The advent of the 4th Industrial revolution has only accelerated the integration of technology into our society and the utilization of IOT related gadgetry threatens to push us over the edge with reliance on the microprocessor. Let’s not even begin the discussion on AI! When Elon Musk offers up caution on that topic, we should […]
The Eaton 9PXM UPS is a scalable, modular backup power solution that combines the highest level of reliability with the lowest cost of ownership in the 4–20 kVA range. It became available the first of September. The 9PXM enables customers to build a power solution specific to their needs, with an expandable level of redundancy […]
Eaton Visual Power Manager Eaton’s new Visual Power Manager (VPM) software provides data center managers the tools to monitor data center power devices – including all UPSs and PDUs (rack and floor mounted). VPM is easy-to-deploy, simplifies day-to-day monitoring and helps maintain business continuity. Whether you have one server rack tucked away in a closet […]
Power distribution is the means by which AC power facilitated through different pieces of equipment that take the power conditioned by your uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and send it to your IT equipment. Power distribution solutions can manage and even control energy consumption in smaller environments as well as large data center applications. Distributing power […]
There is a Thief in your Company! Did you know you had a thief at work in your company? This thief did not break in under cover of darkness. He boldly walked right onto your production floor and began stealing. His name is Downtime. Are you constantly missing production targets? Are you tired of chasing […]
This week we will take a very brief look at harmonics and transformers. Transformers are designed to operate at a rated frequency, and designed with an overload margin. It is common that the loads connected to the transformers can be nonlinear type like Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS), Variable Frequency Drives, electronic ballasts and arc […]
If you are in South Africa during the week of September 10th, then come by Hall 5 Stand A17 and visit!
Industry 4.0 If you are involved in the planning or implementation of Industry 4.0 strategies then we need to talk. It is not enough to just have great strategies for obtaining the benefits of Industry 4.0 or the IIoT in today’s manufacturing environments. More is required beyond the installation of the latest automated systems. […]
Emergency lighting requirements and related building codes, such as the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), are vital in the construction of commercial structures to facilitate safe occupant exit during a building fire or other emergency situations. Eaton brand emergency lighting UPS systems are UL 924-tested and certified.They will provide you with the industry’s highest capacity […]
2017 Blackout Tracker Results Are Out Every year, Eaton puts together a Blackout Tracker report. This year, the 10th year for the report, is packed full of interesting and enlightening information about how and when the power went out around the country. This annual report is based on reported power outages in the U.S., with […]