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Uninterruptible Power Solutions

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MEETING TODAYS NEED FOR EFFICIENT ENERGY
B8000 / B9000: 10kVA - 300kVA B9600: 400kVA 800kVA

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Contents...
Page 2 The Company Why an ECO UPS? ECO UPS energy savings The Financial Incentives Page 4 Benefits of low THD Low input harmonic distortion Page 5 Page 6 ECO UPS benefits of Stand-by Generator applications Efficiency guide for transformer and transformerless UPS > Transformer Benefits > EMF Protection > DC Protection Page 7 ECO Battery issues ECO UPS power factor Page 8 ECO UPS Range Page 3

The Company
Borri SpA were founded in 1932 and over the decades have gained invaluable experience in maximising efficient power from their wide range of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) and converter products. Borri are one of just a handful of companies able to manufacture high efficiency Solar Inverters up to 500kVA. It is this day-to-day practical design and production experience that helps Borri produce highly efficient three phase UPS for both industrial and IT applications. For good reason the international community has become ECO conscious. From domestic white goods to heavy industrial applications the squeeze is on to maximise every last watt of energy. It is this new reality that has driven Borri to lead the way in the development of ECO UPS technology. Borri are the only company in the world to manufacture three phase UPS from 10kVA to 800kVA with both IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors) rectiers and inverters. Borris unique efficient double conversion technology ensures a clean, uninterruptible source of power able to protect the most critical of loads. With three factories in Italy and a UK-based sales and distribution centre, supported by worldwide satellite offices, Borri are well placed to offer customers not just efficient products, but also an efficient service.

Why an ECO UPS?

In the post credit crunch era, managers may be focused on rebuilding their companies, regaining market share and of course increasing margins. The efficient use of energy could be deemed as less urgent and be set aside until the nancial climate has further improved. But, for medium to large organisations, any such delays can have profound effects on the balance sheet! The purpose of this brochure is to highlight that even a small saving in electrical usage (see graph) can generate substantial nancial benets; these very real savings are quickly reected by enhanced protability. In fact, if a company currently has an inefficient UPS the cost savings of replacing it with a high efficiency ECO UPS
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40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 Operating Costs Per Year Operating Costs Over a 5 Year Period

Cost saving of Borri over less efficient UPS

Based on 100kVA at 0.10/0.11 per kw/h

Borri 95% Efficient

Traditional UPS 88% Efficient

typically can be recouped within two years. A benet of incorporating IGBT switching is that input THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) is less than 3%. This falls well inside proposed European legislation, thus there being no risk of a nancial penalty. The combined features of the Borri ECO UPS result in low heat, low C02, low footprint and, most important of all, low fuel bills!
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Note: Savings are cumulative and take into account reduced air conditioning costs

ECO UPS Reduces Cost of Ownership...

High Efficiency Reduces Total Cost of Ownership
Higher efficiency = More output power = Reduced power losses = Lower electricity costs
It is estimated that over one third of direct and indirect energy (air conditioning units, etc) used to power a UPS is wasted because of low efficiency, poor load arrangements and unnecessary equipment being attached.

The Financial Incentives

Energy Technology List
Borri are proud to announce the ECO-UPS range from 250kVA 6.4MVA is now listed on the Energy Technology List (ETL), part of the Governments Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) Scheme. The ECO-UPS range was independently veried in line with the rigorous selection criteria and was officially listed on the ETL as of 1st February 2011. The ECA scheme provides a tax incentive for businesses wanting to invest in technologies which meet published energy saving criteria. The purchase of a Borri ECO-UPS System entitles the end user to claim 100% rst-year capital allowances for the investment against taxable prots of the period of investment (including associated delivery and installation costs) Thats a potential saving of 27% of the capital expenditure in year one! Further details can be found at www.eca.gov.uk/etl

A double conversion ECO UPS, when compared to traditional six and twelve pulse machines, offers a typical efficiency advantage of more than 10%. Further, the ECO UPS remains efficient at low loads: with many alternative UPS topologies the efficiency drops in proportion to the load; ie. low load = low efficiency = higher running costs. Below, we have presented two graphs; these clearly demonstrate the substantial nancial benets of using ECOfriendly power products over three and eight years respectively. An ECO 100kVA UPS over a three year term with just a 6% efficiency advantage can save the user approximately 32,000; the same machine over eight years can save a staggering 90,000. Such economies mean the green choice is so much easier to make.

