Power Conversion Rectifier, Inverter, Battery Charger

UPS devices protect against power surges, brownouts and line noise. A UPS has 3 main components: Rectifier, Inverter, Battery. A rectifier is a nonlinear circuit component that lets more current to flow in one direction than in the other. Rectifiers usually allow current to flow in one (forward) direction unimpeded, but don't allow current to flow in the opposite direction. Rectification isa switching action - the switch closed for current in one direction and open for current in the other direction. Rectifiers primarily convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). In telecommunications equipment the rectifier changes AC (alternating current) input into a regulated and filtered DC (direct current) output. The DC output supplies power to the communications equipment and charges a backup battery.Telecommunications equipment is sensitive to voltage jumps from the rectifier, so rectifiers need to filter the DC output.

Rectifier systems now have remote control, control panels, self-diagnostic programs, and alarm systems. Some systems are swappable so that the exchange can be removed, or other power system components can be added.

The Rectifier converts AC power to DC power and stores line power in the battery so that the battery charging process is only affected by power disruptions because the rectifier is alredy charging the battery. The Inverter converts DC power to AC poer for equipment, and supplies continous power. The battery provides uninterrupted power to the inverter. The Battery actually stores the power for use when the power source is interrupted. It also determines how long the UPS will support your equipment.

Power Conversion

Power conversion is the process of converting power from one form into another, and could include electromechanical or electrochemical processes.

Power conversion systems often include redundancy and voltage regulation, and types of conversion include: DC to DC, AC to DC (power supply), Rectifier, Switched-mode power supply, DC to AC (inverter), AC to AC, Transformer/autotransformer, Voltage regulator, Voltage to current (current source).