What is an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)?
A UPS is an electrical device that provides emergency power to the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) when the main A/C power source fails. It differs from an auxiliary power supply or standby generator as it will provide near-instantaneous protection from main power interruptions by using energy stored in its Battery Backup System to keep telephone, television and/or internet service(s) functioning.
Norvado subscribers on fiber facilities reliant on 911 services or needing to maintain services for business reasons, must keep the UPS and BBS in mind during electrical power outages. In order for service(s) to stay on during an electrical power outage, the BBS and UPS must be functioning and powering the ONT, and a hardwired, non-cordless telephone or Wi-Fi router that doesn’t require power must be used.
If you do not need to keep communication lines open during a power outage or do not own a non-cordless telephone or router as previously mentioned, then a UPS/BBS may not be needed in your situation.
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What is an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)?
A UPS is an electrical device that provides emergency power to the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) when the main A/C power source fails. It differs from an auxiliary power supply or standby generator as it will provide near-instantaneous protection ...
How long will the batteries in my UPS/BBS last during a power outage?
Many of the Battery Backup Systems (BBS) and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) installed by Norvado have an eight (8) hour minimum battery backup capacity, but some do have a 24-hour battery backup capacity. The frequency and duration of services ...
Am I required to have a UPS/BBS?
If you do not need to keep telephone, internet or television services active during a power outage for personal or business reasons, then a Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and Battery Backup System (BBS) may not be necessary. However, if you wish ...
Where are the UPS and ONT typically located?
Typically the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and Optical Network Terminal (ONT) are located within close proximity to each other being the UPS is required to be wired to the ONT to provide power. The UPS requires a connection to an A/C power ...
What is the warranty for my UPS/BBS systems?
The Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and Battery Backup Systems (BBS) provided by Norvado do come with manufacturer warranties. The most common manufacturers of Norvado equipment are: Cyber Power Typically a 3 year warranty Support: 877-297-6937 ...