Power problems like spikes, surges, brownouts, and outages can damage computers and sensitive electronics. Don’t let weather related power events cause downtime & data loss. Take a look at the...

EXTREME WEATHER Business Protection Checklist

Plan Ahead

• Back up files and operating systems regularly.
• Turn off all computers, monitors, printers, scanners, and other devices when they aren't in use; if the power goes out, you won't have to worry about lost files.

Start with AC line Surge Protection

• Protect “critical” electronics from harmful high voltage (surges or spikes) with surge suppressors.
• Look for surge protectors with low let-through voltage ratings to minimize danger.
• When the utility restores power after a blackout, power  can sometimes fluctuate until it returns to normal, causing surges, spikes, and sags.

Bulletproof All Points of Entry

• Surges can enter electronic equipment via any connection – power, phone, or data lines, coaxial cable, etc.
• Be sure to close off any possible entrance to equipment by selecting surge protectors with telephone/data line/coax protection.

Gain “Runtime” with a Battery Backup

• Gain battery backup for computers by adding an uninterruptible power sources (UPS). These battery back up devices provide temporary power for a few minutes allowing users to save what they're working on and safely shut down.
• These units can be sized to the anticipated application according to the amount of VA/watts consumed by the connected devices and the amount of runtime required.
• When sized appropriately, battery backup can offer a cross-over solution until on-site generators are up and running.
• Pair battery back-up with management software to provide automatically and safely shutdown operating systems and certain running applications, as well as save any data “in progress”.

Protect Against Poor Power

• Using a UPS with automatic voltage regulation to boost or trim power fluctuations will further protect computer peripherals, electronics, and appliances from potential damage.
• Spikes and sags can occur when there is increased demand on the power grid, and when powering devices with a generator.