Reduce Downtime in Government, Military, & Municipal Facilities with a UPS System

Commercial power grids and power distribution units (PDUs) supply large amounts of power to multiple devices or buildings at once. This equipment and buildings may need to operate daily and sometimes around the clock to provide government, municipal, and military services to employees and customers.

Municipal systems can include transit systems (rail, subway, and busway), water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and other operations.

Government systems may include city offices, 911 call centers, law enforcement and fire department switchboards, air traffic towers, correctional facilities, and satellite tracking systems.

Military systems may include bases, temporary military installations, satellite tracking systems, and other buildings or equipment.

With UPS systems, equipment, emergency lighting, and data centers can continue running until the source of the power anomaly or failure is addressed. They can allow equipment to be turned off safely to prevent damage and also provide enough time for workers to save important data information so that it does not become lost. A UPS unit may also be used when maintenance, repairs, or upgrades being done to the electrical system as it isolates the critical equipment from the main power supply.

Types of UPS Systems for Government & Municipal Facilities

Government and municipal facilities are critical infrastructures that must remain operational even in the face of voltage fluctuations, transients, and other power issues stemming from various sources, including severe weather, equipment malfunctions, accidents, and more. In such scenarios, maintaining control of essential systems until emergency generators kick in is paramount.

UPS systems tailored for these facilities go beyond typical backup power applications to provide enhanced reliability. They incorporate a range of features designed to safeguard operations, such as noise protection, sine wave output, surge protection, frequency variation protection, and an internal static bypass. Among the UPS systems available, two prominent types stand out: line interactive and double conversion units.

Both of these UPS devices continuously monitor incoming power, automatically springing into action when transient power issues arise, thus eliminating the need for manual intervention. However, the key distinction lies in their performance under adverse conditions. Double conversion units excel in situations where "dirty power" prevails, characterized by surges, frequency/voltage variations, or other power fluctuations. These units excel in stabilizing the output electricity supplied to connected devices, ensuring uninterrupted operations during even the most challenging circumstances.