Schneider Electric has announced that the Galaxy VS 3-phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with internal smart battery modules now extends from 10 to 100 kW.
Power and UPS, Uninterrupted Power Supply, Power solutions, Power management
The main difference between a UPS and a power supply is that a UPS provides backup power, while a power supply simply converts AC power to DC power. Uninterruptible Power Supply is a device that provides backup power to critical electrical loads when the primary power source fails. UPSs typically use batteries to store energy, which can then be used to power loads for a limited amount of time. IT Reseller news and articles relating to Power and UPS, Uninterrupted Power Supply, Power solutions, Power management, Battery/Flywheel backup, DC Power Solutions, Surge Protective Devices, Switchgear, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Remote Monitoring, Meters, Software, Connectivity, Enclosures & related services.
VARTA AG receives German Innovation Award
Apr 07, 2020
The "German Innovation Prize" was awarded for the eleventh time on 3 April 2020, and this year's prize went to VARTA AG. Accenture, EnBW and WirtschaftsWoche joined forces to form "The German Innovation Prize" initiative to recognize outstanding, forward-looking innovations by German companies that are changing business and markets with their innovative strength.
Schneider Electric launches new short-depth Smart-UPS with Lithium-ion, bringing critical power to Europe’s IoT and edge computing markets
Feb 25, 2020
Schneider Electric has launched 230V models of its short-depth APC Smart-UPS line interactive UPS Lithium-ion battery technology models for European markets.
The new versions make Lithium-ion battery back-up technology an economic solution for edge computing applications......
Chatsworth Products unveils new features of its eConnect intelligent power distribution units
Feb 14, 2020
Chatsworth Products (CPI), a pioneer of power and infrastructure solutions for the information and communications technology (ICT) and industrial automation segments, has announced new features of its popular eConnect line of intelligent power distribution units (PDUs) to provide improved, data-driven rack-level monitoring in data centres and remote sites.
The Wellcome Sanger Institute deploys EcoStruxure IT expert to drive energy efficiency and ensure more funding for genomic research
Feb 11, 2020
The Wellcome Sanger Institute is one of the world’s leading research facilities focused on genomic discovery. Based at the Wellcome Genome Campus, Cambridge and established in 1993, the Institute conducts key research into improving the outcomes of human health using data derived from genomic sequencing, particularly in the areas of cancer, malaria and other pathogens.
Schneider Electric announces integrated rack with immersed, liquid-cooled IT for data centres
Dec 19, 2019
Schneider Electric, with Avnet and Iceotope, has announced the creation of the what it describes as the industry’s first commercially-available integrated rack with chassis-based, immersive liquid cooling.
RTB House expands European IT infrastructure
Dec 18, 2019
RTB House, a global company that provides marketing technologies for top brands worldwide, has selected the maincubes Amsterdam AMS01 data centre to co-locate its OCP (Open Compute Project) hardware.
Schneider Electric announces Galaxy VS 3-phase UPS with internal smart Battery modules
Nov 06, 2019
Schneider Electric announces Galaxy VS 3-phase UPS with internal smart Battery modules
Schneider Electric adds Easy UPS 3M to the Easy UPS 3 Series, claimed to deliver up to 99% energy efficiency in an optimised footprint
May 08, 2019
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has added the new Easy UPS 3M, a 60 kVA to 100 kVA (400V) Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), to its 3-Phase UPS family of products.
Schneider Electric combines physical infrastructure with Cisco’s HyperFlex Edge for new micro data centre options
Apr 03, 2019
Schneider Electric has announced new solutions for micro data centres that couple APC by Schneider Electric physical infrastructure with Cisco’s HyperFlex Edge, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions for quick and efficient deployment in edge environments.
Power & Uninterruptible Power Supply
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that provides backup power to a load when the input power source or mains power fails. A UPS differs from a traditional auxiliary/emergency power system or standby generator in that it will provide near-instantaneous protection from input power interruptions by switching to energy stored in battery packs, supercapacitors or flywheels.
UPSs are typically used to protect hardware such as computers, data centers, telecommunication equipment or other electrical equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business disruption or data loss.
There are three main types of UPSs:
- Standby UPS: This type of UPS uses a battery to provide backup power when the input power source fails. The battery is not constantly powered, so there is a brief delay when the UPS switches to battery power.
- Line-interactive UPS: This type of UPS uses a battery to provide backup power and to correct minor fluctuations in the input power source. The battery is constantly powered, so there is no delay when the UPS switches to battery power.
- Online UPS: This type of UPS uses a battery to provide backup power and to isolate the load from the input power source. The battery is constantly powered, so there is no interruption in power when the input power source fails.
The type of UPS that is best for you will depend on your specific needs. If you need to protect critical equipment from power disruptions, then an online UPS is the best option. If you are on a budget, then a standby UPS may be sufficient.
Benefits of a UPS:
- Protects your equipment from power disruptions
- Provides enough time to save your work and shut down your computer gracefully
- Prevents data loss
- Protects your equipment from damage caused by power surges and spikes
- Provides a clean and stable power supply
