UPS power systems deliver higher power, more energy storage

Los Angeles, Calif. — VYCON has introduced its VDC and VDC-XE Direct Connect DC power systems for UPS applications. The VDC systems feature higher power and more energy storage in a smaller footprint than VYCON's previous generation system. Utilizing VYCON's patented flywheel technology, the VDC unit provides up to 220 kW of DC power while the VDC-XE (Xtended Energy) model supplies up to 300 kW of DC power within a single cabinet. For longer run times and higher power capacities, the VDC models can be easily paralleled without the need for a special communications link. For extended power outages, the VDC will seamlessly provide enough ride-through protection to transfer to a standby engine generator for a continuous power system, said VYCON. Tested and compatible with all major brands of three-phase uninterruptible power... [read full story]