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How an On-Line UPS is Crucial What would happen if your friend had a sudden heart attack and you called 911, but the call center’s problems delayed the ambulance’s arrival? Maybe your friend wouldn’t survive.…

The Difference in UPS Designs There are three basic UPS designs: off-line, line-interactive and on-line. They provide three different levels of backup and power protection.* Off-Line - The off-line UPS is the lowest cost and…

How an Online UPS is Crucial What would happen if your friend had a sudden heart attack and you called 911, but the call center’s problems delayed the ambulance’s arrival? Maybe your friend wouldn’t survive.…

Many industries require operations in remote locations which can bring several challenges when it comes to power quality.  Unmanned remote sites in rural areas like solar facilities require network access points to remain online to…

We receive many questions about the available options on our field-proven, reliable SSG and SSG-RP Industrial and Outdoor UPS Systems. (-20°C to 50°C and -30°C to 65°C; 1 to 6kVA). Here is a helpful summary:…

As this New Year 2024 has begun, here are two preventative maintenance tips: Check your UPS Batteries: As part of preventative maintenance, check your UPS batteries every six months to one year.If the battery packs…

FN Series Scalable UPS Wins Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) has awarded the 2015 Product of the Year Finalist to Falcon’s FN Series Scalable N+1 Rackmount UPS. This is an honor since CSE magazine sets high engineering…

A typical UPS installed in a controlled environment such as a server room or office is not likely to be exposed to temperature variations, severe power disruption or airborne contaminants.  Since the temperature range is…

Our last blog addressed when an Industrial UPS is required in an indoor application. This blog discusses industrial UPS systems for outdoor applications and what options Falcon offers. A typical UPS vs. an Industrial UPS…

Falcon’s UPS = A Positive Difference In the U.S., the fight against the Coronavirus began earlier this year. It has taken longer than expected to stop the pandemic. There is a lot of negative news…

There are many factors to consider when selecting the right UPS for your application.  Certain features may seem attractive but may not play a significant role in overall reliability throughout the life of the UPS. …

Falcon Electric won the Engineers’ Choice Finalist Award from Control Engineering magazine! The publication’s discerning judges selected the rackmount SSG-RP-1H UPS because it operates reliably in extreme temperatures from -40°C to 70°C and is specifically…

New Extreme Temperature UPS Models, -40°C to 70°C for SSG-RP Industrial UPS Falcon Electric’s SSG-RP Industrial UPS family (1kVA to 3kVA) is ruggedly designed to operate from -30°C to 65°C. The new rackmount SSG-RP-1H is…

Falcon Electric’s new Dry Contact Relay Card provides easy integration into a PLC/Monitoring system via dry contact relay. It is compatible with all Falcon SSG and SSG-RP UPS models.   Dry Contact Relay Card Highlights:…

We are pleased to announce that we have doubled the warranty for our SSG Industrial Wide-temperature Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) family from two to four years. The high reliability and customer satisfaction of the SSG…

Recently, California was struck by two earthquakes. Our field-proven, long-life online UPS family includes an AC-156 seismic certified UPS rated at 2kVA (Model: SG2K-1TG). Falcon’s award-winning online UPS systems are built with highly reliable components…

Falcon’s Extreme Temperature UPS, the SSG-RP-1H, has won Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s Product of the Year Finalist award. This marks Falcon’s 10th Product Excellence Award in three years. The SSG-RP-1H Industrial UPS won based on its advanced…

Technological Achievement: Supporting the North American Eagle Challenger Break the Land Speed Record Protecting mission-critical applications such as emergency call centers as well as industrial processes and transportation technologies against power outages is our lifeblood.…

The U.S. military and contractors like Northrop Grumman, L3 and Lockheed Martin have installed Falcon’s military COTS uninterruptible power supply (UPS) solutions in diverse applications worldwide.  For example, the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy…

Falcon Electric is marking its 32nd year in supporting the U.S. military with Military COTS UPS and frequency/phase converters known and trusted for field-proven reliability. Security and protection are basic human requirements. There are no…

Falcon Electric’s new generation Net Agent BA506 SNMP/HTTP Agent ensures secure remote UPS monitoring and management via SNMP management software, Modbus or web browser, as well as computer shutdown from any workstation.  It is compatible…

 Falcon Electric’s new generation USHA IX901 SNMP/HTTP Agent ensures secure remote UPS monitoring, management and computer shutdown from any workstation.  It is compatible with Falcon’s SSG, SSG-RP and Outdoor UPS systems. UPS Remote Management Card…

Falcon Electric’s long-life, field-proven online UPS and frequency/phase converters have been trusted and deployed by the U.S. military for over 30 years.  The U.S. Air Force, for example, specifically selects Falcon’s MilCOTS products due to…

To all of our employees, customers, partners and friends, Falcon Electric supports the world’s efforts to combat COVID-19. Our commitment is firm to serve our customers and protect our employees during this challenging time.

