Tech Tips: How to keep your 3 phase power balancing on track with EkkoSoft Critical

3 phase power systems for data centers are rarely 100% balanced. This is due to the nature of transient data center workloads and the mix of affected loads of varying sizes on each phase. However, it’s beneficial to achieve balance rates of above 80%.

As workloads fluctuate, data center power phase balancing can’t be guaranteed. That’s why it’s important to monitor your 3 phase power to ensure a balanced load. Getting this right allows data center managers to optimize the available power distribution across data center rooms – reducing energy use and potentially increasing equipment lifespan.

With EkkoSoft Critical it really couldn’t be any easier to resolve any power imbalances thanks to phase balancing being a key part of our comprehensive data center power monitoring. EkkoSoft Critical visualizes 3 phase loadings on critical power distribution elements. This includes main switchgear, UPS systems, DC systems, distribution boards, UPS PDUs and rack PDUS. With EkkoSoft there’s no longer any barriers to effective 3 phase data center power balancing.

Here’s how it works..

• Open EkkoSoft Critical Data Center Power Monitoring

• Click on a 3 phase monitored item to view three phase balancing

• Note the precise imbalance percentage, and identify where any issues are

• Resolve identified issues, and check the revised 3 phase imbalance rating

If your balancing is wrong, there is risk of a phase tripping due to overload. This can result in subsequent power losses and reduced electrical efficiency.

Getting 3 phase balancing right clearly matters, and EkkoSoft Critical is a great way of doing this. Find out how EkkoSoft Critical can help you understand data center power distribution in more detail, book a demonstration. Please watch our other advisory Tech Tips to solve your other data center management challenges.