What Kinds Of UPS Maintenance Can We Deliver?

Source UPS can cover all aspects of servicing and maintenance, including your UPS, cooling systems and generators. 

Our UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) maintenance involves various tasks to ensure your UPS system operates effectively and reliably. Typical tasks can include a visual inspection to ensure there’s no physical damage, loose connections, corrosion or any other issues that might affect the UPS.

We can also carry out battery testing and replacements, including verifying the health of your batteries, performing capacity tests, and replacing batteries at the end of their lifespan to ensure they can provide backup power when needed.

Our team can also carry out the removal of dust and dirt.  Cleaning the UPS system is important when it comes to preventing dust buildup, which can cause overheating and reduce efficiency.

We can also carry out any software updates if needed. Ensuring the UPS firmware and associated software are up to date will optimise its performance and your security.

Other parts of UPS maintenance include load testing.

This involves simulating power outages to test how the UPS handles the load and ensuring it can switch to battery power seamlessly.

There are numerous benefits to having this process carried out, including:

• Evaluate the performance of your system. Load testing helps assess the UPS’s performance under different levels of stress. It ensures the UPS can handle the anticipated load during power outages without failing.
• Ensure your system is reliable. By subjecting the UPS to varying loads, you can validate its reliability. This ensures that when it’s needed most, the UPS will deliver the required power consistently.
• Identifying any weaknesses. Load testing helps pinpoint weaknesses or vulnerabilities in the UPS system. It can reveal potential failures under specific load conditions, allowing for pre-emptive repairs or upgrades.
• Get help with capacity planning. Understanding the UPS’s capacity under different loads aids in planning for future power needs. It helps in deciding whether the current UPS setup can handle increased loads or if an upgrade is necessary.
• Meet the latest regulatory compliance and standards. Certain industries or regulations mandate periodic load testing for critical systems like UPS. Conducting these tests ensures compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Reduce the risk of a power failure. Load testing helps in mitigating risks associated with power failures. By knowing the UPS’s limitations, you can take proactive measures to avoid downtime or system failures during critical operations.
• Save money in the long-term.  Identifying issues early on through load testing can prevent costly downtime or damage to sensitive equipment. It’s a proactive approach that can save money in the long run by avoiding unexpected failures.
• Optimise the performance of your UPS system. Through load testing, you can optimise the UPS setup for better performance. This may involve adjustments in configurations or identifying the need for additional redundancy for better backup power.

We can also carry out environmental monitoring. 

This involves monitoring the temperature and humidity around the UPS to ensure it operates within recommended conditions.

With continuous monitoring, you’ll have information on environmental conditions like temperature, humidity, air quality, etc. Our team can help in the early detection of any deviations from pre-set thresholds, preventing potential environmental hazards.

By constantly monitoring environmental parameters, UPS systems can mitigate risks associated with environmental fluctuations. For instance, they can prevent equipment damage due to overheating or moisture by triggering alerts or automated corrective actions.

In environments where data integrity is crucial, such as data centres, we ensure that environmental conditions remain within optimal ranges, preserving the integrity and security of sensitive information and equipment.

Monitoring systems optimise resource usage by maintaining ideal environmental conditions. They can help in reducing energy consumption and operational costs by ensuring that resources like cooling systems operate only when necessary.

With our continuous monitoring you can enjoy what’s known as ‘predictive maintenance’. We can predict potential failures or issues in equipment, enabling proactive maintenance rather than reactive, costly repairs.

Improved your decision making process. 

The data collected by these systems can be analysed to identify patterns or trends in environmental changes. This information aids in making informed decisions regarding infrastructure changes or upgrades for better environmental control.

It can also enhance your safety. In environments where safety is critical, such as chemical labs or manufacturing facilities, environmental monitoring UPS systems play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of personnel and preventing accidents due to unfavourable environmental conditions.

During any service or maintenance, we will record all our activities, tests conducted, and any issues encountered for future reference and analysis. Periodic inspections by our qualified technicians means you’ll enjoy more in-depth checks and have experts to identify any potential problems immediately.

How often do I need to have UPS maintenance?

The frequency and specific tasks involved in UPS maintenance can vary based on factors like the UPS model, manufacturer recommendations, environment, and criticality of the equipment being protected.

Regular maintenance from our team at Source UPS will help prevent unexpected failures. It will also ensure that your UPS performs optimally during power disruptions.

Find out more about our UPS maintenance or simply get in touch today.