OBSOLETE UPS PARTS

Uptronix maintains an extensive inventory of spare parts for obsolete UPS systems. We can also provide new replacement parts as well.

OBSOLETE PARTS FOR UPS SYSTEMS

Occasionally, we encounter UPS battery backup systems that the OEM’s have discontinued and no longer support due to system obsolescence. This includes components which have been discontinued or are no longer available by the original equipment manufacturer. Even if these systems seem to be functioning well, relying on aging components such as circuit boards, batteries, capacitors, and fans puts your critical power source at risk.


To address this situation, it is crucial to have a reliable UPS service provider that has experience with older legacy UPS systems and who can assist you in managing your UPS system's maintenance requirements. Battery replacement, capacitor replacements, fan replacements, and eventually replacing the entire UPS unit are all part of the UPS system's life cycle. Therefore, if you are relying on an obsolete UPS system, what steps should you take?

Our Obsolete UPS Component Inventory 

Circuit Boards

Circuit Breakers

Rotary Switches

AC Capacitors

DC Capacitors

Semiconductors

Inductors

Blowers

Fans

Fuses


Evaluate the Purpose of your UPS System

 Typically, infrastructure undergoes frequent changes in most facilities. The critical equipment supported by your UPS system has likely experienced significant modifications since the electrical infrastructure was initially established. If your UPS system is approaching the end of its life, it is an excellent opportunity to reassess your power needs, equipment, redundancy and organizational growth plans. This ensures that the replacement UPS will be appropriately sized to handle your mission-critical loads.

Assess changes equipment load

Discuss your organizational growth objectives and determine if they impact your power capacity requirements.


Verify your runtime requirements: Do you require more or less runtime compared to the original setup?


Monitor environmental factors: High ambient temperatures can impact the reliability of a UPS system.


Explore other advantageous considerations during replacement, such as installing monitoring devices and connectivity options for your UPS system.

Plan for ongoing maintenance

Discuss your organizational growth objectives and determine if they impact your power capacity requirements.


Verify your runtime requirements: Do you require more or less runtime compared to the original setup?


Monitor environmental factors: High ambient temperatures can impact the reliability of a UPS system.


Explore other advantageous considerations during replacement, such as installing monitoring devices and connectivity options for your UPS system.

How to Tell if your UPS System is Relying on Obsolete Parts

The first step in determining if your UPS system is relying on obsolete parts is to review the age of the equipment. If your UPS system has been in service for a decade or more, chances are high that it contains components which have seen their end of life.


Uptronix can perform a thorough UPS evaluation and record the age and condition of the end of life components such as AC and DC capacitors, cooling fans and the battery system. If the output voltage is inconsistent or unbalanced, you should consider replacing these parts immediately to avoid disrupting your critical load..


Finally, contact a qualified UPS service provider who can help support your system and get it up-to-date with current parts. It's important to work with an experienced team of engineers who understand the intricacies of your system and can quickly help you identify potential issues.


By taking the necessary steps to address obsolete parts within your UPS system, you can ensure that all of your critical equipment is protected against unexpected power outages for years to come. Contact Uptronix today to discuss how we can assist with preventive maintenance or replacing obsolete components in your existing UPS system.

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