Active power and reserve
The actual load in watts, load peaks and planned expansions determine the system more than the kVA number alone.
Powerful UPS systems for critical loads
UPS systems over 10 kVA
UPS systems over 10 kVA are used when individual devices are no longer sufficient and entire server rooms, production areas, controls, building systems or technical systems need to be protected.
ERREPI supports you in selecting and designing suitable UPS systems over 10 kVA. We check the load, power reserve, connection type, battery concept, desired backup time, bypass, installation site, monitoring, commissioning and subsequent service.
For larger UPS systems, it's not just about the right power rating. It is crucial that the UPS, battery, power distribution, environment and operating concept fit together.
For server rooms, industry, building automation, elevators, security technology, production and critical infrastructure.
Project instead of individual device
From 10 kVA, a UPS should be designed specifically for the project
In small UPS systems, individual loads are often the focus. For systems over 10 kVA, several technical points must be considered together.
Single phase or three phase
Network form, protection, sub-distribution, neutral conductor and protection concept must match the existing supply.
Plan the duration realistically
Battery capacity, battery cabinet, weight, temperature and later interchangeability should be taken into account early on in the design.
bypass, monitoring and service
A larger UPS must be reportable, maintainable, testable and documented in a comprehensible manner during ongoing operation.
A power rating only becomes a reliable UPS solution through load capacity, battery, connection and operating concept.
ERREPI clarifies the key technical data before power rating, accessories, bypass, installation site and commissioning are determined.
Start technical designTypical applications
Where are UPS systems over 10 kVA used?
IT infrastructureServer rooms and network
For servers, storage, networks, firewalls, telephony, virtualization, backup systems and central IT components.
Have the server room secured productionIndustry and automationFor PLCs, industrial PCs, production networks, controls, test benches, process control technology and machine-related loads.
Have an industrial UPS designed BuildingBuilding and security technologyFor building management technology, video surveillance, access control, control centers, communication, equipment rooms and building-related IT.
Have building technology checked Special facilitiesElevators and technical systemsFor elevator controls, evacuation trips, frequency converters, auxiliary loads and project-specific system concepts.
Have the elevator UPS checked Practice & laboratoryMedical and technical facilitiesFor laboratories, practices, diagnostics, measuring systems, communication systems and technical operating rooms.
Secure your practice or laboratory LocationsBranch and location technologyFor larger branches, checkout areas, location networks, back offices, servers, payment systems and equipment rooms.
Have site technology checkedFrom 10 kVA to large systems
Which power rating suits your project?
Smaller technical and server rooms
Compact design, single-phase or three-phase connection, optional external battery, SNMP or signaling contacts, bypass testing and easy maintenance.
Larger load groups
Load absorption, prioritization, battery concept, three-phase supply, installation site, heat emission, service bypass, monitoring and alarming.
Central technical infrastructure
Detailed load and network testing, power distribution, external battery cabinets, maintenance concept, commissioning, functional test and documentation.
Large systems and special concepts
Individual project planning, network and connection concept, autonomy planning, redundancy testing, installation room, climate as well as service and spare parts concept.
Critical loads
Which loads can be supplied with a UPS over 10 kVA?
Servers, storage and communication
Servers, storage, switches, routers, firewalls, telephony, backup systems, virtualization and management systems.
Controls and production
PLCs, industrial PCs, HMI, production networks, measuring systems, test benches, control systems and communication modules.
GLT, access and video
BMS, building automation, controllers, gateways, video surveillance, access control, control centers and technical operating rooms.
Plants and machines
Elevators, machines, pump controls, test benches, security and communication systems as well as project-specific loads.
Auxiliary loads
Fans, door controls, communication, lighting, operator stations, control transformers, sensors or other defined additional loads.
Not just power rating
What is important for UPS systems over 10 kVA
kVA alone is not enough
The decisive factor is the actual active power in watts, including reserves for expansions, load peaks and aging.
Single phase or three phase
Input, output, protection, neutral conductor, network type and existing sub-distribution must match the system.
Realistic running time
The desired runtime determines battery size, space requirements, weight, costs and maintenance.
Internal and external batteries
For larger outputs, external battery modules or battery cabinets are often used.
Make maintenance plannable
An internal or external service bypass can enable maintenance, testing or replacement in a controlled manner.
Make conditions visible
Battery operation, malfunction, remaining running time, overload, bypass operation and battery replacement requirement should be reported.
Space and service access
UPS and battery require appropriate space, ventilation, temperature, load capacity, connection space and access.
