When an industrial environment requires round-the-clock operation and/or data safety, a steady power source is necessary.
A UPS can be deployed for consistent operations, however it can create challenges in an industrial environment. A traditional battery-powered UPS’s high operating temperature can cause the batteries to degrade over time. Battery degradation not only affects energy storage capacity, it also becomes unreliable, which in turn alters the power source’s consistency.
Another issue associated with the traditional UPS is that it cannot initiate a proper shutdown to protect the data and hardware if the battery energy runs out, leading to potential data loss and vulnerability.
In lieu of a traditional UPS, consider the supercapacitor backup module from Neousys. It is capable of operating in a wide range of temperatures (up to 65°C), which makes it ideal for industrial environments. The supercapacitor also features patented CAP Energy Management Technology to maximize energy while monitoring power consumption in real-time. This energy management technology can initiate a proper shutdown so it protects the hardware and also ensures data integrity.
Battery vs. Supercapacitor
While the battery is and has been the preferred form of energy storage, thanks to its high energy density (10~100 Wh/kg), it has its limits as a power source. As previously mentioned, it is limited by operating temperature (typically 0°C~40°C), and it also has a short lifecycle (2 years or 500 charge-discharge cycles). Additionally, the battery is neither rugged nor durable enough for industrial usage.
Supercapacitor, also called electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC), offers 10~100 times more energy density than a standard electrolytic capacitor (1~10 Wh/kg). In addition to its impressive energy density, the supercapacitor can also operate in a wider range of temperatures (-40°C~85°C). It also has a long lifecycle (10 years or 500,000 charge-discharge cycles). The supercapacitor’s life cycle and temperature operations both help to make it a reliable power backup solution, ideal for industrial environments.
Neousys' Patented CAP Energy Management Technology
A reliable supercapacitor backup power system ensures you get the most capacitor energy while also ensuring the system shuts down safely during a blackout. The following products from Neousys are built to satisfy the need for continuous energy as well as data protection during a shutdown.
Neousys Technology’s patent (R.O.C. Patent No. I598820) incorporates a microprocessor with supercapacitor and charge/ discharge controller. The proprietary firmware embedded in the MCU not only monitors energy level continuously, it also automatically initiates soft-shutdown to prevent data loss/ corruption.
The patented architecture provides sophisticated features such as real-time energy monitoring, high/low voltage protection and auto/ manual shutdown control. Users can also extend the lifespan of supercapacitors up to 4.8x via the parameter configuration utility, so you can backup your power for longer.
