Monthly Archives: November 2006

White Paper: “Whole Facility UPS Protection: A Practical Solution to Class-A Data-Center Power Densities”

This paper was prepared for inclusion in the first edition of the Quarterly e-Journal on High-Density Computing: The Path Forward 2006 — The Papers and Proceedings of the 1st Symposium on High-Density, held in April, 2006, the official publication of The … Continue reading

Posted in Data Centers, Uninterruptible Power Tagged

PureWave UPS System Run Time Extended From 30 to 60 Seconds.

Extensive testing of the inverter and batteries in the redesigned S&C PureWave UPS System has confirmed that both the low- and medium-voltage versions can provide 60 seconds — one full minute — of run time at full load.

Posted in Power Quality, Uninterruptible Power Tagged

Why FAT Is Good

No, we’re not talking about the “spare tire” on those of us who like beer a little too much. A FAT — or Factory Acceptance Test — is the special testing provided by a manufacturer, at their facility, to verify … Continue reading

Posted in Communication Systems, Distribution Automation, Grid Connectivity, Self-Healing Grids Tagged