In this blog, we detail why generator-supported loads still need online UPS protection. Many organisations invest in standby generators believing they have eliminated the risk of power interruptions. While they are an essential part of any backup power strategy, they are only one component of a complete power protection system supporting essential electrical supplies in …
Southern Africa is at a turning point with its power production, but we are not in the clear yet. Experts have warned that the power grid is balancing on a fine line. According to recent reports, South Africa’s electricity grid is struggling due to ageing infrastructure, lack of maintenance, and increased demand. The situation has grown to a R390 billion monster.
In this blog, we discover how UPS systems protect distribution centres, courier facilities, and warehouse automation from power interruptions, voltage instability, and generator changeovers. Across South Africa, large logistics facilities rely on conveyor systems, warehouse management platforms, barcode scanning infrastructure, dispatch software, refrigeration areas, fleet coordination systems, and tightly synchronised workflows. As explored in our …
In this blog, we explore how power instability damages manufacturing facilities and how to protect your industrial equipment. In manufacturing environments, power instability rarely shows up as a single dramatic failure. It works quietly in the background, degrading equipment, disrupting processes, and slowly eroding production reliability. Across Southern Africa, where grid conditions can be inconsistent, …
Industrial three-phase UPS systems for confectionery and food production facilities. Food production systems are only as reliable as the electrical infrastructure that supports them. Across biscuit, confectionery, and packaged food manufacturing facilities, production lines operate continuously. Automated mixing, baking, cooling, packaging, and refrigeration systems depend on stable electrical power to maintain product consistency, food safety, …
Let’s talk about three-Phase UPS systems for security, defence, emergency services, and transport infrastructure in Southern Africa. Securex South Africa 2026, taking place from 2 to 4 June at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, will once again bring together professionals responsible for protecting critical infrastructure like security, defence, emergency services, and transport across the …
In this blog, we investigate the importance of three-phase UPS systems for financial institutions, corporate IT, security, and telecommunications infrastructure in Southern Africa. Power instability places constant pressure on financial institutions, enterprise IT environments, security systems, and telecommunications networks. Banking platforms, corporate data infrastructure, surveillance operations, and national communication networks all depend on a continuous, …
This blog investigates the importance of low-frequency, transformer-based, single- and three-phase UPS systems in manufacturing, heavy industry, and mining in Southern Africa. Across South Africa and its neighbouring regions, including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho, Malawi, and Angola, the need for a constant supply of stable and reliable three-phase power is ever-growing. Manufacturing plants, …
The Importance of Three-Phase UPS Systems in the Southern African Medical Field. Hospitals and healthcare facilities operate complex, sensitive systems that rely on continuous, stable, and clean sine-wave power. A single disruption can compromise a patient’s health, damage expensive medical equipment, purge highly expensive cooling gas for MRI and CT scanner superconducting imaging magnets or …
Across South Africa and the broader Southern African region, including Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Malawi, the demand for reliable data infrastructure has grown over the last few years at a rapid rate. This is why three-phase UPS systems South Africa data centres depend on have become essential for maintaining performance …
Learn the top 20 things about Riello three-phase UPS units, from sizing and battery backup to modular design and industrial reliability. Whether you operate in mining, data centers, telecoms, or healthcare, find out how Standby Systems South Africa ensures your power never stops.
Industrial UPS systems in South Africa play a vital role in keeping manufacturing, mining, and heavy industry operations running smoothly during power disruptions. Standby Systems supplies Riello industrial UPS units designed for low power factor loads, high-current motors, and automation equipment. From three-phase UPS solutions to advanced battery backup systems, these UPS units protect critical machinery, maintain productivity, and ensure safety compliance across Southern Africa, including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Malawi.
Power instability and rising cyber risk make uptime non-negotiable for banks and financial services in South Africa. This blog explains how a correctly engineered Riello UPS system from Standby Systems keeps ATMs, trading platforms, and security controls online, protects data from corruption, and supports IEC/SANS and FSCA compliance. Explore the best UPS units for financial sites, from branch IT to data centres, plus installation, monitoring, and maintenance guidance for true always-on operations.
