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Toshiba SCiB™ Rechargeable Batteries
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Hot-Swappable UPS Batteries
An often used term that our customers hear regarding their UPS System Batteries is “Hot-Swappable”. In this article, we’ll discuss more about how a hot-swappable battery configuration is designed and…
Battery Self Test: Can I Trust It?
Many UPS systems today come with a UPS battery self-test feature. While this function can often aid in understanding a UPS battery’s health it may not always provide the full…
Why use Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) Batteries?
While the first design for a Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) battery was created close to 50 years ago, its unique design and characteristics are still very beneficial in today’s…
UPS Batteries: Invest in Your Utility Redundancy Plan
How to Ensure That Your Business Stays Online, Even in a Catastrophe. Extreme cold caused a cascading number of power outages across the state of Texas, leaving millions without power. …
A Responsible UPS Service & Maintenance Plan
Considerations for Your UPS Service Agreement Once you have purchased and installed an uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), the real cost of UPS ownership begins. Ongoing maintenance and service coverage, battery…
An Overview of UPS Battery Types
Batteries: The Heart of Your UPS System If you think of your UPS as the “nervous system” of your back-up power management set-up, the batteries of your UPS are the…
Refurbished Battery Modules: Safety Meets Savings
Modular 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…
Your Field Service Report Part 1: UPS Batteries
We are all familiar with going to the doctor to get a check up on our health. At the end of our visit, we typically receive a summary of what…
Importance of Power Plant Maintenance
In our last article, we discussed DC power plants , what they are, and how they are often used. Just like any back-up power system, DC power plants need regular…
Know Your UPS Batteries III: Lithium Ion Batteries
The third battery on our “get to know you” list is the Lithium Ion battery (LIB). Lithium Ion batteries have seen significant growth and adoption in the last few years.…
Know Your UPS Batteries II- Wet Cell Batteries
The second battery on our “get to know you” list is the Wet Cell, or Flooded Cell battery. UPS Systems are used in a variety of applications and, as a…
The Hidden Costs of Your Service Provider
You are feeling good about your negotiations with your new service provider. The discussions about your equipment have been excellent, and your rep really seems to understand your needs. You…
The 7 Important Components of Lighting Inverters
As a follow up to our Lighting inverter series, this article will focus on the components of a lighting inverter and how they may differ from a UPS. UPS systems…
Emergency Lighting Inverters: Life Safety
UL924 Emergency Lighting Central Inverter/ UPS Systems are different than other mission critical power systems in that their application is designed for life safety in emergency situations. Emergency lighting inverters…
Emergency Lighting Inverters: The Basics
In the critical power equipment industry we get a lot of questions regarding emergency lighting. This article is the first in a three part series discussing what a lighting inverter…
What Happens When Your UPS System Fails
Prevention is key to keeping a catastrophic event from occurring in your equipment. Not only can failure cause your equipment to disrupt your workflow, and can cost your company time and money, but…
What To Do When Your UPS System Is Discontinued
From time to time, we’ll have a client with a UPS unit that has been discontinued or is no longer supported by the manufacturer. Even if those systems appear to be…