The Hikvision DS-UPS1000(O-STD)/UK is a reliable, entry-level 1000VA line-interactive UPS designed for residential and small office use. It is the most common choice for protecting essential individual devices such as desktop computers, Wi-Fi routers, or small CCTV systems.
Product Overview: Hikvision DS-UPS1000(O-STD)/UK
The "UK" designation ensures it is equipped with the UK Type G 3-pin outlets, standard for Nigerian homes and offices.
- Capacity: 1000 VA / 600 W.
- Battery Configuration: Contains a single 12V/9Ah sealed lead-acid battery.
- Built-in AVR: Features Automatic Voltage Regulation to stabilize incoming power between 140V and 290V, ensuring your devices don't reboot during minor voltage sags.
- Fast Charging: The "Super Fast Charging" technology allows the battery to recover to 90% capacity in just 4–6 hours.
- Compact Design: Small footprint makes it easy to hide behind a desk or under a TV stand.
- Protection: Full protection against overloads, short circuits, and deep discharges.
Estimated Runtimes
- Basic Router + Small NVR: ~45–60 minutes.
- Standard Office Desktop PC: ~10–15 minutes.
- Gaming PC / High-Load Workstation: ~2–5 minutes (enough for a safe shutdown).
The Importance of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
A UPS is more than just a backup battery; it is a critical insurance policy for your electronics.
1. Data Loss Prevention
A sudden power cut while you are working on a document or while an NVR is writing to a hard drive can cause data corruption. A UPS gives you those vital minutes to save your work and shut down the system properly.
2. Hardware Protection (The "Silent Killer")
Frequent "hard" power-offs are the primary cause of power supply and motherboard failure. Additionally, the AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) in the Hikvision DS-UPS1000 protects your sensitive gear from "brownouts" (low voltage) and spikes that can wear down electronic components over time.
3. Security Continuity
In a security setup, the most vulnerable time is during a power outage. A UPS ensures your cameras and recorder keep running during the gap between a power failure and the manual starting of a generator, ensuring there are no "blackouts" in your surveillance footage.
4. Maintaining Connectivity
In today’s remote-work environment, losing internet for even 10 minutes can disrupt a meeting. By plugging your modem and router into a UPS, you ensure your Wi-Fi stays active even when the main power is out.
FEATURES OF HIKVISION DS-UPS1000(O-STD)/UK
- Capacity: 1000 VA / 600 W.
- UPS Type: Line-interactive with built-in Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to stabilize voltage.
- Input Voltage Range: 140 VAC to 290 VAC, providing flexibility in unstable power environments.
- Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz, with self-adaptive capability.
- Transfer Time: Fast switching of ≤ 10 ms to ensure uninterrupted power.
- Waveform: Simulated Sine Wave output.
- Battery: Features a 12V/9Ah lead-acid battery with a fast 4-6 hour recharge time to 90% capacity.
- Protection: Offers comprehensive protection against power surges, overloads, short circuits, and battery discharge.
- Plug Types: The UK version specifically supports the UK Type G plug and other regional types, while offering universal outlet compatibility.
- Indicators: Includes LED indicators for operational status and audible alarms for low battery, overload, and fault conditions.
- Application: Ideal for protecting essential electronics, computers, and security cameras in home, office, and small business settings.