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DESCRIPTION:This session will provide a practical overview of Uninterruptib
 le Power Supply (UPS) systems\, including how they function\, the differen
 t system types available\, and where each is best applied. We will review 
 the core operating modes (normal\, battery\, and bypass)\, key components\
 , and the differences between standby\, line-interactive\, and double-conv
 ersion systems. The discussion will also cover single-phase versus three-p
 hase configurations and how UPS systems support critical infrastructure.\n
 \nIn addition\, we will discuss key selection criteria such as load calcul
 ation\, runtime requirements\, redundancy options\, scalability\, and phys
 ical form factors. We will also address how UPS systems integrate with gen
 erators\, automatic transfer switches\, and power distribution equipment t
 o create a resilient\, mission-critical power ecosystem.\n\nThis meeting i
 s designed to provide both a technical foundation and practical guidance f
 or evaluating\, specifying\, and applying UPS solutions in data centers\, 
 healthcare facilities\, industrial environments\, and other high-reliabili
 ty applications.\n\nCost:\n$60.00 (Members Paid-in-Advance) Reservation De
 adline: 03/18/2026\n$65.00 (Non-members Paid-in-Advance / Members Paid-at-
 Door)\n$70.00 (Non-members Paid-at-Door)\n\nSpeaker(s): Bryson Begley\n\nB
 ldg: Olive Grove Restaurant\, 705 N. Hammonds Ferry Rd\, Linthicum Heights
 \, Maryland\, United States\, 21090
LOCATION:Bldg: Olive Grove Restaurant\, 705 N. Hammonds Ferry Rd\, Linthicu
 m Heights\, Maryland\, United States\, 21090
ORGANIZER:chapterchair@iasbaltimore.org
SEQUENCE:12
SUMMARY:UPS Basics & Technology
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/545956
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 \; margin: 7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n<p data-start="0" data-end=
 "496" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">This session will provide a pract
 ical overview of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems\, including ho
 w they function\, the different system types available\, and where each is
  best applied. We will review the core operating modes (normal\, battery\,
  and bypass)\, key components\, and the differences between standby\, line
 -interactive\, and double-conversion systems. The discussion will also cov
 er single-phase versus three-phase configurations and how UPS systems supp
 ort critical infrastructure.</p>\n<p data-start="498" data-end="840">In ad
 dition\, we will discuss key selection criteria such as load calculation\,
  runtime requirements\, redundancy options\, scalability\, and physical fo
 rm factors. We will also address how UPS systems integrate with generators
 \, automatic transfer switches\, and power distribution equipment to creat
 e a resilient\, mission-critical power ecosystem.</p>\n<p data-start="842"
  data-is-only-node="" data-is-last-node="" data-end="1089">This meeting is
  designed to provide both a technical foundation and practical guidance fo
 r evaluating\, specifying\, and applying UPS solutions in data centers\, h
 ealthcare facilities\, industrial environments\, and other high-reliabilit
 y applications.</p>\n<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%\; -ms-t
 ext-size-adjust: 100%\; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%\; margin: 7.5pt 0in
  7.5pt 0in\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n<p class="p1">Cost:<br>$60.00 (Members Paid-in-
 Advance) Reservation Deadline: 03/18/2026<br>$65.00 (Non-members Paid-in-A
 dvance / Members Paid-at-Door)&nbsp\;<br>$70.00 (Non-members Paid-at-Door)
 &nbsp\;</p>\n<p class="p1">&nbsp\;</p>
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