Important systems should continue to run, react in a controlled manner or report reliably in the event of network disruptions.
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UPS solutions for building and security technology
If building automation, access control, video surveillance, network or control center communication fails, operational disruptions, security risks and organizational effort quickly arise.
ERREPI supports operators, specialist planners, installers and facility management teams in selecting and designing suitable UPS solutions for building technology and safety applications.
We check which consumers need to be protected: GLT, building automation, controllers, switches, routers, access systems, video recording, barrier systems, communication modules, control center workstations or special technical systems. This creates a UPS solution that fits the building, operation and maintenance concept.
Building automationSecurity technologyAccess controlvideo surveillanceTechnical roomsControl centers
For planning, construction and operation
Who is this site for?
ERREPI supports product selection, accessories, batteries, interfaces and project-related delivery.
Request UPS for projectWe supply suitable UPS supply and service for access, video, alarms, control centers and technical security systems.
Have security technology securedWe provide support with performance information, tender texts and project-specific design.
Request planning dataFor office buildings, commercial properties, public buildings, parking garages, technical centers or distributed properties.
Have the location checkedCritical building systems
Which building systems should be on a UPS?
Not every building function requires the same level of protection. What is crucial is which systems must continue to run in the event of network disruptions, which should report in a controlled manner and which components are important for safety, operation and restart.
GLT servers, automation stations, controllers, gateways and operator stations remain visible, controllable and reportable.
Switches, routers, firewalls, gateways and media converters connect building automation, security technology and control centers.
Access controllers, door controls, readers, escape door terminals and isolation systems are tested to match the concept.
Cameras, PoE switches, recorders, video servers, storage and management systems are considered together.
Alarm centers, communication modules, transmission equipment and additional infrastructure are classified according to the project.
When it comes to safety-relevant systems, special attention must be paid to manufacturer specifications, standards, approvals and responsibilities.
Workstations, monitors, servers, networks and management software often require defined bridging and alarming.
Barriers, parking machines, license plate recognition, pay machines, network and access controllers can be location-critical.
Servers, edge devices, routers, VPN access and IoT gateways should be considered together with the network and power supply.
Maintain operations and security
What risks does a suitable UPS reduce?
Otherwise, technical systems may no longer be visible, controllable or alarmable.
Door controls, locks or barriers can block, unlock, restart or generate false messages.
If cameras, PoE switches, recorders or storage fail, monitoring gaps arise.
If the network, router or gateway fails, messages can no longer be transmitted.
UPS, controllers and communication modules must be able to report states to control technology, operators or service providers.
After power outages, systems do not always start in the correct order.
Battery condition, temperature and maintenance determine whether the UPS will work in an emergency.
Without a bypass or clear maintenance concept, a planned replacement can disrupt important building systems.
Buildings are distributed systems
What matters for UPS systems in building and security technology?
Building technology systems often consist of many small, distributed consumers. That's why it's not just performance and running time that count, but also location structure, network, reporting channels, temperature, maintenance and responsibilities.
Controllers, switches, gateways, door controls and cameras individually have low performance, but together they have a relevant load.
UPS systems can be located in technical centers, sub-distributions, control cabinets, floor distributors or security rooms.
The PoE infrastructure must be considered for cameras, WLAN, access and building networks.
Potential-free contacts, SNMP, Modbus, digital inputs or GLT connections may be required.
Batteries are sensitive to heat. Control cabinet climate, ventilation, dust and service access are part of the selection.
Some systems bridge short disruptions, others continue to run for longer or shut down in a controlled manner.
Operators, specialist planners, installers, experts and maintenance companies must coordinate the UPS function.
Consumers, running time, messages and battery replacement should be documented after implementation.
Example structure
This is what a UPS solution for building and security technology can look like
Mains supply / sub-distributionHedging/protection conceptUPS with battery system
GLT/ServerNetwork/SwitchesAccess / ControllerVideo/recorderControl centerCommunication / Gateways
Building operations/security technology
UPS messagesGLTMonitoringoperatorMaintenance service
The UPS supplies defined consumers of building and security technology. Depending on the application, central systems such as GLT, servers, networks and control centers are secured, or decentralized systems such as controllers, switches, cameras, access points and communication modules.
The illustration shows a principle. Circuitry, protection concept, standard requirements, approvals, responsibilities and interfaces are checked on a project-specific basis.
Data for design
This information will help you make the right UPS recommendation
| Area | Required information |
|---|---|
| Application | Building automation, GLT, access, video, alarm, control center, barrier, parking system or technical room. |
| consumer | Servers, controllers, switches, routers, cameras, recorders, door controls, gateways and workstations. |
| Performance | Power consumption in watts or VA, PoE budget, number of consumers, measured load and reserve. |
| Protection goal | Continued operation, notification, controlled shutdown, communication capability or defined bridging. |
| Location | Technical room, control cabinet, floor distributor, security room, server room or outdoor area. |
| Design | Tower, 19-inch, DIN rail, wall mounting, control cabinet or special structure. |
| Interfaces | Potential-free contacts, SNMP, Modbus, GLT, digital signals and network management. |
| inventory | Existing UPS, battery date, error messages, photos, nameplates and circuit diagrams. |
| project | New construction, modernization, replacement, expansion, tender or disruption. |
Not all information has to be complete on the first request. Photos of the technical room, control cabinet, existing UPS, nameplates, network components or circuit diagrams are often sufficient for an initial technical classification.
Matching the building system
Typical UPS concepts for building and security technology
For GLT servers, automation stations, controllers, gateways, operator stations and communication modules.
