What is the Back-up Power Supply?

The back-up power supply is essentially considered as a part of the uninterruptible power system (UPS). As its name already implies, a back-up power supply ensures no power cut during the operation of an important system. The back-up power source does not operate until the main power grid outage while the back-up power supply switches back-up the power source instantly.  Furthermore, when the main power source is stable, the back-up power supply provides reliable power to your system and charges back-up the power source at the same time. 

Either way, with the implementation of the back-up power supply, the power unit is able to provide a constant and reliable power source. However, a back-up power source is not expected to supply power permanently. It only gives you a window to back-up data and restore the main power source. ACRO back-up power supply comes with an alarm that can update the real-time status of the power source to monitor the system.

Why is it Important?

A power outage is unpredictable in any case and an ACRO back-up power supply is crucial to prevent this disaster happen to your system. The blackout affects our life in many aspects. Imagine an ICU patient relying on an oxygen concentrator to breathe smoothly but power failure suddenly happens. This may not only worsen the patient’s condition but also put the patient’s life in danger.

Taking another real case from customer: Jeff runs a factory and the product lines are working on multiple batches, but the power was cut and all productions had to hold. This accident left him with enormous financial loss due to the de-commit deadline of delivery.  If you want to avoid such circumstances and we believe in most cases you do, the ACRO back-up power supply comes in very handy to solve your problem.

How does it Work?

The working principle of the back-up power supply is quite simple. The power supply detects the voltage of the power source. When incoming power is below setting voltage, the power supply switches from the main power grid to the back-up power source and continues to supply power to the target device. As the stability output from the main power grid is retrieved, the back-up power supply switches back to the main power source automatically and replenishes power to back-up the battery.

What capacity do I Need?

How Long does it Last?

The lifespan of the back-up unit is crucial because we do not want it out of service when we are in need urgently. The condition of the battery, the capacitor, and the cooling system plays key roles in the service life of the back-up supply unit. These components need to be maintained/replaced periodically to guarantee the full functionality of the power system.

Usually, these components can last more than five years, or more than a decade with a good storage environment (humidity, temperature, etc.). It is best to consult your system integrator for more information. Contact Acro right now to consult the technical issue of back-up power supply and its stock