UPS Un-Interruptible power supply

• Normally achieved with a battery backup.
• see

  • linux/ups

  • eco/powerbackup

The main focus here is to look at requirements for a UPS at a small remote branch or remote site.

Requirements / Ideal

• Remotely managed through network SNMP and possibly WEB

  • Status & Events, on-line, off-line, battery problems (SNMP and TRAPS)

• Multiple input's
  • Escom power from grid
  • Solar from panels
  • Wind ?

  • GenSet

• External battery's
  • Either modular, or capable of adding external lead-acid battery's
• Remote power control, or scheduled control
  • Capable of switching off certain outlets
• Battery management
  • Protection against damage due to full discharge
  • Measurement and reporting on quality/status/life of battery unit
• Environmental
  • Temperature etc. that could reduce battery life.
  • Capable of operating at high temperatures e.g. 65C

Home Made UPS

• IP Power 9200 delux + UPS + Remote mon $70

• Aviosys power monitoring unit with network connection + relay's

South African Company's

• GSM-Tronix
• Meisner

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