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 […]
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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 […]
When considering a UPS (battery back up unit) take the time to evaluate not only the product but the company supplying the product. ECS has been a Tier One reseller for Eaton UPS’ for many many years. Year after year the performance of Eaton units in the field has been significant in our continued partnership […]
We started out last week with how vitally important to have a service contract for your UPS System. Lets look into some additional details that should be considered before making that final decision. What should/can be covered? UPS electronics parts and labor. UPS batteries, parts and labor. Often the leading cause of failure, batteries generally […]
It is vitally important to have a service contract for your UPS System. Finding a service plan to ensure continuous power over a typical UPS life cycle can be a relatively easy process. Now that you have a better understanding of why service is so important to extending the life of your UPS and its […]