APS (Automatic power system) consumes much current

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The Automatic Power System (APS) consumes a significant amount of current upon startup due to inrush current, which is the initial surge of current when the system is activated. The APS functions as a transformer, converting 12 volts to 220 volts, primarily used during power outages. When electricity is restored, the 12-volt battery charges, and the APS is activated to supply power. However, the output capacity of the APS is limited, restricting the number of electrical devices that can be powered simultaneously.

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why does the APS (Automatic power system) consumes much current uppon starting on? so its known to prevent much turning the APS ON and OFF?
 
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mohamad hajj said:
why does the APS (Automatic power supply) consumes much current uppon starting on? so its known to prevent much turning the APS ON and OFF?

Can you give an example of the kind of power supply you are asking about?
 


Oh sorry ! it's automatic power system*..briefly..it's a transformer that trasforms 12 volts to 220 volts .we use it when the electricity is off..
so when electicity is on, the 12volts battery charges.and when the electricity cuts off,we turn the APS on ( or maybe automatically) to get the 220 volts (by transforming the 12 volts)...
of course,the APS delivered power is not big.so we can't turn on much electrical devices upon using it.
thank you
 

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