UPS Systems for Reliable, Uninterruptible Power Protection

At ORE Power, we offer and service a wide variety of UPS System manufacturers. This ensures we're able to provide the best solution for your business no matter the type of UPS System.

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What is a UPS System?

A UPS System, or Uninterruptible Power Supply System, is a critical power protection solution designed to provide immediate backup power when a primary electrical source fails. A UPS System protects sensitive equipment from power outages, voltage fluctuations, surges, and electrical noise that can cause downtime, data loss, or equipment damage.

Unlike generators, which take time to start, a UPS System delivers instant power to connected devices, ensuring uninterrupted operation during short-term outages or while backup generators come online. UPS systems are commonly used in data centers, healthcare facilities, manufacturing environments, commercial buildings, and any application where continuous power is essential.

A properly designed UPS System not only maintains uptime but also conditions incoming power, helping extend the life of connected equipment and support overall system reliability.

How a UPS System Works

A UPS System continuously monitors incoming utility power and regulates it before delivering electricity to connected equipment. During normal operation, the UPS System conditions the power to protect against voltage irregularities and electrical disturbances.

When a power outage or disruption occurs, the UPS System instantly switches to its internal battery or energy storage system. This transfer happens in milliseconds, preventing any interruption to critical equipment. The UPS System’s inverter then converts stored DC power into clean, stable AC power until normal utility power is restored or a backup generator takes over.

Key components of a UPS System include:

Rectifier/Charger – Converts incoming AC power to DC to charge the batteries
Battery System – Stores energy for immediate backup power
Inverter – Converts DC power back to usable AC power
Bypass System – Allows power to flow directly to equipment during maintenance or faults

Once utility power returns, the UPS System automatically transitions back to normal operation and recharges the batteries, ensuring the system is ready for the next event.

Types of UPS Systems

Monolithic UPS

The monolithic UPS System has been around forever and is known for being the tried and true system. A conventional UPS System is the style of UPS you will find in most facilities today. It's a fixed capacity UPS with fixed internal components.

Modular UPS

The new kid on the block, kind of. Modular UPS Systems have been around for some time now, but they're gaining more and more popularity in the market. They're scalable, normally standard with hot swappable components and easier to maintain.