Advanced Electrical Services | Foley Power Solutions

Advanced Electrical Services (AES)

Foley Power Systems can provide the resources you need for Switchgear, Automatic Transfer Switches and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) maintenance. As your Advanced Electrical Services solutions partner, our trained technicians are ready to provide you the most effective electrical energy solutions you need, regardless of make or model to help prevent total energy loss.

ADVANCED ELECTRICAL SERVICES SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE ON:

Switchgear Maintenance & Modernization
Protective Relays Testing
Infrared Thermography
Turn Key Project Management
Risk Mitigation
Preventive Maintenance/Extended Service Agreements
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS Inspections & Repairs

Remote Services (Cat Switchgear)
All Manufacturers: Low & Medium Voltage Controls Modernization
Station Batteries
Cat Financing
Roll Up Generator Enclosures
Emergency Systems

Tap boxes
Loadbanks
Coordination Studies
UPS Batteries
UPS Systems
Arc Flash Study
Arc Flash Detection with Upstream Tripping
Safety and Arc Flash Training

INFORMATION SHEET DOWNLOADS:

Protective Relay Maintenance

Infrared Thermography

Circuit Breaker Testing

Switchgear Maintenance

At Foley Power Solutions, we understand downtime in critical power application is costly, that is why we train and update our technicians on any new service offerings and regulations to ensure your businesses’ needs are met and risks are minimized.

Advanced Electrical Services that are needed to maintain and test the components and/or systems performance, include:

Polarization Index
Infrared Survey Reporting & Thermography
Battery Maintenance for UPS
Circuit Breaker Injection Testing
Protective Relay Testing
Transformer Testing

Services relate to retrofitting and/or upgrading components of a customer’s existing system to improve the system’s performance and reliability, include:

Circuit Breakers
Protective Relays
Controls
System Integration Analysis
Data Communication System Support

TESTING, THERMOGRAPHY & MAINTENANCE SERVICES

CRITICAL POWER SYSTEM BATTERY TESTING

Battery Battery failure is a leading cause of unscheduled downtime with critical backup power systems. Avoid system failure with maintenance performed by a Foley Power Solutions service technician who will:

Make sure industry standards are met
Ensure your battery will perform when necessary
Provide a comprehensive report on the condition of your battery system

THERMOGRAPHY

The use of thermal imaging programs has revolutionized predictive maintenance inspections for various electrical components. Thermal imaging can provide substantial cost savings by:

Reducing the risk of unscheduled downtime
Identifying potential electrical safety hazards before they happen
Providing condition monitoring for your power system
Helping you manage risk by complying with insurance requirements

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Foley Power Solutions can help you complete a comprehensive audit of your power system to:

Determine the overall condition of your system
Identify areas of risk and opportunities for upgrades in performance, safety and communications
Provide details for all concerns
Recommend options for maintenance, upgrades and retrofits
Suggest best practices for ongoing maintenance

PROTECTIVE RELAY MAINTENANCE & TESTING

Periodic relay maintenance and testing is critical for employee safety, for avoiding unplanned electrical outages, and for proper operation of critical power systems found in hospitals, data centers and industrial plants.

Foley Power Solutions provides:

Testing

Studies that prove that a comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and testing program is the only way to assure correct relay operation
Local service technicians who are familiar with your relays and are trained according to industry standards
A detailed report to verify the settings and proper operation of your relays

CIRCUIT BREAKER MAINTENANCE & TESTING

Inadequate circuit breaker maintenance is a leading cause of unscheduled power outages.

Power circuit breakers need regular maintenance and testing to ensure electrical system reliability, employee safety through validation of proper equipment operation, and compliance with industrial regulations and standards to ensure against litigation and loss of productivity.

Foley Power Solutions can provide:

Service technicians who are familiar with your power supply system circuit breakers and are trained according to industry standards
Technicians who can conduct primary and secondary injection testing, insulation resistance testing, contact pressure testing and trip unit operation verification
A detailed comprehensive report on the condition of your circuit breakers

UPGRADES, RETROFITS & SIMULATORS

OPERATOR INTERFACE & COMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE

Many sites use non-supported operating systems and outdated analog gauges, annunciators, etc. that are often burned out or do not function properly. Upgrade to the latest operating system and communications equipment and implement modern touchscreen control to enhance your system’s monitoring capability.

BREAKER UPGRADES

If your breakers are outdated, replace them with new ones to:

Improve overcurrent selectivity
Eliminate concern about the availability of parts for future repairs
Access new options and accessories

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC (PLC) UPGRADES

Our devices are the latest factory-supported units replacing obsolete and non-supported units. Upgrade your controls to the latest technology with minimal program interruptions or changes to:

Improve equipment function and performance
Accommodate advanced communications

SWITCHGEAR RETROFIT

A switchgear retrofit by Foley Power technicians can help improve your power system’s overall performance. A retrofit can include a software update, hardware retrofit, or complete overhaul of your electrical power system. If any of the below apply to your equipment, it’s time for a retrofit:

Outdated switchgear
Decreased system performance
A sequence of operations not working as designed
Changes to site configurations

COMPLETE SYSTEM RETROFITS

In some cases, your Cat dealer technician may recommend a complete retrofit of your switchgear system. This involves replacing and upgrading your controls while keeping the system operational. These services include:

Updates with the latest Cat controls
A temporary control package during upgrades
New, prewired, tested control doors and panels
Tap box integration
Automatic transfer switch (ATS) retrofits
Generator and switchgear control upgrades
Power systems sequence of operation changes
Remote communication upgrades and integration
Optional site operation simulator

ATS CONTROLS RETROFIT

Your Foley Power technician can help minimize downtime during an outage and ensure a seamless transition between your main power and backup power
with a retrofit of your ATS controls. Foley Power Solutions can provide services to:

Enhance the operation and function of your switch
Update control, monitoring, and communication
Eliminate concerns about legacy component availability

SITE OPERATION SIMULATORS

Consider a software-based simulator that can be retrofitted into existing Cat systems and used as a training aid to help facility managers operate their paralleling system.