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Standby generator installations

If continuous power is critical for your business, Mobile Automation can install and maintain a standby generator  to ensure your machines keep running.

Standby generators for any size business

For a manufacturer, downtime caused by power outages can be disastrous. Lost productivity, compromised equipment, and delayed deliveries can severely impact operations and customer relationships. In many cases, relying on a reliable emergency standby generator system is critical.
The first step in implementing a permanent standby generator solution is conducting a comprehensive assessment of your facility’s power requirements. This involves evaluating your total energy demand, critical equipment, and operational priorities during an outage. 

Often standby generators can be used alongside an Uninterruptible Power Supply, commonly referred to as a UPS. which can support critical functions for short periods.

Proper planning also includes ensuring compliance with local regulations and industry standards, particularly for hazardous areas or specialized environments. This avoids costly mistakes and ensures the generator system is safe and efficient.

 

hazardous area electrical works
hazardous area electrical works

The installation phase for a permanent application is critical for ensuring the system operates seamlessly when needed.

This process involves:

  • Site Preparation: Preparing the installation area, including proper ventilation, soundproofing (if necessary), and a stable foundation for the generator.
  • Connecting the generator to your facility’s electrical infrastructure, ensuring smooth power delivery. This includes installing the ATS, which automatically shifts power from the main grid to the generator during an outage.
  • Fuel Systems: Configuring the fuel supply, whether it’s diesel, natural gas, or another source, and ensuring proper storage and safety measures are in place.

Qualified electricians and technicians play a vital role here, ensuring all connections are precise and secure. Thorough testing and commissioning follow the installation to verify the system’s performance.
Once installed, the generator must be integrated with your facility’s operations. Remote monitoring systems enable real-time oversight, providing alerts for potential issues like fuel levels, temperature fluctuations, or maintenance requirements.
Modern standby generators are designed to start automatically during a power outage, minimizing downtime. Routine testing and maintenance schedules should be established to ensure the system remains in peak condition.

By partnering with experienced professionals like Mobile Automation, we can implement a generator system tailored to your needs, keeping your business powered and prepared for any eventuality.

We have been using Mobile Automations service for the past 7 years. They have been an excellent service provider that not only covers our day-to-day electrical requirements including break downs, but also has worked with us on several minor and major projects.

Mobile Automation have designed, engineered, and automated our ideas into reality.  Providing project management, design, engineering, CAD drawings, manufacturing, and installation to complete turnkey solutions. They have a great crew in the office, coordinating the operations with technicians that present well and have a range of experience to get the job done.

– Daniel Felice – Managing Director – Secure Hard Drive Destruction Pty Ltd

We have partnered with Mobile Automation on several projects, ranging from legacy equipment upgrades to process automation. The team have proven to be technically proficient, detail oriented and have worked diligently on each project to deliver successful outcomes. Effective post project, and ongoing support affords another level of confidence that project performance is a shared responsibility, as a result Mobile Automation remain a vendor of choice for our automation needs.

– Chris Brown – Group Operations Manager – CA Group

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