Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) provide backup power during power outages, fluctuations, and other problems in the electrical grid. They are essential for protecting your equipment from damage and ensuring business continuity, especially in corporate environments.

THE correct installation of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) It is essential to ensure its safety, reliability, and lifespan. Improper installation can compromise the UPS’s operation and even cause damage to the equipment it is supposed to protect.

We will discuss below the importance, steps, and precautions to take when scheduling the installation of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Check it out!

Why is it important to understand how to install UPS systems?

Understanding how to properly install uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) is vital for maintenance professionals for several reasons, including:

  • Security: Improper installations can cause UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) failures, leading to risks of fire, electric shock, and other damage.
  • Reliability: Proper installation ensures that UPS systems function correctly and protect your equipment from damage caused by the electrical grid.
  • Lifespan: Improper installation can reduce the lifespan of the UPS and the equipment it is supposed to protect.

How is the installation of Engetron IoT UPS systems?

Engetron calls this installation process, which includes powering up, testing, and validating the UPS, “activation.”

Engetron’s uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) from the product lines VOLT, SPW and Compact all power ratings up to 5kVA plug&play. Therefore, installation is super simple and they can be plugged directly into an outlet. No specialized technical assistance is needed; simply follow the instructions in the UPS manual. After connecting the UPS to the outlet, it automatically starts recharging the batteries. For this to work, it’s important to leave it in this process for a few hours. Then, you should check if the total power of the equipment you intend to protect is within the limit supported by the UPS. If so, simply connect the devices and perform a test simulating a power outage to verify that they will all continue to function.

Activation is more complex in larger UPS systems, such as the Engetron Double Way (DW) line. Therefore, installation of this type of UPS should be carried out by a technical team from Engetron itself or an Authorized Service Center.

How is the activation of Engetron Double Way (DW) uninterruptible power supplies performed?

All Engetron UPS lines that begin with the acronym DW belong to the Double Way family. They are all double-conversion, with various configuration options.. The activation process for Double Way (DW) lines follows the steps listed below:

  1. The customer fills out the activation formThe information is available on the Engetron website. It contains all the infrastructure requirements for this service to be carried out safely and without additional costs.
  2. Engetron contacts the customer and schedules the activation, providing all the details regarding the service.
  3. Next, Engetron sends a technician or authorized technical assistance to the site.
  4. The technician verifies if the infrastructure meets the minimum requirements for installing the UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply).
  5. If the infrastructure is adequate, according to the terms specified by Engetron, the technician will activate the UPS.
  6. If there are any discrepancies in the installation infrastructure, the client will be informed of the necessary adjustments and a new appointment will be required, with payment for the second visit.

To take advantage of the IoT technology features of Engetron UPS systems, it is important to ensure communication that enables remote monitoring. This means that the location where the UPS will be installed needs to have internet access. For this to happen, the Ethernet network port needs to be enabled at the location where the UPS will be installed. Another possibility is to purchase a network card. WBRC with mobile network communication type, through additional investment.

Furthermore, Using Engetron IoT technology, it is also possible to contract Service Plans which increase the reliability of energy systems, as they enable monitoring, diagnostics, predictive analyses, automatic reconfigurations and remote interventions, in real time.

Contacts for Installation, Activation and Service Plans for Engetron IoT