A UPS (uninterruptible power supply) provides battery-backed power protection for connected equipment during a mains power failure, voltage sag, or power quality event. When the mains supply drops, the UPS switches to battery power, seamlessly maintaining power to connected equipment until the mains is restored or a controlled shutdown can be completed. For critical applications, this can mean the difference between a brief interruption and significant data loss, equipment damage, or a safety risk.
Natural Power Solutions (NPS) supplies, installs, and services the full range of UPS systems across Australia and New Zealand. As an authorised partner of Eaton, APC by Schneider Electric, Socomec, and Vertiv, NPS offers direct access to the full product ranges of four of the world’s leading UPS manufacturers. Our vendor-agnostic approach means we recommend the right UPS for your environment and load requirements, not the easiest sale.
Types of UPS Systems
Choosing the right UPS type for your application is as important as choosing the right capacity. NPS supplies all major UPS topologies:
- Line-interactive UPS: Provides battery backup during outages and automatic voltage regulation (AVR) for voltage sags and surges without switching to battery. The most common type for small business servers, networking equipment, and workstations. Eaton 5PX, APC Smart-UPS, and Socomec Netys are typical examples.
- Online double-conversion UPS: Provides the highest level of protection by continuously converting incoming AC power to DC and back to AC, completely isolating connected equipment from all mains power events including voltage fluctuations, frequency variations, harmonics, and complete supply failure. Required for critical servers, data centres, medical equipment, and industrial control systems. Eaton 9PX, APC Galaxy, Socomec Masterys, and Vertiv Liebert ITA2 are typical examples.
- Modular UPS: Large-scale UPS architecture using hot-swappable power modules in a shared cabinet, allowing capacity to be scaled as power requirements grow and failed modules to be replaced without interrupting load. Used in data centres and large-scale critical infrastructure. Socomec Modulys GP and Eaton 93PS are typical examples.
- Industrial UPS: Online double-conversion UPS specifically rated for industrial electrical environments including motors, variable frequency drives, non-linear loads, and wide temperature ranges. Socomec Masterys IP+ is NPS’s primary industrial UPS recommendation for process-critical environments.
UPS Systems by Brand
NPS is an authorised partner of four leading UPS manufacturers, giving clients access to a genuinely broad range of products across all types and capacities:
- Eaton: NPS’s longest-standing brand partner with a 28+ year relationship. Eaton’s range covers compact line-interactive UPS for small business through to large three-phase and modular UPS for data centres and industrial environments. NPS is the 2020 Eaton Project of the Year winner for the Rio Tinto Koodaideri iron ore mine project.
- APC by Schneider Electric: NPS is an APC Master EcoXpert in Power Continuity. APC’s range is the broadest available through NPS, from the widely deployed Smart-UPS family through to the Galaxy three-phase and modular range for large data centres.
- Socomec: French specialist in critical power with over 95 years of experience. Socomec’s Masterys IP+ industrial UPS is a standout product for manufacturing and process-critical environments. Socomec also supplies the Modulys GP modular range up to 600kVA.
- Vertiv (Liebert): NPS holds Vertiv Diamond Partner status. Vertiv’s Liebert range covers single and three-phase UPS for data centres and critical facilities, complemented by Liebert precision cooling for complete critical environment solutions.
UPS Systems by Industry
NPS has over 30 years of experience supplying and servicing UPS systems across a wide range of industries. Each sector has specific power continuity requirements:
- Healthcare: Medical-grade UPS for hospitals, pathology laboratories, aged care facilities, and clinics. Patient safety depends on uninterrupted power for diagnostic equipment, life support, and clinical IT systems.
- Government: UPS for council data centres, emergency services facilities, and government agency IT infrastructure. NPS holds manufacturer credentials and warranty structures required for government procurement.
- Manufacturing: Industrial and online double-conversion UPS for production lines, SCADA systems, and process control infrastructure. Power outages in manufacturing environments cause production losses, equipment damage, and safety risks.
- Mining: Industrial UPS for mine site switchrooms, remote site infrastructure, and underground communications. NPS won the 2020 Eaton Project of the Year for the Rio Tinto Koodaideri iron ore mine project.
- Communications: Online UPS for telecommunications infrastructure, broadcast facilities, and network operations centres requiring continuous clean power with zero tolerance for downtime.
- Security: Battery-backed UPS for CCTV, access control, and surveillance infrastructure that must remain operational through any mains power event.
- Construction: UPS for site offices, BIM workstations, and security systems protecting connected equipment from the unstable power conditions common on construction sites.
- Transport: Online UPS for toll road operations centres, bridge and tunnel monitoring systems, and transport infrastructure requiring continuous power protection.
UPS Services from NPS
NPS provides a complete range of UPS services covering the full product lifecycle:
- Turnkey Power Solutions: Site assessment, load analysis, UPS system design, and project management for single and multi-site critical environment deployments.
- Installation and Commissioning: Factory-trained UPS installation and commissioning to manufacturer specifications, maintaining warranty coverage from day one.
- UPS Preventative Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance programs covering inspection, battery testing, firmware review, and performance reporting to maximise system uptime and extend equipment life.
- Battery Maintenance and Replacement: Proactive battery testing, monitoring, and replacement using genuine manufacturer batteries installed by factory-trained technicians.
- Power Quality Audit: Site-level power quality assessment to identify voltage events, harmonic distortion, and other issues that may affect UPS performance or connected equipment.
Why Choose NPS for UPS Systems
- Over 30 years supplying, installing, and servicing UPS systems across Australia and New Zealand
- Authorised partner of Eaton, APC by Schneider Electric, Socomec, and Vertiv: four of the world’s leading UPS manufacturers
- Vendor-agnostic approach: we recommend the right UPS for your requirements, not the easiest sale
- Factory-trained technicians for all major brands, backed by manufacturer warranties and genuine replacement parts
- National coverage: offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth with field technicians across all Australian states and the ability to access remote and regional sites
- 2020 Eaton Project of the Year winner: demonstrated capability on complex, large-scale UPS projects including Rio Tinto’s Koodaideri iron ore mine in WA’s Pilbara region
- 24/7 emergency support for critical environments where UPS failures cannot wait for business hours
