Secure Waste Landfill - A landfill designed for disposal of normal household trash but which meets government standards designed to protect the environment.
Nominal Voltage - The characteristic operating voltage or rated voltage of a battery.
Backup time - Time during which the UPS can supply the rated load with nominal-quality power while the mains are down. This time depends on the battery and the efficiency of the UPS. Typical backup ranges from five minutes to several hours.
MTTF (Mean Time To Failure) - Mathematical calculation of the duration of normal operation of a non-reparable device, i.e. for which a MTBF is not possible. The product, expressed in hours, is an indication on the reliability of the device.
Polarity - In electricity, the condition of being positive or negative.
ISO 9002 - Standard defining procedures and systems used to attain an internationally recognized level of production quality. ISO 9002 certification is proof that the quality system effectively complies with the standard. Certification is carried out by an official organization (AFAQ), unaffiliated with either clients or suppliers or the company itself, and is valid for a three-year period with yearly audits and checks.
Blackout - A zero voltage condition lasting for more than two cycles. Same as a power failure
