Summary: With the rapid popularization of the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, cloud services, and big data technologies, the demand for computing power continues to rise, making it a key driving force for the development of the digital economy. Data centers serve as the backbone for the operation of critical businesses in the digital industry, and a stable and reliable power supply system is the lifeline for the continuous and stable operation of data centers.
Keywords: Reliable power supply system; data center; precision power distribution cabinet; busway monitoring; wireless temperature monitoring; power quality
Pain points:
Data centers have extremely stringent requirements for power supply stability and uninterrupted operation; even minor power anomalies can easily cause system shutdowns and disruptions. During operation, computer server clusters generate significant harmonic disturbances that severely impact power quality, accelerate equipment wear, and create potential operational hazards. Furthermore, the long distances and numerous connection points of power distribution panels make it difficult to detect latent faults such as overheating at cable connections. In addition, the diverse types and complex layout of equipment in the data center make troubleshooting time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in low operational and maintenance efficiency. Therefore, the industry urgently needs integrated intelligent monitoring and early warning solutions for practical application.
Project overview
The Nanjing Binjiang Data Center is a key base for the digital transformation of communications, focusing on smart manufacturing, research and development and production of 5G communication devices, and enabling AI computing power. It is also a vital computing center for the core business of smart manufacturing companies. Ensuring the safe, reliable, and stable long-term operation of the power distribution system is the top priority of the project's operations and maintenance management.
Acrel's intelligent power operation and maintenance platform is based on four key advantages - visual monitoring, accurate diagnostics, safety protection, and reliable management and control - creating a fully interconnected power security system for the Nanjing Binjiang Data Center, covering the entire chain from the power distribution bus to the server rack.
1.1 Clear visibility
The platform uses 3D visualization technology to create highly accurate digital models of power distribution blocks and server racks that fully reproduce the actual cabling layout and equipment arrangement. Simultaneously, wireless temperature monitoring devices are deployed at key points such as busbars, cable contacts, and line connectors to continuously collect temperature data and upload it to the management platform in real time.
1.2 Accurate diagnosis
The system performs detailed monitoring of each output line of the precision distribution cabinet (multi-unit cabinet). It features high-precision measurement and power quality analysis functions and can monitor parameters such as voltage, current, harmonics, and power factor of each load circuit in real time.
1.3 Solid protection
Operating critical equipment such as UPS systems, distribution cabinets, busbars, and switching devices with defects can lead to system failures. Power operation and maintenance integrates comprehensive equipment management capabilities and tracks the lifecycle of critical equipment in real time; simultaneously, it integrates intelligent environmental monitoring that connects smoke detectors, water immersion sensors, temperature and humidity sensors, and video systems to build a proactive safety governance system.
1.4 Effective Management
The system features a built-in equipment operation and maintenance management module that enables closed-loop management of the entire work order lifecycle, from creation and dispatch to execution, acceptance, and archiving. Maintenance personnel can receive inspection tasks in real time via the app, upload photos of data on-site, and ensure that every operation is traceable.
conclusion
Acrel's power operation and maintenance system has built an intelligent operation and maintenance system for the Nanjing Binjiang Data Center, providing "complete status detection, rapid fault localization and risk early warning" and effectively supporting the continuous and stable operation of its core business with intelligent manufacturing.