The three general categories of modern UPS systems are on-line, line-interactive and standby: • An online UPS uses a "double conversion" method of accepting AC input, to DC for passing through the (or battery strings), then inverting back to 120 V/230 V AC for powering the protected equipment.
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An inverter converts the DC electricity from sources such as or to AC electricity. The electricity can be at any required voltage; in particular it can operate AC equipment designed for mains operation, or rectified to produce DC at any desired voltage. An (UPS) uses batteries and an inverter to suppl.
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