The Nova Galaxy series UPS has an MTBF of 30,000 Hours, as determined by MIL-HDBK-217. In fact, a study of installed units has indicated an MTBF of over 100,000 hours! MTBF figures are based upon ground fixed normal 25-degree ambient temperature and proper and preventive maintenance.

The MTTR for all items offered is approximately 30 minutes. This is published on the data sheets for the offered items. Part of the maintenance and repair philosophy of the units is to use the BIT equipment to aid in fault isolation. At that point, a decision is made to either replace an LRU within the power supply with a spare. The MTTR value specified is based upon proper training of local maintenance technicians and engineers.

QUALITY CONTROL

Nova Electric obtained ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Standard Registration October 21, 2009. Initial Registration to ISO 9002 was granted after U.L.’s first assessment in 1997. This is a testament to Nova’s years of experience with formal quality control systems and procedures that remain in compliance with MIL-I-45208A inspection and MIL-STD-45662A calibration requirements. Third party laboratories are contracted for calibration in compliance with ANSI/NCSL Z540. In addition, operators and inspectors are certified to J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 class 2 (formerly MIL-STD-2000) for soldered assemblies. Instructors on staff have been certified by the DOD to MIL-STD-2000 category C as far back as 1990, the year following release of this soldering standard.

Long before ISO 9000 became a marketing buzzword, Nova’s configuration controls, process controls, and ESD controls were approved by customers from both the government (military) and industry. Nova’s commercial (COTS) products benefit from the same quality system originally developed for our military customers.

MILITARY AND RUGGED COMMERCIAL (COTS) DESIGNS

All of Nova Electric's products feature robust build quality and rugged designs. They are suitable for demanding military, industrial, and commercial applications. Most products can be equipped to meet MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-S-901, MIL-STD-167, MIL-STD-1399, MIL-STD-1472, and other important specifications as required. Please consult the factory about your specific application.

GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE

Our Quality Assurance Department will be glad to work with the designated Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) on government or military projects.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

As is usually required for most applications, we certify that there is no asbestos material or mercury in our rugged AC Power Sources. MSDS are available from the factory for batteries used in our UPS Systems.