- November 10, 2009
- Falcon Electric
November 10, 2009 - Falcon Electric announced a long-life battery in its SSG Series Industrial-Grade UPS Plus product line. For environments with temperatures that typically exceed 40°C, like a factory floor, a desert setting or any computer rack, the batteries are rated to last at least twice the service life of standard five-year/40°C rated batteries. The batteries, which are optional on all Falcon UPSes, are rated for ten years of expected life in a temperature-controlled environment (up to 25°C) Also, because of its true regenerative on-line design, the SSG Series UPS is free from the “over-cycling” of batteries caused by the “buck-boost” feature of less-expensive “switching” or “line-interactive” UPSes. The SSG Series is the only UPS to carry a 55°C (131º F) UL listing for operating at high temperatures. Most UPS vendors, including Falcon, use batteries that are rated for 40°C and last five years for controlled settings at room temperature, such as a laboratory or office. When used in a true on-line UPS at room temperature, this is a reasonable expectation. In a hostile environment with high temperatures and unstable utility-generated ac power, users typically replace UPS batteries every one to two years in on-line UPSes and more frequently in “switching” UPSes, due to the combination of over-cycling and higher temps. The long-life batteries are rated to last seven years at 40° C and four years at 50°C. This is several times longer than the standard battery which is rated to last less than two years at 40°C and less than a year at 50°C. With the SSG Series UPS, users in automation, oil-extraction, military and other extreme environments experience a much lower maintenance cost, which, over time, allows them to save money on the overall cost of the unit. Batteries are typically the only element of an UPS that require maintenance, other than fans that must be replaced after eight to ten years. Users are instructed to clean out dust and ensure the environment is free of moisture and is well ventilated.
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