HP²S Honda Portable Power Systems - General Overview
Introduction
The Honda Portable Power System (HP2S) is the first portable home back-up system that provides automatic, uninterruptible and intelligent transfer of power during outages. The HP2S also features an innovative home security component that operates independently of power outages.
The system, which incorporates the UL 1008 UL Standard for Safety Transfer Switch Equipment, combines a Honda generator, a smart transfer switch and a battery back-up (or UPS). It was developed exclusively for Honda Power Equipment by American Power Conversion (APC), a leading provider of global, end-to-end AC and DC-based back-up power products and services, including surge suppressors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power conditioning equipment and power management software.
The System
The unique and versatile HP2S is an unprecedented technological advancement for residential power management. For the first time, a system is available to provide homeowners with a portable back-up power system that is easy to install and use and requires little interaction by the consumer when utility power is interrupted. And because the generator component of the system is portable, it can be used for recreational and other purposes away from the home.
The HP2S requires the installation of a unique, intelligent transfer switch by a certified electrician. The homeowner programs the HP2S transfer switch in advance, preselecting the appliances or electrical systems to be powered during an outage. When utility power is interrupted, the UPS maintains power to the pre-selected emergency systems (such as lights or garage door opener) while the homeowner turns on the generator. Once the generator is powered up, the HP2S transfer switch automatically transfers power to the pre-selected systems. It also intelligently monitors electricity usage, temporarily cutting back - or shedding - power to some systems and delivering power to others, allowing the generator to operate like one that is 20 percent to 50 percent more powerful.
HP2S represents a quantum leap in back-up power systems for homeowners. It is more intelligent, more efficient and more versatile than conventional systems. In bringing together components produced by two of the world leaders in technology innovation, HP2S provides homeowners not just with the security they want during power outages, but for the first time, flexibility, intelligent operation, ease of use and affordability.
The Brain
The brain behind HP2S is the American Power Conversion Universal Transfer Switch (UTS). While conventional transfer switches distribute all available power across their connected systems, the HP2S UTS uses advanced load-shedding technology to draw from its Honda Generator power plant only the wattage required to power the pre-programmed systems. In addition, the UTS adjusts the generator's engine speed accordingly to maximize efficiency. Load shedding also allows the UTS to recognize systems requiring additional power at a given time, and to shut down any systems not immediately required by the operator. Ultimately, load shedding contributes to high generator fuel efficiency while minimizing system overloads.
The UTS is equipped with an intuitive, user-friendly set-up wizard that guides the user through initial setup and configuration of the appliances or circuits to be served by the HP2S.
The Brawn
Honda Portable Power Systems are available in four classes, each of which is powered by one of four Honda generators:
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