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IPS and UPS stronger together
The principle role of an Isolated Power Supply (IPS) is to protect electrical loads from high voltage exposure. This is achieved by transferring power from one circuit to another without directly linking the two. The IPS identifies any ground faults at their earliest point enabling vital equipment to remain online.
IPS solutions form part of many critical power protection policies especially in healthcare facilities where they are a prerequisite for medical life-support systems, wet procedure settings and for equipment that falls in the ‘clinical 4 or 5 category’ or within ‘group 2’.
In order to meet industry standards, where power is required to be available within 0.5 seconds of a mains failure, as set out in HTM 06-01 and IEC60364-7-710, further resilience is provided with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system. A combined N+1 UPS with an IPS is regarded as the most resilient configuration that can be adopted.
The added layer of reliability that is provided by a UPS solution, is essential for healthcare facilities and can be supplied just as a standalone solution. However, an N+1 configuration is recommended within HTM 06-01 to ensure that a secondary and tertiary power source is always available.
Both IPS and UPS systems play a crucial role in the safe deployment of continuous power. That being said, very careful attention must be paid to their internal components. HTM 06-01 advises that UPS batteries need to have 10 year design life expectancy, which means that regular servicing of these is vital to ensure they are operating under optimum conditions and have not been damaged in any way. Other key components such as bypass switches, transformers and alarm monitors require routine maintenance checks. Identifying any potential failures of components will save avoidable system failures.
Power Control has provided emergency power for the healthcare market for nearly 30 years and is trusted by leading institutions across the country. The company’s nationwide team of engineers deliver all regular servicing and maintenance works, following strict site restrictions and out of hours protocols.
At present, Power Control understands that in some circumstances postponing routine service is unavoidable but the company has taken all the necessary safety precautions and is strictly following Government guidelines to be able to continue to carry out these essential IPS and UPS works.
Power Control Ltd works with businesses across the country and supplies, installs, commissions and maintains backup power solutions for all applications. For more information please visit www.powercontrol.co.uk, email [email protected] or call the office on 01246 431431
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Working in parallel
In the event of a power outage, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) provides critical power to protect business continuity. The reliability of which is largely dependent on the configuration of the UPS solution. In order to achieve a high level of reliability a degree of redundancy should be incorporated.
Not only does redundancy reduce the number of single points of failure, but it also allows for future business expansion, something all businesses should plan for. Installing a capacity configuration will keep initial costs to a minimum, however, consistently running a UPS at 100% does not allow for a load inrush surge, a common occurrence when multiple applications are booted up at the same time, nor does it provide a margin for error.
Designed to increase capacity or UPS availability, a parallel redundant, or N+1, configuration comprises of two or more UPS units connected in parallel and running off common components. Each unit should be sized to be capable of supporting the entire load if required, however, in normal operating conditions should be running at no more than 70% capacity. This provides a level of redundancy and allows for the failure of one UPS unit within the configuration without putting the critical load at risk. The remaining units will automatically resume full load, enabling the damaged unit to be isolated and repaired.
As a scalable configuration, this design is commonly found in large business environments to increase reliability and ensure flexibility. The number of UPS systems that can be paralleled into a common bus is often left to the discretion of the UPS manufacturer. It is important to note however, that the UPS systems used in a parallel redundant configuration must be the same model and capacity, and from the same manufacturer.
Whether it be two UPS systems in parallel or ten, the increased fault clearing capabilities of a parallel redundant configuration ensures that short circuits are cleared twice ass efficiently without having to transfer the load to the bypass, avoiding unnecessary switching or tripping of supply switchgear.
The simplicity of the design and the ease of expansion allows for uncomplicated maintenance and makes it a cost effective and efficient total cost of ownership (TCO) UPS solution.
For more information on UPS design configurations, please download our technical ‘UPS Design Configurations’ whitepaper.
Alternatively please visit www.powercontrol.co.uk, email [email protected] or call the office on 01246 431431 for all other critical power information.
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Does your School Comply with the Network Switching Standards?
