Power Out? How to Keep Your Garage Door or Boom Gate Open Automatically

Posted On December 18, 2024By Shane FernandoIn UPS, Technology/

Power outages can happen when you least expect them, leaving you stranded and frustrated when trying to get in or out of carparks, boom gates, or garages. Whether you’re managing a residential carpark, a commercial property, or an industrial site, ensuring smooth vehicle access during a power failure is critical.

The solution? The RollUPS range of UPS battery backup systems.

Why Keeping Garage Doors Open Matters During Power Failures

During an outage, the ideal solution is to use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to power garage doors or boom gates, enabling them to open and close as usual. The RollUPS range is more than capable of handling this, providing reliable power to ensure doors or gates operate when needed.

Why Choose RollUPS for Garage Doors and Boom Gates?

The RollUPS range is designed to handle critical motor loads like garage doors and boom gates. Key benefits include:

Single-phase and 3-phase Motors: Suitable for a variety of setups.
Reliable Power: Keeps garage doors or boom gates operational during power failures.
Battery Optimisation: Features like sleep mode (on some models) and the optional relay card help conserve battery life by keeping doors open in busy environments.
Flexibility: Extend battery time with additional battery modules, or add accessories such as an SNMP or relay card for enhanced control.
Built for Inductive Loads: Perfect for heavy-duty, high-demand motor-driven applications.

Optional Relay Card for Enhanced Automation

For customers who want even greater efficiency, the relay card is an optional accessory for the RollUPS range. It’s a smart way to conserve battery life in high-traffic situations by automatically opening the garage door or boom gate when the power goes out.

Here’s how it works:

Power Outage Detection: The UPS detects a power failure instantly.
Signal Transmission: The relay card sends a signal to the garage door or boom gate, triggering it to open automatically.
Staying Open: The system keeps the door or gate open until power is restored, conserving the UPS battery.

This optional upgrade is especially useful for busy carparks.

A Case Study: Keeping Carparks Running with RollUPS

One of our commercial carpark customers recently implemented a RollUPS UPS system with an optional relay card. Here’s what happened:

The Problem: During a storm-induced blackout, vehicles were unable to exit because the garage door couldn’t open. Relying on a manual override was slow, causing frustration for tenants and staff.
The Solution: They installed the RollUPS system and added the optional relay card to automatically open the garage door during power failures.

The Outcome: The garage door opened instantly when power was lost and stayed open until power was restored. Vehicles exited without issue, and the UPS battery lasted far longer, avoiding unnecessary strain.

A Solution You Can Rely On

Whether you need to power garage doors, boom gates, or other critical systems, the RollUPS range offers a dependable solution. And with the optional relay card, you can take efficiency one step further.

Never get stuck again during a power failure. Explore the RollUPS range today and keep your operations moving seamlessly.

Contact us today or explore the range here: RollUPS UPS Systems.

What is an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), and Where Do You Use It?

Posted On December 16, 2024By Shane FernandoIn UPS, Technology/

In today’s world, ensuring uninterrupted power is critical for businesses, industries, and even residential setups. This is where an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) comes into play, offering a reliable solution for seamless power management.

What is an ATS?

An Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is a device designed to automatically switch the power source from a primary supply, like a UPS or mains power, to a backup source in case of a failure. This ensures continuous power delivery, protecting critical systems from downtime or data loss.

For example, when used with a UPS, the ATS monitors power from the UPS and automatically transfers to mains power if the UPS experiences a fault or loses input. This transition happens seamlessly, ensuring your equipment remains operational.

Key Features of ATS

Seamless Switching: Transfers power sources without manual intervention, minimizing downtime.
Safety and Reliability: Ensures protection for connected devices by eliminating power interruptions.
Versatility: Compatible with various setups, from small-scale operations to high-capacity installations.
Wall-Mounted or Rack-Mounted Options: Suitable for any setup requirements.
PDU and DB (Distribution Board) in One Product: Simplifies power management with a single solution.
Inbuilt RCD on Output Circuits and GPOs: Ensures safety and compliance with power regulations.

Where Can You Use an ATS?

