Tower UPS System

What is a Tower UPS?

A tower UPS provides an uninterruptible power supply in a floor-standing format rather than the less convenient rack-mounted chassis. If you experience a power outage, the UPS tower can provide instant battery power, keeping your equipment and appliances running.

These solutions are also known for their safety, as they can regulate incoming electricity. This protects valuable equipment from spikes, voltage fluctuations, and surges.

If you’re looking for a straightforward installation process, Tower UPS systems deliver. We typically recommend it for small to medium-sized businesses that need an uninterruptible power supply without complex infrastructure.

Where are Tower UPS systems commonly used?

Tower UPS systems are popular across multiple technical and commercial environments that require powering sensitive equipment but don’t require complex rack infrastructure. Because they’re flexible, you can use them for new installations or retrofit them into your existing setup.

Recommended applications include:

• Small communications and server rooms
• Office equipment, including local servers and workstations
• Network hardware, telecommunications equipment, and workstations
• Technical environments that don’t require rack installations
• Retrofits where rack installation would be inefficient or unnecessary.

If you’re interested in exploring tower uninterruptible power supplies, Solent Power offers tailored solutions to businesses across the UK.

How to Choose the Right Tower Uninterruptible Power Supply?

When choosing a reliable UPS system, it’s important to consider your unique operational requirements. This includes factoring in the equipment the system will power and choosing a model that will reduce your electricity costs.

Here are the most important considerations:

• Connected Load: The calculated total wattage or kVA of the equipment you’ll be powering.
• Battery Runtime Requirement: Factoring in the length of time your systems will need to be operational during a power outage.
• Applications: Will battery mode support general network infrastructure, workstations, business systems, or critical services?
• Space and Layout: In some cases, a rack-based solution might be better for you than a freestanding UPS tower.
• Future Growth: Whether your power needs will remain stable or are likely to increase over time.
• Power Quality Needs: Whether you have sensitive equipment that needs more stable power, including automatic voltage regulation and pure sine wave output.
• Servicing Access: Your servicing and maintenance requirements also matter. Check whether there’s access for specialists.

If you’re powering complex environments or have equipment with power needs, it might be beneficial to consider a three-phase UPS system.

Tower UPS Supply, Installation, and Servicing

Solent Power provides complete support for tower UPS systems to ensure long-term reliability and performance. Our services include delivery, installation, and ongoing servicing:

• Product supply
• Sizing advice
• Site power surveys
• Installation
• Commissioning
• Maintenance and service visits
• Battery testing and replacement
• Technical support for critical power continuity

Please see more information about our Uninterruptible Power Supply Services.