The Department for Education (DfE) introduced the 'Network Switching Standards' in March 2022, and updated them in October 2022. These standards aim to assist schools and colleges in ensuring their networks can effectively support modern devices. As per the technical requirements outlined in the standards, educational institutions are mandated to equip their network switches with '2 power supplies', one of which must be a minimum of one UPS system (uninterruptible power supply).
A network switch serves as the cornerstone of a school's technological infrastructure by interconnecting all devices such as computers, printers, and wireless access points. They can also provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) powering devices such as CCTV cameras, wireless access points and IP phones.
Any malfunction in the switches or their power supply, can disrupt internet access throughout the premises, significantly impacting teaching and learning activities. It's also crucial for switches to be appropriately sized to manage the volume of data flowing through the network and configured to meet the specific needs of the facility.
The DfE Network Switching Standards encompass four key sections pertaining to switch performance, management, security, and resilience. Notably, the fourth standard emphasises the necessity for core network switches to be linked to at least one UPS to mitigate the impact of outages. Additionally, the standards mandate that network switches should offer fast, reliable, and secure connections to all users, both wired and wireless, and feature security measures to safeguard users and data against unauthorised access.
In the event of a mains power failure or brownout, a UPS provides instantaneous backup power to the switches, ensuring uninterrupted teaching and learning activities. Moreover, it offers protection against power surges, eliminating concerns about data loss due to power anomalies.
Regarding compliance with the DfE Network Switching Standards, the Department acknowledges the challenges associated with upgrading entire school networks at once. Therefore, instead of imposing a strict deadline, they advise schools and colleges to meet the standards during upgrades to underperforming or unsupported solutions. IT staff are encouraged to monitor the status of the school's network equipment regularly and conduct scheduled maintenance visits to identify the need for network upgrades.
Recommended UPS for School and College Network Switches
Drawing on 30 years of experience, Power Control would recommend a rackmountable UPS system as the most suitable and cost effective solution for backing up switches. These seamlessly integrate into network racks, with the size and number of UPS units required depending on the overall power requirements of the network equipment, typically ranging between 1000VA and 10kVA.
For more information about how to ensure your school, college, university or other educational facility complies with the Department for Education Network Switching Standards, call one of our knowledgeable team members – 01246 431 431 or email [email protected].
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Power Control exhibiting at healthcare estates 2021
From the 19th – 20th October 2021, the long-awaited in person Health Care Estates Exhibition is taking place at Manchester Central. There will also be online conferences taking place in conjunction with the physical event from the 18th – 22nd October. The event will bring together over 170 exhibitors with products and services for visitors to be brought up to speed with the latest innovations to support healthcare estates.
The medical industry has seen an unparalleled reliance on its services this year, which places a greater emphasis on the need for a dependable and consistent supply of power. Equipment failure due to a loss of power is not tolerated in such a critical environment where it could jeopardise patient and staff safety.
Power Control has been selling to the healthcare market for nearly 30 years and is recognised as providing the NHS with comprehensive, compliant, and innovative solutions to meet strict guidelines set out by both the SBS (Hard facilities framework Agreement) and the NOE CPC (North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative) whilst being committed to providing the NHS value for money.
As the preferred trade consultant for businesses nationwide, Power Control has aligned itself with some of the most coveted contractors, project engineers, and specialist manufacturers including, Borri Spa, Huawei, Legrand, and CertaUPS.
Power Control will be showcasing three phase uninterruptible power supplies from Borri Spa and Legrand, and single phase UPS systems from CertaUPS, all of which are ideal for installing into healthcare estates.
There will also be an Isolated Power Supply (IPS) on the stand. It is recommended by several international and UK standards that IPS systems are to be used for circuits supplying power to life support equipment and in areas where intra-cardiac procedures are performed. Experts will be on hand to talk through all of these systems along with meeting best practices and legislation.
Power Control has been instructed by leading healthcare authorities across the UPS, and has carried out several £millions worth of UPS works for healthcare groups supplying UPS solutions for over half the operating theatres in the country.
With senior figures and industry professionals amongst the attendees, the Healthcare Estates exhibition gives Power Control a great opportunity to display its products and services in front of professionals and network with individuals across the healthcare market.
