MGE UPS Systems S3 Power Supply User Manual


 
Input branch
circuit The input circuit from the building power panel to the equipment.
Inverter An electrical circuit that generates an AC sinewave output from a DC input.
kVA Kilovolt-Ampere; a measure of apparent power.
L Line.
LCD Liquid-crystal display.
LED Light-emitting diode.
Mains or mains 1 Main AC input source.
Mains 2 Bypass AC input source.
mA Milliampere.
MAX Maximum.
MCM Thousand circular mil; standard wire sizes for multiple stranded conductors
over 4/0 AWG in diameter. M is from the Roman numeral system; it is the
symbol for 1,000.
module Refers to an inverter module.
MOV Metal-oxide varistor.
N Neutral.
NC Normally closed.
NEC National electrical code.
NFPA National fire protection association.
NO. or No. Part number.
NO Normally open.
On-line mode Inverter sources power to the output load. Inverter receives power from the
DC input source.
Off-line mode The output receives power directly from the input utility via a static transfer
switch or maintenance bypass relay.
OSHA Occupational safety and health act.
PWM Pulse width modulator.
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