Product Description
Powerside UPS1-30-0001 – Uninterruptible Power Supply Module for Power Quality Instrumentation
An auxiliary uninterruptible power supply (UPS) module from Powerside (formerly Electrotek Concepts), designed to provide backup power and line conditioning for power quality monitors, analyzers, and related instrumentation. The UPS1-30-0001 ensures continuous operation of critical monitoring equipment during power disturbances, outages, or brownouts, preserving data integrity and preventing gaps in measurement records.
🔍 Key Specifications & Details:
📡 Device Type & Function:
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Manufacturer: Powerside (formerly Electrotek Concepts)
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Model: UPS1-30-0001
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Product Family: UPS1 series – auxiliary power backup modules
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Primary Function: Provides uninterruptible power to power quality instruments during main power interruptions
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Typical Application: Installed alongside Powerside PM2, ENV2, or other PQ monitors to ensure continuous operation
⚡ Electrical Specifications:
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Input Voltage: 120/240 VAC (typical – verify labeling)
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Output Voltage: Matches input (pass-through when mains present; inverter output during outage)
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Power Rating: 30 VA (likely – “30” in model number suggests 30VA/30W capacity)
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Battery Type: Sealed lead-acid (SLA) or lithium (verify per unit)
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Battery Backup Time: Designed to bridge short-duration outages (minutes to tens of minutes, depending on load)
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Transfer Time: Fast (typical UPS <10ms) – sufficient for most instrumentation
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Surge Protection: Integral transient voltage suppression
🔧 Connectivity & Interface:
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Input Connection: Hardwired terminal block or IEC connector (verify)
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Output Connection: Hardwired or receptacle (verify)
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Status Indicators: LED for line power, battery, fault (if equipped)
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Alarm Contacts: Optional dry contacts for remote monitoring (verify)
🌡️ Environmental:
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Mounting: DIN-rail or panel mount (typical for industrial UPS modules)
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Operating Temp: 0°C to +50°C (typical)
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Enclosure: Ruggedized metal housing for industrial environments
✅ Condition & Notes:
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Condition: NEW OLD STOCK
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Critical Disclaimer: No cables, manuals, or accessories included. Internal battery may be depleted or failed.
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Includes: (1) Powerside UPS1-30-0001 module only
⚙️ Why This Module is Valuable:
🔋 Ensures Continuous Power Quality Monitoring:
Power quality instruments are most critical during power disturbances – exactly when mains power may fail. A UPS ensures:
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No data gaps – record the disturbance that caused the outage
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Graceful shutdown – prevent data corruption
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Post-event analysis – capture restoration transients
🔧 Designed for Power Quality Applications:
Unlike generic office UPS units, the UPS1-30-0001 is engineered for:
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Industrial environments – wider temperature range, rugged construction
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Integration with PQ monitors – form factor, mounting, and electrical compatibility
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Long service life – matched to Powerside instrument requirements
📡 Remote Monitoring Integration:
When paired with Powerside analyzers (PM2, ENV2 series):
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UPS status available via SCADA – battery health, on-battery events
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Coordinate shutdown with data recording
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Alarm on battery failure – proactive maintenance
🛠️ Potential Applications (If Functional/Repaired):
🔌 Powerside Instrument Backup:
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PM2 series analyzers – ensure continuous monitoring
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ENV2 series – protect permanently installed substation monitors
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Legacy Electrotek instruments – replacement/upgrade for existing UPS units
🏭 Industrial Control Systems:
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PLC power backup – small control panels
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Remote terminal units (RTUs) – SCADA outstation protection
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Flow computers – custody transfer applications
⚡ Substation & Utility:
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Relay protection logic – auxiliary power for critical circuits
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Event recorders – ensure capture during faults
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Remote communication gear – keep modems/routers alive
🔧 Test & Measurement:
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Portable test setups – backup for field analyzers
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Lab instruments – protect sensitive electronics
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Data acquisition systems – prevent data loss





