APC620 with uninterruptible power supply
With the optionally integrated UPS, the Automation PC makes sure that the PC system completes write operations even after a power failure occurs. When the UPS detects a power failure, it switches to battery operation immediately without interruption. This means that all running programs will be ended properly by the UPS software to prevent inconsistent data. By integrating the charging circuit in the Automation PC housing, the installation has been reduced to merely attaching the connection cable to the battery unit mounted next to the PC. Special emphasis was placed on ease of maintenance when the battery unit was designed. The batteries are easily accessible from the front and can be switched in just a few moments when servicing.
Easy project setup
Easy project setup for the UPS shutdown behavior is already implemented in Windows® XP Professional and Windows® XP Embedded. In this way, the time until the PC is shut down and the start of application programs before shutdown can be defined. Then Windows® XP makes sure that all open applications are ended correctly. This guarantees problem-free restarting when the supply voltage returns. B&R Automation Runtime also supports the UPS using a library.
