DPA 60 & 120 – 208V UL – MODULAR UPS

Two black server racks with open and closed doors, showcasing hardware components inside a data center.
DPA 60
Black server cabinet with open door, displaying multiple stacked units and control panel, ideal for data centers.
DPA 120

ABB DPA 60 & 120 – 208V UL – MODULAR UPS


Decentralized Parallel Architecture (DPA)

DPA 60 and 120 - The modular UPS for small and medium-sized data centers
Suit applications requiring N+1 redundancy and flexibility

The DPA 60 and 120 are 208V modular UPSs based on 20kW modules and are available in two cabinet configurations:

  • DPA 60 cabinet is 20–60kW with internal batteries
  • DPA 120 cabinet is 20–120kW with external battery cabinets

Today’s data centers require continuous uptime, especially the smaller but rapidly growing edge data centers. That high reliability target is why ABB’s DPA 60 and 120 are based on Decentralized Parallel Architecture (DPA). Only a truly redundant architecture like DPA with no single point of failure allows modules to be swapped out while the system is running in double conversion.

Each high-reliability, standardized module is self-contained and can be swapped at any time, so nothing will ever need to be switched off – making routine maintenance safe, fast and easy.

The DPA 60 and 120 are designed to secure continuity of critical operations for small to mid-sized data centers, server rooms and other IT applications. It also protects industrial automation processes, healthcare facilities and many other vertical markets where operations are of a critical nature.


Diagram of DPA 60 system with five units connected, illustrating 300 kW power calculation: 3x5x20kW.
Data center cooling system diagram with five server racks, illustrating DPA 120 model at 600kW capacity.
Electrical control panel with screen and warning signs, part of an advanced power distribution system.

DPA 60

  1. 60kW or 40kW N+1 redundant power. In one UPS cabinet.
  2. 300kW power in one system. By paralleling up to five cabinets.
  3. 20kW power in one UPS module. Truly scalable power – featuring DPA.
    94% double conversion efficiency, 99% eco-mode efficiency reduced power losses.
    < 10min service time. Low MTTR to exchange one UPS module.
Black ABB UPS unit with digital display, grid-like vent, and numerical labels on the door, used for power backup.

DPA 120

  1. 120kW or 100kW N+1 redundant power. In one UPS cabinet.
  2. 600kW power in one system. By paralleling up to five cabinets.
  3. 20kW power in one UPS module. Truly scalable power – featuring DPA.
    94% double conversion efficiency, 99% eco-mode efficiency reduced power losses.
    < 10min service time. Low MTTR to exchange one UPS module.

Total vertical and horizontal scalability


DPA 60

The DPA 60 delivers power protection from 20kW–60kW at 208V (one to three 20kW modules) with internal batteries in a single cabinet

DPA 120

The DPA 120 delivers power protection from 20kW–120kW at 208V (one to six 20kW modules) with two cabinets – one cabinet for the power modules and the other cabinet for the external batteries
Data center UPS system with open door, showing battery modules, control panels, and power management components.
  1. One to three UPS modules
  2. DPA display in each module
  3. Connectivity
  4. Battery circuit breakers
  5. Decentralized output switches
  6. Internal maintenance bypass switch (optional)
  7. Sistem display
Front and open view of a black server cabinet with visible components and control panel for data center management.
  1. One to six UPS modules
  2. DPA display in each module
  3. Connectivity
  4. Battery circuit breakers
  5. Decentralized output switches
  6. Internal maintenance bypass switch (optional)
  7. System display

True parallel architecture

This advanced UPS design provides the highest degree of protection in critical applications where the load must be fed with quality power. Each module operates independently, containing all hardware and software required for full system operation, creating complete redundancy within the unit. Each UPS module has its own independent static bypass, rectifier, inverter, logic control, control panel and battery charger. With all the critical components duplicated and distributed between individual units, potential single points of failure are eliminated.

Basic system configuration - module includes:

  • 20kW rectifier and inverters
  • Decentralized static bypass switch
  • True online double conversion UPS
  • Built-in modular isolation
  • Built-in backfeed protection
  • Individual module display
  • HMI interface with mimic diagram and LCD providing information in five languages

The lowest total cost of ownership

Energy efficiency, scalability and modular design to enable easy serviceability. The unique and modular UPS DPA belongs to the newest generation of midrange 3-phase UPS-Systems. High reliability, low operating cost and excellent electrical performance are only some of the highlights of this innovative UPS solution.

The cabinet includes:

  • Optimized cabinets, with either 60kW or 120kW of rated power
  • Bottom cable entry (standard) and top cable entry (optional)
  • Rectifier, bypass terminals (single or dual-input mains connection available) and UPS output terminals
  • Battery breakers and output switches for each module set. DPA 60 (standard); DPA 120 (optional)
  • Graphical color touch screen system display
  • Communication interfaces: RS-232 and USB ports, I/O dry contacts (e.g. EPO, GEN On) and external bypass interlock

Options

  • Internal battery options for optimized 60kW cabinet
  • Matching external battery cabinets
  • Maintenance bypass cabinet (matching or wall mount)
  • Battery monitoring
  • Control and monitoring (Modbus RS-485, Modbus TCP/IP, SNMP, Bacnet and others)
  • Seismic bracing

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