ability. In the following sections, we outline the key jor accomplishments achieved throughout these deployments.
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for deployment at the pace required by large Data Center Operators. IPEC UK further strengthens this foundation with interna- tionally recognized certifications, including ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management. These standards reinforce a culture of con- tinuous improvement, process discipline, and sustainable operations. Adding to this, IPEC was honored with The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2022 , one of the UK’s most prestigious recognitions for innovation and business excellence. Together, these achievements underscore IPEC’s commitment not only to manufacturing reliability at scale, but to delivering best-in-class solutions that con- sistently meet the needs of mission critical data center environments. 6.2 Adaptability to Evolving Data Center Architec- ture Data center electrical infrastructure varies widely from site to site, and any monitoring solution must be en- gineered to integrate seamlessly into these diverse environments. IPEC’s systems have demonstrated ex- ceptional adaptability, successfully deploying across a broad spectrum of substation architectures - including traditional indoor substations, compact modular installa- tions, and large-scale outdoor facilities exposed to harsh- er environmental conditions. This flexibility extends to sensor density as well: some installations require only 14 channels to monitor a small set of critical assets, while others demand the full 256-channel capacity enabled by two interconnected systems. By designing both hardware and software to scale dynamically, IPEC ensures that PD monitoring can be tailored to each site’s specific configu- ration without compromising performance, coverage, or reliability. This architectural versatility has been essential in supporting the rapid expansion and continuous evolu- tion characteristic of modern Data Center Operator envi- ronments. 6.3 Autonomous Detection in High-Noise Data Center Environments Partial discharge (PD) in on-line applications (particularly in assets such as underground medium-voltage cables) of- ten occurs at levels far below the ambient electrical noise present in modern data centers.[3] Distinguishing genuine PD activity from this background interference is inherently complex and has historically required a two-phase work- flow: first acquiring data with specialized tools, then per- leet-wide deployment requires a manufacturing capability that . IPEC has successfully scaled production to support eraging deep internal engineering expertise and a proven ational supply chains. Through strategic supplier partnerships, and flexible production workflows, IPEC has maintained ds of constrained component availability. This operational ng systems are built to specification, delivered on schedule, ce required by large Data Center Operators. oundation with internationally recognized certifications, nagement and ISO 14001 for environmental management. of continuous improvement, process discipline, and his, IPEC was honored with The Queen’s Award for ’s most prestigious recognitions for innovation and business ments underscore IPEC’s commitment not only to ut to hat ion a Center Architecture varies widely from site to site, and any monitoring solution mlessly into these diverse environments. IPEC’s systems have
forming offline expert analysis to interpret the results and reject noise. While effective in small, controlled deploy- ments, this approach becomes impractical in hyperscale environments where thousands of cables, switchgear sections, and critical power components operate simulta- neously and require continuous 24/7 monitoring. Relying on manual interpretation across such a vast asset base is neither scalable nor cost-effective. To meet the de- mands of large Data Center Operators (DCOs), PD moni- toring systems must operate with full autonomy - capable of filtering noise, classifying signatures, and identifying actionable events without external intervention. Accura- cy must also be exceptionally high, ensuring that false positives remain rare so that maintenance teams are not burdened with unnecessary investigations. This level of autonomous performance is essential for embedding PD monitoring as a core reliability layer within the electrical infrastructure of modern data centers. To achieve this capability at scale, the ASM-P PD Moni- toring System deployed in pilot studies acquires data at 100 mega-samples per second with 14-bit resolution. This high-fidelity acquisition is critical: it provides the detail required for advanced signal-processing methodologies to separate true PD pulses from substantial background noise typically present in operational data center environ- ments. Using this data, IPEC’s wavelet-based DeCIFer™ algorithm, backed by 25 Years of continuous improvement based on real world data, performs real-time pulse anal- ysis, enabling the system to detect extremely small PD events that would otherwise be obscured. The combina- tion of ultra-high-resolution sampling and sophisticated noise-rejection analytics forms the backbone of a fully autonomous, highly accurate monitoring platform capable of supporting fleet-wide deployment. Naturally, this level of sampling generates a significant volume of data that must be managed, stored, and ana- lyzed efficiently. While IPEC offers multiple hosting and data-handling models, the most effective solution for max- imizing DeCIFer™ performance is secure hosting on IPEC servers in Manchester, UK. This approach ensures optimal processing conditions, rapid analysis, and seamless inte- gration with long-term asset health records. One of the challenges associated with centralized hosting, however, is reliably transmitting data from substations that often reside in areas with limited or unreliable com- munications infrastructure. To overcome this, IPEC has developed a suite of tailored communication solutions in- cluding legacy phone-line integration, LTE-based systems, and secure private-network configurations—to ensure consistent and reliable data transfer under even the most difficult site conditions. By addressing these communica- tion constraints directly, IPEC has delivered a robust and
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