Eaton Unveils the Powerware 9155, a New, Double Conversion Online UPS

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    RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN) today announced the availability of a new, double conversion online, 8,000 -15,000 kVA uninterruptible power system (UPS), the Powerware 9155. The combined technical and design features of the Powerware 9155 make it a leader in the industry for providing highly reliable power protection for critical systems with the best customer value.
    The slim and modern tower design of Eaton's Powerware 9155 produces the highest level of protection from power disturbances for critical equipment while saving valuable real estate in server rooms where floor space is scarce and costly. By delivering a 0.9 output power factor, Eaton's Powerware 9155 can easily accommodate today's high power factor load requirements and is well suited for modern servers and computer loads. Front access for all services and operations provides increased installation flexibility, while increasing serviceability and reducing repair time. Its unique multi-lingual LCD display and wide range of connectivity options make power management easy for IT and facility managers.
    "The Powerware 9155 represents a significant technology leap that resets the industry standards in customer value and product performance," said Mark A. Ascolese, vice president, sales and marketing, Eaton's Power Quality Solutions Operation. "This new product is the result of listening carefully to what customers want and devoting over 40 years of accumulative power protection knowledge to significantly exceed what the industry has to offer today."
    Eaton's Powerware 9155 features a double conversion online architecture that ensures immediate transfer to back-up power in the event of a power outage, and offers an impressive 22 minutes of back-up time at 10kVA. The system also addresses next-generation power requirements by providing a high efficiency of 90 percent, which reduces utility costs and produces cooler operating conditions. Eaton's Powerware 9155 UPSs are available in 8kVA, 10kVA, 12kVA and 15kVA, and feature a scalable design that allows users to "pay as they grow" to meet current and future load requirements.
    "The new Eaton Powerware 9155 incorporates all the key features that made Eaton's Powerware Division the market share leader in UPSs over 5kVA globally, such as Powerware Hot Sync(R) technology for highly reliable paralleling for redundancy and capacity, Advanced Battery Management (ABM(R)) technology that significantly increases life of batteries, and complete software and connectivity options for ease of management," said Suzanne Burns, vice president and general manager, Power Protection Division, Eaton Corporation. "Then, we added technological advancements to make it compact, more user-friendly, and more cost-effective to meet customer demands."
    Like other members of the Series 9 family of UPSs, Eaton's Powerware 9155 provides critical protection from all nine of the most common power problems facing businesses, including power failures, power sags, power surges, under voltages, over voltages, switching transients, line noises, frequency variations and harmonic distortions.
    For additional information on this product and Eaton's complete line of Powerware products and service portfolio, visit our Web site at www.powerware.com. To download the product data sheet, visit www.powerware.com/9155UPS.
    In the electrical industry, Eaton is a global leader in electrical control, power distribution, uninterruptible power supply and industrial automation products and services. Through advanced product development, world-class manufacturing methods, and global engineering services and support, Eaton's electrical business provides customer-driven solutions under brand names such as Powerware(R), Cutler-Hammer(R), Durant(R), Heinemann(R), Holec(R) and MEM(R), which globally serve the changing needs of the industrial, utility, light commercial, residential, IT and OEM markets. For more information, visit www.eatonelectrical.com.
    Powerware-branded products include a full line of AC and DC power systems, power management software, remote monitoring, turnkey integration services and site support, providing a seamless solution for high availability in local and wide area networking, data and voice over IP, co-location facilities, fixed-line and wireless communication networks, and industrial manufacturing. For additional information on this product and the Eaton's complete line of Powerware products and service portfolio, visit our Web site at www.powerware.com.
    Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2003 sales of $8.1 billion. Eaton is a global leader in fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety; and intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy. Eaton has 55,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

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