UPSs feature backup battery support.

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Minuteman Entrust(TM) Line Interactive series UPSs each include 4 outlets that provide backup battery support along with spike and surge protection. Additional 4 spike and surge protected outlets support accessory devices that don't require battery support. UPSs feature USB communications, buck/boost voltage regulation, as well as SentryPlus(TM) auto-shutdown and monitoring software. Available in 4 sizes, all models can be installed vertically on shelf in rack or cabinet.



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Entrust Line Interactive UPS Systems Introduced



Entrust UPS products are designed to support desktop/laptop workstations, small business phone systems, VoIP handsets, DVRs, cameras and network devices

Carrollton, Texas - September 7 - Cost-conscious users can now get the full features of larger, more expensive uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) with the compact, feature rich, Minuteman Entrust(TM) Line Interactive series. It has the features necessary to fully protect valuable and power-sensitive equipment and provides voltage regulation, spike and surge protection and battery backup.

Packed with features typically found only in higher-priced UPS products, the Entrust Line Interactive UPS series is available in four sizes:

1. ETR500 UPS rated at 500VA/300W - 8A
2. ETR700 UPS rated at 700VA/420W - 10A
3. ETR1000 UPS rated at 1000VA/600W - 12A
4. ETR1500 UPS rated at 1500VA/900W - 12A

Each unit has four outlets that provide backup battery support along with spike and surge protection. There are an additional four spike and surge protected outlets for accessory devices that don't require battery support. In addition, two of the outlets are specifically spaced to support equipment with transformer blocks.

The small, uniquely designed footprint of the Entrust UPS is ideal for placement on or under a desk. All models in the series can also be installed vertically on a shelf in a rack or cabinet.

Additionally, Entrust UPS products come with the award-winning service and support capabilities offered by Para Systems/Minuteman UPS. This includes a three-year limited warranty (two-years on the battery), and a $75,000 Platinum Protection Plan (U.S.A. and Canada only).

Entrust Features
o USB Communications - HID compliant USB communication that is automatically recognized by all Windows® software versions and requires no special drivers.

o Buck/Boost Voltage Regulation - Provides a stable AC source during less than optimal power conditions without constant use of internal batteries.

o Slim-line Profile - Provides users with the ability to install the Entrust UPS in a variety of settings (rack or floor, desktop, etc.).

o RoHS Compliant - Compliant with European Union's directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS) in electronic equipment.

o SentryPlus(TM) Software - SentryPlus auto-shutdown and monitoring software is included with every unit. No special downloads or coupons are required.

o Larger Load Capacities - Para Systems has increased the capacities of all models in the Entrust UPS line, allowing the units to support larger power requirements.

The Entrust Line Interactive UPS systems will be shown at three trade shows in September:
o September 10-13, 2007 - 2007 BICSI Fall Conference at the Las Vegas MGM Grand. Para Systems/Minuteman UPS will be in booth 504

o September 11-12, 2007 - ISC East 2007 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Para Systems/Minuteman UPS will be in booth 1659

o September 24-27 2007 - ASIS 2007 at the Las Vegas Convention Center Para Systems/Minuteman UPS will be in booth 695.

Entrust Line Interactive UPS products have already started shipping to customers and are priced to sell to end users in the $109 to $300 range.

For over 25 years, Para Systems/Minuteman UPS has provided quality power products and offers excellent personalized service and direct human response to all service and support calls. Minuteman products pass extensive quality control testing before being shipped to customers.

Background
Para Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of power technologies including the Minuteman® Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) for mission-critical equipment protection such as computers, telecommunications systems, security systems and Internet devices. Minuteman® UPS products range from 400VA standby units to true sine wave, line interactive, and on-line models rated up to 10kVA.

Para Systems provides SentryPlus(TM) remote power and network management controller software for all popular operating systems including Microsoft® Windows®, Novell, Unix, and Linux. Para Systems also sells power distribution units (PDU), power management software, keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) systems and surge suppressors.

Additional corporate and product information is available at the Company's website www.minutemanups.com. A free UPS sizing and selection tool is available at www.sizemyups.com that can determine which Minuteman® UPS units can best meet your application's power protection needs. The website www.sizemypdu.com can determine which PDU is the appropriate product and www.comparemyups.com can compare UPS features to competitive products.

Minuteman® UPS and Minuteman Platinum Protection Plan are registered trademarks and Entrust and SentryPlus are trademarks of Para Systems, Inc. Other trademarks are registered by their respective companies.

Para Systems, Inc./Minuteman UPS
1455 LeMay Drive, Carrollton, TX 75007 U.S.A.
Phone 800.238.7272 +1 972.446.7363 Fax +1 972.446.9011
Contact Information:
Sales: Rick Hunteman, Vice President Sales and Marketing, 972.446.7363 ext. 225, rhunteman@minutemanups.com
Marketing: Bob Martin, Director of Marketing, 972.446.7363 ext. 240, cell: 972.365.6923, bmartin@minutemanups.com
Product: Kevin Canole, Product Manager, kcanole@minutemanups.com

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