UPS
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…
Quality Power Solutions Elite Service Provider for XPCC
For over a decade, Quality Power Solutions has been an Authorized Partner with Xtreme Power Conversion (XPCC). During that time, our trained technicians have completed…
How Long Does a UPS Last?
No one expects a UPS system to last forever, but when your mission-critical equipment must keep running, the question is, “How long does a UPS…
Understanding UPS Systems: The Four Basic Things You Need to Know
Many of us who deal with emergency back-up power are often asked to manage a number of complicated systems that require specific attention to parts,…
WARNING: What Your UPS Alarm is Trying to Tell You
How to Decode the Alarm On Your UPS UPS systems are extremely efficient at signaling alerts if something malfunctions. But to the untrained eye and…
Why You Must Know the Four Components of a UPS System
Knowing what your UPS system does should be just the beginning of your UPS knowledge. Going a step further to learn the key components of…
True Outdoor UPS for High Temperature and Harsh Environments
One question that we often receive is how to provide reliable power conditioning and uninterrupted power when the environment is less than ideal. High temperatures,…
How Energy Efficient is Your UPS System?
When 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…
The Match Game: What UPS Model Best Fits Your Application?
Everybody wants to find their “match.” This is true in both life and in business: finding the right job, the right partner or the right…
Refurbished Battery Modules: Pairing Safety with 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…
Learn More About UPS Lithium-Ion Battery Technology
Lithium-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…
UPS in Alarm: What Happens Next.
We ran an article on “What Your UPS Alarm is trying to Tell You” to help explain some of the basic alarms you might experience.…
QPS Blog Year in Review: Lessons from Critical Power Discussions
At Quality Power Solutions, it’s important to us to build a knowledge base with our readers and customers, so we can create a meaningful shared…
Understanding Field Service Reports Part 4: Thermal Image Scanning
Our fourth and final entry in our series on understanding field service reports looks at deciphering the results of thermal image scanning. The thermal image…
External Maintenance Bypass – What Is It and When Is It Necessary?
An article explaining, in general terms, what an External Maintenance Bypass is in relation to UPS units and when it’s necessary to have.
QPS Announces New Lithium-Ion Line of UPS Systems
Quality Power Solutions is excited to announce a new line of Lithium-Ion UPS systems from N1 Critical Technologies!
When Does a Pre-Owned UPS Make Sense For Your Business?
For some, the thought of purchasing used equipment can feel like a poor investment, or carry unnecessary risk. Pre-owned, or “used” may make some people…
Modular UPS: The Building Blocks of a Critical Power System
For years, data centers have used multiple high capacity UPS systems to obtain “N+1” redundancy and ensure high availability of power for their critical systems.…