UPS are built with the capacity to conserve power after a power outage, even if for a limited time. It gives a warning signal at some 30 seconds interval, which should be enough time to save your work if they are unsaved before the outage and do a proper shutdown.
The beeps from the UPS can be discomforting, especially at night. Nonetheless, they can be adjusted using the cable and software designed for it.
A UPS battery will need replacement after three years, and it also comes with a red light and an alerting sound to indicate the time for a change. The UPS, on its own, equally needs replacement at intervals of 4 to 5 years.
UPS units are often weighty as they are built with lead-acid batteries.
Your internet modem and router can be plugged to the UPS and gain some time to work or save work online. You can also power your cell to the UPS battery outlet if there is an emergency.
Additional Things To Know
An Automatic Voltage Regulator becomes essential to you if you experience occasional fluctuations in voltage. Some UPS units are equipped with such features, but it is best to speak with the power company in your locality.
By all standards, a power outage should not cause you to lose your previously saved data when you can have a Backup power (ไฟสํารองคอม ,which is the term in Thai). All the same, ensure you have a proper and up to date backup system.
If you are using a Microsoft office, it comes with features that can help you regain your unsaved document peradventure there is a power outage or a system malfunction which you can avoid with a Computer UPS (เครื่องสํารองไฟคอมพิวเตอร์ ,which is the term in Thai). This feature is called “auto-recovery”. Saving your documents at intervals can also help you prevent such situations.
Since the UPS uses lead-acid batteries, they should be disposed of appropriately when it is due for a change. In places like the US, you can mail back the old batteries if you buy from a particular power company.