Safe Transfer Switches: How They Work and Why They’re Essential for Data Centers
Data center ensures continuous flow and storage of information. Hence, any power surge or outage can become critical for the operation and result in equipment damage, data loss, or serious operational disruptions.
To avoid such risks, modern data centers implement dual power sources where smooth switching between these sources can save such disaster. That’s where a Safe Transfer Switch (STS) steps in, offering seamless, reliable power transfer and ensuring business continuity at all times.
Understanding the STS and how it works
It is an electrical device designed to transfer a power load between two sources; most commonly between a primary supply and secondary source. This transfer can be triggered automatically or performed manually, depending on the setup. The STS constantly monitors both power sources hence, in the event of a power outage or any fluctuations, the STS senses the disruption and automatically switches to the secondary source without interrupting the power supply to the equipment. Once the primary source is restored and stable, the STS may automatically (or manually, depending on configuration) revert back to it, ensuring a smooth operation.
Here, Netrack’s Safe Transfer Switch deserves special mention. It is designed with thyristor-based reliable technology, allowing two input sources to converge into a single output. It can then be connected with power distribution units. Such design is optimized for high-power switching applications and delivers an impressive switching time as low as 5 to 15 milliseconds. Netrack’s STS also features a control panel for data visualization and fault alerts, ensuring proactive system management.
Key features of Netrack’s STS
- Quick switching time
- Two input and one output source
- Two pole switching (Phase and neutral)
- Available in 16A and 32A
- Has IEC 60309 socket for output compatibility
- Manual bypass option for maintenance
- Rack mounting design with shorter depth for convenience
Why they are essential?
Data centers house thousands of interconnected devices that require non-stop electricity to operate efficiently. While dual power sources are common in modern facilities, many devices only support a single input, making them vulnerable during power disruptions.
The STS ensures that the transfer from the primary to secondary source happens seamlessly. This ensures continuous supply of power to environments where an outage can cost heavily such as; data centers, hospitals, and financial institutions. Now, when power surges and fluctuations during transitions are mitigated, mission critical equipment can be protected from damage. Thus, reducing long-term cost. In fact, it requires minimal manual intervention and optimizes power usage thus reducing downtime as well as power wastage. Hence, it is a cost-effective solution for business continuity and minimizing operational outage.
A partner that is power reliable
Netrack’s STS is specially designed to enable redundancy for single-input devices and ensure uninterrupted service during outages or maintenance. Whether it’s an unforeseen power failure or planned maintenance, the STS guarantees that the critical operations remain intact.
Netrack’s Safe Transfer Switches bring reliability, safety, and efficiency to the power management strategy. Thus, safeguarding a data center, an industrial setup, or a mission-critical IT environment with a robust solution that minimizes downtime, reduces risk, and simplifies operations.
