Fertility laboratories need continuous power for incubators, monitoring and alarms. Ask what backup a clinic has and whether it switches over automatically.
Fertility Glossary
Backup power
Alternative electricity supply used when the mains supply fails.
Related terms
Generator
A fuel-powered source of backup electricity.
Inverter
A battery system that converts stored power into mains-style electricity.
UPS (uninterruptible power supply)
A battery unit that keeps equipment running for the seconds or minutes during a changeover.
Incubator
The equipment that keeps embryos at a stable temperature and gas balance.