Danger Will Robinson.. Danger !
High voltage is often causally described as 208, 220, 230, 240 and even 250volt. But as previously mentioned, high voltage in the US only comes in two nominal flavors: 208v and 240v.
Recap on Voltages
208volt is derived from commercial 3phase power (though it actually single phase).
240volt is derived from some commercial 3phase power, smaller commercial locations AND more commonly found in people's home.
Recap on UPS Voltage Signatures
Nearly every manufacturer (EXCEPT APC) make units that are good for all types of US and in many cases international power.
UPS will output what the input power is (eg 208v in > 208v out). And will go to protect mode if the input power is off or the voltage is out of range.
For this to work, you must make sure your UPS can output the voltage you want. Either automatically or pre-set in the configuration
THE APC EXCEPTION
Most SmartUPS units just output 208volt. So when you give it 240volt, it will think you are getting a surge and trim the voltage down back to 208v. Or as APC says...
if you will use it on a much more higher voltage the unit will run online but will be on AVR Trim state which in the long run would damage the mechanism that corrects voltages.
Bottomline... if you need 240volt for a home server UPS... look for our listings with the 200v+, 240, or 208/240v icons. Sadly that SUA3000RMT2U is not one of them.
High voltage is often causally described as 208, 220, 230, 240 and even 250volt. But as previously mentioned, high voltage in the US only comes in two nominal flavors: 208v and 240v.
Recap on Voltages
208volt is derived from commercial 3phase power (though it actually single phase).
240volt is derived from some commercial 3phase power, smaller commercial locations AND more commonly found in people's home.
Recap on UPS Voltage Signatures
Nearly every manufacturer (EXCEPT APC) make units that are good for all types of US and in many cases international power.
UPS will output what the input power is (eg 208v in > 208v out). And will go to protect mode if the input power is off or the voltage is out of range.
For this to work, you must make sure your UPS can output the voltage you want. Either automatically or pre-set in the configuration
THE APC EXCEPTION
Most SmartUPS units just output 208volt. So when you give it 240volt, it will think you are getting a surge and trim the voltage down back to 208v. Or as APC says...
if you will use it on a much more higher voltage the unit will run online but will be on AVR Trim state which in the long run would damage the mechanism that corrects voltages.
Bottomline... if you need 240volt for a home server UPS... look for our listings with the 200v+, 240, or 208/240v icons. Sadly that SUA3000RMT2U is not one of them.
