MGE UPS Systems 5000 RT user manual Glossary

Glossary

Backup time	Time that the connected equipment can operate on battery power.
Bypass AC source	Source supplying the bypass line. The equipment can be transferred to the bypass line if an
	overload occurs on the UPS output, for maintenance or in the event of a malfunction.
ECO mode	Operating mode by which the equipment is supplied directly by the AC source if it is within the
	tolerances defined by the user. This mode reduces the consumption of electrical power.
Equipment	Devices or systems connected to the UPS output.
Normal (double	The normal UPS operating mode in which the AC source supplies the UPS which in turn
conversion) mode	supplies the connected equipment (after electronic double conversion).
Frequency converter	Operating mode used to convert the AC-power frequency between the UPS input and output
	(50 Hz -> 60 Hz or 60 Hz -> 50 Hz).
Normal AC source	Normal source of power for the UPS.
Low-battery warning	This is a battery-voltage level indicating that battery power is low and that the user must take
	action to prevent the imminent break in the supply of power to the load.
Relay contacts	Contacts supplying information to the user in form of signals.
Personalization	It is possible to modify certain UPS parameters set at the factory. Certain UPS functions can
	also be modified by the MGE UPS SYSTEMS power management products to better suit user
	needs.
UPS	Uninterruptible Power System.

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