New maintenance-free UPS lowers risk of downtime from battery failures

Panduit now offers a new Industrial Network UPS in Europe. The device uses ultracapacitor technology instead of batteries, removing the number one cause of conventional UPS failures. This decreases the risk of downtime from battery failures by 39% to keep key equipment in facilities operating at full capacity. The no-battery design also makes the device totally maintenance-free for up to 20 years, providing two times greater ROI and 50-70% lower cost of ownership than an ordinary UPS. The device is powered by a 24VDC (nominal) input and provides 24VDC (nominal) output at 100W (maximum) for a period of 2.1 minutes (minimum). A network interface enables remote monitoring of device health through SNMP v1/v2c/v3. The remote device management uses conventional web browsers and is compatible with FactoryTalk. A DIN Rail width of 80mm saves valuable panel space, and the compact, single-unit design of the product allows for easy and quick integration of control and equipment panels. The UPS has been designed to give uninterrupted power for critical applications including micro PLCs, managed network switches, and HMIs deployed on the factory floor. Thanks to a wide operating temperature range of -40C to +60C the device is ideal for use in extremely low-temperature environments as well as elevated temperatures without loss of performance or reduced life.