Innovations

Digicab

The Digicab has been developed by UPL as a compact and cost-effective answer to electrical power delivery at multi-user sites. Manufactured to exclusive specifications, it offers a unique solution to multi-user distribution, which has previously been restricted to individual points of supply from the Distribution Network Operator (DNO).

The Digicab enables a single point of supply from the DNO which can be sub-distributed with up to three separate sub-metered consumer supplies. This solution not only solves the problem of multi-user distribution, but the costs are almost the same as a single-user approach.

The Digicab can be tailored to meet your specific requirements and is approved to UK DNO regulation and specification standards. It enables cost-efficient sharing of connection charges as well as the downstream of energy costs. With space onsite an absolute premium, the introduction of a Digicab decreases the amount of sterilised land onsite to allow further revenue opportunities to be developed. Through improved connection times, the Digicab also increases site marketability to potential site sharers.

Landlord Power Unit (LPU)

For telecoms and other sites where more than one occupier needs an electricity supply, the space and cost of providing individual electricity supplies can be substantial. Having multiple supplies on site can also be dangerous when trying to make sure that the site is isolated during alteration work.

UPL has developed the compact Landlord Power Unit (LPU), which can accommodate up to eight sub-metered points from one supplier. Unlike previous solutions, the LPU does not require a crane to position it, does not occupy a large area and can be fitted with the latest smart meters.

Many major telecoms companies have already benefitted from being able to provide power supplies to tenants quickly, safely and efficiently.

Isolation Transformer Unit (ITU)

Mobile telecommunications antennae are often mounted on power transmission pylons. However, installing a suitable low voltage power supply to the ground-based equipment cabins can prove difficult, as Distribution Network Operators are often reluctant to connect low voltage supplies into pylon ‘hot zones’.

Working in partnership with National Grid Wireless, UPL has developed the Isolation Transformer Unit (ITU) in order to allow cost-effective low voltage supplies to be used on pylon sites. Approved by the Energy Networks Association, the compact ITU unit is fully tested and protected. With no moving parts, the ITU also benefits from low losses. UPL can provide the complete solution including delivery and placement of the ITU, arrangement of the DNO supply, metering and commissioning.