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iPower-Mini Complements DC UPS Series

Power Inspired have complemented their range of DC UPS for broadband applications with the launch of the iPower-Mini. The small unobtrusive device sits between your existing DC power supply and the load to provide typically well over an hour of backup. This allows access to telecommunications for vulnerable people especially important these days as landline calls are now being phased out.

The iPower-Mini sits between the existing power supply and the router providing well over an hours backup for the vast majority of devices. It starts up automagically when power is applied and autosenses 9 or 12V. Simple 3 LED system gives indication of 9 or 12V output, charge / discharge status and battery low.

The unit features an auto-sense 9V or 12V output and an impressive 24W capacity. It contains a dual 3.7V 2500mAh 18650 battery (18.5Wh) giving over 30 minutes at full load (24W) and well over an hour 1 at 12W. A typical 12W 1A router should see backup times in excessive of 2 hours.

Which iPower Do I need?

Power Inspired have 3 iPower models in their range, all contains certified Lithium batteries with full protection circuitry.

iPower-H

The iPower-H replaces the existing power supply providing an extremely simple solution for 12V 1A applications.

The internal 12.4Wh battery provides typically 1hr backup. The unit is fitted with a 2m lead to allow connections that need not be directly adjacent to the load. In addition to which the sprung connector makes it suitable for both 2.1mm and 2.5mm input jacks.

The iPower-H is simple in operation with auto-start, cold-start and a single LED giving device status – ready (solid Green), charging (slow flashing Green), discharging/low battery (quick flashing Green) and fault (Red).

The iPower-H is ideal for bundling with the device to be protected saving on the cost of purchasing the power supply. The unit also contains built in AC surge diverters for added power protection.

Unlike the other iPower models the iPower-H can have the battery replaced without opening the unit.

iPower-Mini

The iPower-Mini is ideal where you have an existing power supply and you need to add backup for a single 9V or 12V application.

The internal 18.5Wh battery gives typically 2hrs backup for a 12V 1A router.

Simple to use simply plug the existing power supply into the iPower-Mini and the output lead into the device to be protected. The unit is designed to sit adjacent to the load being protected and can be wall mounted via the rear keyhole slot.

The three LEDs give indication of set voltage (Red for 9V and Green for 12V) if the unit is running on battery power (Orange LED) and if the battery is running low (flashing orange). The charge indicator (Green) flashes when charging and is solid to indicate fully charged.

Due to the auto-sense function the iPower-Mini cannot be cold started.

iPower-DC2

The iPower-DC2 is a selectable 9V/12V or 24V system with a huge 30W capacity making it suitable for powering multiple devices, including USB powered.

It can be utilised with an existing power supply or bundled with a suitable device (typically bundled with a 12V 3A PSU) and allows battery backup protection for both the ONTs and the hub in a typical fibre broadband installation.

Various output cables can be provided to match the individual installer requirements, with the unit either sitting on a shelf or alternatively DIN rail mounted using an optional accessory.

The large 37Wh battery provides many hours backup for the majority of devices – the 1hr regulatory requirement is met at 25W.

Front LEDS give indication of set voltage (Red / Blue or Purple) and 4 Green LEDS show battery charge / discharge status.

There are 5 output DC jacks and a USB port for connection of multiple devices.

The iPower-DC2 auto starts and can be cold started (since the output voltage is manually set).

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    New Product for FTTP – the iPower-DC2

    Power Inspired launch the iPower-DC2 – a DC UPS designed to provide long runtimes on telecommunications equipment. Not only will this keep equipment going in mission critical applications following a power outage – it allows FTTP (Fibre To The Premises) companies to have compliance with OFCOM guidance on providing telephony services for an hour following a power outage. 1

    The Power Inspired existing iPower-H is a fantastic solution for this, and indeed is used in many thousands of installations for that very purpose, however with the increased power demands of routers and hubs the need for a more powerful and higher runtime unit became apparent.

