Selecting a healthcare facility's uninterruptible power supply

UPS units regulate voltage when imaging equipment is in use, ensuring scans are successful and the facility does not lose power


Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units regulate voltage when imaging equipment is in use, ensuring scans are successful and the facility does not lose power, according to an article on the Healthcare Construction + Operations website.

Each hospital’s critical power requirements are unique, so there is not a one-size-fits-all UPS solution, but main factors to consider include:

• Total cost of ownership 

• System performance

• Runtime

• Reliability

Take your questions about your facility needs and speak with UPS manufacturers, healthcare facility engineers and consultants. 

Read the article.

 

 



March 4, 2016


Topic Area: Energy and Power


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