Have the GLT UPS checkedFor access controllers, readers, door controls, locks, escape door terminals and security areas.
Secure access controlFor cameras, PoE switches, networks, recorders, video servers, storage and management systems.
Have video surveillance checkedFor routers, firewalls, switches, gateways, VPN, media converters and site networking.
Secure building networkFor operator stations, monitors, servers, communication systems, management software and central technical rooms.
Have the control center laid outFor barrier systems, pay machines, access control, license plate recognition, network and communication.
Have the access system checkedFor outdated, faulty, overloaded or no longer supported UPS systems in building and security technology.
Replace existing UPSFrom the building function to the right UPS
ERREPI is planning a UPS for building and security technology
- 01
Clarify application and protection goal
We record which building function needs to be secured and what needs to happen in the event of a power failure.
- 02
Record consumers and locations
Controllers, servers, networks, cameras, door systems, gateways, control center workstations and site structure are checked.
- 03
Determine UPS concept
Performance, battery, design, running time, reserve and accessories are selected to suit the application.
- 04
Coordinate interfaces and messages
Potential-free contacts, SNMP, GLT connection, digital signals, alarming, monitoring and responsibilities are taken into account.
- 05
Provide offer and technical data
You will receive a project-related offer with suitable products, accessories, batteries and technical data.
- 06
Accompany implementation and operation
Depending on the project, we provide support with delivery, integration, functional testing, documentation, maintenance and battery replacement.
Operational reliability for years
A building UPS also needs to be looked after in everyday life
Batteries age, building systems expand and responsibilities change. Therefore, UPS systems should be checked and documented regularly.
Load, error messages, battery, environment, ventilation, connections, bypass and interfaces are evaluated.
Suitable replacement batteries, planned replacement, functional testing and orderly disposal are coordinated.
Short runtime, battery error, overload, communication error or unexpected shutdown are checked.
We evaluate whether battery replacement, repair, replacement or a new UPS structure makes more sense.
UPS type, battery date, load, running time, messages and follow-up recommendations are documented.
Typical project case
Secure building automation, access control and video surveillance
A commercial building has GLT, access control, video surveillance, network components and several technical rooms. Individual systems have so far been powered by small UPS systems; runtimes and battery status are unclear.
In the first step, GLT, building network, access controller, PoE switches, video recording and central communication modules are considered separately. Performance, running time, installation location, battery, reporting interfaces and maintainability are then checked.
Result
The most important building and security systems are comprehensibly secured. Operators and maintenance services receive clear messages, battery replacement and service can be planned.
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Checklist for your building UPS
- Which building function should be secured?
- Which consumers need to be connected to the UPS?
- Are there central and decentralized technical rooms?
- What performance is known?
- Is there a consumer or circuit list?
- How long should the systems be bridged?
- Should systems continue to run or should they be shut down in a controlled manner?
- Which network components are involved?
- Is PoE used?
- What is the PoE budget?
- Which interfaces are required?
- Should the UPS report to GLT or monitoring?
- Are potential-free contacts required?
- Is SNMP desired?
- Is there already a UPS?
- When were the batteries last replaced?
- Are there error messages or short runtimes?
- Where should the UPS be installed?
- What temperature is there at the installation site?
- Are photos, nameplates or circuit diagrams available?
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about UPS for building and security technology
Which UPS do I need for building technology?
This depends on which systems are to be secured, what service is required, what duration is desired and whether reports to GLT, monitoring or maintenance service are required.
Does each building system have to be secured individually?
Not necessarily. Depending on the building, a central UPS, a decentralized UPS structure or a combination may make sense.
Can a UPS be used for access control?
Yes, if performance, runtime, interfaces and security concept are right. Security-relevant doors and escape routes must be coordinated with the responsible specialist departments.
Can video surveillance be powered via UPS?
Yes. Cameras are often viewed together via PoE switches, recorders, servers, storage and networks.
Should the building management system be connected to a UPS?
This makes sense in many buildings so that states, messages and operating options are retained in the event of brief network disruptions.
What should you pay attention to with fire alarm systems and voice alarms?
Special requirements apply to fire alarm systems, voice alarms and other safety-relevant systems. The specific solution must be coordinated with the specialist planner, installer, manufacturer and responsible parties.
Can a UPS report faults to the GLT?
Yes. Depending on the UPS and interface, messages can be transmitted via potential-free contacts, SNMP, Modbus or other ways.
What is important about PoE systems?
Switch performance, PoE budget, number of end devices, priorities and desired runtime must be taken into account.
Can an existing UPS be reused?
Possibly. We check performance, battery condition, age, error messages, interfaces, running time and spare parts availability.
Does a UPS replace specialist planning?
No. A UPS supports the electrical supply of defined consumers. It does not replace electrical planning, security planning, fire protection planning, testing or acceptance.
Have the building UPS designed
Briefly describe your building, the systems affected and the desired behavior in the event of a power outage
For building and security technology, we look at central and decentralized consumers, reporting channels, interfaces, PoE, runtime and maintainability together.
Even incomplete information is sufficient for an initial technical classification. We will contact you with specific queries if data is still missing for the interpretation.
Next step
Have your building and security technology checked
Whether GLT, access control, video surveillance, building network, control center or technical room: ERREPI supports you in selecting and integrating a suitable UPS solution.
Send us photos, nameplates, circuit diagrams, consumer lists or a short description of the desired function. We check performance, running time, battery, design, interfaces and service requirements.