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ePDU Product Selection Guide

toneus — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:01:53 +0000

If you are in need of power distribution in your data cabinet then look no further than the superb Eaton range of ePDU’s. With over 800 separate models with a variety if input and output terminations there’s a model that will be exactly what you are looking for.

With a choice of technology from Basic (just the electrical connections) to Metered and fully managed switched power distribution that can be monitored over a network, the Eaton ePDU range has it all.

In order to make your choice easier, there is a useful eDPU selection tool available to help. See http://eaton.powerinspired.com

Eaton Powerware UPS available to buy online

upsmart — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:08 +0000

UPSMart are pleased to annouce the range of Eaton Powerware single phase Uninterruptible Power Supplies are available to purchase online.

The Powerware range has an extremely good reputation in the market and we are delighted to bring these high quality systems to the market at the competitive prices always associated with UPSMart.

There are the entry level 3105 series offline systems to the robust 9140 online double conversion for high density IT rack applications.

Visit www.upsmart.co.uk for further information

Can UPS be sexy?

upsmart — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:20:33 +0000

The boss wanted some pictures doing of the KR1000-J for a feature we’ll be running on our newlook web site next week. When asked what sort of pictures he replied “Just make them look sexy”.

Sexy UPS? Is it possible? When people ask what I do for a living, being involved with UPS systems ranks alongside accountancy in terms of the “Wow, Really?” response you are looking for. I met some bloke the other day who worked at McLaren F1 – Wow. He’d just won the drivers championship or something and previously he only made the tea, but interesting nonetheless. Let’s face it UPS aren’t the most exciting of products are they? In fact, a good UPS is just like a good referee – you shouldn’t know its there.

So back to the KR1000J. Well, as far as UPS’ go, it is in fact quite a sexy looking machine (did I just say that – a holiday is long overdue), but in order to spice up the photo shoot we got three sexy blondes to pose with the UPS. Hope you like them:

Sexy UPS? Barbie and the KR1000J

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Barbie heaven for the KR1000J

Standby Power Solutions – Diesel Generators and Fuel Cells

upsmart — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:14:24 +0000

Power Inspired are pleased to announce the introduction of diesel generators into the product portfolio (more details to follow). We’re unclear if they will be offered through UPSMart at this moment as usually a site survey will need to be offered to sell this type of product, but we may add it as a “Call Us” option. It got me thinking though of an article I read recently by Tom Sperrey in the IET magazine. He’s offering fuel cell technology in places where diesel generators are not feasible or just not wanted. They work in a different way to diesel generators in that the fuel cells produce DC power and not AC power. This means they are actually part of the DC buss of the UPS system which also incorporates batteries to give the fuel cell a few minutes to get started. A diesel generator produces AC, that feeds the UPS instead of the utility, through an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS).

You get practically unlimited runtime as long as you don’t run out of hydrogen, and the only by-products of the process is heat and water, so it meets our green credentials (although some argue the production of hydrogen is far from green).

Well it sounds great doesn’t it? Well it does, but it’s expensive and you also need to store hydrogen cylinders, and the power capacity is limited to around 60KW max, so its not all good news. But if you’re a city centre office and you haven’t got room for a big heavy diesel generator, or the council won’t give you permission for one, then maybe a fuel cell is the right option for you.

If not, and you need a diesel generator, then contact us for a site survey and quotation.

Not so Trust Worthy

upsmart — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:15:17 +0000

It’s been announced that a product by TRUST has been recalled by the authorities on the grounds of danger of electric shock. Details were:

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:

- the construction of the converter does not comply with the requirements for distance between primary and secondary windings for reinforced insulation,

- capacitors in primary circuits do not comply with the requirements,

- the length of conductors enables by-passing of double insulation in case of connector release and a possibility of the presence of mains voltage on the exit connectors,

- the material of the connector is not resistant against excessive heat,

- the product does not pass the tensile test for basic insulation between the cover and mains plugs.

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the European Standard EN 60950, EN 55022 and EN 55024.

MiniGuards On Sale

upsmart — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:34:53 +0000

We’re having a good month and are feeling generous so have slashed the price on the MiniGuard Series to an incredible £29.99 for the 500VA model and £59.99 for the 1KVA. These are VI (Line Interactive) units great for a home PC or EPOS terminal. Simple straightforward power protection, and at this price it would be silly not to.

Visit the MiniGuard Section