Eaton Power Quality Ltd
221 Dover Road
Slough, Berkshire
SL1 4RF
+44 (0) 1753 608 700
Twitter: @Eaton_UPS
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EP0277
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Melanie Hulbert, +44 (0)1582 390980
Eaton Offers World-Class Power Quality Solutions for all Needs On-board
With the current trend for moving high-tech applications and complex electronics on-board
vessels and rigs, the need for disturbance-free power systems, that supply both
uninterruptible and clean power, has become increasingly apparent. Having designed,
produced, tested and serviced advanced UPS systems for cruise liners, ferries, ice breakers,
LNG carriers, cable ships, dredgers and oil rigs all over the world, Eaton is a global leader in
power quality for marine applications with 50 years of experience in power protection for the
marine and offshore sector. The company’s broad range of marine UPS’s covers solutions
from 1 to 1,100 kVA.
Of these, units from 1 to 15 kVA have type approval from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) as well
type approval or product design assessment from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
For applications with power ratings greater than 15 kVA, the required approvals are obtained
by Eaton working with the global classification societies for system testing and certification.
“Our marine UPS models are based on the same proven technology used in our standard
UPS’s, but they have been designed especially for the challenging conditions on-board
marine and offshore vessels and to meet the requirements of the relevant classification
societies”, explains Teppo Henttonen, 3ph Solutions Manager for Eaton Power Quality,
EMEA. “By investing in, and committing to, the type approvals we are able to offer our
customers power quality solutions which not only help them save time and money, but also
provide peace of mind.”
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The type approved UPS’s generally do not require additional inspections or project
certifications and are ready for use ‘as is’, allowing for short lead times and saving customers
weeks of waiting during individual certification processes. The type approvals also mean that
the products have been rigorously tested and are guaranteed to meet the classification
societies’ requirements.
The majority of marine UPS’s are based on double-conversion topology to ensure the most
effective protection against any type of power disruption. Here, the load is isolated from
anything untoward that may be affecting the mains power. The portfolio comprises UPS’s to
protect bridge equipment (integrated bridge and navigation systems), safety related systems
(emergency and helideck lighting, communications, alarm systems, waterproof doors etc.)
and commercial applications used in cruise liners (cash registers in restaurants, shops and
casinos, CCTV, IT systems etc.), as well as UPS’s that ensure uninterrupted operation of
special control systems on-board of vessels for tasks like exploring, drilling, lifting, cable lying
or dredging.
The small systems portfolio ranging from 1 to 3 kVA include the Eaton Evolution 1150
Marine, 9130 Marine and the EX Marine. They come as tower models with the EX also being
rack system capable. All feature automatic bypass, multilingual LCD display, power
management software, USB and serial ports and are equipped with hot swappable batteries.
Mid-range systems with power ratings from 8 to 160 kVA comprise the Eaton 9155, 9355 and
9390 Marine. These units offer a choice of varying inputs and outputs and all have a small
footprint. For large system requirements from 225 to 1,100 kVA, Eaton offers the 9395
Marine UPS featuring a three-phase input and output and the possibility for inherent
redundancy. For both, the mid-range and large systems patented HotSync® technology
facilitates the paralleling capability for up to four units and advanced battery management
ABM® technology extends battery service life.
Beyond these standard offerings Eaton is also capable of customising its systems to meet
specific customer needs. This could mean functional and/or appearance related
modifications, or involve alterations to meet particular demands such as voltage and
frequency conversion including shore power solutions up to 4MVA. Eaton can also
accommodate a customer’s need for a flexible delivery schedule by, for example, delivering
the battery cabinets when the ship is being built and the batteries themselves later, once the
ship is being delivered.
The comprehensive level of service that Eaton offers starts with the design phase, testing
and installation, but then also reaches beyond aftersales. For example, thanks to the fact that
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the marine units are based on standard designs, spares are readily available worldwide.
Additionally, Eaton’s UPS service network, which comprises more than 1,200 service
professionals and a significant number of authorised service partners worldwide, ensures
customers get the same high-quality services wherever they operate.
To learn more about Eaton’s power quality solutions, visit www.eaton.eu/powerquality. For all
of the latest news follow us on Twitter via @Eaton_UPS or find our Eaton EMEA LinkedIn
company page.
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Editor’s Notes
Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural
solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and
engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most
critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that
help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global
technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in 2012. The 2012 revenue of the
combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has approximately
103,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more
information, visit www.eaton.eu.
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