UPS stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply, and it refers to a device that
plays a crucial role in protecting computers and sensitive electronic devices.
A UPS acts as a backup and essential device for electronic consumers, produced
in various capacities and functionalities, and utilized in different
administrative, service, and industrial sectors. A UPS system is placed in the
electrical path of devices and enhances the quality of incoming electricity in
such a way that the power supplied to the mentioned devices is free from any
noise and fluctuations. To achieve this goal, the UPS performs two main
functions: 1. Enhancing the quality of incoming electricity by eliminating
noise and disturbances in the network and reducing its fluctuations. 2.
Creating a backup system (Back-UP) during a blackout. A key expectation from a
UPS device is to provide an uninterrupted power supply to meet the load's
demands. This system is placed between the city's electricity and the consumer
device, stabilizing and regulating the network's electricity, preventing noise
and network disturbances from affecting sensitive consumer equipment. The UPS
device serves as an uninterrupted power source, supplying the necessary
electricity to consumer equipment using energy stored in batteries.
The comprehensive and forward progress of technology in today's era has
made the necessity of protecting sensitive and expensive equipment in all areas
– including electronics, computer networks, medical devices,
telecommunications, industry, and more – more felt than ever. The majority of
disturbances occurring in these equipments are due to faults in the processes
of production, transmission, distribution, and the manner of electricity
consumption. Experts consider Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems as the
most efficient force possible to prevent these disturbances and provide
uninterrupted emergency power and regulate fluctuations. However, what is
noteworthy in this regard is the necessity of comprehensive control and care of
the UPS equipment itself. Neglecting the service and maintenance of UPS leads
to premature wear and tear and, consequently, malfunctions in other equipment.
Conversely, paying attention to the service and maintenance of UPS and
observing the parameters of this field will play a significant role in
increasing productivity and reducing equipment wear, thereby reducing the heavy
costs of purchasing and repairs.
Servicing and maintaining a UPS is essential for preserving the integrity
and extending the optimal lifespan of the battery. This maintenance is also
crucial in relation to electrical electronic equipment and requires expert
planning; even if solid-state devices are used. Note that servicing and
maintaining a UPS may require shutting down the UPS system. Transferring the
critical load, which may not provide the power boosting capabilities of a UPS
system, is something that the user must endure to achieve maximum reliability
and minimize downtime and repair costs.
Without a doubt, one of the most important factors affecting the useful life of a UPS and extending its operating time is timely servicing. However, servicing and maintaining a UPS is not the only factor, and the following items can also increase the lifespan of this device by several years.
In addition to the mentioned factors, having a proper UPS servicing and
maintenance program can extend the device's use up to 20 years. Therefore, it's
better to ensure longer use by timely servicing, to prevent UPS repair costs
and also to avoid the risks associated with the device's failure.
