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Our client is a leading telecommunications provider based in Gibraltar supplying data storage, predominantly for the e-gaming sector. The thriving and lucrative sector relies on high speed data transfer and a continuous reliable source of power to service customers around the world. The challenge was to find a backup power solution that would provide sufficient power density from a unit with minimal footprint.
A 48V DC modular switch-mode UPS system (48V DC, 44kW per rectifier) was configured to allow the batteries to be located elsewhere in the building
The modular system provided high power density to footprint ratio. 2400mm wide x 800mm deep x 1999mm high
The system comprised of dual rectifiers for redundancy and maximum reliability / minimum down-time
The equipment was designed to provide back up power for 2 hours continuously in the event of AC supply failure
Individual rectifier modules were hot-swappable, reducing down-time and increasing overall system reliability
The system included a sophisticated system control, alarm and remote monitoring via Modbus, SNMP & SMTP
All local control and indications were via a modern, colour, touch-screen graphical user interface
The client purchased load bank equipment which facilitates scheduled battery discharge tests to verify battery performance and increase system reliability. A Dale engineer carries out regular tests to ensure the equipment is working optimally under full load conditions
Dale had been providing maintenance and support to this client for 10+ years via a local engineer
2 batteries provided 2 hours autonomy per battery and gave the client greater resilience
The modular UPS system provided excellent power density to footprint ratio
The solution was future proofed. 6 x 4kW modules supplied per rectifier had the option to expand to 11 x 4kW modules
The client has an annual maintenance contract.
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