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Staco Adds Smaller, Lighter, Less Expensive Three-Phase UPS

January 30, 2006 by Jeff Shepard

Staco Energy Products Co. introduces the FirstLine® three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for 10, 15 and 20 kVA applications. This true online, double-conversion UPS provides computer grade power quality at a price that is 20% to 30% below comparable kVA models.

Despite its small footprint and low weight, the FirstLine has a standard battery run-time of more than eight minutes (with optional batteries for virtually unlimited run time). Sophisticated transformerless power technology provides reliable blackout protection and power conditioning. Front-end harmonic correction eliminates the need for additional filtering, lowering the cost of operation. Robust double-conversion technology protects the connected load from sags, swells, harmonics, noise, and voltage imbalances without going to battery operation.

This UL1778 listed UPS has a wide range of applications including broadcast, computer networks, robotics, medical, process industries, wastewater treatment, food processing and manufacturing plants.

A user-friendly control panel on the front of the freestanding NEMA 1 enclosure includes an alarm and remote monitoring through an RS232 connection.

FirstLine is made in the United States and backed by a one-year warranty covering parts and labor.

Models are available for 10, 15 and 20 kVA applications with input voltage of 208, 220 and 480 Vac and a range of +10 /- 20% (166-229Vac). Input frequency is 60 Hertz ± 5%. Full load walk-in from 25% to 100% of rated load in 10 seconds. Inverter ouptut distortion is less than or equal to 5% total harmonic distortion for non-linear loads and less than or equal to 2% THD for linear loads. Output voltage is regulated to ± 1% of nominal at full load.

"FirstLine combines power conditioning, outage protection and harmonic correction at an economical price. Customers will benefit from improved efficiency and a lower cost of operation," said Staco Energy Products Co. Vice President Dave Kendall. "The small footprint addresses a real customer need, especially for retrofits and electrical upgrades, where floor space is at a premium, and quality power protection is critical."

A range of planned maintenance and service programs are available through a network of factory trained representatives.

Staco Energy Products Co. is a provider of voltage control, voltage regulation, power conditioners, and uninterruptible power supplies.