Measuring Reliability For Uninterruptible Power Supplies And Power Protection Plans
October 29, 2020 According to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), 98% of all power outages last less than 10 seconds. Yet, if the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries supporting critical networks, or the battery banks supporting electrical protection and control, emergency, or backup systems fail during those 10 seconds, the consequences can be significant. Personnel safety, equipment, and facility operations are at risk. Damage to reputation and costs to the business can quickly escalate.
A performance-based maintenance strategy provides owners with the most reliable DC power maintenance plan. With the advancement of monitoring technology, asset owners are transitioning to performance-based maintenance programs utilizing a combination of monitoring and maintenance products and services to ensure systems are always compliant and the power is always on. For DC power systems this requires the installation of battery monitoring equipment and 247 remote monitoring services, along with an annual maintenance assessment of all monitoring and DC power equipment. The monitoring system provides continuous reporting on the health of the equipment eliminating the need for periodic maintenance assessments. Like an electrocardiogram (EKG), a battery monitoring system alerts system owners of a potential failure that cannot be seen otherwise. By automating the required maintenance tasks, owners can comply with industry standards while increasing system reliability. This maintenance strategy optimizes maintenance budgets and resources by eliminating routine onsite maintenance tasks.
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A fire alarm system is a crucial part of the overall fire protection and life safety strategy of a building. A fire alarm system serves many functions and the differences between the functions can be a bit confusing, so I created a visual guide to fire alarm basics. The objective of this blog series is to discuss some of the major components and functions of a fire alarm system. For an overview of the entire system take a look at my Guide to Fire Alarm Basics Blog. This blog will take a deeper dive into fire alarm power supplies.
Instead of providing two separate power supplies, you are permitted to provide power via a Stored-Energy Emergency Power Supply System (SEPSS) otherwise known as an Energy Storage System (ESS) or an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). The SEPSS must be configured in accordance with NFPA 111 and provide 24 hours of backup battery. The SEPSS is also fed via a compliant primary power supply such as utility power or an on site generator.
We provide a wide variety of power supply solutions. From switched mode and industrial uninterruptible power supplies to transformers, every product is designed for reliability and dependable operation.
Our Bulletin 1606-XLS Performance Switched Mode Power Supplies use a technology that significantly reduces unit size yet delivers a 150% power boost. These power supplies offer DC output choices of 5, 12, 15, 24, and 48V in 80...960 W sizes.
Our Bulletin 1606-XLB Basic Switched Mode Power Supplies are available in 24V DC 5 A and 10 A sizes. These power supplies are cost-effective, provide efficiency up to 95.2%, and are rated for long service life.
Bulletin 1609 uninterruptible power supplies are designed specifically for industrial applications. They meet worldwide industrial and general purpose application requirements up to 10 kVA. These units are globally certified to provide backup AC power to bridge dips, sags, or brief line power losses.
The Bulletin 1609-D family of Industrial Uninterruptible Power Supplies is designed for industrial applications. These power supplies include remote control features and operate inside control panels use