18 August 2017
Schneider Electric describes the Galaxy VX as a “highly efficient, easy to deploy, compact three-phase UPS” with flexible operating modes for large facilities, data centres and business-critical applications.
Intended for use in large data centres and colocation facilities, the Galaxy VX is rated at 1.5MW, 1.25MW, 1MW and 750kW, and can be paralleled to support multi-megawatt load power requirements.
The new UPS features ‘ECOnversion’ mode. This is a hybrid version of Eco and Double Conversion modes, and is said to deliver double conversion performance with up to 99 per cent efficiency.
Furthermore, through “highly efficient” Double Conversion Mode, Schneider says the Galaxy VX reduces switching losses using a four-level conversion technology. It reckons the reduced switching stress offers greater reliability and reduction in failure rate.
The device also features Li-ion batteries. According to the firm, these provide better power density than lead-acid equivalents, yielding savings in space and easier maintenance resulting in an improved MTTR.
Schneider claims that the technology deployed within the Galaxy VX not only provides a “highly resilient and efficient” power protection solution, but can also lead to energy savings of more than £407,000 over the 10 year life of a 1.5MW UPS.