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Occasionally we are asked by companies who are unfamiliar with the application of UPS products to help with planning a new installation
This list of headings is a 'top ten' of considerations for a new installation:
there is no point in making the computer or telephone switch operate when the lights are out the main ISDN is down or some local network hub just went off with the mains power
there is a wide range of prices for any size of UPS ensure that you select the right variation for the application
all electronic boxes fail at some time all batteries need replacing eventually. The correct bypass switch (auto or manual) protects the system the UPS and gives a genuine choice of power when all goes wrong! Maintenance can also be carried out during working hours.
use a qualified contractor - meet the current regulations - prove protection discrimination - get right size cables fitted use a competent agent to demonstrate the unit functions properly and get the site signed off for safety + integrity
establish a routine for battery discharge testing in REAL load situations to ensure an adequate capacity is available new batteries will be fitted in time and NOT before necessary if necessary clean fans
control cost of ownership and ensure a fast response in times of need using a standard plan
there are low cost status monitoring boxes to enable you to keep an eye on the health of the UPS
if the mains fails at 7pm and the battery autonomy is only 4 hours the system should shut down the load long before the battery is useless so that some options are available when power is needed the next day for business. UNIX and similar operating platforms REQUIRE orderly shutdown to avoid cost downtime during the rebuilding of a File System
if you need real protection get the supplier to monitor the UPS from his heavily protected national resource the service engineer may be knocking on your door before you know you have a problem!
at least TWO members of staff should be familiar with the usually simple external UPS controls and/or the bypass operation
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