About the Exhibition
The two day exhibition gives visitors the chance to meet new and existing suppliers and benefit from the advice and expert opinions from industry leaders. Additional safety measures have been put in place to reassure visitors.
Find out more and register for your ticket here
For more information about Power Control’s project management service or to view our product range please visit www.powercontrol.co.uk, email [email protected] or call the office on 01246 431431.
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Power Control appoints technical business development manager
Following an unprecedented number of enquiries for UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) projects, Power Control Ltd has appointed a new technical business development manager. With decades of electrical experience, Alex Ottaway joins the company’s southern based sales team and is responsible for developing relationships with consultants and contractors.
Alex is also charged with supporting initial project consultations and will assist with UPS specification and service planning. His vast electrical understanding and extensive range of industry connections will prove invaluable and makes him the best candidate to support the company’s overall sales strategy.
Having worked with £multimillion global corporations, Alex comes highly recommended by his colleagues. His impressive commercial experience coupled with natural technical enthusiasm and depth of industry knowledge will be central to helping the company expand into new sectors.
Commenting, Alex said: “Power Control is an incredibly progressive company and has developed a strong identity within the industry, which I have watched gather pace over recent years. This strong recognition has helped it to secure some extremely prestigious UPS projects.
“There are some very exciting UPS requirements in the industry. A lot of sites look to be investing in existing infrastructures, where significant upgrades are being made to power protection provisions. Recent events (Covid-19) have placed greater pressure on power availability and those that are able to improve facilities and have available finances are, those that are not in a position to spend now are still planning for the future. The outlook for the UPS market looks very positive with the scope of opportunities very wide ranging.
“Power Control’s aggressive growth plans and determined focus on the contractor and consultant market will undoubtedly see it win even more work. I am looking forward to getting stuck in and being part of this lovely family centric, well organised and dynamic business.”
As Power Control continues to grow at a rapid pace across the UK and Ireland the company will be expanding its sales force and technical engineering teams. Further appointments will be announced over the coming months. The company’s director Rob Mather said: “I have known Alex for a number of years and followed his career with interest. When an opportunity arose for him to join Power Control, I knew instantly he would be the perfect fit. His reputation precedes him and we are thrilled to have him as part of the team.”
For further information about Power Control’s range of single and three phase UPS systems please visit www.powercontrol.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 01246431431
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Power Control launches SmartLi solution
Power Control Ltd has announced that it is now able to offer the SmartLi solution from Huawei. Designed using lithium-ion phosphate battery cells, this energy storage system for UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) offers even longer lifecycles than other lithium based batteries, delivering a 5000 cycle lifetime that lasts up to 10 years, without the need for replacement.
SmartLi incorporates active current balance control technology, making it compatible with old and new battery sets. This means businesses can still benefit from this technology without negatively affecting their existing infrastructures. They will also be able to realise up to a 25% reduction in capex.
The Huawei SmartLi UPS solution is extremely compact and achieves a 50% smaller footprint than standard VRLA (valve regulated lead acid) batteries and an industry leading 97% efficiency. Its unique modular, redundant design also ensures that there are no single points of failure. This is achieved through active current balance control interference, which allows the system to function normally even if in the event of a battery module failure.
Lithium-ion battery solutions will start to become more commonplace across the industry. In particular, data centres will adopt lithium technologies to help address two key challenges; efficiency and floor space. Higher density lithium-ion batteries can halve the physical footprint by offering a 1MW per rack configuration.
Read more about the benefits of lithium-ion batteries in UPS solutions.
Huawei is a global leader in the manufacture of modular UPS systems. Its commitment to research and development ensures that it delivers leading edge technologies and remains at the forefront of UPS engineering.
Power Control has been a value added product and service provider for Huawei ICT since 2019 and works closely with the network energy team to deliver world leading modular UPS technologies. With nearly 30 years of experience, Power Control has forged valuable relationships with leading contractors, consultants and UPS manufacturers. The company has an extensive single and three phase UPS product portfolio. It includes leading edge standalone and modular technologies, which are all fully supported by in-house project management and nationwide maintenance services.
