Power continuity and reliability forms the lifeblood of all businesses, industries, and services in South Africa today. In our modern, tech-driven world, a consistent, reliable and stable power supply is crucial to ensure that all business operations and sectors run smoothly and efficiently. An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) plays a significant role in sustaining this consistency and stability, acting as a safeguard against power interruptions, poor power quality and outages.
A UPS unit is a device that provides temporary power when the mains power supply is interrupted or is of poor quality, such as during ESKOM’s load shedding or due to rolling blackouts and utility power supply voltage and frequency variations. It achieves this, by storing electrical battery backup energy, most commonly in lead acid high rate, sealed, VRLA, rechargeable batteries such as the ELITE Valve Regulated Lead Acid range of 3 , 10 and 15 year design life, which can then be used by the UPS to keep the inverter running and its connected load working, during a power failure of the utility supply usually for only a few minutes while the backup generator starts and takes load.
Considering the persistent issues with ESKOM’s failing infrastructure, it has become increasingly necessary for all sectors both business and household to invest in UPS backup power supply systems to protect their operations and ensure business continuity. In this blog, we will delve into the importance and benefits of a UPS across 10 particular sectors in South Africa.
- Banking
In a sector where transactions are happening every second, a power failure can mean significant financial losses and undermine customer trust. A UPS system can protect critical banking equipment from power fluctuations, spikes, and outages, ensuring continuity in operations and minimizing downtime.
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- Commercial
In the commercial sector, power interruptions can lead to operational downtime, loss of productivity, and revenue. A UPS system can prevent these interruptions, allowing businesses to continue operations and meet their clients’ needs even during load shedding or blackouts.
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- Computer Rooms and Data Centres
Computer rooms and data centres are the heart of many businesses. They store vast amounts of critical data that, if lost, can cause severe disruption and financial loss. A UPS system ensures a reliable power supply, preventing data loss and corruption during power outages, and maintaining the integrity of data centres.
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- Industrial
Industrial processes often rely on complex machinery and equipment that are sensitive to power fluctuations. A UPS system not only safeguards these machines from potential damage but also ensures that industrial processes continue unhindered during power interruptions.
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- Medical Facilities
In medical facilities, power outages can be life-threatening. From operating theatres to intensive care units, a UPS system ensures the continued functioning of life-saving equipment, providing a crucial buffer during power interruptions.
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- Telecoms
In telecoms, a power interruption can cause network downtime, affecting countless individuals and businesses. By providing a consistent power supply, a UPS system prevents network disruptions, ensuring seamless communication.
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- Emergency Services
For emergency services like fire departments or hospitals, a consistent power supply is crucial. A UPS system ensures that these services remain operational during power interruptions, allowing them to respond to emergencies promptly and effectively.
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- Educational Facilities
In the digital age, educational facilities heavily rely on technology for teaching and learning. Power interruptions can disrupt this process, affecting both teachers and students. A UPS system ensures a stable power supply, allowing for uninterrupted learning.
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- Retailers
For retailers, a power interruption can mean lost sales and unsatisfied customers. A UPS system ensures that point-of-sale systems and other critical equipment remain operational during power outages, ensuring business continuity.
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- Service Providers
Service providers, like internet service providers or utilities, need consistent power to deliver their services without interruption. A UPS system ensures that these services remain uninterrupted during power outages, maintaining customer satisfaction and trust.
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While the initial investment in a UPS system may seem significant, the cost of power outages and equipment damage can far outweigh the expense. Investing in a reliable uninterruptable power supply system such as an AROS Riello or Pureline UPS system, using the most reliable and proven on line double conversion technology, with 3 level inverters many and transformer based units or transformerless options, depending on the application, can save your business money in the long run by preventing downtime, reducing equipment repair costs, and avoiding data loss.
With modern communications an AROS Riello UPS unit, can easily be interfaced into any network for remote monitoring and reporting and even to ensure a controlled shutdown of loads, using your Ethernet or PLC highway such as Modbus and JBus.
With a multitude of battery options available from Standby Systems including:
- 3 year design life ELITE VRLA general purpose GP sealed lead acid
- 5 year design life ELITE VRLA general purpose GP sealed lead acid
- 10 year design life ELITE VRLA high rate sealed lead acid
- Enersys range of battery products including Genesys
- 15 year design life ELITE VRLA high rate long life sealed lead acid
- CSB battery range including the HRL long life high rate battery product
- AC Delkor or Delco leisure and automotive batteries
- Vented lead acid batteries including flat plate, tubular and Plante’
- ELITE lithium iron phosphate LiFePhO4 48 Vdc 100AH 4800 WH battery
- ELITE lead carbon high cycle battery equivalent to Lithium products but half the price and the same cycling ability
Our battery ranges cover all and any emergency power backup needs for all types of UPS applications.
From banking and commercial businesses to medical facilities and emergency services, every sector can benefit from the security and stability that a UPS system offers. As South Africa continues to grapple with load shedding and rolling blackouts, investing in a UPS system is a strategic and smart business move, ensuring that operations continue unhindered, irrespective of the state of the power grid.
We have an experienced and highly specialised technical team of UPS professionals to advise you on which AROS Riello or Pureline UPS system is best for your specific business needs. Visit Standby Systems’ website or contact us at 011 794 2541 or 011 794 3406 or WhatsApp 082 450 2361.