Micro-outage (or micro-interruption) - Total loss in the supply of power for 10 ms.
Coulomb - The amount of electricity transported by a current of one ampere flowing for one second.
Self-Discharge - The loss of useful capacity of a battery on storage due to internal chemical action (local action).
Voltage Delay - Time delay for a battery to deliver the required operating voltage after it is placed under load.
Secure Waste Landfill - A landfill designed for disposal of normal household trash but which meets government standards designed to protect the environment.
Power source (safety) - Power source for loads defined as critical by applicable safety regulations. This supply must not be affected by a mains failure and is generally separate from other supplies.
Power source (alternate) - Backup source used in the event of a mains failure. The connection time and the duration of the source depend on the type of source used. (back)