Riello UPS transformer-based systems, supplied by Standby Systems, power stadiums and sports facilities across South Africa and beyond. From the 2010 FIFA World Cup to today’s modern venues, Riello MPS, MPT, MHT, and MHE UPS units protect lighting, broadcasting, security, and ICT networks against power outages. Scalable solutions ensure not only world-class stadiums but also gyms, country clubs, and sports complexes benefit from uninterrupted performance, safety, and reliability.
Modern businesses in South Africa face constant power challenges, making reliable Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) solutions essential. In this blog, Standby Systems explores the financial benefits of advanced Riello UPS technologies, including lithium batteries, modular UPS designs, and AI-enhanced power management. Discover how investing in high-efficiency Riello three-phase and industrial UPS systems reduces downtime, lowers energy costs, extends battery life, and delivers a strong return on investment. Learn why Standby Systems is the trusted partner for Riello UPS solutions across Southern Africa.
Power outages, voltage fluctuations, and load shedding are a daily reality in South Africa, but many businesses still fall for common myths about Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems. In this essential guide, Standby Systems busts the biggest misconceptions about UPS units, from battery lifespan and maintenance to sizing, installation, and industrial capability. Discover the truth about Riello UPS technology, learn how to choose the right three-phase or single-phase system, and protect your operations with expert advice tailored to Southern Africa’s unique power challenges.
Every second counts in the fast-paced and high-pressure conditions of the medical industry. Power disruptions are not just an inconvenience… they can be life-threatening! From ventilators and MRI scanners to laboratory automation systems and patient records servers, healthcare facilities across Southern Africa depend on a clean and continuous electricity supply to function safely and competently.
Discover how Riello UPS systems, supplied and supported by Standby Systems in South Africa, are powering the future of data centres across Southern Africa. From compact, high-efficiency models to scalable modular solutions, our UPS units protect against load shedding and power fluctuations, ensuring uninterrupted performance for IT infrastructure. Learn why data centres in Gauteng, Namibia, Botswana, and beyond trust Riello UPS for reliable backup power, advanced battery management, and minimal environmental footprint.
Discover how Riello UPS units from Standby Systems protect control rooms across Southern Africa from power outages, voltage spikes, and data loss. Ideal for CCTV, access control, and emergency systems, these UPS solutions ensure 24/7 security, uninterrupted communication, and compliance with critical safety standards.
Discover how online double-conversion UPS units safeguard sensitive equipment from power disruptions in South Africa’s unstable grid. This expert guide by Standby Systems explains UPS topologies, components, power factor, battery sizing, harmonic filtering, and monitoring options—perfect for IT, medical, and industrial applications.
Mining operations demand tough, high-performance UPS solutions due to power unpredictability, extreme environmental conditions, and safety concerns. The best choice for the mining industry is a high-capacity, three-phase industrial UPS system with double-conversion technology, like the three-phase Riello UPS units sold by Standby Systems.
Standby Systems is proud to announce that three 600kVA Riello MHT UPS units, configured to operate in parallel with advanced network integration and monitoring, are currently undergoing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at our facility. These high-performance three-phase Riello UPS systems, supported by Elite VRLA batteries, are being prepared for a major data centre in Gauteng, …
Our Toyota Hilux 3.0L D4D service vehicle has officially clocked 1,000,000 kilometres. Yes, one million! That’s a full circle around the globe – 25 times over – all done right here on African soil, in service of one mission: keeping Riello UPS systems running and our clients powered up.
Seven Reasons to Choose Riello UPS. The increasing demand for reliable power makes choosing a UPS system with strong technical support vital for uninterrupted operations. Designed and manufactured in Italy, Riello UPS units are global leaders, offering advanced technology, EU and IEC compliance, and exceptional energy efficiency. Partnering with Standby Systems in South Africa ensures unmatched expertise.
Standby Systems’ participation highlighted how essential power continuity is in protecting sensitive data and ensuring the operational integrity of businesses across various sectors.
The exposure we received at SECUREX allowed us to connect with potential clients who might not have otherwise been aware of our cutting-edge solutions.
