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How to Calculate UPS Load and Runtime

Jan 05, 2025
Choosing the proper uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system is more than just features and battery type: a critical first step is understanding the total load, or the power requirement of all the devices that will be connected to the UPS, and the desired protection time for the total load. If you choose a UPS with […]
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UPS Battery Technology: What’s Best and is it Safe?

Dec 30, 2024
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries store energy and provide backup power when the main power source fails. The technology used in UPS batteries has evolved over time and today a variety of options exist depending on budget, environment, desired lifecycle and even safety requirements. This article explores the pros and cons behind five major battery […]
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Integrator Branded Brochures

Dec 24, 2024
Engage customers and grow your brand with custom brochures from Future Ready Solutions. We offer a variety of white papers, brochures and solution guides that help explain the latest technology trends to home owners, building managers, architects and consultants, all branded with your logo and contact information. Popular topics include: identifying and solving power problems, […]
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10 Reasons to Sell Centralized UPS Systems

Dec 17, 2024
Centrally located uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems are one of the fastest growing product categories for audio-visual integrators. Historically deployed only for remote racks and devices, UPSs located at the main power panel protect and optimize power for the entire building from a single, easy-to-install and service location. If you’re new to the category and […]
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7 Reasons Why It’s Easy to Install a Centralized UPS System

Dec 17, 2024
Centrally located uninterruptible power systems (UPS) are one of the fastest growing product categories for audio-visual integrators. Historically deployed only for remote racks and devices, UPSs located at the main power panel protect and optimize power for the entire building from a single, easy-to-install and service location. Whether you’re new to the category or simply […]
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10 Common Power Problems

Dec 15, 2024
Power problems are the scourge of residential and commercial electronics, not to mention the toll they take on productivity and relaxation. Disruptions and irregularities in the power system, including voltage spikes (surges), voltage fluctuations (brownouts), dips (sags), total outages (blackouts) and noise (interference), affect electronic signal performance, damage electronic circuits and even create a fire […]
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Understanding Fiber Connector Types

Nov 22, 2024
Fiber optic connectors are available in a variety of formats depending on the cable type and connection style. This article explores the connectors commonly used in audio-visual, networking, broadcast, broadband internet and other low-voltage applications.   Before We Begin: Understanding Connector Polish Fiber optic cable typically follows an industry-standard color code: a yellow jacket denotes single […]
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Connecting Twisted Pair Devices to a Fiber Optic Cable

Nov 22, 2024
While fiber optic ports are becoming increasingly common on networked electronics, the majority of connected devices still rely on RJ45 twisted pair connections. To help bridge the copper-fiber divide, media converters and transceiver modules (also known as SFPs or mini-GBICs) are often required. Media converters effectively convert one “media” format to a different media format — i.e., copper to fiber and […]
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Extending Security Cameras over Fiber

Nov 21, 2024
While fiber optic ports are becoming increasingly common on networked electronics, the majority of security and access control devices still rely on RJ45 twisted pair  connections. To help bridge the copper-fiber divide, media converters and transceiver modules (also known as SFPs or mini-GBICs) are often required. Media converters effectively convert one “media” format to a […]
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Mechanical vs. Fusion Splicing — What’s Best?

Nov 19, 2024
Fiber has become more widely integrated thanks to its bandwidth, reliability, durability and cost. In fact, many installations now include fiber in each standard prewire bundle thanks to bulk cable costs under $0.30 per foot. However, cable alone won’t make an installation — cable requires the termination of connectors, and often multiple cables must be […]
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