1 shows how the static switch connects the critical load to either conditioned power from the UPS or raw mains from the bypass supply. In some installations, the bypass supply could be provided by an on-site generator. It is a common characteristic of an Online UPS. rectifier, batteries. Forty years ago, Cyberex revolutionized power distribution with its invention of the static transfer switch. Market Scope: The research. A static switch in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems instantly transfers power between the utility source and the inverter to keep connected equipment running without interruption.