What is an outdoor Uninterruptible Power Supply?

An outdoor Uninterruptible Power Supply is a power solution designed for critical applications where it's essential that equipment stays running in harsh outdoor environments and significant temperature variations, where an ordinary UPS would fail. Trust TSi Power for these applications.

What is the Essential Guide to power supplies?

Download a wealth of technical information and expand your power supply knowledge. Your Essential Guide to Power Supplies is an easy reference guide for system designers. It's an invaluable resource when you’re choosing and integrating power supplies and DC-DC converters.

Is an external power supply required?

An external power supply is required for devices like printers, displays, pin pads, external DVD-ROMs, and hard drives. Unfortunately, the bus supplied power is limited to 2.5 Watts (0.5A @ +5V) per port, sufficient to provide enough power to input devices, web cameras, and other low power devices.

What should I look for in a power supply?

When choosing a power supply, consider the actual power rating of the power supply, which should be higher than your system's power consumption (for example, a system that consumes 300W should have a PSU capable of providing 400W for some headroom). The wattage is usually calculated based on the power requirements of the GPU and CPU, the two most power-hungry components of your PC.

Is a permanent power outlet necessary?

For lighting, lawn tools used on a regular basis, or power needs for outbuildings, you need a permanent power solution for safety. This can involve an outdoor outlet addition to your home's main structure, or wiring run remotely to an outbuilding.

How do I choose an outdoor outlet?

When choosing an outdoor outlet, be sure to select an outdoor-rated and weatherproof model with built-in, high-sensitivity GFCI\. All exterior outlets should have spring-loaded covers to protect them from weather, pests, and most importantly, moisture.