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Emergency Power for Data Centers

In our cloud-based digital world, data must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week—no matter the state of the electrical grid. Computer downtime not only upsets production, but also negatively affects customer goodwill—quickly affecting an organization’s bottom line. In fact,...

Mission-Critical Protection

Increasing power backup reliability with flywheel energy storage BY FRANK DELATTRE, VYCON When it comes to protecting critical operations from power failures, a company can never be too prepared, especially with a world that requires 24/7 operations and availability. By definition, being properly...

Safety of Surge Protection Devices

How to prevent catastrophic failures BY DAVID KOMM, Mersen Electrical Protection A surge protective device (SPD) plays an important role in protecting critical electronic components. However, all SPDs are sacrificial devices and, depending on the design and construction of the device, when it...

UPS Systems


UPS Systems Training

Our 2-Day UPS Systems Training course teaches the proper and effective techniques for designing, operating, testing and maintaining UPS and emergency power systems. This two-day technical course begins with a discussion of the need for UPS systems. It then covers the relative comparisons between...


Line-Interactive UPS

Line-Interactive UPS in Scalable IT Infrastructure

In the evolving landscape of IT infrastructure, reliable and flexible power solutions are paramount. Scalable line-interactive Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems provide an essential service to growing IT networks by adapting to increasing power demands without the need for complete system...

Generators/UPS

Line-Interactive UPS: Avoid Overspending vs Under-Protecting

Line-Interactive UPS Systems: A Balancing Act

Line-interactive uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) occupy a middle ground between the basic standby UPS and the more complex online double-conversion UPS systems. They offer a blend of affordability and power protection suitable for various applications. However, choosing the right line-interactive UPS requires careful consideration of power needs and system capabilities. Oversizing leads to unnecessary expenses, while under-sizing leaves equipment vulnerable to power disruptions. This article outlines the key steps...

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