Capacitors are an integral part of any uninterruptible power system (UPS). Responsible for smoothing, filtering and storing energy, these UPS components are fundamental to the overall health of your UPS. However, much like batteries, capacitors degrade over time and because of this, represent a common point of failure in uninterruptible power supplies. Facility managers and electrical […]
Living on the edge: understanding edge computing and its unique power protection requirements The explosive growth of Internet of Things (IoT) and other connected devices has resulted in the creation of unprecedented amounts of data. As the scale and complexity of data generation continue to magnify, these demands have begun to outpace the network and […]
If you’re new to the world of uninterruptible power systems (UPSs), you’ve likely seen the terms “single-phase” and “three-phase” accompanying UPS model descriptions. But you may be wondering, what is three-phase power and how does it work? What is three-phase power used for? Is three-phase power better than single-phase? Keep reading for answers to these […]
On average, electricity customers in the U.S. endure approximately five and one-half hours of electricity interruptions each year, according to the Energy Information Administration. From extreme weather events to animal interference to vehicles colliding with utility equipment, uptime threats continue to magnify. Organizations with a low tolerance for downtime understand that when a power outage […]
As summertime ushers in a plethora of feel-good opportunities ― from adventure-filled vacations to long, lazy days of relaxation ― it can be easy to forget that the season also brings an elevated risk of power outages. Mother Nature clearly doesn’t take a summer vacation; in fact, she fuels a wide array of potentially devastating […]