04 · DATA CENTER & CLOUD
A commercial UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is a power system that keeps servers, network and security systems running on battery power when the mains fails or power quality drops. We measure your load, calculate the right capacity and battery runtime, install the UPS and keep it running with battery tests.
WHAT IT DELIVERS
When the power goes out, servers, cameras and the phone system keep running. The load stays on the UPS until the generator starts or the systems shut down properly.
Voltage fluctuations, surges and frequency drift wear out sensitive equipment. An online UPS isolates the load from the mains and delivers a clean, stable output.
We size the UPS on measured load plus growth margin, not on nameplate ratings. It is neither undersized nor so oversized that it runs inefficiently.
You do not want to learn your battery’s condition during an outage. Periodic testing finds weakening batteries in advance, and we plan the replacement.
SCOPE
Components we install in a commercial UPS project:
PROCESS
We list the devices to be powered and measure actual consumption. We decide with you how many minutes each system needs to stay up.
We calculate UPS capacity with a growth margin and the number of batteries for the required runtime. If redundancy (N+1) is needed, we build the configuration accordingly.
We plan input and output cable sizes, breakers, bypass and generator transfer in line with your electrical design.
We install the UPS and batteries and test the outage scenario on site. We test remote monitoring and automatic shutdown settings and document them in a report.
Scheduled maintenance covers battery tests, fan and capacitor checks, and review of event logs.
TECHNICAL NOTES
The IEC 62040-3 standard classifies UPS units by how independent the output is from the mains: VFI (online, double-conversion), VI (line-interactive) and VFD (offline). For critical loads such as server rooms, medical devices and security systems, we recommend a VFI-class online UPS. For desktop and small office equipment, line-interactive is often enough.
UPS capacity is given as two values: VA (apparent power) and W (active power). The ratio between them is the power factor. The calculation is done in watts, with a growth margin on top of the measured load. This margin makes room for new equipment and keeps the UPS operating in its efficient range.
The life of the sealed lead-acid (VRLA) batteries commonly used in UPS units is affected most by ambient temperature. Manufacturers rate batteries for 20–25 °C; as temperature rises, life becomes noticeably shorter. We keep the battery cabinet away from hot zones and monitor battery condition with periodic tests.
A standard catalog product does not fit every project. For Dogruluk Hocalık Jemiyeti and Quadrat Technology in Turkmenistan, and for MAS Enterprice Dubai, we handled the manufacturing, shipping and export of custom-designed UPS units together with CCTV and data cabinets.
LAYER
This service sits on layer 4 of the building and is designed together with the other systems on that layer.
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FAQ
You find the total wattage of the devices to be powered, add a growth margin and choose a UPS whose watt rating covers this total. Battery runtime is calculated separately: the same UPS runs longer with more batteries. Since nameplate ratings are higher than actual consumption, measuring the load makes the calculation accurate.
An online UPS feeds the load continuously with clean power it generates itself; there is no transfer time when the mains fails. A line-interactive UPS normally passes regulated mains power through and switches to battery during an outage. Online is preferred for critical loads, line-interactive for simple office equipment.
VA shows apparent power, while watts show the active power a device actually uses. The ratio between them is the power factor. When choosing a UPS, the load’s wattage must not exceed the UPS’s watt rating.
There is no single figure; battery type, usage and especially ambient temperature are decisive. The life of sealed lead-acid batteries becomes noticeably shorter in hot environments. That is why we base replacement decisions on periodic battery test results, not on the calendar.
For critical systems, scheduled maintenance at least once a year is recommended; the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions and usage intensity can change this frequency. Maintenance includes battery tests, fan and connection checks, event log review and software updates.
