Tripp Lite Intros New AV UPS Systems

Chicago, IL - February 2, 2006 - Tripp Lite is proud to introduce its new line of Rackmount Pure Sine Wave and Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) UPS Systems for the Audio/Video market. Tripp Lite's award- winning UPS technology is now available to A/V resellers and installers, protecting their customers' most sophisticated installations and ensuring superior component performance.

Tripp Lite's new UPS Systems offer customers more protection than a traditional power conditioning center by keeping PVRs/DVRs, Music Servers, Media Centers and Control Systems running through power anomalies, avoiding system freeze-ups, lost recording time and DLP/LCD bulb replacement. Furthermore, Tripp Lite's award-winning technology ensures the crystal-clear picture and full sound that Audio/Video enthusiasts demand from their A/V systems. And all A/V Series UPS Systems seamlessly integrate into any size set-up, ensuring hassle-free installations.

"Tripp Lite is trusted at the highest levels of the IT community to keep mission-critical servers protected from debilitating power problems," says Jim Folk, Executive Vice-President of Tripp Lite. "Tripp Lite's entrance into the Audio/Video market brings this same level of trusted protection to Audio/Video installations."

Tripp Lite's competitively priced A/V Series includes Pure Sine Wave UPS systems in 2U rackmount and cabinet designs, as well as 1U rackmountable Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) systems with capacities up to 2200VA. These world-class UPS systems offer such premium features as IP-addressable capability, remote diagnostics, individual outlet control, communication ports, phone/DSL/Ethernet line surge protection, extended battery backup runtime capability, EMI/RFI line noise filtering and more. In addition, Tripp Lite's new A/V Series has been certified with Creston Electronic's Integrated Partner Program, AMX's InConcert(TM) Partner Program, Control4's Integrated Partner Program and Exceptional Innovation's Strategic Lifeware Compatibility Partner Program.

About Tripp Lite
Enhanced service and industry-exclusive products have been Tripp Lite trademarks for more than 80 years. Tripp Lite's innovations include the world's first UPS system designed specifically for personal computers, and the world's most trusted premium surge suppressor the Isobar® with more than 15 million in use. Tripp Lite maintains the highest level of ready-to-ship inventory in the industry with more than 1,000 different products, including UPS systems, rack systems, surge suppressors, line conditioners, power inverters, cables, connectivity products and network management accessories. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tripp Lite maintains a global presence with fully staffed offices worldwide. Additional information, including a list of Tripp Lite's sales offices and authorized reseller partners, can be found by visiting Tripp Lite's Web site: www.tripplite.com .