Reliable UPS systems can benefit South African businesses and industries in all sectors by safeguarding electrical equipment and ensuring business continuity. A UPS goes beyond simple battery backup—it is a power management device designed to keep your equipment running smoothly during power interruptions.
It seems as if load shedding is a thing of the past, and it’s all systems go in the Rainbow Nation. So, what do we do now? —pack our UPS units back into their boxes? No, definitely not. You see, other power disruptions, whether planned or unexpected, will still happen. These power failures, like load shedding, will lead to lost productivity, loss of data integrity, equipment failure, and safety breaches.
AROS/RIELLO UPS has announced the expansion of the highly successful Sentryum UPS range currently available from 10 to 40 kW to include 60, 80, 100 and 120 kilowatt unitary UPS modules. These units will replace the highly successful MST UPS range 60 to 125 kVA which has been in production for more than 10 years …
Standby Systems can assist you with supplying, installing and maintaining effective high end Riello UPS solutions which also include a Power Distribution Unit or PDU, for power distribution and control in all your 19 inch server rack cabinet applications. Named the Riello Multi Socket PDU, this unit allows any It integrator or IT manager to …
Italian emergency backup power manufacturer, Riello UPS systems S.R.L, offer a 19 inch rack mount manual bypass system called a Multipass. The Multipass is available in South Africa from Standby Systems, who have been distributing AROS RIELLO UPS units all over South Africa since 2003 and hold sole distribution rights for all RIELLO products outside …
Capacitors are key power components in a UPS unit; they are used to smooth out electrical waveforms by filtering noise and storing electrical energy. Capacitors are used all over in a UPS, from small units on electronic control boards to large units in the power section of the UPS rectifier (DC Capacitors) and inverter (AC …
Standby Systems, the sole distributor for RIELLO UPS systems in Southern Africa, can, along with the manufacturer RPS S.R.L with headquarters in Milan, Italy, offer up to 5 year extended warranty options. This excludes Natal and the Western Cape sites, which fall outside the sole distribution range. All single-phase Riello UPS units, from the entry-level …
Product News Standby Systems is proud to announce the launch of a new addition to our internationally recognised range of Uninterruptible Power Supply systems. The Multi Sentry Range of UPS’s has a new addition in the portfolio, the MST 125kVA with many of the advanced features you have come to rely on from Riello Aros …
Standby Systems is the sole distributor of Riello AROS UPS systems in South Africa excluding the Western Cape and Kwazulu Natal. Riello AROS UPS is an Italian based UPS manufacturer, specialising in both stand- ard off the shelf systems as well as tailor made systems designed to meet client’s specifications. Roots and History Since 1922, …
6 Pulse or 6 Pulse with Filter and Full Galvanic Isolation Power Range: 10 – 800 kVA 3:3 OR 3:1 Absolute protection Master MPS series UPS devices ensure maximum protection and power quality for any type of load, especially for mission-critical applications, security systems and electro-medical equipment, industrial processes and telecommunications. Master Plus is an …
IGBT RECTIFIER, 3% THDI with Full Galvanic Isolation Power Range: 100 – 600 kVA 3:3 Maximum protection and performance The MASTER MPS range has been enhanced with the HP series available from 100 to 600kVA MASTER HP Series provides maximum protection and power quality for data centres and industrial loads. The UPS has an IGBT-based …
Power Range: 10 – 120 kVA 3:3 1-3:1 10 -120 kVA MULTI SENTRY is a state-of-the-art uninterruptible power supply, achieving the highest possible level of on-line double-conversion performance (VFI-SS-111) as defined within IEC EN 62040-3. The UPS has been designed to protect critical information and telecommunications systems, networks, services and processes whose operation could be …
Power Range: 3.3 – 10 kVA 3:1 1:1 3,3 -10 kVA The SENTINEL DUAL (High Power) range is available in 3.3-4-5-6-8-10kVA single-phase models and 6.5-8-10kVA three-phase/single-phase models, with on-line double conversion (VFI) technology. The DIALOG DUAL range may be placed directly on the floor or mounted in 19” rack mount cabinets such as the Multi …
