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DeRUPS™ – Intelligent Control, Secure Power ++

The System of Choice for Data Centre Operators UNIBLOCKTM UBT + POWERBRIDGE GENSET

Maintaining its reputation for innovation in the sphere of power DeRUPS™ Controller
conditioning, Piller is proud to unveil its latest offering which utilises the Configuration & Integration
renowned UNIBLOCK™ Rotary UPS product in an alternative topology
to provide fully-integrated, high-performance power supply solutions. The Components of DeRUPS™

Piller’s unique DeRUPS™ system is proving to be the ideal UPS solution • High-efficiency UBT+ UNIBLOCK™ Rotary UPS
for Data Centre Operators needing systems that combine a small footprint (ECA-approved)
with high reliability and maximum return on investment.
• Assured Autonomy from the PowerBridge™
As an integrated, multifunctional system, DeRUPS™ provides an kinetic energy store
impressive range of benefits for Data Centre operation. Unlike a
conventional DRUPS (Diesel Rotary UPS), DeRUPS™ electrically • Standard GenSet (optimised unit size)
connects generated power to the UPS. The system involves physical
separation of the standby generator from the Piller UNIBLOCK™ UPS • Integrated DeRUPS™ system controller
modules. As well as eliminating the need for space-hungry batteries,
DeRUPS™ offers a wider range of configuration options including Bypass
IP-Systems, a complete freedom of engine choice and flexibility to install Coupling Choke
UPS and generators as and when the need arises.
UTILITY
By avoiding the use of batteries, the system drastically reduces the space
required by 80% whilst improving reliability. DeRUPS™ uses CRITICAL LOAD
POWERBRIDGE™ a flywheel kinetic energy storage system which gives
Data Centre designers the opportunity not only to save on space, but POWERBRIDGETM UNIBLOCKTM
also to maximise power density per unit. Absorbing energy at the same
rate as it can dissipate; POWERBRIDGE™ both stabilises and guarantees DIESEL GENERATOR DIESEL GENERATOR
smooth operation between generator and UPS unit, with no (upstream) (downstream)
environmental battery disposal issues to manage.
DeRUPS™ with alternative standby generator options
Piller’s DeRUPS™ combines powerful operator benefits such as reduced
footprint, higher efficiency, ease of maintenance and a more sustainable An example of the significant increase in revenue – generating white space through the
approach to create an impressively low Total Cost of Ownership. adoption of DeRUPS™

The Topology of DeRUPS™ Indicative floor plan of a similarly rated Indicative floor plan of a flywheel-based

In its most conventional form, a Piller’s DeRUPS™ solution entails a single battery-backed static UPS solution DeRUPS™ solution
diesel generator electrically connected with a Rotary UNIBLOCK™ where
the generator can be connected in the more conventional upstream By way of example, adopting a DeRUPS™ solution in place of a
position, or equally downstream to the UPS to provide additional security conventional battery-backed static UPS solution for a 2MW Data Centre
for the critical load. (N+1 redundancy and 10 minute End of Life battery), could easily result
in an additional white space floor area that would deliver over £600,000
However, with the removal of a mechanical connection between the diesel per annum in additional revenue to the business.
engine and the Rotary UPS, the level of flexibility is increased
considerably. Ratings of the generators and the UPS no longer need to DeRUPS™ delivers an integrated and flexible power supply solution in
be matched, such that the individual ratings of each unit can be matched which reliability is greatly improved by eliminating batteries, regarded by
to address the optimal requirements in terms of price and performance. many as the major cause of UPS failure in Data Centres.
Generators can easily be centralised in a single power farm facility, with
UPS modules distributed around a facility in a mixture of MV and LV Additionally DeRUPS™ solutions enable facilities to increase revenue
configurations to suit individual circumstances. generation and profitability due to the significant savings in space and
reduced operational and maintenance costs, whilst ensuring reputations
The Benefits of DeRUPS™ for secure and reliable service are enhanced.

Piller’s DeRUPS™ solution delivers an extremely flexible and versatile
solution, which offers benefits to organisations not only at day-1, but also
during the lifetime of the facility. Some of the very many benefits of
DeRUPS™ technology are further described below:

Elimination of Batteries Increases Reliability
Experience shows that the major cause of failure in a UPS system is
battery related. The replacement of batteries with a flywheel energy store
delivering guaranteed autonomy significantly improves the reliability and
availability of the solution. Furthermore, this “guaranteed autonomy” does
not change throughout the 20-year service life of the product.

Reduced Capital & Operational Costs
A DeRUPS™ solution can deliver lower day-one capital costs than an
equivalent battery-backed static UPS solution when the holistic costs of
the facility are considered.

The adoption of high-efficiency UBT+ technology combined with the energy
management features provided through the DeRUPS™ Controller, ensures
optimised efficiency at all levels of load. Combine this with the fact that
DeRUPS™ solutions have low maintenance requirements and an absence
of consumable components (batteries, capacitors and fans etc.) and it can
easily be demonstrated that these solutions offer the lowest Total Cost of
Ownership when compared with conventional battery-backed static solutions.

Space Savings to Enhancing Revenue Potential
The adoption of a flywheel-backed solution completely eliminates the
requirements for batteries which require large dedicated air-conditioned
space within a facility. Typically a DeRUPS™ solution can generate a
space saving of up to 80% enabling the revenue generating potential of
the business to be significantly increased.

Piller UK Ltd Tel : 01285 657 721
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Cirencester Email : uk@piller.com
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