From StewartY at upstate.edu  Wed Apr  1 10:51:44 2026
From: StewartY at upstate.edu (Yvette Stewart)
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:51:44 +0000
Subject: [util] Generator Test: IHP & IHP Expansion (NRB)
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TO:                         All Departments with Space in the Institute for Human Performance and IHP Expansion (NRB)

DATE:                    April 2026

SUBJECT:            Monthly Emergency Diesel Generator Test IHP and IHP Expansion (NRB)




The next monthly test is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026.

The monthly tests will affect those areas with electrical outlets and systems connected to the emergency generator.  Currently, emergency power feeds all red power outlets and outlets covered with red cover plates, exit lights, some corridor lights, elevators, telecommunications, and the fire alarm system.

THE INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE (IHP) GENERATOR TEST PROCEDURES ARE AS FOLLOWS:


  *   The emergency generators will be started between 6:00AM and 6:05AM and used as the source for the emergency power feed for approximately 30 minutes.


  *   Emergency power will be switched back to the electrical feed between 6:30AM and 6:35AM when the generators turn off.

Users of emergency power will notice a series of sequential blinks at the beginning of the Institute for Human Performance test.  At the end of the test, all areas will blink while the respective areas return to normal power.

THE INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE EXPANSION (NRB) GENERATOR TEST PROCEDURES ARE AS FOLLOWS:


  *   The emergency generators will be started between 6:45AM and 6:50AM and used as the source for the emergency power feed for approximately 30 minutes.


  *   Emergency power will be switched back to the electrical feed between 7:15AM and 7:20AM when the generators turn off.

Users of emergency power will notice a series of sequential blinks at the beginning of the Institute for Human Performance Expansion test.  At the end of the test, all areas will blink as the respective areas return to normal power.

If an unavoidable emergency arises close to the time that the emergency generator test is scheduled and you feel that a brief power interruption would be detrimental to your operation, immediately contact the Institute for Human Performance team at 315-467-4322 or 315-467-4323.


The test, although intended to simulate an actual power outage, has been modified to keep the disruption to Institute for Human Performance services at a minimum.  If an actual power outage occurs, the electrical circuits supported by the generator will be without power for 5 to 10 seconds except for those areas which have their own uninterruptible power supplies (operating rooms, etc.)  Our recent experience suggests that a real power outage can be expected once a year.  If you have equipment, processes, etc. that cannot cope with a power outage of this duration, your department should consider installing uninterruptible power supplies (UPS's).

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the test or the emergency power system, please feel free to contact Marc Dingle, Electrical Facilities Manager at 4-8923 or 680-323-1819.

Your continued cooperation in completing the code mandated emergency diesel generator test is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.




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From StewartY at upstate.edu  Mon Apr 20 15:14:21 2026
From: StewartY at upstate.edu (Yvette Stewart)
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:14:21 +0000
Subject: [util] Having Issues w/Building Management Control System
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Good afternoon,

Physical Plant is currently having issues with part of the control system that starts and stops equipment as well as makes temperature changes.

We maintain ability by physically connecting to various panels throughout the facility, but the process is much slower than when controlled at our central monitoring station. We are working with IMT to resolve as quickly as possible.

Please limit change requests to those that are urgent in nature if possible until we can resolve the control issue.



Please contact Larry Blanchard with any questions



315-640-9053

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From BlanchaL at upstate.edu  Mon Apr 20 18:22:49 2026
From: BlanchaL at upstate.edu (Lawrence N. Blanchard)
Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:22:49 +0000
Subject: [util] Having Issues w/Building Management Control System
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Subject: Building Management Control System

Building management control capabilities have been restored.






Please contact Larry Blanchard with any questions



315-640-9053

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From StewartY at upstate.edu  Thu Apr 23 13:37:18 2026
From: StewartY at upstate.edu (Yvette Stewart)
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:37:18 +0000
Subject: [util] IHP Cooling Tower Work
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Good afternoon,


Due to continuing work to restore the IHP cooling capabilities, we will have limited cooling available during next week?s preparation for cooling tower work.

We appreciate everyone?s understanding and will make adjustments as much as possible to reduce increased internal temperatures.


Please contact Larry Blanchard at 4-7371 with any questions

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From StewartY at upstate.edu  Fri Apr 24 09:59:14 2026
From: StewartY at upstate.edu (Yvette Stewart)
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:59:14 +0000
Subject: [util] IHP Crane Lift Plan
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Good morning,

To support ongoing repairs to return the IHP cooling systems to full capacity, we require a crane lift next Thursday 30 April, 8 am to 1 pm.

Physical Plant and UPD will be coordinating efforts to maintain a lane of traffic open in each direction on Irving Avenue along the West side of the IHP building during the crane operations.





Please call Nick Griffin at 315-399-9781 or Larry Banchard at 315-640-9053 with any questions.





Larry Blanchard

Physical Plant




Yvette Stewart

Office Assistant II

Physical Plant ? MOC Center

Room 1806 UH

Ext# 44230


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