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UPS Types, Sizing and Selection

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  • Choose a UPS by what you need to back up, then size it in watts, not just VA.
  • Access Communications' guides below cover how UPS types work, how to size and choose a UPS, and which Powercom range suits your equipment.

A UPS protects your equipment from power cuts, surges and voltage problems, but the right one depends on what you are backing up. These guides explain how UPS types work, how to size a UPS and which type suits which job.

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