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1 June 2005, Market Memo

X-Treme Power Factor Hipulse-E

Milan, June 1, 2005

Marketing Management Team
Liebert Hiross UPS

Market Memo
To: Liebert and Liebert Hiross Partners, Distributors and Sales Associates

NEW X-Treme Power Factor Options for Hipulse-E

Dear Associate,
We are glad to announce the availability of the new X-Treme Power Factor Options for
Hipulse-E. The new options are designed to increase significantly the performance of our
UPS and aligning it with near-unity or sometimes leading power factor loads in new Data
Centers and IT and Networking applications.

X-Treme Power Factor for Hipulse E

kW

0.9 Leading

0.9 Lagging

Active Power

100% KW on Rated Output

0.8 Lagging

50%

Leading Power Factor

Lagging Power Factor

kVAr

The new Options allow the Output Performance to stretch all the way to support 0.9 Leading
Power Factor loads, with no derating with respect to the rated UPS Output.
This means that the UPS will be capable of functioning at 100% of its rated output, thus
providing 100% of Active Power or kW in all conditions between 0.8 lagging and 0.9 leading.
A press release has been anticipated to the press through our Press Agency and its contacts
across Europe in occasion of the Italian Electrical Trade Show INTEL 05. English and Italian
text are attached with this memo.

Liebert Hiross S.p.a. Emerson Network Power EMEA

via Rossini 6 - 20098 San Giuliano (MI) - Italy
tel + 39 - 02 98 250 1 fax +39 02 250 337
helpdeskUPS@liebert-hiross.com - http://www.liebert-hiross.com

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1. Background
Traditional Switch Mode Power Supplies used in computers were designed in the past with a rather
low, and generally lagging active power factor. Common values of 0.7-0.8 were typical in data centers.
New power converters used in modern servers and other IT equipment, are now presenting a much
higher power factor, close to unity in many cases, and with a slightly capacitive or leading
characteristic.
Traditional transformer-based UPS technology now faces a new challenge to cope with these loads.
With the new Hipulse E, thanks to a clever combination of the output transformer and the capacitive
filtering technology, we are now able to fine tune the UPS output performance to support the new
application requirements.
1. Main Features
With your Hipulse E orders there are two new options:
Power Factor Tuning 1 or Unity
Power Factor Tuning 0.9 Leading
These options allow the UPS Output Inverter to operate without derating under the following
conditions:
Power Factor Tuning 1 or Unity = No derating of the Active Power (kW) of the Inverter with loads
up to 0.95 Leading. No variation of the other performance conditions of the UPS for Lagging loads.
This option is ideal for loads working typically between 0.8 lagging and unity a typical data center,
with a combination of new and old servers, and other non IT loads connected to the UPS, such as
motors, or Air Conditioning equipment.
UPS Safe Operating Area - X-treme P.F. Kit 1 PF - Unity

100 % kiloWatts on rated Output

1

0,8

0,6

KiloWatts

No derating,
100% rated
output up to
0.95 Leading

0,4

Leading

kVAr

Lagging

The output Active Power rating of the various Hipulse E ratings is summarized in the tables below.
Table 1. Output Power and Current for Hipulse E
UPS Ratings
100% kVA
120kVA
160kVA
200kVA
300kVA
100% Current
173A
230A
288A
433A
100% kW
96kW
128kW
160kW
240kW

Liebert Hiross S.p.a. Emerson Network Power EMEA

via Rossini 6 - 20098 San Giuliano (MI) - Italy
tel + 39 - 02 98 250 1 fax +39 02 250 337
helpdeskUPS@liebert-hiross.com - http://www.liebert-hiross.com

400kVA
577A
320kW

500kVA
721A
400kVA

600kVA
866A
480kW

800kVA
1154A
640kW

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Power Factor Tuning 0.9 Leading = No derating of the Active Power (kW) of the Inverter with
loads up to 0.9 Leading and 0.9 Lagging.
When using this option there is a small derating factor for loads between 0.8 and 0.9 lagging (up to 8%
derating at 0.8 lagging)
This option is ideal for loads working typically around unity or between unity and 0.9 leading power
factors. New data centers, with a predominance of new server and IT / Networking equipment and no
inductive circuits such as motors, transformers, etc.

