As a further guide in deciding which
configuration best fits your needs, consider the following:
New Construction. Atlas
encourages designers to incorporate a three-phase power distribution
system whenever possible. Three-phase wiring simplifies power
distribution, reduces wiring, and is the most commonly used
configuration in modern commercial and industrial facilities.
Many yachts are configured with a
single-phase electrical distribution system and its associated
disadvantages, because smaller marinas only offer single-phase
dockside power. But, with a ShorPOWERŽ system onboard, your
yacht becomes phase independent; you no longer worry about phase
configuration, voltage, or frequency. The ShorPOWERŽ takes
the worry out of your world; it allows you to go wherever you wish,
without having dockside power as a concern.
There are several reasons why
three-phase onboard systems are recommended. Three-phase
motors are more efficient than single-phase motors -- they are
smaller and lighter, and they do not require failure-prone starting
capacitors and relays. Equally important, three-phase systems
allow the use of smaller and lighter HVAC systems, water
purification systems, generators, and other high power equipment.
Refit
Construction. For existing yachts, the problem of
power compatibility is compounded by a lack of space. Prior to
the development of ShorPOWERŽ frequency converters, there were no
easy single-source solutions. The ShorPOWERŽ product line is
available in a unique modular design, and Atlas offers these systems
in multiple modules to fit even the most confined spaces.
Atlas can provide a system to fit
into the confined spaces of your yacht's engine room, lazarette,
closet, or any other available space. Remember that the space
occupied by the existing, but no longer needed, isolation
transformer(s) and voltage regulator(s) would now be available for
the frequency converter.
The selection of an appropriate
ShorPOWERŽ system begins with an assessment of your yacht's power
requirements and space availability. Weight distribution is
often a key concern. Atlas system design engineers can
determine the modular configuration that best fits your special
needs.
Value
Added. With an Atlas ShorPOWERŽ, you will have the
solution that provides unrestricted mobility for your yacht and adds
immeasurably to its resale value in the world marketplace.
Quality
Power. Second-rate power has no place in your
first-class yacht. An Atlas ShorPOWERŽ system is your
assurance of simple, reliable power conversion at any marina in the
world. With a ShorPOWERŽ system, you will never again be
concerned about low voltage at dockside damaging your onboard
equipment. Precise regulation maintains the output voltage of
the Atlas ShorPOWERŽ to an exacting standard, while the dockside
voltage varies due to sags, and contains spikes and surges that are
so often present from dockside power sources, when used directly.
Increased Capacity. Your
world-class yacht may very well demand more power than is available
from a single shore cord. The Atlas ShorPOWERŽ units can be
configured to accept multiple, single or three-phase shore cord,
thus increasing the power to your yacht as a factor of your demand,
rather than being limited by the rating of a single marina power
outlet. All of this is possible without having to worry about
phase, frequency, or voltage.
The
Atlas Advantage. The Atlas ShorPOWERŽ line of
frequency converters provides the latest state-of-the-art IGBT Power
Module technology, combined with the advantages of a pulse width
modulated (PWM) control system. Additionally, ShorPOWERŽ
systems are packaged using techniques developed in the Defense
Aerospace markets, resulting in a product that is the smallest
footprint, lightest weight, and easiest to install -- all at an
ownership value matched by none.