Heat and indoor climate
Heat emission, air flow, dust, temperature and room climate influence operational safety and battery life.
Structured start
Connection testing, parameterization, functional testing, load testing, battery testing and documentation belong together.
Example structure
A UPS system with over 10 kVA can be constructed
01Mains supply / sub-distribution
02Protection and connection concept
03UPS system over 10 kVA
04Power distribution of critical loads
Integration and operation
- Battery system
- Internal / external bypass
- Monitoring / SNMP / Contacts
Critical load groups
- Servers/Storage
- Network/Firewall
- Control / PLC / IPC
- GLT / Video
- Elevator/machine
The UPS supplies defined loads or load groups. Depending on the project, IT, control, building technology or technical systems are prioritized separately. In addition, battery, bypass, monitoring, power distribution and service access are integrated into the overall concept.
A notice:The illustration shows a principle. Connection, protection, network form, protection concept, bypass, battery, installation site and responsibilities are checked on a project-specific basis.
Data for design
We need this information to make a reliable recommendation
| Area | Required information |
|---|---|
| Application | Server room, industry, building, elevator, equipment room, production, laboratory or special system |
| load | Server, storage, network, PLC, BMS, drive, control, auxiliary loads or complete load group |
| Power rating | Active power in watts, apparent power in VA, rated current, measured load, load peaks |
| reserve | Planned expansions, redundancy, safety reserve, later additional loads |
| Connection | Single-phase or three-phase, voltage, protection, network type, sub-distribution |
| Runtime | Desired backup time or defined function in the event of a power failure |
| battery | Internal battery, external battery modules, battery cabinet, aging reserve |
| Installation site | Equipment room, server room, control cabinet room, machine room, space, temperature, ventilation |
| Monitoring | SNMP, potential-free contacts, Modbus, GLT, network management, alarming |
| inventory | Existing UPS, battery date, error messages, photos, nameplates, circuit diagrams |
| service | Maintenance, battery replacement, shutdown windows, site access, response requirements |
| project | New construction, modernization, replacement, expansion, tender or disruption |
Not all information has to be complete at the beginning. Photos of nameplates, existing UPS, batteries, sub-distribution, control cabinet or equipment room often help with the initial classification.
Suitable for the project
Typical UPS concepts over 10 kVA
Central facilityCentral UPS system
For multiple loads or load groups with power distribution, prioritization, battery concept, bypass, monitoring and maintenance access.
Have the central UPS designed Server roomUPS for IT infrastructureFor servers, storage, networks, firewalls and telephony with active power, battery expansion, SNMP, shutdown concept and service bypass.
Have the server room UPS checked industryUPS for controlsFor production systems, PLCs, industrial PCs, control systems, test benches or machine-related infrastructure.
Have an industrial UPS designed batteryUPS with external batteryFor longer backup times or high loads with battery modules, battery cabinet, space, weight, temperature and aging reserve.
Have the battery concept checked redundancyRedundant or modular UPS solutionFor increased requirements for availability, expandability and maintainability with redundancy concept, load distribution, bypass and service planning.
Have redundancy checked inventoryReplacement of existing large UPSFor outdated, overloaded, faulty or no longer supported UPS systems with checks of load, connection, bypass and battery status.
Replace existing UPSFrom the load to the operational system
ERREPI is planning a UPS system over 10 kVA
- 01
Clarify application and protection goal
We record which loads should be protected and what behavior is expected in the event of a power failure.
- 02
Check load and connection data
We check power rating, load peaks, connection type, protection, network type, sub-distribution and expansions.
- 03
Determine UPS concept
We select power rating, design, battery, running time, reserve, bypass, monitoring and accessories.
- 04
Coordinate integration
We consider space, weight, temperature, airflow, connection space, power distribution and service access.
- 05
Accompany implementation
Depending on the project, we provide support with delivery, parameterization, functional testing, documentation and subsequent service.
Operational reliability for years
A UPS over 10 kVA must be managed in a planned manner
For larger UPS systems, operation over the entire life cycle is crucial. Batteries, fans, error memory, load level, bypass, interfaces and environment should be checked regularly.
Regular testing
Checking operating status, load, battery, environment, ventilation, error messages, bypass, connections and interfaces.
Planned exchange
Selection of suitable batteries, replacement, functional test and orderly disposal.
Classify disruptions
Analysis of alarms, short runtime, battery errors, overload, bypass operation, switching problems or communication errors.
Check runtime
Check whether the existing UPS still fits the current load and the desired backup time.
