Emergency power comes from a standby source designed to supply electricity throughout the time frame of an outage. Electricity may be essential to specific processes in your building. Monthly system testing is a generator task that should not be neglected. Parts need to move periodically and maintain lubrication to keep the system operating. Load testing prevents carbon build up and additional safety concerns. Main component evaluations ensure every part will work as it is designed.
Emergency power system testing uses specific equipment to evaluate each component and ensure reliable switchover to the backup source. Automatic transfer switches, breakers, and complete unit functionality are some of the items checked during regular monthly maintenance. While these tests may briefly stop the workflow of your business, it is a better than being without power unexpectedly and for a long time.
Breaker Testing: What Basic Tasks Are Involved?
Breaker testing is typically non-invasive, meaning equipment acquires values without actually performing any actions on the components. In automatic switch testing, the system will be checked for transfer to backup power. This will not harm operations as long as all components are functioning as they should. Results are verified against the specifications provided by manufacturers or previously acquired values.
Irregularities may require further testing along with corrective maintenance. These tests are not time-consuming and can provide valuable information about your backup power supply. They prevent unexpected problems by allowing an expert to detect component issues before they have the opportunity to break or fail. Problems may be fixed prior to an outage occurrence.
Strategies for maintenance vary by many factors. Corrective procedures for problems found during breaker testing are commonly applied after a problem is detected. Each system has recommended processes based on usage. These services are commonly referred to as preventative maintenance. Professionals assist in setting up a plan for monthly servicing procedures. Scheduled maintenance entails running an evaluation to find a desired value. Other strategies you might encounter with the system include condition-based, predictive, and reliability centered maintenance. Analysis equipment can be items such as Miro-ohnmmeters, breaker analyzers, vacuum testers, and power supplies.
Your setup will determine the most appropriate servicing techniques. Contacts must be timed correctly and have a coil current evaluation conducted. Current measurements can indicate problems like sticky coils. Contact resistance testing may be used to measure rate current handling ability. Testing provides important information about your system and should be a priority regardless of size or usage frequency.
Neglected servicing is the main cause for breaker failures. Prime Power technicians will work with you to create a plan for preventative and periodic maintenance. A servicing plan keeps all components functional for reliable system availability. Even with the regular emergency power system testing, unforeseen occurrences might cause problems. Our professionals are highly trained to handle your generator issues and will work hard to make the unit operational. Technicians will perform a test to measure the performance of individual parts, as well as inspect the whole system. With our help you can rest assured your generator will be dependable.
