UPS/Generator Usage & Alliance Info

Why do I need an on-line UPS with my generator?

E C Power Systems UPS/Generator sizing information

1. Many times the generator will take a few minutes to start up when utility is lost. The UPS supplies battery backup during that period of time for seamless power to the connected load. To handle this situation, most any UPS type (off-line, line-interactive or on-line) will probably work.

2. Generators typically exhibit poor voltage regulation due to loads turning on and off on the output of the generator. This affects the generator speed, which then results in a change in its output voltage. Off-line UPS units are not acceptable for this problem.

3. Generators are also prone to poor frequency regulation due to loads turning on and off on the output of the generator. This also causes the generator to change speed which results in a change in its output frequency.

Bottom Line:
Only a true on-line UPS will protect against all three of these problems.

UPS/Generator Alliance Info

From time to time, Falcon Electric will highlight relationships with specific alliance partners in the industry.

Our latest UPS/Generator Partner - E C Power Systems

E C Power Systems specializes in the sales, service, rental and parts distribution of industrial power products, including emergency standby systems, engines and generators. The E C Power Systems service area extends throughout the Central and Western Regions of the United States including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Northern Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii, Utah, Montana, Arizona, and New Mexico.

For more information about E C Power's UPS/Generator program, click on the link below:

• E C Power Systems UPS/Generator sizing information