Belkin Introduces the New Regulator PRO Gold Series with USB.COMPTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 1999-- Belkin Components has just announced the next generation of Uninterruptible Power Supply See UPS. (hardware) Uninterruptible Power Supply - (UPS) A battery powered power supply unit that is guaranteed to provide power to a computer in the event of interruptions in the incoming mains electrical power. (UPS) products. Called the Regulator PRO(TM) Gold Series, the new line features three models rated at 350VA, 500VA and 650VA (F6C350-USB; F6C500-USB; F6C650-USB). The UPS feature shut down software communicated via USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. , which frees up that much-needed serial port on the PC for other peripherals. And like the original Regulator PRO(TM) line of UPS, the Regulator PRO(TM) Gold Series with USB offers line-interactive technology featuring Automatic Voltage Regulation Voltage regulation The change in voltage magnitude that occurs when the load (at a specified power factor) is reduced from the rated or nominal value to zero, with no intentional manual readjustment of any voltage control, expressed in percent of nominal , or AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) See voltage regulator. . Even the best surge protectors will only guard against over-voltage. But users must also prepare for a total loss of power, under-voltage or irregular power. AVR employs a highly sensitive Adj. 1. highly sensitive - readily affected by various agents; "a highly sensitive explosive is easily exploded by a shock"; "a sensitive colloid is readily coagulated" microprocessor that communicates to the tapped transformer to react when voltage deviates from a certain preferred band level. It then automatically adjusts voltage up or down, or activates the back-up battery power. Internet line and 10Base-T protection are also provided. "The AVR component plus the USB communication is a major advantage in UPS capability," noted John Nishikawa, Belkin product manager for the line. "AVR is a line-conditioning feature that ensures clean and consistent power which is intact at all times, and delivers a safe and optimal operating level for the computer or other connected electronic equipment. "USB allows for easier and faster communication between the UPS and the PC for closing and saving all open programs, while also shutting down the computer properly during a power outage Noun 1. power outage - equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails; "the ice storm caused a power outage" power failure equipment failure, breakdown - a cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown" . Combined with the long back-up times and special warranties offered by Belkin, the Regulator PRO(TM) Gold Series line is alone in features, benefits and reliability." All Regulator PRO(TM) Gold Series units carry the first and only UPS Data Recovery Warranty on the market. Should a computer's hard drive ever malfunction mal·func·tion v. 1. To fail to function. 2. To function improperly. n. 1. Failure to function. 2. Faulty or abnormal functioning. due to UPS failure to properly back-up a PC while properly connected to the UPS, Belkin will provide professional data recovery services from Data Recovery Labs to salvage damaged or lost data. Data Recovery Labs (Datarec.com) is a world leader in data recovery with flexible services and tools ready to respond to nearly every data loss situation. There is also a 2-year Product Warranty and a generous Connected Equipment Warranty. Belkin also offers its EcoBattery Service Program. The program provides a battery replacement and full-service check on the UPS unit to ensure that it is working properly, and to ensure worn batteries are discarded correctly in an environmentally responsible manner. All participants in the program receive a two-year extended product warranty. The entire high-tech Regulator PRO(TM) Gold Series line is available for under $229 (MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) ). Belkin Components is a leading manufacturer of computer cables, surge protectors, USB connectivity products, LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and peripheral sharing devices, high-quality audio/video cables, and cellular/PCS and computer accessories. Its products are available through a network of major distributors, resellers and superstores. For more information, call 800/2BELKIN, or visit the company's Web site at www.belkin.com. |
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