PowerWalker showcases power products at Paris exhibition

Author: Simon Rowley

PowerWalker, a power management specialist, is currently showcasing its latest innovations at Data Centre World Paris 2024, which is taking place from 27-28 November. Technologies on display include the all-in-one Micro Data Centre (MDC), the compact-footprint TAP series, and the CPM series.

PowerWalker’s technologies are designed to address the increasing electricity demand in data centres, AI servers, and IoT applications. These products enhance reliability and energy efficiency, supporting the growth of AI and IoT technologies globally.

The PowerWalker MDC (Micro Data Centre) is an efficient and eco-friendly solution for data centre infrastructure. It combines various subsystems such as UPS, power distribution, precision cooling, edge computing, dynamic monitoring, system connection, and intelligent management into a single cabinet. Instead of cooling the complete server room, installing a MDC is way more eco-friendly to the environment.

Featuring intelligent cooling and monitoring technology, the PowerWalker MDC enhances energy and protection efficiency. It uses R410A refrigeration, which has a lower climate change impact compared to older refrigerants. This results in more efficient cooling systems, helping businesses save on energy costs while protecting the environment. With its built-in temperature and humidity sensors, it is an ideal protection for sensitive IT equipment.

The PowerWalker MDC includes three sub-series: Basic Single Rack without Cooling, Standard Single Rack with Self-Contained DX Cooling, and Standard Single Rack with Split DX Cooling. The custom-built system allows customers to choose between single-rack and multi-rack systems, ensuring a perfect fit for specific needs.

The PowerWalker VFI TAP PF1 BE series is a three-phase UPS series with three-step IGBT PWM control technology, boasting up to 96% efficiency in online mode and 99% efficiency in ECO mode. This series’ compact design reduces up to 50% of the footprint, making it ideal for data centres and industrial complexes. The series works with lead-acid batteries and provides longer backup time. Its optimised battery management (OBM) helps extend battery life by 50%.

The system’s non-master-slave paralleling technology eliminates the risk of shutdown due to a single point of failure, ensuring continuous operation. It can be paralleled and reaches an output power of up to 320kW. Another feature of the PowerWalker VFI TAP PF1 BE series is its flexibility. The 32-44 battery adjustment
provides a more flexible battery configuration.

The PowerWalker VFI CPM Series is a single 42U three-phase cabinet that offers space for 10 60kW power modules. This online modular solution can reach an output power of 600kW and features hot-swappable power modules available in 60kW. The cabinet manages synchronised work and parallel operation, resulting in a very low Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) and parallel redundancy.

The CPM cabinets can be configured with UPS modules, battery slots, and a combination of both, offering the highest flexibility. The CPM series combines high flexibility and scalability with excellent efficiency up to 94.5% in online mode, making it an optimal power solution for commercial purposes.

Additionally, each CPM cabinet includes a switch module, an STS module, and an LCD panel. CPM cabinets are available in 30U and 42U sizes, with a compact economy version available in 15U. The CPM cabinets can also operate in parallel, doubling capacity.