We live off-grid and have been using this UPS for the office computer:
It gives us about 20 minutes to get outside and start the generator if the whole system turns off due to the battery bank voltage falling too low.
Recently we got a new propane generator to use as a backup, but this once produces AC power instead of DC like our other one. Here is the particular unit:
Everything else around here runs fine when this new generator is running, but the UPS complains. It will instantly switch to its own internal reserve battery and give the countdown, in minutes, as to how much longer it will be able to stay running.
My suspicion was that our new generator is producing dirty power that the UPS doesn't like. I confirmed this with the manufacturer of the UPS. He said the UPS is designed to accept a range of voltage, but its likely the varying Hertz that is the culprit.
Does anyone know of a device I can buy that will clean up the power the generator makes so that the Hertz is consistent? Otherwise I think I'll be forced to buy another more expensive UPS.
Thank you!
CP850PFCLCD
A mini-tower UPS with line interactive topology, the CyberPower PFC Sinewave CP850PFCLCD provides battery backup (using sine wave output) and surge protection for desktop computers, workstations, networking devices, and home entertainment systems requiring active PFC power source compatibility...
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It gives us about 20 minutes to get outside and start the generator if the whole system turns off due to the battery bank voltage falling too low.
Recently we got a new propane generator to use as a backup, but this once produces AC power instead of DC like our other one. Here is the particular unit:
Sportsman 7,000/6,000-Watt Propane Gas Powered Electric Start Portable Generator GEN7000LP
This 7,000/6,000-Watt Propane Gas Powered Electric Start Portable Generator offers power and convenience. A 7,000 peak-watt output runs all RV household appliances and power tools with ease, making it
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Everything else around here runs fine when this new generator is running, but the UPS complains. It will instantly switch to its own internal reserve battery and give the countdown, in minutes, as to how much longer it will be able to stay running.
My suspicion was that our new generator is producing dirty power that the UPS doesn't like. I confirmed this with the manufacturer of the UPS. He said the UPS is designed to accept a range of voltage, but its likely the varying Hertz that is the culprit.
Does anyone know of a device I can buy that will clean up the power the generator makes so that the Hertz is consistent? Otherwise I think I'll be forced to buy another more expensive UPS.
Thank you!
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