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One of the most common questions our clients ask is:
"How long does the generator run?"
The answer is simple:
A battery-powered generator can run as long as needed, provided it has the right setup.
To ensure your system meets your needs, the first step is to make sure it's strong enough to power all your equipment. The next step is to build a system with enough batteries to meet your runtime demands, whether for accreditation, regulations or just peace of mind.
There is no “normal” runtime.
Each of our units is customized to meet your specific needs. First, we determine how much power is required to run all your equipment. Then, we ask how long you want everything to run. Based on that, we build a system tailored just for you. Simple as that!
This is because the generator runtime is an input, not an output. Identical systems can have 2 different runtimes depending on what they're powering. So, you tell us how much power you need.
The result?
When used as an input, system runtime outlines what system best suits your needs.
What are the Most Common Indoor Generator Runtimes?
After 30 years of making custom systems, we start to notice patterns. Medical cold storage and surgical tools need different amounts of time to run.
Medical Cold Storage Generator Runtime
Most people who need backup power for cold storage want enough to keep their items at the right temperature during a long power outage. This helps avoid problems and costs while waiting for power to come back. They usually ask for power to last:
- For the rest of the workday
- Through an overnight outage
- Over a weekend or holiday when the facility is closed
Back-up power systems are often designed to last 12 to 48 hours, which means " all-day" 24-hour generators are common. These systems keep important vaccines, medical materials, and expensive medicines at safe temperatures. They also make it easier for staff to move inventory to another hospital.
Ambulatory Surgery Center and Office-Based Backup Power
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Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Office-Based Surgery (OBS) facilities need backup power for different reasons than cold storage. These centers often have rules from the law or accrediting bodies that require 2 to 4 hours of backup power. This helps ensure that if there’s a power outage, any patients being treated can be safely moved, and their procedures can continue when the power is back on.
Supply continuous power for critical loads during generator startup
To speak to our product experts, engineers, and sales teams about quoting a system and adding an alarm system, contact us via:
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1.800.765.3237 |
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sales@mediproducts.net |
