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4. UPS and power supply compatibility
4.1 General approach
The definition of the UPS must take into account the nature and characteristics of the power supply.
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Type of food :
low-voltage supply from the public grid ;
supplied by a MV/LV transformer ;
presence of an alternative source: combustion engine and alternator.
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Power supply characteristics :
network topology (single-phase, three-phase with neutral, three-phase without neutral) ;
nominal voltage and frequency ;
variation...
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Bibliography
Standardization
French Standards Association (Afnor) http://www.afnor.fr
- Installations électriques à basse tension. - NF C15-100 - 12-2002
- Low-voltage electrical installations. Practical guide – Static uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and static transfer system (STS) – Installation rules. - UTE C15-402 - 11-2004
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