Many people rely on UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to protect the electrical current in their data center and critical devices. It is to avoid huge losses due to sudden power outages or other power problems. For this reason, UPS performance must always be monitored so that it remains stable and works well at all times.
The discussion on power supply performance relates to UPS battery monitoring and maintenance. Everyone knows that the battery in any device has a shorter lifespan than the device itself. Batteries can wear out or even break suddenly. Worse, just one worn-out UPS battery cell will draw power from other batteries in the same UPS system. Thus, lowering its overall life expectancy.
On the other hand, UPS battery life is affected by many factors like, the temperature of the storage room, charging voltage and current, discharge cycles frequency, loose connections, and many more different things for each battery cell. Therefore, UPS batteries need to be monitored separately, not in groups. With this monitoring, you can avoid bigger losses by being able to isolate worn-out batteries early without needing to replace all of the batteries in the system.
There are three common ways to monitor UPS battery effectiveness:
Schedule expert technician visits for routine maintenance every 1-2 times per year. The technician will measure the UPS batteries’ performance individually or in groups to identify nearly worn-out batteries or those that need replacing. This is the most common method practiced by UPS users. The drawback is that this method is reactive, i.e., you will only find the source of the problem after the battery has reached its critical point.
Use a battery monitoring system that can display the performance measurement of each battery cell regularly. There are many monitoring systems available in the market today. Some types of UPS have been equipped with a smart management system that can show automatic performance. This way, you’re likely to identify the problem quickly and don’t have to wait for a routine technician visit. You will also find it easier to make sure your battery is charged and ready to use in crucial situations.
Use a smart monitoring system that can monitor, store, and analyze the monitoring collected data. This method is more effective because the data from the analysis can help you determine which battery performance has been steadily declining months before the battery actually wears out.
The comprehensive smart management system is available on certain types of UPS. However, this is considered a new approach and unfamiliar to most users. If you feel like you need this, consult with our UPS Surabaya purchase consultation service, we will help with your assessment, budgeting, implementation, and power supply maintenance. To extend the runtime of an existing UPS, you may need to reduce the number of connected devices. Alternatively, you can choose a UPS system that can be attached to an external battery right so you can extend the runtime anytime without having to disconnect any of the connected devices.
Still not sure about the UPS capacity size for you? Don’t worry, because we have purchase consultation service at UPS Surabaya to help you from assessment, budgeting, implementation, to power supply maintenance. Our experienced consultants will evaluate your energy/power requirements with greater precision.
