Hi all!
We're purchasing a new 16kVA UPS and want to test it before signing off any acceptance documents.
We usually simulate full load by using a dummy load consisting of electrodes immersed in a tank of water. Salt is added to the water until the UPS is at full load.
I'd like your comments:
1. Does anyone here use the same method to test your UPSs?
2. Up to how high a load should I test? I'm contemplating testing up to 110% load for up to 3 hours.
3. What other stuff should I test? I will probably hook up a digital oscilloscope to capture the waveform.
Thanks,
Jan