UPS

Uninterruptible power supply; a unit that keeps the load running from batteries when mains power is lost.

// EXPLANATION

An online (double-conversion) UPS feeds the load through an inverter at all times and also shields it from mains disturbances. In hospitals and data centres it bridges the time until the generator takes over.

// ALSO KNOWN AS

UPSuninterruptible power supply

// RELATED TERMS

GeneratorA machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy; also used as a standby source when the grid fails. Data centreA facility housing servers, storage and network equipment together with their power, cooling and security infrastructure.

// ARTICLES THAT MENTION THIS TERM

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