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Actual savings may be dependent upon the accuracy and type of utility meter used and previously used.

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Carbon Trust Loan

Borri are a registered supplier with the Carbon Trust, by investing in an ECO-UPS you could fund the purchase with an Interest Free Efficiency Loan, repaying the loan over the same period as the savings are realised. Loans of between 3,000 and 100,000 are available and can be repaid over a period of up to 4 years. Borri would be pleased to assist clients in their application and provide advice and guidance. Further details can be found at www.carbontrust.co.uk

Operating cost savings for a small UPS Efficiency Difference (taken over an 3 year period)
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2% Efficiency Difference 4% Efficiency Difference 6% Efficiency Difference

UPS Scrappage Scheme

To further demonstrate commitment to increase power efficiency, Borri have launched a UPS Scrappage Scheme and will pay a minimum of 1,000 to end users if they replace an existing UPS System with an ECO-UPS System.
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UPS Size
Cumulative savings with typical utility charges of 0.10/0.11 per kWh

To claim your scrappage allowance speak with one of our Sales Team. Our terms and conditions can be found at: www.borri.co.uk/news/borri-scrappage-scheme
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High Power Factor low THD Reduces Installation Costs

All Borri ECO UPS benet from a high input power factor (.99pf) and low reected harmonics (THD <3%). These two crucial features dramatically reduce installation costs as smaller cables and MCBs (Fuses) can be used.
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Low Input Harmonic Distortion (THDi)

Borri are the only company in the world offering IGBT technology on all their three phase ECO UPSright up to 800kVA
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Note: Approximately 20% less copper and related materials are used when installing a Borri ECO UPS. This has to be good for the environment. A conventional 60kVA UPS with a six or twelve pulse rectier will draw on average 20%/25% more energy than an equivalent Borri ECO UPS. In fact, by replacing the old six pulse 60kVA with a Borri 80kVA it would still be possible to save money whilst increasing available power to your IT room. This is an extra 33% more energy from the existing supply! Note: Existing cables, switching and air conditioning can normally be used when upgrading.

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A Borri UPS reects less than 3% distortion back to the mains. This low reected distortion results in electronic equipment upstream from the UPS being much less susceptible to interference (ideal for hospitals). Another important consideration is that most European countries are looking at imposing penalties on companies that excessively pollute the electrical grid. A Borri UPS falls well inside the proposed distortion levels that would be subject to a ne. IGBT rectier technology saves unnecessary oversizing of auxiliary generator sets, infrastructure cabling and circuit breakers. Manufacturers with high input THD machines may offer a partial solution by means of a twelve pulse rectier. This old technology requires additional input lters and transformers to try to match Borris performance, This, in turn, adds a substantial price and size, and a loss of efficiency.

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This is an extra 33% more energy from the existing supply!

Note: By adding extra transformers and chokes to create a twelve pulse input stage, efficiency will be decreased and the resultant UPS will still not meet the overall performance of a Borri ECO product.

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ECO Benefits to Generator Applications

Stand-by Generator
As stated earlier, by using an ECO UPS smaller cables and switchgear can be used. The same principle is true when using a stand-by diesel generator which, unlike the mains, is not innite in power; thus energy must be extracted in the most efficient way possible. Borri ECO UPS generates less than 3% total harmonic distortion. This feature, married to a high input power factor (.99pf) has many benets for both the generator and the environment.

Smaller Generator Needed with ECO UPS

Because reected distortion to the generator is so low a substantially smaller engine and alternator can be used. Typically, when calculating the size of a generator to run with a non ECO UPS, a factor of 2.5 would be applied. For example, a standard 100kVA UPS would require a 250kVA generator. The same 100kVA requirement but with Borri ECO features would only require a 120kVA set; a factor of 1.2. This is 52% smaller and offers profound ecological and nancial benets.

Longer Generator Life with ECO UPS

By using a Borri ECO UPS the life of the generator can be extended. A conventional UPS may generate 25% to 35% reected harmonics. This distortion results in the generator alternator windings having to run hotter than necessary. With a Borri ECO UPS this problem will never occur. A further complication of bad harmonics is that the resulting mains distortion may lead to the generator management system (GMS) misinterpreting what is actually happening. This often causes hunting (the GMS switches back and forth between mains and generator resulting in small breaks) and such a scenario is a real threat to your load.

