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Falcon(R) Electric Introduces Innovative Scalable Power Protection for Networks and Small Data Centers
Falcon's New FN Series(TM) UPS Plus(R) Gives IT Managers Scalable Solution
| Source: Falcon Electric
IRWINDALE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 16, 2007 -- Falcon Electric, Inc. (www.falconups.com), an
award-winning supplier of power protection and conversion solutions, today
launched its FN Series family of parallel or N+1 redundant Uninterruptible
Power Supplies (UPSes) designed to meet the demands of IT infrastructures
with a scalable platform and N+1 redundancy. The new double-conversion
on-line designed FN Series models achieve many technical milestones
including a faster processor utilizing digital signal processing (DSP)
technology, thereby improving performance, capability and reliability. The
introduction of this new paralleled product family marks Falcon's foray
into larger UPS systems (up to 24kVA).
In contrast to the current parallel UPS solutions offered in the
marketplace, Falcon's innovative UPSes are stand-alone units that may be
connected in parallel, providing low-cost, scalable solutions from 3kVA up
to 24kVA. This approach eliminates the added expense of buying cabinets to
house power and battery modules. "We wanted to give our customers a truly
scalable solution that is easy to set-up and deploy," stated Falcon's Vice
President of Engineering, Michael Stout. "The FN Series UPS models can be
quickly paralleled in order to scale up to the desired power level the
users require. This way they're not paying for more power protection than
they need."
When the FN models are configured in parallel, with the addition of one
extra UPS, true N+1 redundancy can be achieved. For example, if 18kVA of
N+1 redundant power is needed, four 6kVA UPS units would be connected in
parallel. The paralleled UPSes communicate via a proprietary high speed
serial bus. In the event one UPS unit malfunctions, it is immediately
detected, taken off-line and isolated from the other functional units,
while leaving the connected critical load unaffected. Servicing of the UPS
is a simple matter of removing the affected unit.
The internal UPS batteries are in user-replaceable and hot-swappable packs
conveniently located behind the UPS front panel. Battery packs can be
easily replaced in a few minutes, without having to remove the UPS from
service. For users needing extended battery backup time, extended battery
packs and chargers are available as an option.
The system's true regenerative (double-conversion) on-line technology
provides the highest level of protection against a wide spectrum of power
problems including blackouts, brownouts, surges and transients. In
addition, Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuitry greatly reduces harmonics
that can adversely affect sensitive computers and electronic equipment.
These features are significant as power outages and power glitches can cost
organizations thousands -- if not millions -- of dollars in lost processes,
transactions and productivity.
For easy monitoring of the UPS systems, Falcon's UPSilon® computer shutdown
and management software supports popular operating systems, including
Windows® 95, 98, NT, 2000, Server, XP and Vista. It also supports Novell
NetWare® 5&6, LINUX and FreeBSD. For remote management, users may purchase
an optional SNMP/HTTP agent board that installs directly inside the UPS and
provides a TCP-IP addressable, 10/100 Ethernet port.
Available now, the FN Series UPS Plus models are designed to UL and cUL
standards and meet FCC Class A requirements. List pricing starts at $3,889
and all models include a two-year warranty. For more information, contact
Falcon at 800-842-6940 or email sales@falconups.com.
About Falcon Electric:
Headquartered in Irwindale, Calif., Falcon Electric, Inc. is a leading
supplier of award-winning power protection and conversion solutions. For
almost two decades, Falcon has been dedicated to offering the latest in
technology, superior engineering standards, and unmatched technical support
and customized solutions. Falcon manufactures power systems that meet the
exacting standards of the government, financial, telecom, computer,
automation and other industries that demand the highest product reliability
to meet their critical power needs. For more information about Falcon
Electric and its innovative products, visit www.falconups.com.
