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.

Fausto Cepeda, Web Administrator.
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All rights reserved. Revised: Jan,3, 2004

Cards Accepted

ISO-9001 #A5269