Vertiv PFS-100 NPS Concise Descriptor

Overview

The Vertiv PFS-100 NPS is a power failure sensor designed to detect the loss of AC power to critical equipment. It provides a dry contact output that changes state when AC power is interrupted, signaling a potential failure to a connected monitoring system. This device is essential for environments where continuous power is paramount, such as data centers, server rooms, and network closets, ensuring immediate notification of power outages to prevent data loss or equipment damage.

Compatibility

This sensor is designed to interface with any system that accepts a dry contact closure input. This includes most uninterruptible power supply (UPS) management cards, environmental monitoring units (EMUs), building management systems (BMS), and alarm panels. It is compatible with Vertiv's own environmental monitoring solutions and can be integrated into third-party surveillance or IT infrastructure management platforms that support dry contact alarming.

Installation Notes

The PFS-100 NPS requires a low-voltage connection to a compatible monitoring device. It utilizes a simple two-wire interface for the dry contact output. Ensure the monitoring system is configured to interpret the contact closure as a power loss event. The sensor itself is compact and can be easily mounted near the equipment it is monitoring, requiring no external power source for its own operation.