Protecting critical power properly with a UPS system, means you need a system with a high level of availability. Availability is the probability that a system is operational as and when required – in other words, providing power when the main power source is...
The use of Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries to provide back-up power for UPS systems is currently a hot topic of conversation. this article, we aim to address some of the misconceptions surrounding Li-ion and by putting the record straight, explaining why Li-ion may...
There is lots written, and we all know, about availability and resilience through use of parallel redundant UPS topologies be it multiple monolithic units or the Modular design UPS systems. However, not every application requires such resilience and for these...
Swiss-based manufacturer CENTIEL, has announced the extension of its Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) range with the launch of a single-phase UPS: EssentialPower™. Aimed at small commercial clients, EssentialPower™ provides single-phase, online double-conversion...
Presenting a paper at the recent Data Centre World conference, Mike Elms posed some searching questions on the subject of fourth generation modular UPS technology. Here, he details that presentation considering the challenges of achieving Tier IV availability,...
