UPS for Pharmacies
Pharmacies are one of the most critical building blocks of the healthcare sector, and the uninterrupted operation of many devices is of vital importance. Equipment such as medicine storage cabinets, pharmacy automation systems, barcode readers, POS devices, and computers must be actively operational. When power outages occur, the shutdown of these systems negatively impacts patient satisfaction and can lead to significant financial losses. Therefore, using a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) for pharmacies has become essential for professional business continuity. RedSan Store’s UPS solutions, specially recommended for pharmacies, ensure uninterrupted workflow and create a safe and stable working environment.
Why Should Pharmacies Use UPS?
Most of the devices used in pharmacies are directly affected by power outages or voltage fluctuations. In particular, the shutdown of pharmacy automation software, cold chain cabinets, temperature-controlled refrigerators, and prescription recording systems can completely disrupt operations. UPS prevents these devices from being affected by momentary outages, prevents data loss, and ensures that the devices operate safely.
The main reasons why UPS usage is necessary for pharmacies are as follows:
- If the pharmacy automation system shuts down during an outage, prescription entries will stop.
- Refrigerators and medicine cabinets can cause medicines to spoil during power outages.
- Data loss may occur, prescription history or sales records may be damaged.
- Power surges can burn out the circuit boards of electronic devices.
- POS devices, barcode scanners, and printers become inoperable.
The Dangers of Power Outages in Pharmacies
Pharmacies are places where highly sensitive medications are stored, so the damage caused by power outages can be much more serious. Especially when the cold chain is broken, hundreds of dollars worth of medication can become unusable in an instant. This is both a financial loss and a situation that disrupts patients’ treatment processes.
Some potential damages that power outages can cause to pharmacies:
- Shortening of the shelf life of medicines due to increased temperature in medicine cabinets
- Electronic equipment suddenly shutting down and losing data
- Suspension of daily sales transactions
- Loss of trust due to inability to provide service during peak customer traffic
- Software errors and damage to computer hardware
Which Devices Should Be Connected to a UPS in Pharmacies?
It is important to identify the correct devices for UPS use. While it is possible to connect the entire system to the UPS, it makes more sense to identify the most critical devices in terms of business continuity.
Devices that must be connected to UPS in pharmacies:
- Computer and pharmacy automation system
- Medicine refrigerators and cold chain cabinets
- POS devices and printers
- Barcode scanners
- Modems and network equipment
- Low-power LED systems for lighting
Especially when the automation system and refrigerators experience an outage, operations come to a complete halt. Therefore, supporting these devices with a UPS is the most appropriate solution.
How Should UPS Be Selected for Pharmacies?
When selecting a UPS for pharmacies, many factors must be considered. The power consumption of the devices used in the pharmacy, the required backup time, voltage stability, and the type of devices selected all have a direct impact.
Criteria to consider when choosing a UPS:
- Power capacity: A UPS that can handle the total wattage of the devices in the pharmacy should be used.
- Pure Sine Wave Output: Especially necessary for compressor-based medicine cabinets.
- Long backup time: Ensures devices remain stable during prolonged power outages.
- Overload protection: Protects devices against high current.
- Strong battery capacity: A capacity that provides at least 30–60 minutes of use is recommended.
If both the computer system and the refrigerator in pharmacies are to be connected to the UPS at the same time, a higher capacity must be selected. The models offered by RedSan Store are specially optimized for such mixed uses.
Why is Pure Sine Wave Important in Pharmacy UPSs?
Medicine cabinets used in pharmacies are motorized devices and draw high starting currents when first turned on. Therefore, square wave or modified sine wave UPS models are not suitable. Pure sine wave UPS is fully compatible with motorized devices because it produces the power wave closest to the electrical grid.
Advantages of pure sine wave UPS:
- Prevents malfunctions in compressor-based devices
- Provides more stable energy
- Operates with low noise
- Protects electronic cards
- Offers high efficiency
How to Calculate UPS Capacity for Pharmacies?
When determining UPS capacity, the total power consumption of all devices to be connected to the UPS in the pharmacy is taken as a basis. The wattage values of devices such as computers, monitors, modems, POS devices, and medicine cabinets are added together to select an appropriate power capacity.
Sample calculation:
- Computer + monitor: 150W
- Modem: 10W
- Barcode scanner: 5W
- POS device: 15W
- Medicine refrigerator: 180W (up to 400W during startup)
According to this example, a minimum of 1200VA – 1500VA UPS should be preferred. In pharmacies with multiple cabinets, this value increases to 2000VA or above.
What Problems Does UPS Use Solve in Pharmacies?
A properly selected UPS model eliminates many problems in pharmacies. The impact of power outages on workflow is minimized, while electronic failures are also largely prevented.
Solutions provided by UPS:
- Prevents the automation system from shutting down during an outage
- Prevents medicines in the refrigerator from spoiling
- Reduces data loss to zero
- Prevents card burns
- Ensures uninterrupted customer service
RedSan Store’s Special UPS Solutions for Pharmacies
RedSan Store offers high-quality UPS models designed to meet the professional power needs of pharmacies. The devices ensure the safe operation of pharmacies with long-lasting battery technology, stable output power, and advanced protection systems.
Advantages of RedSan Store UPS models:
- Pure sine wave output
- High starting current support
- Long battery life
- Overheating, high voltage, and short circuit protection
- Easy setup
- Technical support and warranty advantage
How to Set Up UPS in Pharmacies?
UPS installation is quite simple and protects all devices in just a few steps. The RedSan Store technical team provides guidance on installation when necessary to ensure devices are connected correctly.
Installation process:
- The UPS is placed on a stable and secure surface.
- The UPS is connected to the wall outlet.
- Critical devices in the pharmacy are connected to the UPS output.
- Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
- During use, the UPS screen and lights are monitored regularly.
