Power Switching Problem Brings Down Websites
One of the most important things you need to do when running a UPS and generator set is to have regular dry runs to check for problems and issues - will the generator start, will the UPS synchronise to the generator supply and will automatic shutdown software activate for example. Unfortunately things can go wrong and such tests always need a risk assessment. This article on ZDNet shows that the unexpected can happen - in this case a switchgear fault disrupted a generator and UPS test at Redbus leading to a building evacuation and system downtime.
