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1.3 DEFINITIONS
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM (UPS) – All components within the UPS Cabinet
and associated batteries that function as a system to provide continuous, conditioned AC power to
a load. This is sometimes referred to as the "System".
UPS CABINET – The metal enclosure which is the main part of UPS and composed of the Bypass
module, the 2 – 5 UPS modules, and the Cable Entry Section.
UPS MODULE – The metal enclosure which contains the Converter / Inverter, Charger, and internal
control systems required to provide specified AC power to a load.
CONVERTER / INVERTER – The UPS components which contain the equipment and controls
necessary to convert input AC power to output AC power required by the critical load.
CHARGER – The UPS components which contain the equipment and controls necessary to
regulate DC power required for battery charging and for supplying power to the Inverter.
BYPASS MODULE – The metal enclosure which contains the Bypass line, the Static transfer switch,
UPS operator controls, and internal control systems.
BYPASS LINE – The line which conducts electricity directly from the input power source to the critical
load during Maintenance or whenever the UPS is not completely operational.
STATIC TRANSFER SWITCH – The device which connects the critical load to the bypass line
when the Inverter cannot supply continuous power.
AC INPUT POWER – Power provided by the electrical utility company, or auxiliary generator, which
is connected to the UPS for supplying the critical load.
BATTERY – The rechargeable battery strings which supply DC power to the inverter to maintain
continuous AC power to the load during AC input power failure conditions.
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC 9900D SERIES UPS