POWER PROBLEMS

 

 

Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to check if your facility is experiencing power problems. Print the following template to evaluate your current situation. If you find that you are checking "YES" to multiple items, this may indicate that your site has underlying power and grounding problems. Your facility may warrant an investigation by our technical consultants.
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COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
Are You Experiencing...? Yes No
Erratic computer operation
Keyboard lockup
Corrupted Data
Network data errors
Hard Drive Failures
Frequent monitor failures
Power supply failures
Motherboard failures
No trouble found symptoms
Network hardware failures
Dial-up modem problems
Lightning damage
Other - Describe:

 

TELEPHONE & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Are You Experiencing...? Yes No
Noisy phone lines
Noisy headsets
Voice crossover
Unexpected disconnects
Minor static shock
Telephone equipment failures
Lightening damage
Other - Describe:

 

MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
Are You Experiencing...? Yes No
Variable frequency drive problems & shutdowns
Rectifier failures & control problems
Robotic & automated system problems
Molding & plastic injection machine malfunctions
Intermittent breaker tripping
Power capacitor bank failures
Harmonic & power factor issues
Overheating transformers
Lightening damage
Other - Describe:

 

SITE INFORMATION
Are You Experiencing...? Yes No
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control
UPS protection
TVSS - Surge protection
Harmonic treatment
Single point of ground reference

 

Electrical Service Type (Single or 3-Phase, Voltage, and Ampacity):
Building/Facility Size and Description (Multiple Story, Square Feet, Steel Frame, Wood, and etc.):
Type of Grounding System (Water Pipe, Ground Rod, and Ufer, etc.):
Earth Resistively Measurement of Ground System if Known (in Ohms):
Description of Problems:
Cost of Damages/Failures to Date?
When does damage/failure occur?
Frequency of Problems
New or Old Problem?
Have you had any recent electrical modifications to the facility? (New equipment, Expansions, Remodeling, or Renovation)
Have you monitored the power quality?

 

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