Uninterrupted Power Supply Units (UPS) – Reliable Backup Power Solutions
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Hikvision DS-UPS3000(O-STD)/UK – 3000VA / 1800W Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
The Hikvision DS-UPS3000(O-STD)/UK 3000VA / 1800W UPS is a high-capacity backup power solution designed to protect essential electronic equipment a...
View full detailsHikvision DS-UPS2000(O-STD)/UK – 2000VA / 1200W Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
The Hikvision DS-UPS2000(O-STD)/UK 2000VA / 1200W UPS is a powerful backup solution designed to protect computers, CCTV surveillance systems, netwo...
View full detailsHikvision DS-UPS1000(O-STD)/UK – 1000VA / 600W Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
The Hikvision DS-UPS1000(O-STD)/UK 1000VA / 600W UPS is a reliable backup power solution designed to protect electronic equipment against unexpecte...
View full detailsHikvision DS-UPS600(O-STD)/UK – 600VA / 360W Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
The Hikvision DS-UPS600(O-STD)/UK 600VA / 360W UPS is a reliable backup power solution designed to keep essential electronic equipment running duri...
View full detailsMercury 2000VA/9AH x2 UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
The Mercury 2000VA/9AH x2 UPS is a robust and high-capacity power backup solution designed to safeguard your essential equipment from power outages...
View full detailsMercury 1000VA/4AH x2 UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
The Mercury 1000VA/4AH x2 UPS is a high-performance backup power solution designed to protect your essential electronics from power interruptions, ...
View full detailsMercury UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)- 850 VA/7AH
The Mercury 850VA/7AH UPS is a powerful and efficient backup power solution designed to keep your essential devices running during power outages, v...
View full detailsMercury UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)- 650 VA/4AH
The Mercury 650VA UPS is a compact and reliable backup power solution designed to protect your electronic devices from power outages, voltage fluct...
View full detailsMercury 3000VA/18AH x2 UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
The Mercury 3000VA/18AH x2 UPS is a high-capacity, heavy-duty power backup solution engineered to protect mission-critical equipment from power out...
View full detailsUPS units for power backup in Kenya
A UPS (uninterruptible power supply) keeps computers, routers and point-of-sale systems running for a short time when the mains drops, and protects them from surges and voltage swings. This collection lists Mercury UPS units from 650VA to 3000VA, each with sealed lead-acid batteries, automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and surge protection according to the listings.
How to size a UPS
- Add up the load in watts. The VA rating is higher than the usable watts. For these Mercury models the listings show roughly 60 per cent: for example 1000VA is 600W.
- Leave headroom: do not run a UPS at its limit.
- Runtime depends on battery capacity and load. A bigger Ah battery, or a lighter load, gives longer backup.
- Keep it for electronics: avoid connecting heaters, kettles or other heavy motor loads.
- Battery life: sealed lead-acid batteries wear out and need replacing after some years of use.
Mercury UPS models compared
| Model | Rating | Battery | Suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury 650VA | 650VA / 390W | 4Ah | Home PC, router, small POS |
| Mercury 850VA | 850VA / 510W | 7Ah | Computer, router, printer, security devices |
| Mercury 1000VA | 1000VA / 600W | 2 x 12V 4Ah | Workstations and networking gear |
| Mercury 2000VA | 2000VA / 1200W | 2 x 12V 9Ah | Offices and several devices |
| Mercury 3000VA | 3000VA / 1800W | 2 x 12V 18Ah | Servers, workstations, network racks |
Where a UPS helps in Kenya
- Blackouts and brownouts that crash computers and corrupt files.
- Keeping the router, ONT and switch online so the internet survives short outages.
- POS counters that must finish a sale during a power dip.
- Small server rooms and CCTV recorders.
For low-voltage CCTV power see CCTV power supplies, which also covers 12V DC supply searches, and power adapters.
Sizing and runtime in practice
- Total the watts of everything you want to protect, then add roughly 20 to 30 per cent headroom. Size by watts, not by the VA figure alone.
- Typical line-interactive UPS units are built for short runtime, often minutes, to allow equipment to shut down cleanly or ride out brief outages.
- Halving the load can more than double the runtime, so protect only essential equipment.
- Lead-acid batteries lose capacity with age and heat; budget to replace them every few years.
- Compare each model's runtime chart if the manufacturer provides one.
Frequently asked questions
How long will it last in an outage? It depends on the load and battery size, so we do not quote a fixed time.
Can a UPS power a fridge? Not recommended; motor loads draw surge current.
What is AVR? Automatic voltage regulation steadies the output when mains voltage is high or low.
Which size for a desktop PC? Add up the PC, monitor and router in watts and pick a model with comfortable headroom.
Order from Adepta Technologies, with delivery in Nairobi and across Kenya.