable.

References: “Joint Departments of the Army, Uninterruptible Power Supply System Selection, Installation, and Maintenance for Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Facilities, 31 May 2002.”