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This knowledge base will give you access to a calculator to estimate your kVA, a guide to choosing a UPS, an industry Handbook and a technical glossary. All of this information will aid you in your journey to selecting a suitable power protection system.
Choosing a UPS
All the information you need to know about choosing a UPS. From estimating the kVA load to budgetary, space, flexibility and space considerations.
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Protecting critical research equipment at The University of Warwick
The University of Warwick’s (UoW) new Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB) brings together 300 biomedical researchers from across the School of Life Sciences and Warwick Medical School to fight human diseases. Its focus is on understanding the origins...
EMC choose KOHLER Uninterruptible Power
Due to the outstanding features of the Powerwave Modular UPS Systems, we have been chosen to provide 3 x 200 kVA UPS systems to Dell/EMC’s facility in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. The new uninterruptible power supplies will replace much older UPS equipment and provide...
KOHLER Uninterruptible Power UPS to Hertz Data Centre
KOHLER Uninterruptible Power have successfully installed 2 of our flagship systems, the KOHLER PW 9000DPA UPS into Hertz European Data Centre in Swords, Dublin. The project involved replacing an old Multi Module System with a more reliable and flexible UPS system. Due...
Keeping the Power on at ABN AMRO Clearing
ABN AMRO Clearing is a leading global securities service provider of integrated solutions in clearing, execution, custody, financing and risk management. With 10 offices globally, ABN AMRO Clearing is able to service clients on 160+ exchanges, multilateral trading...
Using UPSs to provide secondary power for emergency evacuation lifts
While we at KOHLER Uninterruptible Power (KUP) continue to address the demand from data centres and other applications needing power protection for their sensitive ICT equipment, we have also seen a significant rise over recent years in enquiries for emergency lift...
Installation, maintenance and life expectancy of a centralised battery system (EN50171)
All organisations operating large buildings or other facilities must have an emergency lighting system. In the UK, this is a requirement as part of the Workplace Directive (89/654) and there are various elements of legislation and BS and EN standards that apply. In...
Understanding the UPS’s role in power quality management
In this article, Alex Emms, Technical Director at KOHLER Uninterruptible Power, explains the UPS’s vital role during mains presence, as well as in blackouts, and shows the importance of selecting on-line systems. How does a UPS protect against voltage sags and surges?...
Some practical load aspects to consider when specifying your UPS
When specifying a UPS, you would no doubt choose a capacity that would be adequate for the data centre or IT room that it’s intended to support, with provision for growth and/or redundancy as appropriate. However, how confident are you that you’ve sized the load...
Keeping the Lights on Learning – Power back up for Facilities Managers in Education
Educational establishments, whether universities, colleges or schools need high-quality power protection to keep people and premises safe. Consideration needs to be given to emergency lighting to ensure people can get around during a power blackout. And most...
Critical Power Care for Patient Safety Whitepaper
There are a lot of considerations and challenges installing and maintaining systems in an ever-changing healthcare environment. Healthcare providers have a duty of care to patients. Along with providing a duty of care to nursing, medical staff, patients and visitors,...
Cool Runnings: Achieving better energy efficiency in Data Centres
Learn how to enhance data centre energy efficiency Data centres are responsible for almost 1% of global electricity demand and 0.3% of all global carbon dioxide emissions. With energy costs continuing to sit high on the agenda of data centre operators, highly...
UPS Efficiency and its contribution to green data centres
As the spotlight has turned to the UPS’s role in the PUE energy equation, in this whitepaper manufacturers have responded with ways to improve UPS efficiency. [contact-form-7 id="33986" title="Whitepaper Download - UPS Efficiency and its contribution to green data...
On-demand Webinar – Sustainably Sustaining Power with Standby Power Solutions
Regulations drove reductions in noise and noxious gas emissions and now stakeholders are driving focus on carbon footprint and sustainability. However, standby power solutions must still perform without question when called upon. In this CIBSE CPD-certified...
On-demand Webinar – Introducing Compliant Emergency Lighting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ay1E1Hwo4A Learn about current standards, practical implementation advice and what to look out for in the future in this new free on-demand webinar from CIBSE and KOHLER Uninterruptible Power. Happy viewing!
What do specifiers frequently get wrong when implementing a UPS solution?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdl1FaRMr-8 When specifying uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), the type of load being supported is often overlooked and there are many issues that can have an impact on the overall performance of the system. As part of a series of...
What needs to be done to ensure resilience and efficiency of UPS technologies?
https://youtu.be/_czOdY782q8 As data centres comprise a high proportion of an organisation’s power consumption, and UPSs are major components within them, optimising UPS efficiency can contribute significantly to an effective green strategy. However, this efficiency...