UPS Safe Operating Area - X-treme P.F. Kit 0,9 Leading

100 % kiloWatts on rated Output

1

0,8

0,6

KiloWatts

No derating,
100% rated
output up to
0.9 Leading

0,4

Leading

kVAr

Lagging

NOTE:
When ordering Hipulse E units without the X-Treme Power Factor options it must be noted that a
derating factor must be applied when supplying power to leading loads. In this situation the unit will
supply approximately 76% of its rated output power (i.e. at 300kVA, rated output 240kW, with 0.9
leading PF = 183kW).

2. Part Numbers and Availability

We are introducing two new digit values in position 23 of the Hipulse E configuration string (as shown
at the end of this document).
Retrofit installation in older Hipulse or Hipulse E units is possible, but will require previous Engineering
and Service onsite evaluation and approval.
Also future modification of units will be possible (for example from a unity rated option to a 0.9
leading version) with prior agreement with our Engineering and Service teams.
3. Availability and Lead Times
We foresee no significant change in UPS lead times for these otions, however, please consider an
additional 2-3 weeks compared to standard lead times at least for the first few months of introduction,
while changes on all units and ratings are being rolled out in the factory.

Liebert Hiross S.p.a. Emerson Network Power EMEA

via Rossini 6 - 20098 San Giuliano (MI) - Italy
tel + 39 - 02 98 250 1 fax +39 02 250 337
helpdeskUPS@liebert-hiross.com - http://www.liebert-hiross.com

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4. Pricing

Pricing for these new options is summarized in the following table.

NOTES:
- There is no difference in pricing between the unity, PF 1 version and the 0.9 Leading PF version.
- Base Model pricing for Single Module systems is included in the table only for your reference.
Product

Type

Hipulse E

6P

Hipulse E

12P

Hipulse E

6P

Hipulse E

12P

Hipulse E

6P

Hipulse E

12P

Hipulse E

6P

Hipulse E

12P

Hipulse E

6P

Hipulse E

12P

Hipulse E

12P

Hipulse E

12P

Hipulse E

12P

PN
Ratg. Description
(base module) (kVA)
5410354O
120 Hipulse E 6P 120kVA
5410374I
120 Hipulse E 12P 120kVA
5410355P
160 Hipulse E 6P 160kVA
5410375J
160 Hipulse E 12P 160kVA
5410356Q
200 Hipulse E 6P 200kVA
5410376K
200 Hipulse E 12P 200kVA
5410318E-E
300 Hipulse E 6P 300kVA
5410338Y-E
300 Hipulse E 12P 300kVA
5410319F-E
400 Hipulse E 6P 400kVA
5410339Z-E
400 Hipulse E 12P 400kVA
5410340A-E
500 Hipulse E 12P 500kVA
5410341B-E
600 Hipulse E 12P 600kVA
5410352M-E
800 Hipulse E 12P 800kVA

Base Model List XPF Option List

Price
Price

5. Documentation
Press releases in English and Italian for the new options are attached.
A PowerPoint presentation with graphs used also in this memo is also included with this memo (to
allow you to prepare custom material for your communications).
Our press agency Pragmatika will also have available a by-lined article on leading power factor loads
and new trends in Data Center loads for your press contacts. The article supplies some more
background information explaining the new trends and its meaning for UPS and Generators.

We are also planning a Webcast, which will be announced next week, to present these new
options and discuss its features and benefits.

For more information and feedback do not hesitate to contact us at the addresses below or
through the helpdeskUPS@liebert-hiross.com email address.
Wishing you continued success in your business with us,
Michele Martiradonna
UPS Marketing EMEA
Liebert Hiross Emerson Network Power
michele.martiradonna@liebert-hiross.com

Liebert Hiross S.p.a. Emerson Network Power EMEA

via Rossini 6 - 20098 San Giuliano (MI) - Italy
tel + 39 - 02 98 250 1 fax +39 02 250 337
helpdeskUPS@liebert-hiross.com - http://www.liebert-hiross.com