Short answer: The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia protects the main server room behind its race statistics and data collection with PowerShield Centurion Tower 10kVA UPSs in a master/slave configuration for redundancy, and protects the network hubs around the park with rack-mounted Centurion RT 3000VA UPSs. PowerShield’s software keeps the IT manager continually informed of system status.
Outcome: continuous power for the park’s IT through blackouts, with room for future expansion. You can build the same edge layer with the Centurion RT 3000VA (PSCERT3000); the 10kVA tower is available on project quote. ARC IP Networks is a trusted PowerShield supplier in Australia: genuine stock at competitive prices, with the full PowerShield Australian warranty, Australia-wide delivery and trade pricing.
Project at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Client | The Bend Motorsport Park, developed and primarily funded by the Peregrine Corporation |
| Sector | Motorsport and major events venue |
| Location | South Australia |
| Challenge | Protect the main server room and park-wide network that deliver race statistics and data collection, through blackouts and future growth |
| PowerShield solution | Centurion Tower 10kVA in master/slave redundancy (server room) and Centurion RT 3000VA in racks at remote network hubs, with monitoring software |
| Key models | Centurion Tower 10kVA (project quote) + Centurion RT 3000VA (PSCERT3000) |
Source: PowerShield case study, The Bend Motorsport Park.
Source: World Class Motorsport Facility Requires Precision Backup (PowerShield case study, The Bend Motorsport Park), published by PowerShield (powershield.com.au). This is a PowerShield project, summarised from PowerShield’s published case study. ARC IP Networks was not involved in the project; we supply the same genuine PowerShield models to Australian businesses.
The challenge: precision backup for a world-class circuit
PowerShield describes The Bend Motorsport Park as one of the most significant developments in Australian motorsport history and a state-of-the-art, world-class facility. It was developed and primarily funded by the Peregrine Corporation, South Australia’s largest private company. Construction started in early 2016 and the main circuit was completed in April 2018, in time for the first scheduled events.
A highly equipped main server room supports the IT infrastructure throughout the park, including the systems that provide race statistics and data collection for events. The UPS solution had to:
- meet the demands of the park and keep power continuous during any blackout;
- cater for future expansion as required;
- be delivered, installed and commissioned on time, which the case study calls essential to the project’s success.
The solution: redundancy at the core, online UPS at the edge
PowerShield split the design into two layers:
- Main server room: PowerShield Centurion Tower 10kVA UPSs installed in a master/slave configuration for redundant power protection.
- Remote locations: Centurion RT 3000VA UPSs installed in racks at various points around the park to protect and secure the network hubs.
According to PowerShield, its UPS systems are designed for this type of rugged environment and have the software compatibility to talk to the IT manager, keeping him continually informed of the status of the system.
Why this two-layer Centurion design works
Centurion Tower 10kVA in the server room
PowerShield’s Centurion 10kVA is a true online double conversion tower rated 10000VA / 10000W (output power factor 1.0), with input power factor correction, generator compatibility and USB, RS-232, SNMP and AS400 communication options. PowerShield lists N+X parallel redundancy as available for the 6K and 10K models, backup time can be extended with additional battery banks, and an extendable maintenance bypass is available.
Centurion RT 3000VA at the network hubs
- True online double conversion: the load runs from a continuously rebuilt AC supply, isolated from mains problems.
- 3000VA / 2700W, 0.9 output power factor, in a 2U rack/tower chassis (600 × 438 × 88 mm, 26.8 kg).
- Expandable with the PSRTBB12 extended battery module, plus hot-swappable batteries and programmable outlets.
- Advanced ECO mode rated at up to 98% efficiency, generator compatible, with EPO.
- Requires a 15 A wall outlet, so check each hub’s circuit.
Single-phase Centurion models carry a 2-year PowerShield warranty, extended to 3 years when registered.
What PowerShield said
“PowerShield has always excelled at providing custom solutions. It was fantastic to be a part of such an interesting, important project here in Australia.”
