Commentary Contributed by Brandon Schuler, Supervising Engineer, DC Services • Vertiv’s Electrical Reliability Services
When it comes to the electrical systems in industrial and commercial facilities and power plants, total system reliability is the top priority. That requires an approach to electrical system service that encompasses both the AC and DC power systems. Read more about Improving Electrical System Reliability Through Comprehensive Battery Service …
Commentary contributed by Rob Hirschberg, Head of Marketing and Ken Wright, Technical Telecom Manager with Alpine Power Systems
Every UPS (uninterruptible power supply) system has a battery that initiates when loss of power from the main-source is identified. The battery is the life behind every UPS system. The UPS battery acts as a secondary power source that allows data to be saved in the event of a commercial power outage. Unfortunately, the battery is the weakest link in every UPS system. UPS batteries should be properly maintained and monitored to prolong their life, mitigate safety concerns, and most importantly, avoid downtime. Follow this simple guide below to learn the importance of battery maintenance and monitoring and understand how to perform these tasks effectively. Read more about A Quick Guide to UPS System Battery Maintenance and Monitoring …
Wally Vahlstrom, Director Technical Services
Emerson Network Power, Electrical Reliability Services
Batteries are critical components in any uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Whether we consider an industrial facility, a data center, or the critical power supply to relays and control components of utility systems, the performance of batteries is instrumental to ensuring system availability. Without proper attention and care for batteries, critical infrastructure is put at risk as battery failure is the number one cause of UPS problems. To protect against battery failure and expensive downtime, preventive battery maintenance is key. Read more about Required or Recommended: Understanding Battery Maintenance Standards for Critical System Protection …
Isidor Buchmann, CEO and Founder
Cadex Electronics, Inc.
Batteries work well when new and confidence falls after the first packs fade and need replacing. In time, the battery fleet becomes a jumble of good and bad batteries, and that’s when the headache begins. Read more about Managing Fleet Batteries and Knowing When to Retire Them …