Ancillary Generator Benets with ECO UPS

The combination of high efficiency, high power factor and low THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) allows for smaller cables, switchgear and fuel storage, another less obvious advantage is that the generator will have a smaller footprint, thus any concrete plinth could be reduced in size, as could any related security fencing again real benets to the local environment.

Friendly Power Factor with ECO UPS

Another energy-friendly characteristic of the Borri ECO UPS is that it draws its power at almost unity power factor (.99pf); ie, the current and voltage are in sync. Note: The larger the lag (power factor) between current and voltage the greater the waste of energy. Many conventional UPS draw power at a .8pf and are thus 20% less efficient. A poor power factor can lead to many disadvantages in generator applications; from higher fuel costs to shorter maintenance intervals.

With Borri ECO features you would only require a 120kVA generator this is 52% smaller and offers profound ecological and financial benefits.

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Efficiency Advantages/Disadvantages
Comparing transformer with transformerless

Transformerless Technology: The design philosophy behind transformerless technology is exclusively to reduce cost. Like most things in life, You dont get something for nothing. By removing the transformer you lose some electrical isolation and may expose your load to a wider-range of problems. A Transformerless UPS with an IGBT rectier is more efficient than a conventional SCR six or twelve pulse machine. However, the Borri ECO B9000 & ECO B9600 UPS series incorporates both an IGBT rectier and inverter making its efficiency equal to, or even better than, most transformerless units. All this is achieved whilst still incorporating the all-important protection of a transformer! Most UPS installations, for practical purposes of exibility run at between 55% to 80% of capacity. The efficiency chart below shows that (in this powerband) there is no particular efficiency advantage from either transformerless or transformer technology; both fare well. Only when at 100% load does a transformerless machine achieve a small gain but this is offset by the efficiency of the Borri system at low load which, in the real world, is where it matters. To achieve a transformerless topology, more high power switching devices are required on the output, ironically its these additional switching devices that may reduce efficiency. Isolation Transformer is Standard on ECO B9000 & ECO B9600 60kVA - 800kVA: When designing the B9000 and B9600 series, Borri took the decision, at the point of conception, to include an output transformer, but why? Because the benets and additional protection were considered to be great and allowed for a wider range of applications. EMF Protection: A threat to any UPS is back EMF (back electromagnetic force). This energy is created by switching on and off machines connected to the output. The Borri transformer will dissipate this energy, protecting the UPS and in consequence your load. Back EMF and high energy spikes are also generated by magnetic brakes, often found on high speed drives or robotic applications and larger printers. With most transformerless UPS this rogue energy is passed directly across the output stage and is dissipated via an array of semi conductor devices. The life of these devices is nite, the length depending on usage, whilst the life of a transformer is almost innite. DC Protection: Having an output transformer offers 100% protection against DC (battery/rectier voltage) reaching the load in the event of a major failure. Should DC reach the load, catastrophic damage is certain. Efficiency % Borri On-Line Transformerless UPS cannot protect against a DC threat!

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IGBT with Output Transformer Transformer less UPS

Note to Buyer: If your computer room is subjected to a substantial lighting strike, or similar, a transformer-based UPS guarantees no DC to your load. Efficient Scalability: Borris parallel operation has the functionality for both redundancy and capacity increase. Up to six 800kVA UPS can be combined together to give an extraordinary 4.8MVA of efficient power at just 3% THD. Further, Borris DSP digital control protocol acts on both active and reactive power, monitoring each output phase. This allows efficient load sharing between all modules connected in parallel.
Actual savings may be dependent upon the accuracy and type of utility meter used and previously used.

