Backup system slips into EPOS systems

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Feb 27, 2002

Powervar has launched its smallest all-in-one sinewave power conditioner and backup power supply.

Powervar has launched its smallest all-in-one sinewave power conditioner and backup power supply, to extend the choice of ratings in its range of Security One Uninterruptible Power Managers (UPMs).

This 240VA UPM has been developed to meet the demand for a new entry level for power protection, as retail electronics equipment gets ever more power-efficient.

Designed for the protection of, retail EPOS tills, touch screens and back office systems, the Security One UPM is a total isolation, line interactive, backup power supply system, which also incorporates all the functions of Powervar's low impedance power conditioning technology.

Under normal operating status the conditioning circuitry cleans the incoming commercial power supply to maintain the integrity and reliability of the electronic equipment, and keeps it in complete isolation from mainsborne noise and transients.

Whenever there is an interruption to the commercial power supply the UPM uses its internal hot swap battery and microprocessor controlled digital inverter to produce a low distortion sinusoidal waveform for the protected load.

Total manageability is the key to the versatility of the new Security One UPM.

The design incorporates four separate management sub-systems to allow users to exercise complete control over every aspect of the system operation.

Whether using mains power or the battery back up, only high quality, noise-free power reaches the protected load, with an isolation transformer to guarantee that neutral to ground voltage disturbances cannot cause disruption.

The built-in communications capability can readily interface with the basic UPS monitoring programmes of many operating systems.

When equipped with Powervar's proprietary software management suite, the UPM provides a complete range of tools to control functions including unattended shutdown, automatic power up/power down, scheduled testing, data and event logging.

Security One UPMs are now available in ratings from 240 to 1400VA.

In addition to the standard models, the company also offers UPM with Ground Guard technology, which can eliminate the need for dedicated/isolated electrical circuits.

All Powervar products carry a five-year equipment warranty, with a two-year warranty on the battery.