For further information please visit www.powercontrol.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 0800 136993
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Power Control exhibiting at the PPMA Show 2019
POWER CONTROL IS EXHIBITING AT THE PPMA SHOW 2019 ON STAND K121
The UK’s largest event dedicated to state-of-the-art processing and packaging machinery descends on Birmingham’s NEC from the 1st – 3rd October 2019. Over the three exhibition days, visitors can expect to come face to face with over 450 exhibitors and over 2500 brands showcasing the latest innovations for the processing and packaging industry.
With over 25 years of experience in providing backup power supplies, Power Control has vast experience of providing backup power solutions for an industry where a power outage can be just as costly in lost production time or damaged goods as a data centre outage could be.
Processing and packaging applications rely on a 24/7 automated operation and the improvements in technology often mean that the equipment is more susceptible to a poor quality power supply. This is the reason Power Control creates reliable industrial UPS systems.
Even when there is a generator on site, the instantaneous power off can cause shock damage to moving parts and motors as well as the business needing to reboot once the generator has started, resulting again in lost production time.
As the preferred trade consultant for businesses nationwide, Power Control has aligned itself with some of the most coveted contractor, project engineers and specialist manufacturers including, Borri Spa, Huawei, Legrand and CertaUPS.
Over the decades, Power Control has refined and perfected a tried and tested approach to deploying bespoke UPS solutions that achieve all technical and commercial drivers. With senior figures and industry professionals amongst the attendees, PPMA gives Power Control a great opportunity to display its products and services in front of processing and packaging professionals, and network with individuals across the industry.
ABOUT THE PPMA SHOW
The free to attend, three day exhibition brings together a plethora of sectors involved in processing and packaging from food and beverage to building suppliers and materials and provides the ideal opportunity to meet a host of industry experts.
Find out more and register for your free ticket here
For more information about Power Control’s project management service or to view our product range please visit www.powercontrol.co.uk, email [email protected] or call the office on 01246 431431.
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CertaUPS powers up UK market
Power Control Ltd has become the first premier UK partner for the internationally acclaimed Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) manufacturer CertaUPS.
Chosen for its expertise and solutions based approach to meeting the demands of the emergency power market, Power Control is now offering the entire CertaUPS range to the UK. This includes the highly sought after single phase equipment, which is available from 800VA – 20kVA and the CertaUPS three phase system, available from 10 – 30kVA, which is due to be released by the end of the year.
Since introducing CertaUPS to its UPS portfolio, Power Control has sold nearly 100MVA, with project installs across a wide spectrum of applications including those for the NHS, councils, universities, data centres and security environments.
Delivering the best available technology, CertaUPS has fast become recognised as the breakthrough UPS brand of the decade and is now a firm market leader in design quality, reliability, and affordability. The multifunctional range encompasses leading edge intelligent monitoring software, battery extensions and efficiency.
“The performance of the CertaUPS equipment is unparalleled and to meet the fast growing demand, we now hold over £1.5m of stock, which is available for immediate shipment. We are thrilled to be championing CertaUPS in the UK and have no doubt that the culmination of the manufacturing superiority of CertaUPS and our expertise and experience within the power protection market will position CertaUPS as the number one choice for UPS systems.”
With nearly 25 years of industry experience, Power Control has aligned itself with some of the world’s most renowned manufacturers and project specialists. It is these partnerships that have helped the business become one of the fastest growing UPS solutions providers in the UK.
Power Control maintains a high level of engineering involvement across all projects, which is delivered through its all encompassing service and maintenance programmes and high UPS and product spares stock levels. The company also receives invaluable direct manufacturing and technical back-up from all its partners.
The company’s product portfolio includes single phase, three phase standalone and modular UPS solutions, the technologies the company supplies are of the highest calibre. The company provides complete peace of mind, bringing together the very best components to achieve industry leading performance and superior efficiency. For further information please visit www.powercontrol.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 0800 136993
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Power Control releases EN50171 compliant UPS
Power Control Ltd has released the latest new Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) technology from internationally acclaimed Borri Spa.