Falcon Engineering is the Difference Our Industrial and Outdoor SSG and SSG-RP battery backup UPS systems are specifically designed for demanding solar and wind farm environments that other UPS systems are unable to manage. These…

Plant Engineering judges and magazine subscribers have chosen our SSG-RP-1H Extreme Temperature UPS as Product of the Year for 2019 in the competition’s Energy Management category. Falcon’s ruggedized design and features allow the 800VA to…

Our R&D and engineering teams have developed the next generation of Falcon’s FN UPS family. The FN2 Online UPS in 6, 8 and 10kVA rackmount/tower models feature advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology with cost-saving…

As a trusted supplier to the U.S. military and healthcare for over 30 years, Falcon Electric is combating COVID-19 by supplying hospitals with our UPS systems recognized worldwide for reliability and long life. Just last…

We, Falcon Electric’s team members, make it a priority to manufacture top quality Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems that make a difference in the world today.  Our rock-solid UPS systems right now are onboard military…

Falcon’s SL LiFePO4 UPS has won the 2021 Bronze Award in Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s (CSE) Product of the Year competition. CSE is a highly respected publication written and read by engineers and consultants.  The 1 to…

Falcon’s SL LiFePO4 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) has won the 2022 Control Engineering Engineers’ Choice Finalist in the awards competition.  For over 65 years, Control Engineering magazine has been recognized as a trusted resource for…

Recently, a senior technician at a Florida city water department called to re-order Falcon’s SSG Industrial UPS.  The city currently has (66) SSG 1.5kVA rackmount UPSs and required more. The technician suggested that “we tell…

This informative industrial UPS guide presents necessary facts to select the proper UPS for industrial applications. The following topics are covered: Brief Background on UPS When/Why is an Online Industrial UPS Required High and Low…

Introduction Many people associate uninterruptible power supply (UPS) usage as a device in an environmentally-controlled location, quietly ready to protect against any power problems. Yet, using a UPS in an industrial versus temperature-controlled (e.g. office)…

During a recent conversation with an engineer from one of Falcon Electric’s sales partners, Falcon team members learned what inspired the engineer about our industrial UPS solutions and why his company chose to sell Falcon…

Protecting oil and gas pipeline SCADA systems is critical. This blog focuses on assisting industry professionals with important information. The management of complex gas and oil pipeline systems demands constant, reliable system-wide control. Typically this…

Reliable power is required for continuous, reliable operation of System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment, including the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), sensors and associated software.  SCADA systems are very sensitive to power problems disturbances…

Industrial Production Operates 24/7 with Scalable, Redundant N+1 UPS Scalable, N+1 Redundant UPS can be vital to protecting critical systems with reliable power 24 hours a day.  Many industrial applications must operate 24/7. Industrial production…

Summer heat can cause damage to computerized equipment and compromise reliable equipment operation.  This is a simple fact and yet there are misconceptions that cause users to purchase the wrong UPS battery backup to protect…

Last week, a Falcon Electric team member shared an Intelligent Traffic System customer’s experience of solving power problems in outdoor conditions that were severe – including high temperature and a hurricane. The solution was Falcon’s…

Batteries are the lifeline of any uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system[i] supporting critical applications. Falcon has always been at the forefront of battery selection to provide maximum service life and reliability. We continue that tradition…

Now, thanks to Falcon’s engineering team, the award-winning online rackmount SSG Industrial UPS models (1.5 to 6kVA) are now available with a hot-swap Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery. Why is this significant? The Lithium Iron…

More Hours of Battery Runtime Available! Falcon Electric’s Industrial UPS 1.5kVA with LiFePOч battery banks (-20˚C to 55˚C) now offers up to 3 extended battery banks. This means 147 minutes at full load and 672…

There’s been a lot of confusion about lithium-ion batteries and what is safe for a UPS. We have developed a quick comparison guide to help you understand the difference between lithium-ion battery types. Certain lithium…

Major Oil Company Installs Falcon’s Outdoor and Industrial UPS and Solves Drilling Operation Problems     A major oil company with many drilling sites in Texas installed Falcon Electric’s Outdoor UPS three years ago after…

