Online vs. Solar-Based Industrial Uninterrupted Power Supply
In the urban and industrial settings, there is always a continuous demand for electricity. Downtime is rare, and the power outages are filled by UPS systems. Residential settings like homes and apartments can still manage with inverters or generators. But the industrial settings require it more. Because many processes demand constant power. For example, a CNC routing machine uses input data to draw designer patterns on a sheet. If the power is interrupted, the data is lost, and the material is either wasted or the settings need to be input again. This is just a single example, and numerous similar examples show the heavy reliance of industrial processes on continuous power. If you want to install an industrial uninterrupted power supply, you need to have a basic understanding of the various UPS types. At Eventa Power Technologies, we provide online and solar UPS in various input-output phases. In this blog, we are sharing our key insights on both these types for the buyer to make the right purchasing decision.
Properties of Online UPS
An online UPS is integrated with the load of industrial machinery. It is different from line-interactive or offline UPS. It switches from mains to inverter in real time.
- Components: The key parts of an online UPS are the phase input, controller, rectifier, filters, inverter, battery, bypass switch and wiring system. The other parts are the charger and LCD for the display of indicators.
- Function: The main purpose of using an online UPS for an industrial uninterrupted power supply is to get switching time, or transient time, to zero. It works based on double conversion of the input voltage.
- Zero Switching Time: There is no time lost in switching in case of the absence of mains power because the battery acts as a buffer, which continues the supply.
- Zero Downtime: By ensuring no supply is interrupted, this UPS ensures zero downtime in the industrial processes.
Properties of Solar UPS
Solar UPS is solar powered system in which the battery stores electrical power from solar energy.
- Components: The main components of solar UPS are the inverter, battery, filters and rectifier. It is connected to the solar grid through a wiring mechanism.
- Power Sourcing: The power is sourced from solar modules instead of the grid. The battery stores this power and supplies it when electricity is interrupted.
- Cost Effective: This one is used as an effective cost-saving solution as the battery uses renewable energy for its charging.
- Wide Application: These can be used in homes, business centres, offices, and industrial units due to a wide scope of applications.
Which is Suitable Where?
In a nutshell, the online UPS is devised for mission-oriented usage in industries and research labs where continuous power is always in demand. Whether it is a 1-1 phase online UPS or a 3-3 phase, these are only used in non-residential settings. On the other hand, solar UPS are applicable to residential settings as well. The single-phase UPS can be used in small-scale industrial units, apartments, business centres and offices, while the three-phase UPS is used in places with higher loads and complex electrical networks. Therefore, both are suitable for industrial uninterrupted power supply, and the right one depends on the specific needs of the industry.
Conclusion
Choosing the right industrial uninterrupted power supply is crucial for reliable performance and avoiding costly downtime. At Enventa Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd., our range is comprehensive to cater to a wide industrial application. We serve a large capacity range with digital signal processing and microcontroller-based UPS systems. These have user-friendly interface with indicators for Line Input, Load on Bypass, Inverter on, Battery Level Graph, and Load Level Graph. With our exceptional quality systems, we serve the best interests of our clients.
