APPLICATION NOTE www.adc.com • +1-952-938-8080 • 1-800-366-3891 ADC Professional Services Power Reliability for Cell Sites and Switching Centers It’s inevitable – batteries die. Worst case – they die when you need them the most. Though many VRLA batteries have an expected life of 10 years, they can fail in as little as two. If you’re responsible for cell site or switching center operations, you know that dependable battery back-up power supplies are critical. While VRLA battery life-cycle maintenance can be both costly and daunting, unreliable back-up systems can affect service quality, customer satisfaction and revenue. ADC’s preventive power maintenance program offers protection against power-related failures while cutting the cost and the hassle of keeping back-up systems at the ready. It’s an operational investment that improves service continuity by minimizing downtime and service interruption. Our specialized field-service teams know power systems inside and out. Their expertise is critical to help minimize the risk of cell site or switching center failure in the event of power interruptions. They also know how the demands of newer active equipment can affect the overall power plant and the impact on back-up systems. ADC starts with planning that includes comprehensive site audits following carrier-specific methodologies. These audits include: • Visual internal and external inspections • Drawings of site floor plans detailing the location and dimensions of all power equipment, internal grounding, cable racking, rectifiers, batteries and AC service panels • Ground resistance testing 12/06 • 103975AE ADC Professional Services ADC Professional Services Power Reliability for Cell Sites and Switching Centers 2 www.adc.com • +1-952-938-8080 • 1-800-366-3891 Based on the results, ADC develops detailed reports and recommendations that include customer and manufacturer methods of procedures for ongoing preventive maintenance. These procedures address essential areas such as power plant and battery maintenance, grounding, safety and alarming. ADC offers specific services for the power plant which include services for: • Power bays - Load sharing verification - Distribution position availability tracking for future loads - Alarm verification • Batteries - Internal conductance and/or load testing on all cells including flooded and valve regulated types - Checking and recording plant load, voltage and recharge capability, including calibration of the digital or analog meter if available - Inspection and maintenance of battery covers, electrolyte levels, crystallization, leakage, corrosion - Specific gravity measurement - Checking and recording torque value of all battery connections - Capacity verification • Battery installation and replacement, including coordination of battery disposal in accordance with applicable EPA regulations • Power distribution installation and upgrades seirettaB CA oT slenaP buS lenaP esuoH seirettaB CD kcar tnempiuqE slenap esuf rewoP noitubirtsiD draoB CA laicremmoC y r a d n o c e S r e w o P seitilicaF/gnidliuB yramirP rewoP sreifitceR Power Plant Schematic 12/06 • 103975AE ADC Professional Services ADC Professional Services Power Reliability for Cell Sites and Switching Centers 3 www.adc.com • +1-952-938-8080 • 1-800-366-3891 ABOUT ADC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Through its Professional Services organization, ADC helps plan, deploy and maintain telecommunications networks throughout the United States and Europe. ADC’s unique experience in multivendor, multitechnology, multiservice solutions makes ADC the ideal choice for projects that require an in-depth, hands-on understanding of simple to complex network environments. PLANNING SERVICES • Program and Project Management • Network and Inventory Audit • Engineering DEPLOYMENT SERVICES • Program and Project Management • Engineering • Material Services • Preconfigured Equipment Solutions • Power Services • Installation Services • Commissioning and Integration • Decommissioning and Removals MAINTENANCE SERVICES • Program and Project Management • Network and Inventory Audit • Preventive and Routine Maintenance • Decommissioning and Removals ADC Professional Services offers comprehensive solutions for network operators delivering voice, video and data services over wireless, wireline and cable networks. Learn more at www.adc.com/professionalservices In addition to power expertise, ADC offers unique multivendor experience with the ability to service power and active equipment from all major suppliers. Through our nationwide workforce we offer a highly scalable on-demand services solution for projects ranging from single site to large-scale national efforts. Loss of cell site or switching site service due to power failure is a risk no one has to take. With ADC, you can be assured the job is done right the first time, every time. APPLICATION NOTE Web Site: www.adc.com From North America, Call Toll Free: 1-800-366-3891 • Outside of North America: +1-952-938-8080 Fax: +1-952-917-3237 • For a listing of ADC’s global sales office locations, please refer to our web site. ADC Telecommunications, Inc., P.O. Box 1101, Minneapolis, Minnesota USA 55440-1101 Specifications published here are current as of the date of publication of this document. Because we are continuously improving our products, ADC reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. At any time, you may verify product specifications by contacting our headquarters office in Minneapolis. ADC Telecommunications, Inc. views its patent portfolio as an important corporate asset and vigorously enforces its patents. Products orfeatures contained herein may be covered by one or more U.S. or foreign patents. An Equal Opportunity Employer 103975AE 12/06 Original © 2006 ADC Telecommunications, Inc. All Rights Reserved . testing 12/06 • 103975AE ADC Professional Services ADC Professional Services Power Reliability for Cell Sites and Switching Centers 2 www .adc. com • +1-952-938-8080. Schematic 12/06 • 103975AE ADC Professional Services ADC Professional Services Power Reliability for Cell Sites and Switching Centers 3 www .adc. com • +1-952-938-8080