Posted to News on 29th Oct 2012, 22:12
UPS offers energy efficiency, reliability and performance
Eaton Electric is launching the Eaton 9PX Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), the next generation of energy-efficient 5-11kVA future-proof UPSs for virtualised environments. According to the company, the 9PX offers unmatched power density and highly effective power use.
These units feature up to 95 per cent efficiency in online double conversion mode, and 98 per cent in high-efficiency mode, with a power factor of 0.9, enabling them to deliver 28 per cent more power than other UPSs in the same class. As a result, the 9PX is particularly suitable for users looking to protect their equipment in industrial, manufacturing and medical applications, as well as in computer rooms and small data centres.
The 9PX comes as a compact rack or tower delivering up to 5.4kW in a 3U form factor and 10kW in 6U. To allow for enhanced manageability, a sophisticated graphical LCD display provides clear information on the the unit's full status and analytics, as well as configuration capabilities. The multilingual screen also tilts 45 degrees for ease of viewing and its position can be adjusted to suit rack or tower use. In double conversion topology the 9PX constantly monitors power conditions and regulates voltage and frequency for optimised capacity management.
Users have the option to monitor energy consumption via the LCD or through Eaton's Intelligent Power Software Suite, which is compatible with all major operating systems and virtualisation software. Consequently the 9PX easily integrates with virtualised IT environments such as VMware vCenter, Microsoft HyperV, Citrix XEN and Red Hat KVM. Connectivity options are broad and include USB, serial and relay, as well as a slot for an optional network card.
High reliability
To ensure service continuity, in the unlikely event of issues with internal electronics, for example, Eaton has equipped the 9PX with redundant components as well as an internal self-powered bypass. On HotSwap models, a maintenance bypass is also available for easy replacement of the UPS without powering-down critical systems. The devices allow for parallel operation so that users can either build a redundant configuration or scale up their UPS system using HotSync technology to double the power later, depending on their infrastructure growth.
The 5kVA and 6kVA models feature load segment control that enables prioritised shutdowns of non-essential equipment to maximise battery runtime for critical devices. Eaton's Advanced Battery Management (ABM) technology includes a three-stage intelligent charging process that optimises recharge time, eliminates overcharging and continuously monitors battery condition. Thanks to ABM, battery service life can be extended by up to 50 per cent. Furthermore, users can increase runtime by adding up to 12 external hot-swappable battery modules. As a result, the system can provide power for several hours if necessary. All Eaton 9PX UPS units come with a two-year warranty covering the entire unit including batteries.
Christophe Jammes, Product Manager at Eaton's Power Quality business, comments: "Sustainability is at the core of Eaton's business and values. We are proud that with the Eaton 9PX UPS we can offer the market one of the most sophisticated systems in its class, and one that enables customers to save up to 40 per cent in energy usage compared to other equivalent products available today. At the same time, we are able to provide users with a future-proof solution thanks to the parallel operation capability and unmatched readiness for integration into virtualised environments."
To learn more about the Eaton 9PX UPS, go to www.eaton.eu/9PX. For more information about Eaton's complete range of power quality products and services, go to www.powerquality.eaton.com.
