Powerware Digital TV Solutions |
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The conversion to DTV presents an opportunity to analyze not only
the power needs at the transmitter, but the power requirements
throughout the production facility as well. Over the years, the
digitization of broadcast equipment has changed the way in which
power is utilized, often meaning that pristine, nonstop power is
essential.
A typical broadcast production facility will require between 100 and 500 kVA of power. Depending on the setup of the facility, you can opt for either a centralized UPS for a single point-of-control, or distributed UPSs protecting each piece of equipment. There are benefits and drawbacks to each option. If you opt for the centralized solution, your UPS must be the most reliable design available, including redundant components within the unit. To further ensure system availability, you should consider redundant UPS modules to guarantee protection in the event that one of the UPS units goes offline. Using a distributed solution means you have more units to manage and monitor, so it is imperative that you have an intelligent power management software program to ensure that your critical equipment is always protected. |
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