6. Appendices
6.3 Glossary
Backup time
Time during which the load can be supplied by the UPS operating on battery power.
Battery test
Internal UPS test to check battery status.
Booster mode
Automatic UPS mode that steps up the AC voltage if it is too low, to a level above the
personalised set-point, without discharging the battery.
Cold start
The devices connected to the UPS can be started even if AC input power is not
available. The UPS operates on battery power alone.
Deep discharge
Battery discharge beyond the permissible limit, resulting in irreversible damage to the
battery.
Fader mode
Automatic UPS mode that steps down the AC voltage if it is too high, to a level below
the personalised set-point, without discharging the battery.
Load
Devices or equipment connected to the UPS output.
Low-battery warning
This is a battery-voltage level indicating that battery power is low and that the user
must take action in light of the imminent break in the supply of power to the load.
Normal AC input
The AC-power line supplying the UPS under normal conditions.
Percent load
Ratio of the power effectively drawn by the load to the maximum output of the UPS.
Personalization
It is possible to modify certain UPS parameters set in the factory. Certain UPS functions
can also be modified by the
Personal Solution-Pac
software to better suit user needs.
Programmable outlets
Controllable outlets for automatic load shedding, remote shutdown and sequential
restart (personalised using
Personal Solution-Pac
software.
UPS
Uninterruptible Power Supply.
UPS ON/OFF
This function enables or disables initiation of UPS ON/OFF control sequences by
controlled by software
computer power management software.
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