Evaluate inventory
Evaluate whether repair, battery replacement, expansion or replacement of the entire system makes more sense.
understand the condition
Documentation of UPS type, battery date, loads, runtime assumptions, messages and follow-up recommendations.
Typical project case
Replace grown UPS structure with a central system
A company operates several critical loads in a server and equipment room. Over the years, various smaller UPS systems have been added. The actual running time is unclear, batteries were replaced at different times and there is no consistent monitoring.
In the first step, the connected loads are recorded and prioritized. Power rating, connection, desired running time, space requirements, battery concept, bypass and service access are then checked.
On this basis, a UPS system over 10 kVA is designed. The most important loads are supplied in a structured manner, messages are passed on to monitoring and the battery replacement is documented in a planned manner.
Result
The previously grown UPS structure will be replaced by a comprehensible, maintainable and documented solution. Power rating, runtime, monitoring, battery and service are clearly defined.
Find the right design faster
Checklist for UPS systems over 10 kVA
With this information we can classify your request more quickly.
Application
- Which application should be secured?
- Which loads need to be connected to the UPS?
- Is the actual load known?
- Are there load peaks or special inrush currents?
Technology
- Single phase or three phase?
- What voltage and protection are available?
- What backup time is needed?
- Is there space for external batteries?
Operation
- Where should the UPS be located?
- Is a service bypass required?
- Should the UPS report to monitoring or GLT?
- Are there photos, nameplates or circuit diagrams?
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about UPS systems over 10 kVA
Which UPS do I need over 10 kVA?
This depends on the application, load, connection type, running time, battery, bypass, monitoring and installation site. From 10 kVA the UPS should be designed specifically for the project.
Is kVA the same as kW?
No. kVA describes the apparent power, kW the active power. When selecting a UPS, it is important to know what actual active power is required in watts or kilowatts.
When do I need a three-phase UPS?
A three-phase UPS can be useful or necessary if the connected load, existing supply, load structure or power distribution require it.
How long can a UPS over 10 kVA last?
This depends on the load and battery size. The higher the load and the longer the running time, the greater the battery capacity, space requirement, weight and costs.
Can external batteries be connected?
Yes, depending on the UPS system. External battery modules or battery cabinets are used when longer runtimes or higher reserves are required.
Do I need a service bypass?
For larger UPS systems, a service bypass often makes sense so that maintenance, testing or replacement can be carried out in a controlled manner.
Can an existing UPS over 10 kVA be replaced?
Yes. To do this, we check the existing power, connection data, batteries, bypass, interfaces, installation situation, load and desired function.
How often do batteries need to be replaced?
This depends on the battery type, temperature, load and age. It is important to carry out regular inspections and timely planned replacements.
Can a UPS over 10 kVA be in the server room?
Yes, if space, weight, temperature, air flow, connection space and service access are suitable. Battery, heat output and maintainability must be checked.
Can a UPS power over 10 kVA industrial systems?
Yes, if the load profile, connection, load, protection target and environment are suitable.
Can ERREPI support commissioning?
Yes. Depending on the project, ERREPI supports delivery, integration, parameterization, functional testing, documentation, maintenance and later battery replacement.
Can I buy a UPS over 10 kVA directly in the shop?
If requirements are clearly defined, a product comparison is possible. We often recommend a technical check before ordering to ensure that power rating, battery, bypass, connection and accessories match the application.
Does a UPS replace an emergency generator?
No. A UPS bridges power outages immediately and protects defined loads. An emergency power generator can be useful in the event of longer outages and must be planned separately.
Inquiry
Have the UPS designed for over 10 kVA
Briefly describe your application, the connected loads and the desired function in the event of a power failure. Even incomplete information is sufficient for an initial technical classification.
Basic data
Company, contact person, email address, telephone number, location and description of the request.
Application and power rating
Server room, industry, BMS, elevator, laboratory or special system as well as power rating, connection type and desired behavior.
files and photos
Photos of the installation site, nameplates, load lists, circuit diagrams, data sheets, existing UPS documents or tender documents.
We use your information to technically classify your request and to contact you. Please do not upload any login credentials, personal information, or confidential operational data that is not required for UPS design.
Next step
Have your UPS system over 10 kVA technically checked
Whether server room, industrial plant, building automation, elevator, security technology or special technical system: ERREPI supports you with selection, design, delivery, commissioning and service.
Send us photos, nameplates, load lists, circuit diagrams or a short description of the desired function. We check power rating, running time, battery, connection, bypass, monitoring, installation site and service requirements.
08141 4094-40 hey@errepi.de