Monday 29 August 2016

How to Select the Best Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) For Your Company



Sudden power failure or interrupted power supplies lead to the halt of various crucial systems and processes in an organization. Thus, having UPS systems that provide uninterruptible power supply are the indispensable need of any enterprise. 

In this article, we will provide you helpful information to purchase an efficient UPS system. 


Consider the requirement of your business

UPS systems of different range of voltage are available to protect a single computer to multiple servers. If you are running a small level or a medium business, then UPS systems in the range from 200VA to 20kVA single phase to 400kVA three-phase would be the perfect option for you.  For large sized enterprise level organizations, modular UPS Systems in the range from 10kVA to 800kVA with eight units in parallel distribution offering 6.4MVA would be the ideal one for protection of large networks, server rooms and data centres.

UPS Batteries

Batteries for uninterrupted power supply systems are available in various types, model and makes. These variations depend on the type of power used and the duration for which the battery is used in an organization. Choose an uninterruptible power supply battery that has the capability to start a controlled shut down process of the equipment it is protecting, and also ensure that is sufficient to support the load and sensitivity of the equipment. 

The life of the battery runtime depends on the size and the type of batteries and rate of its discharge. It is also based on the kind of device it is connected to. Commonly these batteries run for 15 to 20 minutes but to cater to longer supply interruptions, extended life UPS with extra batteries would provide you enhanced protection.

Warranty and maintenance services

Ensure that the UPS system you are purchasing offers adequate warranty and authorized maintenance services. As it is a one time and critical investment for your organization, it is advisable to buy it from leading brands. As they provide best maintenance services with which your system will efficiently protect your business and system for several years without any issues.  

Whatever be the size of your organization, uptime and the protection of your data and systems is of utmost priority. If you have not installed it in your organization yet, then these tips will be helpful in buying one today!!

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