15 July 2019

Designed mainly for desktop IT systems, an enhanced version of the Protect A range of line-interactive step wave UPS models has been introduced by AEG Power Solutions.

The company says Protect A is easy to install and gives power protection as well as several minutes of runtime in case of a mains power failure, depending on load.

AEG says the new model now provides higher power density with output of up to 1.6 kVA and a more compact housing than its predecessor.

It says that one of the most important new features for users are fast charging USB ports on the front panel, there for any standard electronic charging needs.

In addition to the higher power rating, Protect A is said to now deliver a higher charging current which enables a four-hour charge to 90 per cent (for nominal input voltage) – a reduction in charge time of 50 per cent.

It also has APFC (Active Power Factor Correction) for better energy utilization and to reduce the capacity of the UPS required to protect the equipment.

The upgrade includes a front panel LCD display which is supported by intuitive icon-indicated software to show the status of the UPS.