Data Centres: Ensure continuous power to servers and IT equipment.
Industrial Applications: Maintain critical operations during maintenance or power failures.
Residential Systems: Keep essential systems like medical equipment or home offices running.
Retail and Commercial Spaces: Prevent disruptions to point-of-sale systems and lighting.
Medical Facilities: Protect vital medical equipment, such as refrigerators for life-support systems, scanners, and CT machines, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare standards.
Generators: Automatically switch equipment (up to 40A) over to a compatible generator, ensuring continuous operation during power outages.

ATS Solutions from PSS Distributors

EMBP-PDU

The EMBP-PDU is a compact, ATS designed for UPS systems 1-3kVA, available in 10A or 15A. Ideal for smaller setups, it ensures uninterrupted power with its seamless transfer capabilities.

Key Features:

Wall-mounted or rack-mounted options
Integrated PDU and DB
Inbuilt RCD on output circuits and GPO

EMBP-DIS-40A-1

For larger applications, the EMBP-DIS-40A-1 offers a higher capacity, supporting up to 40A with single-phase input. This wall-mounted unit features a full wiring input and output distribution on a 40A RCD, 6 Australian Standard 10A GPOs, and up to 5 output circuits. Its combination of manual maintenance bypass and ATS functionality makes it perfect for critical power applications.

Supports up to 40A single-phase input
Integrated PDU and distribution board
Inbuilt RCD for output circuits and GPOs
Ideal for switching to compatible generators

For any other Bypass or ATS solutions please contact us.

PSS Distributors Launches Lithium-Ion Models in the Medi-X Range

Posted On November 22, 2024By Claire CombridgeIn UPS/

At PSS Distributors, we’re committed to innovation and reliability in power solutions, especially for critical medical applications. That’s why we’re excited to announce the latest addition to our Medi-X range: lithium-ion UPS modules! These advanced systems offer unparalleled performance, extended run times, and peace of mind for safeguarding temperature-sensitive medical supplies.

The Evolution of Battery Technology

Our Medi-X range has long been a trusted choice for medical refrigeration power backup, offering 5-year design life and 10-year long-life (LL) battery options. Now, we’ve expanded our lineup with two brand-new lithium-ion UPS models: the MediX-3-4-LITH and MediX-3-12-LITH. These cutting-edge systems take reliability to the next level, offering:

Longer Battery Life: Lithium-ion technology ensures a longer operational lifespan compared to traditional batteries.
Enhanced Performance: Superior energy density allows for compact designs and extended runtimes.
Greater Efficiency: Fast recharge times to minimize downtime after a power outage.

Tailored Solutions for Major Fridge Brands

We’ve made it easy to find the right solution for your medical refrigeration needs. Our Medi-X page now includes detailed runtime charts for all major fridge manufacturers, including the latest lithium-ion models. Whether you’re using a standard or high-capacity refrigerator, the Medi-X lithium range ensures your medical supplies stay protected.

*click table to take to view all run times

Not seeing your fridge model listed? Contact us! Our team can provide custom run times or help you select the ideal UPS solution for your specific requirements.

A Step Forward in Collaboration

The launch of our lithium-ion range also coincides with an exciting partnership. PSS Distributors is proud to collaborate with EuroChill to introduce a revolutionary fridge with a built-in UPS, powered by lithium-ion batteries. This innovative solution combines reliability and convenience, ensuring uninterrupted performance in one seamless unit.

Ready to Upgrade?

With our new lithium-ion Medi-X models, you’re investing in the future of medical refrigeration power backup. Explore the Medi-X range today and ensure your facility is prepared for any power disruption.

Visit our Medi-X page for more details, or learn about our collaboration with EuroChill here.

Australia’s Toughest Conditions for UPS

Posted On August 7, 2023By Shaheen FonsecaIn UPS/

PSS have been responsible for supplying Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) to a range of sites with remarkable power demands. Our years of experience have given us the ability to match customers with the perfect power supplies for their applications, from mines to airports and everything in between.

This blog describes some of the applications that our customers have demanded of our UPS and what makes them so reliable. With this knowledge, you can trust PSS for your next UPS, along with the superior after-sales support that our team provides.

