UPS battery life is affected by temperature, cycling, charging conditions, ageing and maintenance. Regular preventative battery testing helps identify deterioration early, improve reliability and reduce the risk of unexpected battery failure.
UPS battery technologies vary in design life, maintenance, footprint and operating requirements. Compare VRLA, vented and maintenance-free lead-acid batteries to understand their characteristics and suitability for backup power applications.
Riello NextEnergy combines online double-conversion UPS technology with unity power factor, high efficiency and a compact footprint for mission-critical applications. Flexible installation, advanced monitoring and DCIM integration support demanding data centre and IT environments.
Riello Multi Sentry expands its three-phase UPS range with 125, 160 and 200 kVA models, combining online double-conversion technology, high efficiency, improved power density and parallel capability for scalable redundancy in data centres and other critical applications.
VRLA batteries provide sealed, maintenance-free backup power for UPS systems and other critical applications. Available in 6 V and 12 V models from 12 Ah to 250 Ah, they offer low self-discharge, reliable performance and long design life.
ELITE VRLA batteries provide sealed, maintenance-free backup power with low self-discharge and reliable deep-discharge recovery. Battery service life and capacity depend on operating temperature, charging conditions, discharge depth and application.
Voltage stabilisers regulate fluctuating utility voltage to protect critical loads from damaging voltage variations. Key selection factors include stable output voltage, high efficiency, wide input voltage range, independent phase regulation and electronic monitoring.
EX Series single-phase online double-conversion UPS systems provide rack or tower power protection from 1 to 10 kVA, with LCD monitoring, SNMP connectivity and flexible internal or extended VRLA battery configurations for short- and long-runtime applications.
UPS battery selection depends on reliability, safety, recyclability, cost and maintenance requirements. For float applications, VRLA batteries provide reliable backup power with low maintenance, contained electrolyte and strong recyclability for critical UPS loads.
High-capacity transformer-based UPS systems provide reliable protection for critical IT infrastructure. This installation combines 100 kVA and 250 kVA UPS systems with VRLA battery backup, SNMP monitoring and customised installation solutions.
N+1 redundant UPS systems improve critical load resilience by allowing a parallel UPS unit to support the load if another becomes unavailable. This installation combines 40 kVA and 80 kVA parallel UPS systems with dedicated VRLA battery backup.
Riello Multi Sentry MST 125 kVA delivers compact online double-conversion UPS protection for data centres and industrial applications, with over 96% efficiency, high overload capacity and parallel operation for scalable power and redundancy.
T/EX Series 1–3 kVA online UPS systems provide high-frequency power protection for servers, data centres, network equipment, telecommunications and sensitive electronics, with real-time LCD monitoring and configurable operating parameters.
RM Series 1–10 kVA rack-mount UPS systems provide online double-conversion power protection for servers, telecommunications, security systems and sensitive electronic equipment, with IGBT technology and real-time UPS monitoring.
DX Series online double-conversion UPS systems provide continuous power protection for critical loads, helping isolate equipment from outages, voltage sags, surges, harmonic distortion, frequency fluctuations and other power quality disturbances.
ST9115CRT online UPS systems combine DSP control with flexible tower or rack-mount installation to protect servers, IT equipment, telecommunications and process control systems with reliable continuous power.
Eskom warned South Africans to prepare for continued load shedding as generation constraints and unplanned maintenance placed pressure on the national electricity supply. The utility urged consumers to follow load-shedding schedules and plan for periods of reduced power availability.
Frequent load shedding places severe cycling and recharge demands on UPS batteries. Understanding discharge depth, recharge time and battery condition helps prevent premature VRLA battery failure and maintain reliable critical load protection.
UPS systems protect electronic equipment from power failures and electrical disturbances. Compare standby, line-interactive, standby-ferro and online double-conversion UPS technologies to understand how each provides backup power and power protection.
Online double-conversion UPS technology continuously isolates critical loads from mains power disturbances. Understand how the rectifier, battery, UPS power conversion stage and bypass systems work together to provide clean, uninterrupted power.
Centralised UPS systems provide a different level of power protection from small desktop units. Compare UPS architecture, battery life, maintenance, generator interaction, operating costs and the advantages of online double-conversion protection for critical IT loads.
