Why is it Important to Receive Notification of Power Outages?

Why is it Important to Receive Notification of Power Outages?

To better understand the importance, let’s first define what a power outage is. A power outage occurs when the electricity supply from the grid is interrupted for some reason, but it can also be caused by the tripping of the residual current circuit breaker in your home or workplace. For instance, in three-phase environments and facilities, you might not notice if one phase goes out, but all devices and machines dependent on that phase will be without power. Issues such as a faulty meter or a tripped circuit breaker can also result in a loss of electricity.

When we notice these situations, we can take immediate action, such as reactivating the breaker, calling an electrician, or contacting the electricity distribution companies to resolve the problem. But what if we are away from our home or workplace? In that case, someone or a smart device needs to notify us.

Power outages bring numerous problems. For example:

At Home:

• Spoiled Food:If you return home or to your vacation house after a power outage, the food in your refrigerator and freezer will likely be spoiled.
• Disabled Security Systems:In vacation homes and rarely used storage areas, if there is a prolonged power outage, existing burglar alarm systems become inoperative. Malicious individuals might cut off the electricity first and then wait for the burglar alarm system to become inactive.
• Medical Equipment Dependency:Many patients dependent on electrically powered devices may not be aware of a power outage, especially while sleeping at night. Although systems like UPS provide backup, prolonged outages can result in devices not working, posing life-threatening risks.

At Work:

• System/Server Room Outages:In your system/server room, a power outage could lead to internet infrastructure failure or service disruptions due to halted servers, causing system downtimes, significant financial losses, and customer complaints.
• Cold Storage Issues:Cold storage room coolers will stop working, leading to spoilage of everything inside, creating hard-to-clean waste, and causing substantial financial damage.

In Industrial Facilities:

• Production Line Interruptions:
  Notifying of power outages is critical in factories and workshops where production lines and machinery need to operate continuously.

In Healthcare Facilities like Hospitals and Clinics:

• Medication and Vaccine Spoilage:
  Medications and vaccines in your drug/vaccine/medicine cabinet will spoil after a certain period, resulting in significant financial loss and potentially harming humans and other living beings if used unknowingly.

In Agriculture:

• Irrigation Failures:In places where irrigation is critical (e.g., automatic roadside vertical gardens), the irrigation system will not work, causing substantial damage.
• Livestock and Aquaculture Risks:In your poultry farm, hatchery, fish farming facility, or aquariums, a power outage will lead to the death of the creatures inside in a short time.
• Theft of Transformers and Cables:Theft of transformers or copper cables in your fields is unfortunately very common. Thieves are forced to cut the power first.

What are Reporter GSM SMS Power Outage Alarm Devices?

A GSM power outage alarm device is a device that uses GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technology to send notifications via SMS or calls to users or designated individuals during a power outage. Additionally, it notifies you when the power is restored, ensuring that everything is back to normal.

Our MX1100 device can be used for single-phase systems, and the LX2181 device can be used for systems up to 8 phases.

Key Features and Functions

1. Remote Monitoring:Power outage GSM alarm units send immediate notifications to users or designated individuals during a power outage. This allows for quick intervention in case of issues that may arise during the outage. Reporter devices can send SMS and make calls to up to 7 people.
2. Fast and Reliable Notification:In the event of a power outage, the GSM alarm device sends an SMS reliably within an average of 15 seconds, followed by a notification call. This is crucial for critical infrastructure and systems, ensuring users are instantly informed. Notifications can be sent not only for power outages but also when the power is restored.
3. Easy Installation:GSM alarm units typically have a straightforward installation process. They can be easily integrated into existing electrical systems without requiring special technical knowledge. All that is needed for setup is a GSM SIM card and basic connection procedures. They work with all operators and have an IMEI number registered in the system.
4. Easy Settings:In Reporter devices, adding or removing numbers and making settings are all done via SMS. No application or PC program is needed. You can make all settings from anywhere at any time with just a single SMS.
5. Timed Test Messages:When you want to ensure the device is working, you can send an SMS to request status information and receive a response. If you prefer this to be done automatically, it is possible. By activating this feature, you can set it to send you a test message at intervals between 0-999 hours. For example, if you want a message every 3 days, you can set it to 72 hours.
6. Battery Backup:The unit has a battery backup system to continue functioning even during a power outage. This ensures that the unit remains operational and continues to send notifications throughout the duration of the outage. Long-lasting lithium batteries work for a minimum of 2 years.
7. Customizable Notifications:The content of SMS messages from the device can be completely customized. For example, you can receive an SMS saying “SERVER POWER OUTAGE” when the power goes out.
8. Versatile Usage:These units can be used in homes, workplaces, industrial facilities, agricultural areas, and other locations requiring electricity. They are particularly useful for protecting sensitive electronic devices.
9. IP65 Industrial Water and Dust Resistant Plastic Enclosure:Our devices are produced in IP65 certified water and dust resistant, durable plastic enclosures according to world standards.

Summary

A power outage GSM alarm unit provides quick and effective notification during power outages, helping to protect against potential damage. This is a crucial tool for homes, workplaces, and areas with sensitive electronic devices. Erbaş Technology’s GSM modules are designed to handle power outage alarms and more.

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