Fully compliant with EN50171, the new online double conversion 10 – 20kVA E8000 ECS and 30 – 160kVA Ingenio ECS have been specifically designed and manufactured in an IP20 metal enclosure to support emergency battery systems and lighting.
With 120% permanent power battery overload capabilities and 10 year expected battery life, both UPS ECS series have acid proof battery cabinets and racks. Advanced battery technology also delivers reverse current protection, 80% autonomy within 12hours and temperature compensation.
Featuring the same multifunctional characteristics as the standard B8000 and Ingenio UPS solutions, the Borri ECS series includes Borri’s patented, highly coveted Green Conversion Technology, which provides improved battery life expectancy and overall operating efficiency of up to 99%.
Compact and transformer free the new Borri ECS series has three intelligent modes of operation – changeover mode, where loads are normally fed by the bypass line, without interruption mode, where loads are fed by the inverter and a changeover mode with an additional control switching device, where some loads are fed by the inverter or bypass, while others are switched on only when there is a mains failure.
Available to parallel up to 960kVA, the Borri ECS series showcases the very best of UPS technology and demonstrates industry leading resilience. Power Control’s sales director Rob Mather commented: “These latest product releases from Borri epitomise the company’s superior 85 yearlong manufacturing history and complement Borri’s traditional, high efficiency industrial and commercial UPS systems.
“Power Control has seen significant growth within the emergency lighting and safety sectors and with demand continuing to grow exponentially we are thrilled to be able to now offer a standard product that is EN50171 compliant. The Borri ECS series further bolsters our full spectrum of power protection products and services that we provide for all business sizes and needs.”
The company’s product portfolio includes single phase, three phase standalone and modular UPS solutions, the technologies the company supplies are of the highest calibre. The company provides complete peace of mind, bringing together the very best components to achieve industry leading performance and superior efficiency. For further information please email [email protected] or call 0800 136993
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Power Control takes control of the UPS market
Borri Ltd has announced that as of 5th January 2015, the company will be known as Power Control Ltd (PCL).
The company was incorporated 20 years ago and is a prominent, highly influential Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) specialist in the UK. The company is in its sixth year of being Borri Spa’s UK UPS distributor. The strategic decision to trade as Borri Ltd during this period has given the Borri brand maximum exposure and enabled the company to successfully establish the Borri UPS brand at the forefront of the UK market.
PCL remains the UK distributor for Borri Spa and its increased independence will allow the company to become recognised as a leading trade contractor and offer a wider pool of equipment, technical services, project solutions and development tools.
This scope will further emphasise the business’s commitment to delivering tailored back-up power solutions for the UK and overseas markets.
PCL will continue to receive direct manufacturing and technical support from Borri Spa, the Italian manufacturer. The company will also maintain its high level of engineering involvement, carry on delivering its all encompassing service and maintenance programmes and retain its high UPS and product spares stock levels.
Making the announcement, the company’s sales director, Mark Trolley commented: “During the infancy stages of positioning the Borri brand in the UK we made a strategic decision to trade as Borri Ltd. This has elevated the brand in the greatest possible way and it is now recognised industry wide. Changing our name to PCL will enable us to respond to the changing market and customer demands where we will be placing greater emphasis on offering total project solutions.
“The name change essentially is a commercial amendment to create an independently enhanced identity. I would like to reassure our customers and suppliers that the business will operate as usual and they will continue to receive a comprehensive service indicative of the manufacturer. I would also like to thank them for their continued support during this transitional time.
“With regards to Borri Spa, we remain 100% committed to their technologies and will continue to be a proactive supplier of these. We work extremely closely with them and are confident that our quest to offer high efficiency, resilient back-up power solutions will open up exciting new opportunities for both companies.”
The business is in its sixth consecutive year as Borri Spa’s UK partner and its hands on approach to promoting the brand has created an invaluable commercial platform for the Italian manufacturer’s wide range of UPS products.
Based in the UK, the company employs over 60 employees, has a dedicated in-house team of technical engineers and battery build specialists and industry leading stock levels. The company has fast become recognised for its total solutions approach and ability to deliver complete project proposals. For more information please email [email protected] or call +44 (0)1246 431431