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Specify C&C Power Equipment

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Why C&C Power?

When your critical facility is in need of power products, specify C&C Power equipment in your next quote. Specifically asking for C&C Power by name will guarantee you will receive the highest rated products, patented innovations with advanced specifications, technology, and software.

C&C Power, Inc. was founded in 1993 with four goals: quality, performance, reliability, and safety. Our foundation is built on our ability to problem solve and provide the most cost-effective solutions in the power industry. While promoting creativity, innovation, and good manufacturing practices, C&C Power has become an industry leader in the designing, manufacturing, and servicing of Battery Systems, UPS Peripherals, AC Solutions, DC Power, and Battery Monitoring. Our products are featured in leading data centers, technology companies, telecommunications, and financial institutions.

We Are Your Power Solutions Partner!

  • 25+ Years in Business
  • Products Made in the USA
  • Tailored Solutions for all Industries
  • In-house Software and Product Engineers
  • Comprehensive Testing and Quality Control
Production Turnaround Time

C&C Power stocks a full line of inventory making lead-times the quickest in the industry. We recently added a metal shop capable of laser cutting and bending to specifications. The 230,000 sq. ft facility is centrally located in Chicago, IL to meet shipping demands nationwide.

Industry Leading Patents

C&C Power has been awarded numerous patents and currently has multiple patents pending for innovative solutions in power technology. As the leading manufacturer for battery cabinets, our patented 48V breakdown battery technology ensures the highest level of safety for technicians. Our engineers continually examine industry safety needs, regulations, and demands to create solutions.

Product Service and Support

C&C Power has highly qualified technicians to install, service, and support all products offering best-in-class testing of equipment and training. Our nationwide support team will meet your project needs on-site to completion.

Specify C&C Power equipment in your next power product quote! Visit our website product categories for a full line of product selections. If a custom solution is required, our engineers will develop a 3D model and customize a layout for your approval. Contact our team with questions concerning product specifications, datasheets, and installation.

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Batt-Safe Prevented Thermal Runaway at a Hospital

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A UPS Technician on the west coast was called out for an emergency battery issue. He was nice enough to share some data from a Batt-Safe module that detected and prevented Thermal Runaway at a Hospital in Nevada.  He was called for emergency service and upon arrival, he saw the open breaker and witnessed all of the LED’s flashing with an open breaker indicative of a thermal runaway disconnect.  

From the graph below the battery cabinet temperature was over 170° F. The UPS Technician said it seemed the disconnection took place within the last half-day/several hours prior to arrival as the room was extremely warm still and the batteries were registering around 90 degrees. 

He has replaced the batteries since then and there are no further issues. He shared and stressed that the Hospital was extremely thankful that the Batt-Safe prevented thermal runaway and a potential fire.

Batt-Safe Software Data

The graph below indicates battery temperature increase and string current over an 18 day period. The Batt-Safe software data can be accessed at any time by logging into the online interface.

Batt-Safe Prevented Thermal Runaway Graph

Batt-Safe II is the only battery monitoring system certified by UL for the detection and prevention of thermal runaway. It helps you make efficient, informed decisions when addressing battery-related issues. It also allows all the critical information to be seen in real-time, helping you make the appropriate, corrective action with confidence.

C&C Power will install and test your desired battery monitoring system in any of our battery backup cabinets. Contact our support team with questions on installation, service, and preventative maintenance on any UPS battery replacement or battery cabinet system.

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Secure Software Development

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Secure software development is increasingly becoming a major integral part of many product components and power systems. With the proliferation of powerful embedded controllers, we can enhance our products with more flexibility in configurations, better graphic user interface, and superior network connectivity. Our software development team is eagerly taking on the challenges in developing state-of-the-art programs that run inside our custom-developed hardware. We continually enhance our products and anticipate the needs of our customers to provide new solutions. 

