Selecting the Right UPS
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Why is there a need for power protection?
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Power Quality Issues – Causes and Types
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What is a UPS?
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Types of UPS
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What size UPS do I need?
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Power Shield Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Remote Power Manager
Remote Power Manager is your answer. RPM is a network manageable, intelligent power control unit designed to provide control of power to up to 8 electrical devices. This power nerve center gives you control over your electrical devices either through a network connection, model dial-up or a telephone.
UPS Maintenance
The following checklist should ensure that you can look forward to many years trouble free continuous power from your UPS.
- Ensure that the UPS is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's guideline and wiring regulations.
- Provide adequate clearance around the UPS for ventilation and maintenance access.
- Never position a UPS near water pipes or sprinklers. Avoid placing a UPS directly under an air conditioner.
- Do not smoke or allow naked lights in the vicinity of the UPS or its battery.
- Keep the room in which the UPS is situated dry, clean and dust free.
- Do not store or use corrosive materials in the vicinity of the UPS and never allow them to be introduced into the atmosphere in the UPS's room.
- Do not allow building or electrical work to be carried out near the UPS unless the machine has first been de-energised and covered. Thoroughly clean the room before re-energising the machine.
- To ensure optimum performance and life out of the UPS the ambient temperature in the battery cabinet / compartment should be maintained between 20 to 25 degrees centigrade.
- Ensure that ventilation / air conditioning is sufficient to cope with the heat dissipated by larger UPS and is capable of maintaining the UPS's room within recommended ambient temperature and humidity recommendations.
- Never connect the output of the UPS into the input of the UPS.
- Regularly perform a mains failure / battery discharge test.
- Consider fully the benefits of taking out a service contract on the equipment.
- Never attempt to service the equipment yourself as dangerous voltages exist within the system even when switched off. Refer all service and repair work to a professional service provider.
