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Back-up Power UPS Applications

UPS systems for commercial & industrial buildings

We manufacture various UPS systems for application in retail, industrial and commercial buildings, to suit every budget and required functionality. See below for a selection of UPS systems that we recommend for use in retail, industrial and commercial buildings.

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Our overall recommendations

UPS products suitable for commercial & industrial application

 

5PX Gen2

9SX

9PX

Power Rating

1 kVA - 3 kVA

700 VA - 11 kVA

1k VA - 22 kVA

Connectivity

Advanced

Advanced

Advanced

Back-up time extendable

Yes

Yes

Yes

Battery type

Lead

Lead

Lead/lithium-ion

Form factor

Rack/tower

Rack or tower

Rack/tower
Topology Line-interactive On-line On-line

Which type of UPS should you use and why?

As machines are generally run by motors, meaning that loads are quite large, we recommend an equally powerful UPS for this purpose. Our portfolio contains many online double-conversion models suitable for this purpose, from the Eaton 9SX and 9PX to the 93PS, 93E, 93E G2, 93PM and 93PM G2, which can all handle high start-up currents and voltage spikes.
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Servers are a crucial piece of IT equipment that should be protected against both outages and power quality issues, such as sags and surges. For this purpose, we recommend the Eaton 5P or Eaton 5PX Gen 2 (the ‘X’ stands for extended batteries), whose wide range of power ratings, clear notifications, advanced LCD and optional connectivity make it ideal for protecting professional equipment.
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The failure of a point-of-sale (POS) system due to a power issue is frustrating for both cashier and customer, which is why a UPS systems for retail makes sense in this case – and the same goes for self-checkout terminals. We therefore recommend using the Eaton Ellipse ECO, an extra-flat UPS with an integrated, high-performance surge-protection device.
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While security systems are frequently battery-powered, you can connect them to a UPS for an additional layer of protection. With their extended battery runtime, either the Eaton 5PX Gen 2 or the more powerful Eaton 9PX are the ideal choice for backing up connected equipment such as power over Ethernet (PoE) switches or systems used for storing security camera footage.
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We have developed the Eaton Ellipse PRO specifically for protecting computer equipment – it offers the right level of protection for workstations, and the associated accessories and comes with standard sockets rather than IEC connectors. A line-interactive UPS, meaning that voltage fluctuations are automatically corrected, it features an LCD for real-time status updates.
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Lifts are perhaps one of the most obvious use cases for a UPS, irrespective of their location. In the event of a power cut, the connected UPS system will prevent people from getting stuck (or worse). Since the associated loads may be quite large, we recommend a more powerful UPS, such as the Eaton 9SX or 9PX with advanced protection for this purpose.
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