Abstract: A system for providing power is provided including an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) coupled to a first power source, the UPS including at least one battery therein; at least one external battery module (EBM) coupled to the UPS and a second power source, the second power source being different and separate from the first power source. Each of the at least one EBMs include at least one battery string; and a super charger coupled to the at least one battery string and the at least one battery in the UPS, the super charger being configured to charge the at least one battery string and the at least one battery in the UPS when power from the first power source is removed. EBMs and UPSs are also provided herein.

Abstract: Systems for providing power are provided including an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) coupled to a first power source, the UPS including at least one battery therein; and at least one external battery module (EBM) coupled to the UPS and a second power source, the second power source being different and separate from the first power source. Each of the at least one EBMs include a communication circuit configured to communicate with the UPS and/or other EBMs; at least one battery string; and a battery charger coupled to the at least one battery string and the at least one battery in the UPS, the battery charger being configured to charge the at least one battery string and the at least one battery in the UPS responsive to a communication from the EBM through the smart card when power from the second power source is removed. Related EBMs and UPSs are also provided.

Abstract: Systems for providing power are provided including an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) coupled to a first power source, the UPS including at least one battery therein; and at least one external battery module (EBM) coupled to the UPS and a second power source, the second power source being different and separate from the first power source. Each of the at least one EBMs include a communication circuit configured to communicate with the UPS and/or other EBMs; at least one battery string; and a battery charger coupled to the at least one battery string and the at least one battery in the UPS, the battery charger being configured to charge the at least one battery string and the at least one battery in the UPS responsive to a communication from the EBM through the smart card when power from the second power source is removed. Related EBMs and UPSs are also provided.

Abstract: A system for providing power is provided including an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) coupled to a first power source, the UPS including at least one battery therein; at least one external battery module (EBM) coupled to the UPS and a second power source, the second power source being different and separate from the first power source. Each of the at least one EBMs include at least one battery string; and a super charger coupled to the at least one battery string and the at least one battery in the UPS, the super charger being configured to charge the at least one battery string and the at least one battery in the UPS when power from the first power source is removed. EBMs and UPSs are also provided herein.

Abstract: An information technology (IT) equipment power supply, power distribution, or environmental control apparatus includes at least one input configured to operably connect to a power source, at least one output configured to deliver power, at least one processor in circuit with the input or the output and configured to receive data representing operational parameters of the input and the output. The apparatus further includes at least one wireless transmitter in circuit with the processor and configured to wirelessly transmit data representing the operational parameters.

Abstract: An electrodeless fluorescent lamp and fixture which operates at the frequency range of 50-1000 KHz and power from 20 to 200 W is disclosed. The lamp includes a bulbous envelope (1) filled with rare gas and metal vapor and a reentrant cavity (5). The inner walls of the envelope are coated with phosphor (2) and a protective coating (3). An induction coil (9), made from multiple strands of wire having very low resistance at frequencies below 1000 KHz, together with a ferrite core (10), having high permeability and low power losses, generates an inductively-coupled plasma in the envelope volume. The plasma generates visible and UV radiation that is converted into visible light by the phosphor coated on the envelope walls. A metallic cylinder (13), placed inside the ferrite core (10), removes the heat generated by the plasma from the coil and ferrite core and redirects the heat to the lamp base and thence to the lamp fixture.