8♦ Micro processor control for high availability,suited for generator mode♦ Easy extension of battery capacity using externalbatteries (starting with B.1500)♦ Advanced battery management with integratedprotection against extreme discharge and overcharge♦ Overload and short circuit proof♦ Maintenance free, sealed lead batteries,hot swappable (starting with B.1500)♦ User friendly displayfor optimal readability / configuration♦ Intelligent monitoring systemwith USB and RS232 interface♦ Surge protection (RJ11 / RJ45)for phone, fax, modem and network (10/100MBit/s)♦ Expansion slot for extension cards, i.e. SNMP(starting with B.1500)♦ “CompuWatch” software for shutdown, state reportand measurement for all popular operating systems(among others Windows, Mac, Linux)♦ Compact design / variable deploymentdue to combination design as tower / rack(19” kit available optionally for all models)2.2 FunctionalityThe UPS is connected to a shockproof socket between thepublic utility's mains and the loads to be protected.Under normal operating conditions, i.e. if PROTECT B. issupplied with mains voltage, the battery charger will ensurethat the battery is always completely charged.During this operating status, the loads connected toPROTECT B. are supplied with voltage via mains filters whichprovide effective protection against mains voltage peaks andhigh-frequency faults.In case of sustained mains undervoltage or overvoltage withindefined ranges, the automatic voltage regulator (AVR) further