Innovative Energies has the most advanced technologies with their own manufactured power supplies, using Ethernet and Serial ‘real-time’ communications to ensure supervisors always have accurate and current information regarding their back-up power supplies.
In most of the industrial situations we face that need back-up power supplies there is significant investment involved. The use of communications within back-up power supplies allow plant operators and supervisors to test battery condition, monitoring the state of their system at any time. Our units also come with multiple alarm warning systems to further ensure that if called upon, the battery back-up option will work effectively.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) uses the Internet and means that plant operators and supervisors can view and test battery condition on their computer from remote locations. For many industrial situations using SCADA systems, the RS485 interface and a Modbus Protocol Converter may be the best solution.
Innovative Energies manufactures their own range of No-Break DC Power Supplies, with both Serial and Ethernet communications available on the SR-i, SR-V and SR-L models.
Features of Innovative Energies power supplies with communications:
- Battery Detection Test monitors the integrity of the battery circuit on an hourly basis, sounding an alarm if a battery disconnect is found.
- Battery Condition Test determines the condition of the back-up batteries and will provide an early warning if there is potential for battery failure.
- SNMP offers remote monitoring of back-up batteries via the Internet.
- Main Measurable Parameters include output voltage, battery current, power supply current, battery temperature and battery voltage is measured during the automated battery condition test.
- Graphical User Interface Software allows you to easily navigate around and initiate system tests.
- Battery Temperature Sensor monitors battery temperature and adjusts float voltage accordingly. Battery temperature being one of the more important factors to ensure longevity of your batteries.
- Battery ‘Time Left’ Indicator provides users with a simple measurable display to monitor approximate remaining run time during power outages.
- Battery & Power Supply ‘Overall Status’ Fields provide users with an overall indication of battery and power supply condition.
Benefits of Innovative Energies power supplies with communications:
- Plant Operators are given an early warning of when to replace faulty batteries before they are required ie) mains or system power failure
- Plant Operators and Supervisors can be sure that their support power supply systems are working correctly and are ready to go when needed.
- SNMP is great for remotely located, automated sites or very large applications with multiple sites, providing a cost effective solution to managing your back-up battery systems.
The No-Break DC UPS system is ideal for critical systems of 100W – 750W (or above using parallel operation) and for applications requiring continuous online monitoring of battery status.
Another key function that SNMP provides is the ability to very easily update your unit with the most current firmware, which will soon be accessible on our website at www.innovative.co.nz.
