NOVA
ELECTRIC’S COMMITMENT TO HIGH QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE
RELIABILITY AND SERVICEABILITY (MTBF & MTTR)
Reliability is a feature that is designed and integrated
into every piece of equipment that carries the Nova
Electric name. This is accomplished by utilizing
"state of the art" circuitry which substantially
reduces the total number of components (especially
heat producing components). The result is greater
efficiency, high reliability and low cost.
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
In 1997, Underwriters Laboratories
Inc. registered Nova Electric's quality system
to the ISO 9002 Quality Management System Standard.
Registration was granted after U.L.’s first
assessment. 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. In addition, operators
are certified to J-STD-001A and IPC-A-610B class
2 (formerly MIL-STD-2000) for soldered assemblies.
Instructors certified by the DOD to MIL-STD-2000
category C are on staff.
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.
Nova Electric obtained the ISO-9001
Quality Management System Standard approval as
of October 1, 2003
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.
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