POWER SUPPLIES & GENERATORS


FUEL MONITORING Whilst traditional power generators


go hand in hand with concerns over noise, running out of fuel is arguably higher up an FM’s list of priorities. No fuel means no power, which equals wasted time and money (and one great big headache). In addition to lost work hours, restarting a generator that has run dry can be costly. But, once again, technology has advanced to a point where this particular issue can be taken off the FM’s hands.


Control panels on ABird’s generators provide live data on fuel levels. Signals are sent via GPRS to apps on your desktop, tablet or mobile phone providing up-to-date information on the status of your generators. When the tank needs replenishing, fuel can be ordered at the push of a button.


REMOTE FLEET


MANAGEMENT Alongside monitoring fuel levels, this connected technology gives you 24/7 visibility over the performance of your fleet of generators. You can monitor:


• Specific operating hours • Oil pressure • Engine temperature


• A power meter of active and reactive consumption


This live data enables FMs to keep a handle on the efficiency of their generators, where once it would have been left to specialist engineers.


SILENCED GENERATORS Traditional generators are noisy.


A 2.6 kVA diesel generator with no noise reducing technology can be louder than a 500kVA silenced generator. There are lots of clever ways to dampen the sound, such as acoustic housing and isolation mounts, which both have the effect of avoiding complaints from neighbours. FMs work with sensitive stakeholders, including residential areas and hospitals, will be aware of these benefits and the problems that this technology can help avoid.


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Connected generators also provide peace of mind. Having a generator shut down in the middle of the night through lack of fuel can cause a total shutdown of security equipment. Remote monitoring equipment can send an alert if fuel levels drop suddenly, or if your generator moves location without your knowledge. This capability arms FMs with the ability to act quickly, rather than arriving at work to find an empty fuel tank or missing generator.


HYBRID SYSTEMS Whilst this connected technology


enables ease of monitoring, exciting new hybrid technology can help


reduce the fuel needed overall. In a similar way to a Toyota Prius storing the excess energy generated when braking, Lithium Harvest Energy Systems can store the surplus power when a generator is operating above the level of demand. This allows the generator to only run when it needs to, by monitoring the load and providing silent power from an internal battery. The system can:


• Save up to 50% diesel fuel • Halve CO2


emissions


• Eliminate downtime with a UPS system


• Provide silent power


“NO FUEL MEANS


NO POWER,


WHICH EQUALS WASTED TIME AND MONEY.”


HIRE OVER PURCHASE As is often the case with modern


technology, purchasing state of the art generators outright can prove expensive. Combine this initial outlay with the cost of maintenance, and many would be forced to consider less advanced, more time-consuming options. Working with a trusted partner enables FMs to get the best equipment, maintenance and service at an affordable rate.


Modern technology, and the service provision surrounding power generation in recent times, enables FMs to take one more element of hassle out of their busy working lives. Say goodbye to angry neighbours, missing kit and hours of work lost due to a lack of power. With a modern generator, Remote Fleet Management and a trusted support team FMs can rest easy knowing their power generation is under control.


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