Italian-engineered Riello AROS UPS systems combine advanced power protection technology with a focus on efficiency, resilience and power quality, supported by Standby Systems’ specialist UPS expertise in South Africa.
From industrial machinery and banking to healthcare, telecommunications and data centres, UPS systems provide essential backup power and power protection for critical equipment, operations and data.
Specialist UPS support helps keep critical power systems operational. Standby Systems provides UPS consulting, battery backup, DC systems, battery chargers, transformers, spare parts, servicing and repairs backed by extensive technical expertise.
AROS Solar UPS systems provide 12–200 kVA power conversion for solar applications, combining MPPT technology, low-frequency isolation transformers, high efficiency and full-power operation up to 45°C with advanced monitoring and easy maintenance.
Solar power solutions include central systems, solar modules, charge controllers, battery chargers, monitoring equipment and complete system management technologies for commercial and industrial energy applications.
Switch mode battery chargers provide reliable DC power for battery charging and critical DC loads, supporting lead-acid, Ni-Cad and sealed batteries with high efficiency, natural convection cooling and bus-tie capability.
Compact battery chargers provide reliable, efficient DC power as stand-alone units or in parallel configurations with equal load sharing, featuring fast dynamic response, natural convection cooling and output blocking diodes.
HD Systems provides nationwide DC systems, UPS and battery services, including installation, commissioning, maintenance, load testing, battery replacement, equipment rigging and safe disposal of obsolete batteries.
July, August, September 2013 Front (from left): Calvin Khakuse (Technician), Thula Nyathi (Site Supervisor), Brian Mokonyane (Technician), Thamaga Dona (Technical Director), Greg Bennett (Managing Director) Back (From left): Mary-Anne Pereira (Quality), Anel Mitchley (SHE), Marius Mostert (Site Project Manager), Peter Seago (Project Manager)
ELITE maintenance-free VRLA batteries provide reliable backup power for UPS systems and other critical applications, with 12 V capacities from 7 Ah to 250 Ah, high-purity lead construction and a 10-year design life.
Sirio Power Supply (SPS) provides 10–200 kVA energy storage for on-grid and off-grid solar PV systems, combining intelligent battery management with flexible grid or generator integration for reliable power in commercial, industrial and remote applications.
High-reliability static transfer systems provide redundant power protection for critical loads, with 100–600 A capacity, three- or four-pole configurations, microprocessor control, hot replacement capability and advanced communication.
Multi Guard Industrial provides modular UPS protection from 20–160 kVA for critical industrial processes and demanding environments, with flexible single- or three-phase configurations and automatic adaptation to different input power supplies.
Master MPS provides 10–800 kVA online double-conversion UPS protection with transformer-isolated output for mission-critical, industrial, telecommunications, security and electro-medical applications requiring high power quality and galvanic isolation.
MASTER HP Series delivers 100–600 kVA online double-conversion UPS protection for data centres and industrial loads, combining an IGBT rectifier with less than 3% THDi, full galvanic isolation, high operating efficiency and advanced DSP control.
Standby Systems successfully supplied, installed and commissioned high-capacity UPS systems and battery chargers at Eskom’s National Control Centre in Simmerpan, Johannesburg, including 600 kVA, 300 kVA and 100 kVA UPS units.
MULTI SENTRY provides 10–120 kVA online double-conversion UPS protection for critical IT, telecommunications, networks and industrial processes, combining high efficiency with reliable protection against poor power quality and mains power interruptions.
SENTINEL DUAL High Power provides flexible 3.3–10 kVA online double-conversion UPS protection for mission-critical IT and security applications, with tower or rack-mount installation, multiple operating modes and advanced UPS monitoring.
HD Systems supports Standby Systems with nationwide UPS, DC and battery services, including installation, commissioning, maintenance, load testing, equipment rigging, battery replacement and safe disposal of obsolete batteries.
Solar UPS solutions combine renewable energy with reliable power protection for commercial and industrial applications. Standby Systems and AROS Solar provide solar power technologies designed to support energy resilience in South Africa.
Teletecnica battery chargers provide reliable DC power for industrial and critical applications, with thyristor and switch mode options supporting stand-alone or parallel operation, multiple battery technologies, remote monitoring and efficient battery charging.
Standby Systems supplies a comprehensive range of Riello AROS UPS systems for critical commercial and industrial applications, offering advanced technology, parallelable configurations and scalable power protection solutions.
