Case · Banking
Turnkey Tier III data center
Design, construction, supply, installation and operation of the critical room of the most important provincial bank in Córdoba.
Critical infrastructure · Generator sets
Backup generation for extended outages
The UPS carries the load for minutes; the generator set, for the hours that follow. We integrate both so the transfer is automatic and tested.
A generator set takes over the load when a grid outage lasts longer than the UPS runtime. We integrate generator sets with automatic transfer switchgear, coordinated with the UPS system, so the critical room moves to generation without manual intervention—and we maintain them with documented periodic tests.
The role of the generator set in a critical room
UPS systems are designed to bridge the transition: from the moment the grid fails until the generator starts, stabilizes and takes the load. If the generator doesn’t start or the transfer fails, battery runtime runs out and the room shuts down. That is why the generator, the transfer and the UPS are designed and tested as a single system.
What is included
- Automatic transfer switch (ATS) integration with controllers to switch to generation during grid outages.
- Coordination with the UPS system so the transition is transparent to the critical load.
- Redundant generation schemes when the availability level requires it.
- Periodic start and transfer tests, with results logged.
- Monitoring of generator status and alarms integrated into the DCIM platform.
Field experience
At the banking data center we designed and operate, backup generation is redundant, with Onan-Cummins generator sets, automatic transfer and periodic testing as part of the site’s daily operation.
Coordinated backup
Generation, transfer and UPS as a single system
Extended backup
Runtime for outages lasting hours, beyond the batteries.
Automatic transfer
Switching to generation without manual intervention.
Documented tests
Periodic starts and transfers, with logs.
Case studies
Where we have already applied it
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Case · Automotive
Full renewal at Stellantis
Five critical rooms across three data centers, with Schneider Electric’s official Advantage Service Plan.
Frequently asked questions
Generator sets: frequently asked questions
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Why do I need a generator if I already have a UPS?
Because the UPS has limited runtime from its batteries. The generator covers extended outages; the UPS covers the transition until the generator takes the load.
How often should the generator be tested?
We recommend periodic start tests and on-load transfer tests according to the site’s maintenance plan. An untested generator does not guarantee backup.
Can the generator be monitored remotely?
Yes. We integrate generator and transfer status and alarms into the room’s monitoring platform.
Critical infrastructure
Backup that works when you need it
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