MILCOTS UPS: Meeting Mil-STD 810 for Shock and Vibration Another problem that may be encountered is the UPS’s ability to withstand shock and vibration. The Department of Defense has issued MIL-STD 810 that details the…

MILCOTS UPS In today’s military applications, the diversity of environmental factors that can render a computer-grade on-line uninterruptible power supply (UPS) inoperable is only exceeded by the number and magnitude of power quality related problems…

Outdoor NEMA 3R rated enclosure applications paired with our high-temperature rated industrial UPS provides reliable power to critical devices when utility power problems occur.  Most UPSs cannot operate at temperatures above 40°C or below 0°C…

Our R&D and Engineering teams have introduced the new rackmount and tower 4.5kVA model in our advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology FN2 product line for IT networks and other applications.  We now offer this…

Mystery Solved at Aircraft Manufacturer: with an On-line Industrial UPS We’d like to share the ideas in a recent article in Automation World. One of the largest aircraft manufacturers solved the mystery about why it…

Falcon’s Outdoor UPS Systems at Texas Water™ Show 2019 Falcon Proud to Donate Two Online UPSs to Water for People Silent Auction   Falcon Electric will showcase our Outdoor UPS systems and SSG/SSG-RP Industrial UPS…

You can prevent downtime and maintenance costs by installing an industrial UPS, or high temperature UPS, in stressful environments.  Your company and you often spend time, money and stress on equipment downtime and maintenance costs. …

Here are Tips 3 to 5 on how to prevent downtime with an industrial UPS, plus an example of a manufacturer's experience in the wine making industry 3. Check the temperature range of a UPS…

This post was updated on Feb 21, 2023.  Click this link for the updated post. A commercial-grade on-line UPS having a UL or ETL Listing for operation over a 0°C to 40°C temperature range typically…

Falcon Electric has won the Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) Finalist Award! Falcon’s SL LiFePO4 UPS (1 to 3kVA) is at technology’s forefront as its lithium-iron phosphate batteries provide maximum safety and reliability.  It gives users 3…

Why is Falcon’s SSG Industrial and Outdoor UPS (1.5 to 6kVA) a smart choice? There are many industrial UPS brands. Falcon’s SSG Industrial UPS is built on the fact that we are an engineering-oriented company…

Falcon’s SSG Industrial Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with long-life Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery won finalist in the highly respected 2018 Product of the Year award competition by the judges of Oil & Gas Engineering…

Falcon Electric just won the Finalist Award from World Oil magazine. This prestigious top-tier publication was established in 1916 and is written for engineering/operations personnel in oil and gas exploration, drilling and production. For 18…

The most important tips to avoid wasting your company’s time and money: Make sure the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is UL, cUL or CE approved/certified to operate reliably in industrial temperatures: -4°F to 131°F (-20°C…

When do you need it? UL 508 is the Underwriters laboratories (UL) safety standard covering industrial control panels (ICP), and the equipment installed inside.  To receive a UL 508 listing and the authorization to apply…

There are many Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) products. This UPS tutorial will help you understand the three basic UPS design types in order to select the best one for your application. A UPS, also known…

Unstable Power Causes Computer-based Equipment Failures Worldwide  Many users install step-down step-up transformers to use U.S. equipment overseas, but still deal with equipment failures. Why?  Because more power protection is needed. To protect sensitive micro-processed…

Understanding UPS design types can make all the difference to ensure that critical applications such as industrial, oil/gas, IT/IIoT and security systems are protected against power disturbances and outages. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS), also…

There are many factors associated with selecting the appropriate UPS for your application, including operating temperature, battery type and UPS topology.  While the online double conversion UPS remains the best option for critical applications, the…

The availability of clean water requires use of an intricate network of control devices to continually provide this precious resource.  Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) networks control the entire water-treatment process and require clean,…

Falcon Electric’s UPSilon software is now available for users to download from our website. UPSilon software is compatible with all Falcon UPS models.* If you have any technical questions, email us at service@falconups.com or call…

  The recent PG&E planned utility outages have impacted many businesses with lost productivity, money, etc. Southern California Edison has also indicated that it will implement planned outages due to weather conditions. Trusted for over…

Falcon’s LiFePO4 lithium battery option for SSG Industrial UPS offers many advantages over lead-acid batteries. LiFePO4 offers better service life, longer runtimes, lighter weight and can take up less space. Having the ability to save…