Uninterruptible power supply FAQ
What is an uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) and why do I need one? An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is an electrical device that provides emergency power to connected
Capacity is one of the most critical uninterruptible power supply specifications, as it determines how much load the UPS can support. Measured in volt-amperes (VA) or kilovolt-amperes (kVA), the capacity must exceed the combined power uninterruptible power supply requirements of all connected devices. To accurately calculate your needs:
Calculate the appropriate uninterruptible power supply (UPS) size by entering your equipment power requirements and backup needs below. This calculator helps determine the correct UPS capacity in VA (Volt-Amps) and required battery runtime based on your connected load and desired backup duration.
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or uninterruptible power source is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source or mains power fails.
For example, a 100 kVA UPS system with a power factor of 0.8 can only support 80 kW of real power. The UPS load is the combined amount of power that attached electrical devices will consume. To calculate the load, you add the total watts of each piece of equipment that will be connected to the UPS.
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