With Internet connectivity increasing, it has become more important to strengthen the defense against cyber-attack. Our software team is working hard to meet the government’s cybersecurity mandates and beyond by reducing risks and preventing cyber-attacks. We are working hand in hand with security specialists and agencies such as Underwriter Laboratory (UL LCC) to obtain certification and validate our cybersecurity capabilities. 

C&C Power cares about the needs of its customers. We are flexible and adaptive to face the challenges presented by the many industries we serve. These challenges have provided us a chance to develop CI/CD methods that consider security foremost and automate the process in building, testing, and deploying software. This allows us to minimize code vulnerabilities and harden security.

Products such as our Power Distribution Units and Batt-Safe II monitoring system use these embedded controllers and advanced software. The systems monitor and communicate accurate equipment status on secure networks.

Our most recently developed Automatic Maintenance Bypass uses the innovative design of a microprocessor logic-driven controller. This patented technology creates ease in usability and peace of mind in security like nothing else on the market.

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Secure software development is at the forefront of our innovations. Strengthening our infrastructure has always been our goal. C&C Power continues to explore the highest level of engineering and technology to create groundbreaking products and secure software to keep every industry running smoothly without interruption.

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Regarding COVID-19

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Health and Safety

C&C Power would like to make a statement regarding the COVID-19 crisis. We are extremely concerned and aware of all mandates. With the rapid spread of the new Coronavirus COVID-19, our number one priority is the health and safety of our employees, partners, and customers. Our facilities are 100 percent operational. We have prepared a plan to maintain the highest service level. As a result, we are ensuring the health and safety of all that interact with our facilities.

We are closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and are following the recommendations of global and local public health authorities. C&C Power will continue to provide updates as the situation develops. We also expect our customers and vendors to proactively reach out with questions and concerns. Similarly, we will be reaching out to make sure we are working together and doing all we can to prevent the spread of this coronavirus. We believe this must be a united effort.

COVID-19 In the Power Industry

Regarding COVID-19 in the power industry, the United States government with the Department of Homeland Security, and The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued guidance on those who impact our critical infrastructure. In accordance with this mandate, and in collaboration with other federal agencies and the private sector, CISA developed an initial list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” to help state and local officials as they work to protect their communities. This will ensure continuity of functions critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and national security. 

C&C Power performs essential manufacturing activities to support our critical infrastructure. We maintain the information technology and telecommunication assets for key components of our national communications networks. These components include the assets of healthcare providers, network operators, call centers, city municipalities, telecommunications companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and other essential operating facilities.

Our manufacturing, engineering, and support staff have been fully informed of all procedural practices to comply with stringent mandates to keep a healthy environment at C&C Power. We have urged our staff to follow all recommendations the Center for Disease Control has issued and encourage them to stay up to date with developments.

Customers may continue to contact us regarding operational updates, orders status, product quotes, shipping and tracking information.

Update: April 3, 2020

C&C Power is aware that there are many needs in our community. It has been our commitment as a company to always partner with our local community. We have several initiatives in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, including distributing 40,000 face masks to first responders, nursing homes, community centers, nonprofits, local businesses, and healthcare providers in the Chicagoland area. We have also shipped thousands of hand sanitizer bottles to customers and vendors. C&C Power continues to look for ways to stay active and responsive during this crisis.

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Battery Cabinet Options

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C&C Power has engineered battery cabinets to offer the maximum amount of backup power in the smallest footprint, safe solutions, and industry-leading thermal performance. Our cabinets are built with many standard features above others on the market. We also offer many additional battery cabinet options to meet conditional and facility needs.

Standard Battery Cabinet Features

  • Optimized convectional cooling design and performance
  • Air gaps between batteries for longer life and better cooling
  • Heavy-gauge welded steel construction
  • Acid-resistant powder-coated finish
  • Hinged, locking front door(s) for easy and secure access
  • Factory assembled and fully tested
  • Breaker and fuse options for single or multiple string applications
  • Patented, tiered shelf design to simplify maintenance *
  • Terminals shielded with polycarbonate *

* Standard on UBC Series battery cabinets

Additional Battery Cabinet Options

A variety of options are available to ensure that our factory assembled battery cabinets will meet the specific requirements needed for your site. This includes cabinets compliant with the current international and state-recognized seismic requirements, as well as the latest fire and safety codes.

