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64 THE CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC OF SIZING DC CABLES AND DC ISOLATION

The controversial topic of sizing DC cables and DC isolation

Power Control
23 Nov 2018
There is no doubting that DC isolation refers to the prevention of a direct current from transferring between two parts of a system whilst still enabling signal and power transfer.
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65 LOOKING BEYOND INITIAL SPEND

Looking beyond initial spend

Power Control
15 Nov 2018
The draft withdrawal agreement, set out on the 14th November 2018 by Theresa May has been approved by the UK cabinet and is now awaiting the stamp of approval from MPs and, finally, the 27 other EU members.
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66 WHY MODERN UPS SYSTEMS STILL REQUIRE PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE

Why modern UPS systems still require proactive maintenance

Power Control
13 Nov 2018
Stringent manufacturing processes and tighter quality control means modern UPS systems are more reliable and less likely to fail than those containing older technology. Older, analogue UPS systems often experienced drifting values and input currents across phases that would need onerous balancing.
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67 WHAT PROTECTS YOUR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

What protects your fire suppression systems?

Power Control
30 Oct 2018
Fire and methods of fire protection have been a hot topic uttered by many FM’s, data centres, business owners and landlords following the tragic Grenfell tower incident. 
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3 POWER CONTROL SWAPS 23 TONNE BATTERY SET FOR A MORE COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

What is battery autonomy?

Power Control
16 Oct 2018
When sizing for an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) there are a number of considerations, one of which is the required battery autonomy which refers to the amount of time a UPS battery will last at a specified load level in the event of a power outage.
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71 WHATS NEXT FOR UPS

What’s next for UPS?

Power Control
28 Sep 2018
The new BS 9251:2021 came into effect on the 30th of June 2021 and contains some quite significant changes that could see many landlords and residential building owners being caught out.
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69 5 REASONS WHY UPS MAINTENANCE IS IMPORTANT

5 reasons why UPS maintenance is important

Power Control
28 Sep 2018
A UPS, like all electronic and electrical equipment, needs sufficient maintenance in line with the manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure optimal reliability.
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70 THE IMPORTANCE OF UPS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

The importance of UPS for medical equipment

Power Control
28 Sep 2018
As the medical industry becomes increasingly reliant on technology, there is a greater emphasis on the need for a dependable and consistent power supply. Healthcare facilities not only rely on such power for the everyday running of the infrastructure but also for their diagnostic and monitoring equipment, medical imaging equipment and life support.
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72 ITÔÇÖS WHATÔÇÖS INSIDE THE BOX THAT MATTERS

It's what's inside the box that matters

Power Control
28 Aug 2018
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) solutions can now be found in all business environments. From large data centres through to small SME’s and home offices, UPS systems are a critical element in all power protection strategies.
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