Last year at Wuhan Union Hospital, our 80kVA medical UPS prevented a critical MRI scan interruption during a 3-hour blackout, saving a patient's diagnostic procedure.
Key selection criteria for MRI UPS:
- Minimum 30-minute runtime at full load
- Pure sine wave output (<3% THD)
- Isolation transformer included
- DICOM compatibility
- Redundant power modules
What is UPS in Medical?
In Shanghai Children's Hospital, 28 medical devices run simultaneously on our central UPS system - protecting everything from ventilators to dialysis machines.
Medical UPS essentials provide:
- Continuous operation during power failures
- Protection against electrical noise
- Voltage regulation (±1% for sensitive devices)
- Automated self-testing
- Emergency power-off safety
Medical Application Comparison
Device Type | Power Range | Runtime Needs | Our Recommended UPS |
---|---|---|---|
MRI/CT | 30-100kVA | 30-60 min | MED-100MX |
Ultrasound | 2-5kVA | 15-30 min | MED-5S |
Patient Monitors | 1-3kVA | 60+ min | MED-3L |
Life Support | 5-15kVA | 8+ hours | MED-15ER |
Regulation Alert: Medical UPS must comply with IEC 60601-1 safety standards.
What is a Medical Grade UPS?
Our MED series developed for Beijing Cancer Hospital exceeds standard UPS with these critical healthcare features.
Medical-grade differentiators:
- Leakage current <50μA
- 100% isolated output
- Double conversion technology
- IP44 sealed units
- Non-stop bypass circuit
Medical vs Commercial UPS
Feature | Commercial UPS | Medical UPS | Importance |
---|---|---|---|
Isolation | Optional | Required | Patient safety |
Noise Level | <60dB | <45dB | Comfort |
Cleaning | Standard | Hospital-grade | Sterility |
Monitoring | Basic | Detailed logs | Compliance |
Real Case: Our isolation prevented interference in 16 EEG machines at Guangzhou Neurological Institute.
What are the Three Types of UPS?
After installing all three types in Shenzhen Medical Center, we documented their different performance with CT scanners.
Performance-proven options:
- Online Double Conversion (best for MRI)
- Line Interactive (for monitors)
- Standby (for non-critical loads)
UPS Type Comparison
Type | Transfer Time | Power Quality | Best For | Our Model |
---|---|---|---|---|
Online | 0ms | Perfect | MRI/Life Support | MED-O series |
Line Interactive | 2-4ms | Good | Ultrasound | MED-L series |
Standby | 5-10ms | Fair | Office Equipment | MED-S series |
MRI Warning: Only online UPS provides clean enough power for magnetic imaging.
What Does UPS Mean in Healthcare?
Our monitoring system at Zhongshan Hospital recorded 387 power events last year - all handled seamlessly by medical UPS.
Healthcare-specific functions:
- Bridge time for generator start
- Ground fault protection
- Alarm integration with BMS
- Drug refrigeration support
- Surgical lighting backup
Healthcare Power Standards
Standard | Requirement | Our Compliance |
---|---|---|
IEC 60601-1 | Medical safety | Certified |
EN 62040-1 | UPS performance | Exceeds |
NFPA 99 | Healthcare facilities | Meets |
ISO 13485 | Medical devices | Certified |
Emergency Protocol: Surgical UPS must maintain power through 90% voltage drops.
Conclusion
Medical-grade UPS systems1 require specialized designs that prioritize patient safety and equipment protection - our healthcare-certified solutions2 deliver reliable power for critical medical applications.