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Intelligent Battery Charging

For Improved Battery Life and for a cleaner environment
One of the biggest expenses of UPS ownership is the replacement and maintenance of the batteries. The B8000, B9000 and B9600 feature an Accurate Battery Management (ABM) program whereby, following the UI characteristic curve, the charger starts at a constant current, automatically selected by the type and quantity of the battery used. The ABM system eliminates detrimental excess charging and reduces residual current ripple, one of the main causes of premature battery wear. The ABM program also protects against deep discharge cycles which can and do damage individual cells. A single battery can cost 135.00 and its not uncommon for a medium size UPS to contain 120 individual blocks. Protecting your batteries is protecting your investment. The Borri B9000 and B9600 ECO series incorporate automatic temperature compensation which regulates the battery charge voltage under hot and cold conditions thereby increasing battery life. By extending the life of the batteries, the environment is beneted. Note: Batteries contain heavy duty plastic, acid, lead and are expensive to recycle. The longer the life can be extended the fewer need to be produced and subsequently recycled.
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High Rated Output Power helps reduce greenhouse gases

Borris three phase UPS are designed to accommodate high output power factors, This capability means that no overrating of the UPS is required which, in turn, results in a smaller footprint, smaller cables and less heat generation. For more information on leading and lagging currents see graph. As an example of everyday machines that have a high current p.f, we only have to look at products such as Blade Servers. Borri comfortably deal with the sophisticated power demands of these cutting-edge computers, all at a temperature of 250C. If you would like to know more about specifying and designing your own ECO-friendly computer room or data centre please feel free to contact our technical sales team on UK Free Phone 0800 136993. We will be pleased to share our 75 years experience with you.

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B8000 / B9000 B9600 UPS suitable for:

Data Centres Networking Communication Rooms Banking Telecommunications Healthcare Systems Industrial Automation Manufacturing Machinery Building Automation
Typical industries we serve include:
COMMERCIAL: Information Technology, Telecommunications, Internet Infrastructures, Banking, Healthcare. INDUSTRIAL: Utilities, Power Plants, Oil and Gas and Petrochemical, Railways, Marine, Avionic.

The ECO UPS Range

The B8000 ECO series is a transformerless UPS with IGBT input and output technology. The combination of Isolated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBT) and digital processing (DSP) enables the ECO B8000 series to have an almost negligible effect on the mains supply, reecting less than 3% harmonic distortion. When running in normal On-Line mode the B8000 ECO offers an AC/AC efficiency of 95% increasing to 98% in DC to AC mode. Achieving a high DC to AC efficiency means that, under mains fail conditions, the batteries and your network run for longer. Should green mode be selected. AC to AC efficiency increases to approximately 98%. The B9000 ECO is the most efficient transformer based uninterruptible power supply available on the UPS market. The efficiency of the B9000 is typically 10% to 15% higher than a conventional six or twelve pulse UPS, providing massive efficiency and cost savings for the user. See graphs on page 3. The B9000 ECO incorporates an IGBT rectier reecting less than 3% harmonic distortion back to the mains and, as a consequence, has no detrimental effect on other equipment sharing the same supply. A further benet of IGBT technology is that any auxiliary generator can be downsized by as much as 50%. See page 5. The B9600 ECO: Like the B9000 the B9600 includes an isolation transformer, IGBT rectier and IGBT inverter. The combination of these three crucial technical components makes the B9600 ECO UPS the only machine available in the world able to reach 800kVA (single module) with an efficiency of 95% and a reected THD of <3%. See page 6. Like its siblings, the B9600 ECO can be congured in parallel reaching a total power of 4.8 MVA. This amazing power is achieved with no detriment to the input power factor or reected harmonics. When in a parallel conguration, all phases are individually monitored so that the load is shared equally and efficiently.

Products available from the Group include:

UPS Systems / Solar Inverters up to 500kVA Generators / AC and DC Voltage Stabilizers / Rectiers-Battery Chargers / Static Inverters Static Transfer Switches / Frequency Converters / Switchgear / Batteries.

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Our team of experts from Research and Design, Sales Support, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Testing, Expediting and After-Sales and Service will help you to choose the best solution for your applications.

BORRI LTD
Systems House Eckington Business Park Rotherside Road Eckington Sheffield S21 4HL Tel: +44 01246 431431 Fax: +44 01246 431444 Email: sales@borri.co.uk Web: www.borri.co.uk

Uninterruptible Power Solutions

BORRI S.p.A
Via 8 Marzo, 2 52010 Bibbiena (Arezzo) Italy Tel: +39 0575 5351 Fax: +39 0575 561438 Email: info@borri.it Web: www.borri.it
Information presented in this brochure cannot be used to place any contractual obligations on the Borri Group, efficiency and savings gures contained in this brochure are indicative and can vary from country to country, brand to brand and from voltage to voltage. Information contained in this brochure cannot be deemed as denitive and can change without notice.

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