    Most DC based IT products are 12V, however a proportion are 9V powered and some even 24V. Furthermore, more essential equipment is being powered via USB. In addition several separate boxes can be required in an installation requiring several connections. The iPower-DC2 encompasses all these scenarios with adjustable 9V, 12V or 24V operation, a 2A USB port and 5 DC jack outlets. An adapter can also be used for affixing to a DIN rail on the wall or in a cabinet.

    Runtime is impressive with a 10,000mAh Lithium Ion battery pack delivering over an hours runtime at 25W. Full safety is ensured by using UN38.3 certified cells, and with full battery protection circuitry – the battery pack is monitored for overcharge, over-discharge and over-current.

    iPower DC2 Rear Panel Connections

    Operation is simple. Set the Voltage Selector switch to the nominal voltage of your power supply and plug in. The iPower-DC2 will start automatically and provide continuous power to the connected loads. If the DC power is unavailable the iPower-DC2 can be cold started – to basically act as a power bank.

    To save needless expense and waste, the iPower-DC2 is intended to be used with the AC/DC adapter that comes with the equipment to be protected. However it can be provided with a suitable AC adapter within the same box and any additional leads required. It comes as standard with two 30cm DC-DC leads with sprung connectors suitable for 2.1 or 2.5mm input jacks.

    For further information see iPower DC UPS or contact us.

    iPower DC2 UPS
    Power Inspired iPower-DC2
    Notes

    1 “Providers should have at least one solution available that enables access to emergency organisations for a minimum of one hour in the event of a power outage in the premises.” From Protecting access to emergency organisations when there is a power cut at the customer’s premises Guidance on General Condition A3.2(b)

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    GPON ONT UPS Solution – The iPower

    GPON ONT Router

    This article looks at GPON ONT UPS solutions, why you need them and what the solution is. GPON is the acronym for Gigabit Passive Optical Network and is used in “last mile” broadband distribution to provide “Fibre To The Home” or FTTH. Once in your home, the fibre is terminated with an Optical Network Termination device or ONT. If you want to read more about this then try this GPON Fundamentals, but seriously you don’t have to.

    What GPON allows is seriously fast broadband into your home but there is a drawback – and it’s nothing to do with broadband, it’s to do with power.

    GPON ONT UPS solution

    In a typical broadband connection you have copper wires coming into your house. These wires carry a 50V supply which originates from the telephone exchange. This allows the ability to make (and receive) landline calls from your telephone service during a power outage. Essential during any emergency.

    GPON however uses fibre optic cables. These cables are made from glass, and glass if you didn’t know is a very bad conductor of electricity (in fact a very good insulator) and so it is impossible to deliver power from the telephone exchange to your home or office. Of course, the result of this is that in the event of a power outage you are unable to make or receive any landline calls.

    Depending upon circumstances this may not be too much of an issue. Mobile devices have largely removed the need for landline telephones, however in areas of poor signal quality the need for a landline is paramount.

    What’s more, services such as Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp etc., will also fail as the GPON ONT will be without power and therefore your home or office without internet connection. As well as the fact that you would have to deal with restless children not being able to play on their tablet devices, workers twiddling thumbs etc., there is a more serious note in that you may be completely cut off from any form of communications.

    An Uninterruptible Power Supply can provide back up power for just such an eventuality, and for 12V supplied ONTs the iPower is the ideal GPON ONT UPS solution. The iPower has a 12V 2.1A output and in most cases will replace the supplied power supply that came with your ONT. This means that the unit occupies no additional space and simply plugs into your device.

    The iPower can provide up to an hour or more back up, depending upon the power requirements of the ONT, enough to protect against the majority of power cuts, or allow you to make an important emergency call in the event of something more serious. For longer runtimes the iPower-HD (coming soon) can provide hours if not days of runtime, or a standard AC system may suffice.

    The iPower. GPON ONT UPS Solution