1. Structural Certifications

C&C Power’s battery cabinets can all be seismic certified. We invest a sizable amount of time and resources into the process to ensure our customers can meet any specification or site requirement that arises.

Our structural seismic analyses and anchorage seismic analysis are completed with a full set of calculations stamped by registered professional engineers for IBC (international building code) and CBC (California Building Code).

A number of our battery backup cabinets have also undergone a shake test and are capable of being OSHPD-certified. OSHPD is a common requirement we see when quoting and specifying in California hospitals.

The C&C Power warehouse has a fully stocked inventory. We are equipped with all the parts for various permutations of our cabinets. The seismic rating does not add any additional time to a standard lead-time. Our uncommonly quick turnarounds (typically 2 weeks max, even for 20+ cabinet orders) will still apply.

2. Thermal Management

Our UL approved thermal management options are designed to maximize the life of your batteries without the hassle, installation, and expensive maintenance of a complex room cooling or heating system. Every battery cabinet undergoes a comprehensive thermal analysis in a 3D environment in order to optimize the location and amount of ventilation.

Solutions for keeping indoor batteries cool
  • Insulated battery cabinet option
  • Insulated and air-conditioned battery cabinet option
  • CoolCab fan option
Temperature solutions for NEMA 3R outdoor batteries
  • Outdoor battery cabinet option
  • Insulated battery cabinet option
  • Air-conditioned and heated battery cabinet option
  • High-temperature battery cabinet option (up to -40C)

3. Battery Monitoring Systems

Section 608 of the newly updated International Fire Code addresses the necessary requirements for battery systems. C&C Power offers thermal runaway protection on all of its battery cabinet systems in order to meet these specifications. We offer a selection of battery monitoring systems including our own Batt-Safe II system. Our production and service teams are well versed in all programs and will install the specified unit.

  • Alber Battery Monitoring
  • Batt-Safe II Battery Monitoring
    • A complete battery system compliant with NFPA / IFC codes in regards to thermal runaway
  • Btech Battery Monitoring
  • Cellwatch Battery Monitoring
  • Generex Battery Monitoring
  • Powershield Battery Monitoring

4. Battery Cabinet Charger

The Caledon Battery Charger is ideal for long runtime applications where the UPS does not have an adequate charger to charge a large battery system. The extra charge current reduces recharge times and maximizes the life of your batteries by using voltage regulation, current limiting, and temperature compensation. 

5. Ground Fault Detection

A digital ground fault detector is an add-on that meets all requirements for ground detectors in accordance with NEC 250.21 (B) and CEC 10-106 (2). It’s available for use with grounded and ungrounded DC systems. It features a digital display to show the up to date system status in real-time.

6. 48V String Breakdown

The issue of safety is at the forefront of many a mind when it comes to working with large voltage. Technicians are being asked to wear cumbersome arc flash suits and gloves which are great for protection but tend to get in the way when attempting to install or perform service on a string of batteries.

Our breakthrough solution ensures technicians are never exposed to more than 48V at a time. It also reduces the requirements of PPE during maintenance. C&C Power’s front terminal solution is patented. The kit is quick and simple to add to any of our standard cabinets and is available for immediate shipping.

7. Paint Options & Vent Patterns

C&C Power is set up to be flexible with paint color options, texture, and vent patterns. This allows each customer a perfect line match with any UPS on the market with consistency.

Standard Battery Cabinet Finish Options (not limited to these)
  • Flat Black Powder Coat
  • Black Sand Texture Powder Coat
  • CY Gray Powder Coat
  • Medium Gray Sand Texture Powder Coat
  • Antique White Sand Texture Powder Coat
  • Quality Beige Powder Coat

When requesting a quote, please indicate as many of the options you desire. Our sales department is committed to working with you to build-out a battery cabinet order that meets all your needs.

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