Mines & Quarries

Australia’s resources industry is one of the most demanding in the country, with high-powered equipment across large plots of land both above and below ground.

A functional mine requires reliable communications systems, security measures, data analysis, and all the pieces that come with them.

Fortunately, PSS keeps all of these systems running with our range of Master On-Line UPS. These units come in four sizes from 10KVA to 25KVA to suit your application.

With a range of stakeholders invested in the constant operation of mines across Australia, these companies can hardly afford to suffer a faltering power supply. That’s why PSS’ UPS can be found on the mines of big names like Fortescue Metals Group, Boral, and BHP.

Airports

They may not measure up to the demands of some mines, but airports require their equipment to remain reliable and durable at all times. As thousands of flights take off and land at Perth Airport, the facility relies on PSS’ Epower UPS range which offers on-line systems from 10KVA to 200KVA.

In terms of the consequences of UPS failure, there may be no tougher application than an airport. More than 10 million passengers passed through Perth Airport in the 2023 financial year, all of which relied on the instrumentation of one control tower. Proudly for PSS, such instrumentation has been supported by UPS installed by our team.

Healthcare

Staying in Western Australia, PSS has also installed UPS at Hollywood Private Hospital. As Australia’s third-largest hospital with 900 beds, Hollywood Private demands a lot of its equipment. The Epower UPS range makes another appearance at Hollywood Private, proving the versatility of the range.

At any one time, hundreds of patients rely on a secure power supply for life support systems, X-rays, lighting, surgical instruments and much more.

Elsewhere in healthcare, Canon Medical Systems has installed our PMU-T On-Line 3 phase UPS across its Australian operations. This ensures a reliable power supply for molecular imaging, retinal cameras, X-ray panels and many more pieces of intricate equipment.

Our Medi-X range has also been installed in pharmacies and practices around Australia, keeping vaccine fridges powered with battery backups, offering a runtime of up to 24 hours.

Away from hospital grounds, our equipment supports the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with at-home installations. These NDIS UPS options come in line with the Scheme’s specifications for at least two hours of runtime at a specified load.

Contact Us

PSS is a proud distributor of reliable UPS and does everything in its power to provide reliable solutions for Australia’s toughest applications.

If you need such solutions for your job site, get in touch and allow us to suggest a product that fits the bill.

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The Importance of Power Supplies for NDIS Providers

Posted On May 31, 2023By Shaheen FonsecaIn UPS/

More than half a million Australians rely on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider for their supports and services, and each one requires reliable power in their own way.

Disabilities range from mild to severe in how much they affect a person’s autonomy, and many lives would be put at risk by unreliable power supplies.

To protect these lives, Power Systems Solutions (PSS) was awarded a contract to supply NDIS critical equipment providers with battery back-up using our Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems.

Without these systems, NDIS providers may face power outages caused by inclement weather, infrastructure damage, or faulty equipment.

So why do NDIS providers need such reliability and what might happen without the presence of UPS systems?

For Regulation

For starters, the importance of the NDIS and healthcare facilities in general call for the implementation of strict regulation in regards to power supplies.

For example, in the Victorian Government’s Engineering Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities Volume 1, it is a requirement that:

“Uninterruptible power supply systems should be provided to maintain critical loads for the duration specified by statutory or regulatory requirements, but not less than the time required for clinical staff to make necessary arrangements to minimise risk to patient life safety in the event of unavailability of power.”

The Volume’s notes clarify that UPS systems should not be relied upon for extended periods of time as they are designed for short-term power-loss situations.

Not only do patients benefit from reliable UPS systems, as discussed below, but the NDIS providers avoid non-compliance and maintain their standards as trusted providers of supports and services.

For Participant Safety

One of the most important reasons NDIS providers should install reliable UPS systems is to ensure the safety and health of the participants. This ethos should also extend to the wider healthcare sector, so that all patients can get the healthcare and supports that they need in a safe manner.

In an unexpected power outage, all kinds of life-saving equipment and the lives of those who rely on them are put at risk. That’s why PSS’ NDIS UPS products have been chosen to mitigate the risk for numerous NDIS providers.

