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Types of UPS Batteries: The Heart of Your UPS System
/16 Comments/in Battery Maintenance, Safety Awareness, UPS, UPS Maintenance, UPS Service Provider /by Mike BergumYour UPS system is one of the most crucial components in your critical power infrastructure, and for your UPS, the batteries are really the “heart” of that system. Even though your UPS needs that heart, batteries are often neglected. We’ll go into more detail about each type of battery that can be used in a UPS system and the advantages and disadvantages for each type. It should be noted though, that regardless of the batteries you choose, all batteries decrease in their ability to store and deliver power over time. However, if you follow all guidelines for storage, maintenance and usage, eventually you will still have to replace UPS batteries on a schedule to get the best usage out of your UPS.
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Line Interactive vs. Double Conversion UPS – Which One’s Best?
/29 Comments/in UPS /by Mike BergumA client once purchased a line-interactive UPS system to protect their sensitive metrology units. Still, their units continued to fail from power problems. Why? Because a line-interactive system does not protect against all nine common power anomalies. Read more
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/0 Comments/in Annoucements, Announcements /by Mike BergumWARNING: What Your UPS Alarm is Trying to Tell You
/19 Comments/in UPS /by Mike BergumHow to Decode the Alarm On Your UPS
UPS systems are extremely efficient at signaling alerts if something malfunctions. But to the untrained eye and ear, these warnings can just seem like flashing lights and loud noises. We’re going to help understand your UPS alarm, and tell you about a tool that can help you if trouble arises. Read more
Why You Must Know the Four Components of a UPS System
/1 Comment/in UPS /by Mike BergumKnowing what your UPS system does should be just the beginning of your UPS knowledge. Going a step further to learn the key components of a UPS will help you understand how it works, identify potential problems and help you avoid them. Read more
True Outdoor UPS for High Temperature and Harsh Environments
/1 Comment/in Annoucements, UPS /by Mike BergumOne question that we often receive is how to provide reliable power conditioning and uninterrupted power when the environment is less than ideal. High temperatures, weather, humidity and other harsh physical elements can wreak havoc on a UPS system and batteries. Toshiba International Corp (TIC) recently secured one of the first patents on a true, outdoor UPS that is purpose built for outdoor and rugged environments. See more for their recent press release!
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How Energy Efficient is Your UPS System?
/1 Comment/in Energy Efficiency, UPS, UPS Efficiency /by Karyn SchairerWhen a company is deciding on ideal back-up power equipment for their space, they consider many factors, such as the capabilities of the system, how much the system can grow and expand, and what equipment the system will be supporting. One of the more important aspects of this decision is also the system’s overall efficiency. If your UPS is inefficient, it can end up costing your company time and money if it is not properly designed and utilized. Let’s review the concept of efficiency for UPS equipment, ways that efficiency is measured, and how the resultant data can then be applied to make improvements and realize savings to your UPS system. Read more
The Match Game: What UPS Model Best Fits Your Application?
/1 Comment/in Critical Power System, UPS, UPS Efficiency, UPS Options /by Karyn SchairerEverybody wants to find their “match.” This is true in both life and in business: finding the right job, the right partner or the right community is important to us. This is also true in the critical power world. The idea of finding the right UPS “match” for your critical power applications by looking at several main factors is very important for the application to function most efficiently and effectively. Today, we will break down the three important categories to consider when making your UPS selection. Read more
Refurbished Battery Modules: Pairing Safety with Savings
/1 Comment/in Battery Maintenance, Refurbished UPS Equipment, UPS, UPS Batteries, UPS Battery Modules /by Karyn SchairerModular UPS systems are designed to be flexible, and are often more user-friendly when it comes to replacing UPS batteries. Rather than a cabinet full of large, heavy batteries, many models are designed using battery modules, with multiple batteries that are housed in an enclosure. The module can then be installed by simply sliding the enclosure into the UPS chassis. These are also often designed to be “hot-swappable”, allowing the user to replace battery modules without the need to power off the UPS system. The downside is that purchasing new UPS battery modules can be expensive. One cost effective way to replace batteries is to consider purchasing refurbished, certified UPS battery modules. In this blog, we will cover the advantages of utilizing refurbished UPS battery modules and the steps QPS goes through prior to shipment. Read more
Learn More About UPS Lithium-Ion Battery Technology
/2 Comments/in Announcements, Lithium-Ion, UPS Batteries /by Karyn SchairerLithium-ion battery technology has been a frequent discussion point in the UPS industry lately, and we at QPS have had many inquiries about the technology from our clients and prospects. Some questions we have been asked include: What is the battery chemistry like? What applications is the technology best suited for? What are the maintenance requirements like? Is it a safe technology?
Join us on March 12th in Brookfield, Wisconsin as we explore the answer to these questions and more. QPS is hosting a seminar on Lithium-Ion battery technology, with speaker AJ Savant from Toshiba to discuss the chemistry, evolution, and applications for this technology in the critical power industry. This will be an in-depth exploration of this technology and should not be missed! We hope to see all of you there! Read more