South Africa’s mining industry faces constant challenges due to unreliable power, making uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems an essential investment. From preventing costly downtime to ensuring safety, UPS systems are vital in optimising efficiency and safeguarding assets. As the mining sector prepares for Electra Mining Africa 2024, the continent’s premier mining expo, the spotlight is on innovative solutions like UPS systems.
UPS Systems Protect Critical Infrastructure
In mining operations, several systems rely heavily on continuous power. Here’s how UPS systems protect these critical infrastructures.
Control Rooms
UPS systems ensure that all monitoring and control systems remain operational during power interruptions, allowing for quick decision-making and minimising disruption.
Data Centres
UPS systems maintain the integrity and availability of data by providing backup power to servers, storage devices, and network infrastructure.
Security Systems
UPS systems provide uninterrupted power to surveillance systems, access control, and alarm systems, ensuring continuous protection even during power failures.
Ventilation Systems
UPS systems ensure that ventilation systems continue to operate during outages, reducing the risk of hazardous conditions.
Emergency Lighting
In the event of a power failure, UPS systems ensure that critical areas remain illuminated, providing safety and visibility for workers to navigate safely.
Communication Networks
A reliable UPS system ensures that communication systems, including radios, phones, and networking devices, remain functional at all times.
Advanced UPS Solutions for Mining
Standby Systems, a leader in power backup solutions, offers a range of UPS systems specifically designed for the harsh conditions of mining environments. These UPS systems are built to withstand extreme temperatures, dust, and humidity, ensuring reliable performance in even the most challenging settings. For instance, the modern, high-tech, flagship AROS Riello Master HE three-phase UPS features advanced technology such as an Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) rectifier and inverter and employs a two- or three-level Digital Signal Processor (DSP) inverter control (depending on the model), along with a high-efficiency output transformer which provides high-quality power while extending equipment lifespan, making it highly suitable and a reliable solution for harsh operational environments such as mining, heavy industry and scanning technology market sectors.
In the mining sector, where hardy UPS equipment is needed to cater to the often hot and dusty underground environment where they are often installed, the Meissner MP200 and MP3000 UPS range were very popular in the 1980s and 90s.
With the advancement in modern UPS technology resulting in faster acting controls and monitoring of UPS inverters, static bypass, and rectifiers, the old MP range technology has advanced to a much more reliable UPS technology such as the Riello MPS, MPM, MPT, and MHT, as detailed in this comprehensive product overview. These UPS units are ideal replacement units for the now out-of-date and out of mainstream production MP200 and MP3000. They offer improved performance, higher reliability, and lower total ownership costs.
Standby Systems’ UPS solutions come with remote monitoring capabilities, using either an optional SMS facility or, even better, the free Powershield software from Riello in conjunction with an SNMP adapter or even the more MODBUS / JBUS ethernet highways, allowing for highly detailed 24/7 oversight of each UPS system connected, with detail such as loading, parameter settings, event history and any fault reporting of the UPS or its environment. This means that any issues can be detected and addressed immediately, minimising downtime and preventing costly production delays.
Sustainability and Compliance
In addition to ensuring operational continuity, UPS systems support mining companies in meeting sustainability goals. By integrating UPS systems, companies can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels by making use of the latest UPS technologies with the lowest heat generation and highest efficiency causing lower greenhouse gas emissions, and incorporate renewable energy sources more effectively. For example, the AROS Riello NextEnergy transformerless UPS, with its compact design and high power output, allows for efficient energy use and a smaller environmental footprint. Read more about the launch of the Riello NextEnergy in this article.
Visit Standby Systems at Electra Mining Africa 2024
As South Africa’s mining industry continues to evolve, having the right power protection solutions is essential. Standby Systems is proud to showcase its cutting-edge UPS systems at Electra Mining Africa 2024, the continent’s leading mining expo.
Event Details
Date and Time: 2-6 September 2024, 9am-5pm daily
Venue: JHB Expo Centre, Nasrec
Standby Systems will be in Hall 6, Stand D35
At Electra Mining Africa 2024, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discover innovative solutions, and experience live demonstrations of machinery and equipment. Standby Systems will be there to demonstrate how our UPS solutions can help your mining operation stay ahead of the competition, no matter the challenges.
Admission Options:
General Admission Pass: Free access to all networking, learning, and sourcing opportunities. Register here.
Platinum Pass: R500 for total event access and exclusive conveniences.
Register here.
UPS systems are more than just a backup—they are a strategic investment in the future of your mining operation. From ensuring uninterrupted power to enhancing safety and sustainability, these systems are essential for growth in South Africa’s mining sector. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more at Electra Mining Africa 2024, where Standby Systems will be showcasing the latest in UPS technology tailored for the mining industry – come and see us in Hall 6, Stand D35.
Make sure to visit our booth and discover how our solutions can power your operation into the future!
In the meantime, if you need help or advice regarding the right UPS System for your needs, contact Standby Systems, visit our website, or contact us at 011 794 3406 for UPS services, 011 794 2541 for UPS sales, or our UPS contact number at 082 450 2361.
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