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37 IPS AND UPS STRONGER TOGETHER

IPS and UPS stronger together

Power Control
28 May 2020
The principle role of an Isolated Power Supply (IPS) is to protect electrical loads from high voltage exposure. This is achieved by transferring power from one circuit to another without directly linking the two. The IPS identifies any ground faults at their earliest point enabling vital equipment to remain online.
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39 THE IMPORTANCE OF UPS COMPONENTS

The importance of UPS components

Power Control
25 May 2020
The role of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is essential but is surprisingly often overlooked and consigned to being recognised as a mere battery system.
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38 BACKUP POWER IS NOT INTERCHANGEABLE

Backup Power is not interchangeable

Power Control
19 May 2020
Selecting the correct backup power provision for any application is essential but can be difficult to navigate. Understanding the principle differences is key.
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40 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FIELD UPS ENGINEER

A day in the life of a Field UPS Engineer

Power Control
11 May 2020
Through the eyes of a UPS engineer
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41 WHY A UPS FOR HEALTHCARE ESTATES SHOULD BE HTM 06 01 COMPLIANT

Why a UPS for healthcare estates should be HTM 06-01 compliant

Power Control
04 May 2020
Why a tertiary backup power system such as a UPS should be installed in compliance with the HTM in healthcare facilities
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42 BE FRUGAL, NOT FOOLISH Ôçô PREVENTATIVE UPS MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL

Be frugal, not foolish - preventative UPS maintenance is essential

Power Control
28 Apr 2020
Preventative UPS maintenance is essential. If there is one piece of advice that we would give it is – not to cut corners. With the bleak economic outlook a reality that cannot be avoided, the temptation to skimp to save will undoubtedly have crossed many minds.  
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43 NOT A COMPLETE SHUTDOWN

Not a complete shutdown

Power Control
23 Apr 2020
UPS systems (Uninterruptible Power Supply) are often the forgotten piece of equipment. Despite being central to business continuity, once a UPS is installed, it is almost too easy to overlook it.
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44 A DOMINO EFFECT

A domino effect

Power Control
20 Apr 2020
The intrinsic links within global supply chains are becoming increasingly scrutinised. With over 20% of the world’s population in lockdown, the domino effect on daily lives has been staggering.
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45 COMPLACENCY WILL COST Ôçô UPS MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE REMAINS ESSENTIAL

Complacency will cost – UPS maintenance and service remains essential

Power Control
17 Apr 2020
Now is not the time to be complacent. Especially when it comes to the performance and security of our infrastructures.
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