Some examples of the equipment that rely on UPS systems include imaging diagnostics, ventilators, monitors and life support systems.

All of our UPS run times are in line with the NDIS’ specifications of up to 2 hours at a specified load. To cater to the wide range of applications and contexts in the healthcare sector, these UPS systems can be customised accordingly.

For Administrative Purposes

When the power goes out unexpectedly, the equipment listed above isn’t all that’s at risk. There are also highly important computer systems in place to keep providers organised.

These systems are used for things like patient record keeping, allocating resources, scheduling appointments and performing administrative functions.

Without a reliable source of power to these systems, a facility can be thrown into disarray, leading to missed appointments, lost records and a wholly disorganised healthcare sector.

Avoid Unreliable Power Supplies with PSS

If it’s suitable for Australia’s NDIS, then it’s suitable for just about any application we can throw at it.

Our UPS systems are customisable and resilient, built to support any electrical systems that need extra support.

Contact PSS to learn more and have your UPS installed today.

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Does your vaccine fridge have a protocol in place for a power failure?

Posted On April 27, 2021By PSSIn Uncategorised, UPS/

Vaccine fridges are critical in maintaining the optimum temperature to keep vaccines safe for use. In line with all government policies and procedures a plan is needed to maintain these temperatures in the event of a power failure.

PSS Distributors have been providing UPS (uninterruptable power supplies) in the medical industry for over 25 years.

We have a full team of technical experts nationwide to assist with selecting the correct as well as nationwide distribution and quick delivery times.

Features of our Medi-X unit:

Provide immediate back up in the event of a power failure
Plug and play design, no sparky needed to connect
Can customise the unit and make to specifications, achieving up to 24 hours run time
98% efficient while mains is present
Fast battery recharge time
Wall mountable or floor standing
Automatic voltage regulation with surge protection

For further information and pricing please call 1300 882 447 or email [email protected]

Should UPS ever be switched off?

Posted On April 5, 2018By PSSIn UPS/

No, the only time UPS should be switched off is when the load on the UPS has been removed. This can be done in the following conditions:

The load has been transferred to another source
In a parallel redundant system, when the redundant unit can accept full load
The load is switched off entirely.

Therefore it is essential to maintain and test the UPS and batteries during scheduled times that is convenient to all parties.

To read more about seamlessly servicing and maintaining a UPS while to load is still being used, see our information on external manual bypasses.

UPS For Medical Fridges

Posted On November 1, 2017By PSSIn UPS/

Medi-Xtender Vaccine Fridge Medical UPS – Suitable for Pharmacy, Medical Centre’s & GP Clinics

Our UPS App at your fingertips

Posted On July 24, 2017By PSSIn UPS, Technology, Training/

Our UPS App at your fingertips

We live in an instant world – instant coffee, instant internet, instant shopping and now…

An instant UPS App from PSS Distributors to calculate the correct size UPS you need according to your requirements, and even the pricing. Did we mention it’s free?

To install, scan the QR code in the attached ad, follow the steps to calculate your requirements and then take the right steps towards securing your equipment by purchasing your PSS Distributors UPS and plugging it in.

Using Our UPS Calculator

Posted On April 25, 2017By PSSIn UPS, Technology, Training/

Today I’ll be talking about our new “UPS calculator” on our website.

At last, a solution designed to make sizing UPS easy!!

A simple solution that offers you the right choice specific to your office or project needs.

User friendly operation i.e.:

You can manually enter the number of devices or;
Use the “+” and “-” icons to fine tune your entry
Once you have selected your equipment, select the runtime requirement in minutes and/or hours.
Once selected, simply press the submit button to see your results.
a tower and/or rack option will be presented that best matches your criteria
From the results screen you can enquire, see more about the product, or come back to the calculator to adjust your input data.

It’s designed to be simple to use and efficient, both for our channel partners and their customers – in fact anyone who needs to use it!

Being able to “size” PSS UPS efficiently and correctly is a great asset when quoting in the field, no more endless hours searching internet for comparisons – it’s all at the click of a mouse with PSS!