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ECO energy rating system
Riello UPS has developed a unique ECO economy mode at which higher
Energy Levels rating system, designed to levels of efficiency can be
help IT managers select the most efficient achieved approaching 98%.
UPS for their installations. The first of its Riello is the first UPS manufacturer to “We are delighted to be able to take an
kind in the power protection industry, rate its products for energy efficiency. The industry first with our energy rating
details of the new system are being new initiative is part of a company wide system” commented Robin Koffler,
launched in the company’s 2009, 80-page programme to make Riello the most General Manager for Riello UPS Ltd. “Now
product brochure. environmentally friendly power protection clients can immediately assess our UPS
Higher operating efficiencies mean company in Europe. In addition, the efficiency and see how we can help
lower running costs, power consumption company is actively involved in the reduce their CO² emissions and provide
and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). All research & development of other areas absolute power continuity”.
prime areas of concern highlighted in a that can impact a UPS environment. These The new brochure is available from the
recent UK market report by Datacentre include adaptive management to reduce Riello UPS website as a download or in
Dynamics. Each Riello UPS above 3kVA the use of consumables including hard copy format from the sales office.
has been given an ECO Energy Level batteries, fans and capacitors, and the The brochure features all Riello UPS
rating between 1 and 6 (6 being the most presentation of a UPS as a zero-impact products in addition to information on the
energy efficient). The levels take into source (with a Low Total Harmonic Riello UPS ECO Energy Levels rating
account operational efficiency in full on-line Distortion of 3% and high input power system. www.riello-ups.co.uk
mode and the availability of a ‘Smart- factor of 0.99) on connection to a mains marketing@riello-ups.co.uk
mode’ option. This is an intelligent power supply.
Scorpion helps secure power to
the Health Protection Agency
Scorpion Power Systems, a leading “We had previously worked with facility can maintain operations when a
supplier of integrated power solutions, Scorpion and were already aware of their powercut occurs”.
has used its expertise and experience to products and technical expertise”, said Established in Andover in 1982 and an
provide the Health Protection Agency’s Adrian Brown. “However in line with integral part of the Shenton Group,
Radiation Protection Division with a state- European Union guidelines and HPA Scorpion Power Systems has grown to
of-the-art standby power system to Procurement Policy we went out to become a leading integrated power
ensure the safety of its Oxfordshire competitive tender armed with a stringent solution company, specialising in the
facility. Won on a competitive tender, specification. Scorpion won the tender as production of energy efficiency products.
Scorpion Power Systems has provided it was able to provide us with a total Scorpion’s customers include major
the Health Protection Agency with a solutions package, value for money and industrial conglomerates, commercial
complete turnkey solution including all fast delivery”. establishments and government
electrical installation work and Specially manufactured with a organisations. The company’s extensive
commissioning. weatherproof acoustic canopy, the range of power products is specifically
Prior to the installation of the new Powerhouse diesel DS550 generator manufactured to help companies’
standby power system, the building relied supplied by Scorpion Power Systems has safeguard mains supply, lower fuel costs
on a smaller standby generator also been specifically manufactured to protect and reduce their carbon footprint.
supplied and serviced by Scorpion Power critical and sensitive equipment against Email: info@scorpionpower.com
Systems. Needing to ensure that every major electrical catastrophe. When the www.shentongroup.co.uk
part of the facility could continue to mains supply fails, or goes out
operate normally when a powercut of acceptable limits, the AMF
occurred to ensure its viability in panel disconnects the faulty
protecting the community, the Health mains supply, starts the
Protection Agency’s Radiation Protection Generator and connects it to the
Division decided to upgrade its power load. On mains return, the AMF
support system and invited Scorpion will transfer the load back to the
Power Systems and other suppliers to mains and after a cool down
tender for the work. time shut down the Generator.
The Health Protection Agency’s role is “As the Health Protection
to provide an integrated approach to Agency’s Radiation Protection
protecting UK public health through the Division is located in a fairly rural
provision of support and advice to the area it can be vulnerable to
NHS, local authorities, emergency inclement weather”, concluded
services, other Arms Length Bodies, the Adrian Brown. “With so many
Department of Health and the Devolved demands made upon the
Administrations. Division, it is important that the
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