Data centers are the backbone of modern businesses, where any downtime can lead to substantial financial losses. Estimates suggest that the average cost of an hour of downtime can reach $330,000 per outage, underscoring the critical need for reliable backup power systems.
A UPS’s primary function during power disturbances is to deliver clean and stable power until utility power is restored. To achieve this, the UPS must maintain adequate load regulation, ensuring a constant voltage level across all three phases of the output as equipment is switched on and off the supply bus. Effective load regulation is crucial for preventing power interruptions and ensuring the continuous operation of data centers.
Industry leaders ensure the reliability of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems in data centers with advanced data acquisition systems to monitor.
Effectively monitor UPS performance with the following components sourced from the leader in data acquisition and recording for 55 years — AstroNova:
- AstroNova TMX Data Acquisition System: The core system for capturing power data.
- 1000 Amp Current Clamps: Essential for accurately measuring high currents.
- High Voltage Probes: Used for precise voltage measurements.
The AstroNova TMX system is employed to monitor power during load testing at 50% – 100% capacities. The system’s graphical user interface (GUI) allows easy conversion of voltage output from current clamps into current units. Universal inputs provide channel-to-channel and channel-to-chassis voltage isolation, protecting the unit and preventing crosstalk.
Load step tests, typically lasting two seconds, may be performed hundreds of times. Using the TMX touchscreen and GUI, custom test setups can be created and recalled as needed. The system’s high sample rates of 10,000 samples per second per channel ensure that even the fastest transients are captured accurately. Versatile trigger capabilities enable the TMX to start recording when the load exceeds a predetermined current, and its circular buffer records pre-trigger data, providing a complete picture of events.
Upon completing a test, the TMX can automatically display the file on the screen for immediate performance verification. Advanced search utilities allow for quick identification of trigger points. Once the data review is complete, the unit re-arms automatically and is ready for the next test. Additionally, the TMX can be connected to a network for offline review and analysis.
Ensure the reliability of data center backup power systems with the AstroNova TMX Data Acquisition System’s advanced monitoring capabilities, user-friendly interface, and detailed and accurate data.
