Inverter is an electronic device that changes direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). Inverter is also known as Power inverter or Home UPS. It is widely used for power back up during power cuts. It is used to run various electrical items such as tube lights, televisions, computers, and kitchen appliances. Inverters can be classified into 2 types i.e. power inverter and solar inverter. Power Inverter is the most commonly used inverter in India compared to solar inverter. "Power inverter" is also known as or referred as "Inverter" or "Home UPS" in India. Inverters for home purpose are available from 150 VA to 2 KVA. Inverters for office or commercial purpose are available from 2.5 KVA to 500 KVA.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF INVERTERS/ HOME UPS?
The inverters/ home ups are classified into 4 types i.e. modified sine wave, sine wave, pure sine wave, and square wave inverters. An inverter can produce square wave, modified sine wave, sine wave or pure sine wave depending on the circuit design. Generally, square wave inverters can be used for industrial or commercial but are not suitable for home purpose. Few square wave inverters produce humming noise which is annoying. Although modified sine wave inverters can be used for home purpose but they are not as efficient as sine wave or pure sine wave. At present, sine wave and pure sine wave inverters are the best inverters. They are highly efficient, increase the battery life, and do not produce any humming noise.
What Are The Most Popular Inverter/ Home Ups brands?
Few of the popular inverter brands are Luminous, Microtek, Amaron, Exide, Sukam, APC, V-Guard, Mahindra, Genus, and Arise. Luminous continues to be the best selling inverter brand in India. The credit goes to the sales team and there nationwide after sales network. Few of the popular inverter batteries are Exide, Amaron, Luminous, Microtek, Digi Power, Okaya, Sukam, V-Guard, Lucas, and Base.
LUMINOUS inverters and Home UPS are market leaders in India. Luminous Power Technologies Limited was founded in 1988. It has 5000+ employees, 8 manufacturing plants, 28 sales office locations, and more than 55,000 channel partners. Luminous offers a wide range of inverters and wide range of inverter batteries. Luminous offers range of inverters which include 400VA to 100KVA. It is winner of "Consumer Superbrand" award in the inverter and inverter battery category for the year 2011-2012. Also has won Rashtriya Udyog Ratna Quality award for the year 2012 and 2014.
MICROTEK INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD., is India's largest power products manufacturer. It is India's first ISO 9001-2000 Certified Manufacturing & Customer Support Company. Microtek inverters have received worldwide acceptance because of its quality & reliability and are exported to many countries. Microtek has complete range of Digital and Sine wave Inverters, UPS EB, UPS E^2 and UPS 24x7 from 400VA to 10KVA. It also has world class range of Online UPS from 1KVA to 50KVA. Micro Controller / DSP based Energy Efficient Sinewave UPS SWE^2 are designed using latest Energy Efficient state-of-the-art Technology for Better Performance and High Reliability. It has designed and developed inverters using world's latest technologies by there in-house R">EXIDE has launched high end DSP based Pure SINE WAVE Home UPS.It has set up its Home UPS system manufacturing facility at Roorkee. It manufactures Square Wave, Modified Square Wave, and Pure Sine Wave inverters. Exide was founded in 1880, it continues to remain the most popular battery brand in India.
Su-Kam was founded in the year 1988 by Kunwer Sachdev. He is popularly known as the "Inverter man of India". It manufactured India's first "Sine Wave Inverter" that eliminated the irritating humming sound. Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd. Is a company led and managed by a group of innovative think tanks. Su-kam Power Systems Limited has presence in more than 70 countries. It manufactures over 200 products and has 7 manufacturing units in India and Nepal. In January 2012, Sukam partnered with Kohler Power Systems to launch diesel generators and gas generators in India. The focus of the company continues to manufacture products like Solar Power Conditioning Unit, Solar charger Controller, Photovoltaic Charger Controllers, Solar Inverters and Solar PV Home Lighting System. The company also specializes in manufacturing Lead Acid, Tubular, SMF, Tall Tubular & Automotive batteries, Battery equalizers, Battery accessories along with Diesel, LPG ">AMARON inverters are part of Amara Raja Batteries Limited. Amara Raja is a USD 565 million group with innovative engineering and design. Amara Raja Batteries Limited (ARBL) has collaborated with Johnson Controls inc, USA. It is the largest manufacturer of standby Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VLRA) batteries in India. Amaron's next generation battery lasted longer than its competitors. It is the only battery that contains the patented Silven X alloy. Amaron offers range of inverters which include 400VA, 600VA, 675VA, 800VA, 875VA, and 1400VA. Amaron has world class manufacturing facility situated in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
APC inverter popularly known as APC Home UPS is a convenient way to keep your lights, fans and electronics running during power cuts. APC formerly known as American Power Conversion Corporation was an American company. It was founded in 1981 by three MIT Lincoln Lab electronic power engineers. In 2007, APC has been fully acquired and now is part of the French company Sneider Electric Group. Designed specifically for India's harsh power conditions, the Home UPS's state-of-the-art circuitry delivers backup power instantly, and also recharges your battery faster, so you get the longest possible battery life. APC offers range of inverters which include 600VA, 650VA, 850VA, and 1000VA.
