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MGE Office Protection Systems' Linux power management suite receives Ubuntu IHV certification

By Watt Communications & G Watt Design
Johannesburg, 23 Jun 2008

MGE Office Protection Systems' Personal Solution Pac (PSP) v3 for Linux and Network Shutdown Module v3 are the first UPS power management solutions to receive Ubuntu's Independent Hardware Vendor (IHV) Certification. MGE Office Protection Systems is an Eaton global electrical brand and a leader in uninterruptible power supply and industrial automation products and services.

Jaco du Plooy, Technical Sales and Support for MGE Office Protection Systems, says the software allows UPS integration by default and is designed to assure communication, monitoring and graceful shutdown during prolonged power disturbances.

"Compatible with Ubuntu releases from 6.06 to 7.10, the PSP software is targeted at desktop and SoHo users while the Network Shutdown Module offers a range of advanced functionality for network installations and enterprise applications."

Designed for desktop and server applications, PSP for Linux provides users with information on important parameters such as power consumption and remaining UPS battery life, including an intuitive screen that displays remaining battery backup time available. This real-time indicator works in conjunction with a power consumption sensor that detects how much of the UPS's rated power is being used by connected equipment, to help users avoid overloading it. With an intuitive graphical user interface, the software displays a real-time view of on-site power quality and includes the ability to set-up automatic actions in case of a power emergency.

"For ease in communicating with connected devices, PSP automatically detects USB or serial connections and the software instantly avoids communication conflicts by automatically detecting available communication ports," says Du Plooy. "In addition, manual controls enable administrators to customise communication configurations."

For the complete line of MGE Office Protection Systems products and services, visit http://www.mgeops.com./

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Eaton

Eaton's electrical business is a global leader in electrical control, power distribution, uninterruptible power supply and industrial automation products and services. Eaton's global electrical brands, including Cutler-Hammer, MGE Office Protection Systems, Powerware, Holec, MEM, Santak and Moeller, provide customer-driven PowerChain Management solutions to serve the power system needs of the industrial, institutional, government, utility, commercial, residential, IT, mission-critical and OEM markets worldwide.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2007 sales of $13 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; hydraulics, fuel and pneumatic systems for commercial and military aircraft; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 79 000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

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