What is a typical UPS system recharge time?

The rule of thumb is to achieve 80% recharge within 24hours. To make a quick calculate of the recharge time you divide the Ampere-hour (Ah) of the battery by the recharge current applied. The batteries in an uninterruptible power supply will be charged by the charger built-into the UPS and through its connection to the AC mains power supply. The charger may be part of the rectifier circuit or a separate battery charger. Where external battery cabinets are used, the battery cabinet may also have its own battery charger and require a separate AC mains power supply connection.



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