This published comment is from PowerShield; the case study does not include a quote from The Bend.
What this means for your site
The pattern is redundant online UPS power at the core and an online rack UPS in every edge cabinet, all reporting back to one IT team. It fits Australian sites such as:
- Racetracks, stadiums, showgrounds and event venues with timing, scoring, ticketing or broadcast networks.
- Campuses, hospitals and council precincts with a central server room and network cabinets spread across buildings.
- Industrial and logistics sites where switches and controllers sit in remote rooms.
- Any site where one IT manager needs status from many UPSs, via the PSSNMPV4 SNMP card.
Planning the edge cabinets? Our comms rack UPS guide covers depth, rails and bypass switches.
Build the same setup with ARC IP
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| In the case study | ARC IP equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Centurion Tower 10kVA (master/slave) | Available on project quote | Tell us the load and redundancy design; for smaller rooms see the 6kVA tower below |
| Smaller server room alternative | PSCE6000 | Centurion 6000VA / 6000W online tower, hardwired; N+X parallel available for 6K/10K |
| Centurion RT 3000VA at network hubs | PSCERT3000 | 3000VA / 2700W online, 2U, 15 A outlet |
| Hub UPS with rails and SNMP | PS3KRN2U | Network Ready bundle: PSCERT3000 + PSRK rails + PSSNMPV4 |
| Hub UPS with bypass too | PS3KRNB3U | Adds the PSMBS3K maintenance bypass switch |
| Extra runtime at a hub | PSRTBB12 | Extended battery module for PSCERT2000/3000 |
Model equivalents from PowerShield product pages. Hardwired units are installed by a licensed electrician.
Genuine PowerShield for venues and multi-building sites
Live Australian pricing (inc. GST) and availability are shown on each product page.
PSCERT3000 with rail kit and SNMP card in one bundle.
Genuine PowerShield, supplied by ARC IP Networks
ARC IP Networks is a trusted PowerShield supplier in Australia: genuine stock at competitive prices, with the full PowerShield Australian warranty, Australia-wide delivery and trade pricing.
- Genuine PowerShield stock with the PowerShield Australian warranty, and warranty and RMA questions handled locally by our team.
- Australia-wide delivery, or free pickup from 6 George Street, Blackburn VIC 3130.
- Trade accounts for installers, integrators and MSPs, plus project and volume pricing on larger jobs.
- Pre-sales help on 1300 100 440 (Mon to Fri, 9 to 5 Melbourne time) or info@arcip.com.au.
Fitting out a venue or campus? We quote the 10kVA tower, hub UPSs, SNMP cards and battery modules together, with trade and volume pricing. Call 1300 100 440.
See the full PowerShield range at ARC IP Networks.
Common questions
Straight answers from the ARC IP Networks team. Last reviewed October 2026.
PowerShield Centurion Tower 10kVA UPSs in a master/slave configuration protect the main server room, and Centurion RT 3000VA UPSs protect the network hubs in racks around the park.
At The Bend, Centurion Tower 10kVA UPSs were installed in a master/slave configuration to give the main server room redundant power protection rather than relying on one UPS. PowerShield lists N+X parallel redundancy as available for its Centurion 6K and 10K tower models.
It is available on project quote. Call 1300 100 440 with your load and redundancy requirements. The Centurion 6000VA tower (PSCE6000) and Centurion RT 3000VA (PSCERT3000) are supplied from our range.
Yes. PowerShield states that the Centurion RT 3000VA requires a 15 A wall outlet, so check the circuit in each cabinet before ordering.
Fit the PowerShield PSSNMPV4 SNMP card. It lets you monitor one or multiple UPS systems and schedule shutdowns, start-ups and reboots over the network.
No. This is a PowerShield project, summarised from PowerShield’s published case study. ARC IP Networks supplies the same genuine PowerShield models.
Protecting a venue, campus or multi-building site?
Send us your server room load and the number of network cabinets, and we will quote a PowerShield core and edge design.
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