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SG Series UPS - Overview
True Regenerative On-Line Design
As new and innovative technologies have become the backbone of today's businesses, maxi-
mum system availability is critical and downtime is more expensive than ever. Increasingly,
businesses need a UPS that not only protects against blackouts, but also virtually eliminates
more frequent and subtle power disturbances. Surges, sags, line noise and brownouts can
disrupt proper operation of sensitive equipment. These disturbances may also create
unnecessary production, service, and data recovery costs.
A True Regenerative On-Line UPS provides the highest level of protection against the widest
spectrum of power problems. The incoming AC utility source is converted to a regulated DC
voltage. From this DC voltage, a new AC voltage is regenerated, providing continuous, clean,
tightly regulated power to your equipment. Line-interactive and Off-line designs leave your equip-
ment connected directly to dirty utility power. They only provide minimal transient, voltage and
backup protection. If your equipment operation is "Mission Critical", a true double conversion
On-Line UPS, such as Falcon
®
Electric's SG Series
TM
UPS Plus
®
, is the only clear choice.
Input Galvanic Isolation
The models referenced in this manual are equipped with Galvanic Isolation connected directly at
the incoming utility power. This feature provides the following benefits:
* Breaks neutral to ground current and noise paths
* Greatly reduces common mode noise.
* Gives a superior level of protection against high frequency noise and transients.
* Reduces the input leakage current to ground.
* Factory configured transformer taps can be set to accomodate a nominal utility voltage
of
120, 208, 220 or 240Vac. The UPS output my be set by the user to supply a volt-
age of
240, 220, 208 or 120Vac, that will be sustained in both bypass and
inverter modes.
Input Power Factor Correction
All SG Series UPS Plus models include state-of-the-art Input Power Factor Correction. This
greatly reduces the amount of current demanded from your building wiring system, yielding a
highly efficient, "building friendly" UPS.
Microprocessor Control
Falcon Electric's SG Series UPS incorporates advanced microprocessor technology. This tech-
nology makes possible a high level of internal UPS control and management. With the supplied
UPSILON
®
software, all SG Series UPS models support unattended shutdown, management,
data logging, and self-diagnostics. The software supports MS Windows
®
95, 98, NT, 2000, 2000
Server, ME, XP, Novell Netware
®
5 & 6, LINUX and FreeBSD. UPSILON for UNIX supports most
popular UNIX platforms and OS versions.
SNMP/HTTP Remote Management Support
Our SNMP/HTTP Agent board provides remote management and monitoring over any Ethernet
LAN, WAN or the Internet utilizing a 10BaseT-type connection. The optional SNMP/HTTP agent
installs via an option slot located behind a cover plate on the back panel of every SG Series
model.
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