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CP5.242
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PULS CP5.242 is a power supply unit designed for DIN rail mounting, featuring an aluminium housing and dimensions of W32mm x H124mm x D102mm. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +70°C and has a net width of 32 mm. The unit offers a current consumption of 7A peak max. inrush at both 230Vac and 120Vac inputs. Efficiency rates are 0.943 at 230Vac input, 0.935 at 120Vac input, and 0.927 at 100Vac input. It includes a time delay of 380-420ms for start-up and rise times of 80ms and 100ms under specified conditions. The CP5.242 provides protection functions such as output overvoltage protection and overload/short-circuit protection, with the capability for series or parallel operation for increased output voltages or power. It is resistant to back-feeding loads up to 35V. Power dissipation/losses are 7.3 W and 8.2 W for 230Vac and 120Vac inputs at full output load, respectively. The output stage capacitance is 1800 µF. Electrical durability ranges from 96,000 to 775,000 hours under various conditions. Ripple is specified at 50mVpp. This AC/DC power supply unit, part of the CP-series, is designed with an enhanced DC input and a 20% power reserve, featuring a DC-OK relay contact output and screw-clamp connections. It supports a supply voltage range of 85Vac-264Vac for AC and 110Vdc-180Vdc for DC, with a rated current of 5A at 24Vdc, and offers an adjustable output voltage of 24Vdc-28Vdc. The unit is suitable for single-phase (1AC) or DC networks and provides a rated power of 120W, with a hold time of 35ms.

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CP20.248
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Power Supply, 480W, AC 100-240V | DC 110-150V input, 1 phase, 24-28Vdc output, 20A, monitoring display

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CP10.241-R1
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PULS CP10.241-R1 is a DIN rail mounting power supply unit with an aluminium housing designed for a wide range of industrial applications. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +70°C and offers a net width of 39mm. The unit consumes 1.14A at 230Vac input and full output, 2.17A at 120Vac input and full output, and 2.63A at 100Vac input and full output, with a peak inrush current of 11A at 230Vac input and 7A at 120Vac input. It features an IP20 degree of protection and achieves an efficiency of 0.947 at 230Vac input. The dimensions of the CP10.241-R1 are W39mm x H124mm x D117mm. It has a start-up delay time of 240-300ms for 100-230Vac input and a rise time of 30ms to 75ms depending on the load capacitance. The power supply unit includes protection functions such as output overvoltage protection and overload/short-circuit protection, with the capability for series or parallel operation for increased output voltages or redundancy. It is equipped with a built-in MOSFET as a decoupling device to prevent a faulty unit from affecting others in the system. The unit can handle back-feeding loads up to 35V without malfunctioning. Power dissipation losses are 13.4W at 230Vac input and full output load. The output stage capacitance is 4400µF, and the electrical durability ranges from 47,000 to 531,000 hours depending on the operating conditions. The ripple is 50mVpp across a 20Hz to 20MHz range. This AC/DC power supply unit is part of the CP-series and features spring-clamp connections, a supply voltage range of 85Vac-264Vac for AC and 88Vdc-180Vdc for DC, with a rated current of 12A at 48Vdc up to +45°C. The rated power is 288W at -25 to +45°C, and the output voltage is adjustable between 24Vdc and 25.4Vdc, with a hold time of 37ms at 120/230Vac input.

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XT40.241
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PULS XT40.241 is a power supply unit part of the X-series, designed to function as an AC/DC PSU/converter with a semi-regulated 25% power reserve and a DC-OK relay contact output. It operates on a supply voltage of 3x360-440Vac (380Vac / 400Vac / 415Vac nominal; 47-63Hz), with a turn-ON voltage of 3 x 325Vac and a shutdown voltage of 3 x 295Vac. The unit's dimensions are W96mm x H124mm x D159mm, and it is encased in an aluminium housing with screw-clamp connections for installation. It has a rated current of 40A at 24Vdc and is designed for DIN rail mounting in a 3-phase (3AC) network. The ambient air temperature for operation ranges from -25 to +70°C. The XT40.241 has a net width of 96 mm and a peak current consumption of 4A max. inrush at 3x400Vac input. Its rated power is 24W/+60°C...+70°C (derating) 960W at 24Vdc and 1200W for a typical 15s. Protection functions include output overvoltage protection (29.9Vdc max.), active input inrush current limiter, and overload/short-circuit current protection. It supports 1+1 redundancy for higher system availability and is resistant to back-feeding loads up to 28.9V. The efficiency is rated at 0.955 with a 3x400Vac input, and it features a 400ms start-up delay, 40ms rise time with nominal input at constant full current load without load capacitance, and 70ms with 40mF load capacitance. The output voltage is fixed at 24Vdc with a 480mV turn-ON overshoot, and it has a 2ms buffer time at 3x400Vdc input. Power dissipation/losses are 45.2 W at full output load with 3x400Vdc input. Electrical durability is rated at 51000 hours at 40°C and 142000 hours at 25°C, with a 40A output and 3AC 400Vdc input. The output stage capacitance is 20000 µF, and the ripple is 1500mVpp (20Hz...2KHz; 50Ω).

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XT40.361
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PULS XT40.361 is a power supply unit part of the X-series, designed to function as an AC/DC PSU/converter with a semi-regulated 25% power reserve and a DC-OK relay contact output. It operates with a supply voltage of 3x360-440Vac (380Vac / 400Vac / 415Vac nominal; 47-63Hz), a turn-ON voltage of 3 x 325Vac, and a shutdown voltage of 3 x 295Vac. The unit is housed in an aluminium casing, measures W96mm x H124mm x D159mm, and features screw-clamp connections for installation. It is designed for DIN rail mounting in a 3-phase (3AC) network environment. The XT40.361 operates efficiently within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +70°C, has a net width of 96 mm, and a peak inrush current consumption of 4A (at 3x400Vac input). It offers a rated current of 26.6A (at 36Vdc), with a rated power of 960W (at 36 Vdc) and 1200W for a typical 15s, adjusting to 24W/+60°C...+70°C (derating). Protection features include output overvoltage protection (42.5Vdc max.), active input inrush current limiter, and overload/short-circuit current protection—typically 115A at load impedance. The unit is not designed for series or parallel operation to increase output power but supports 1+1 redundancy for higher system availability. It can handle back-feeding loads up to 41.1V without malfunctioning. The XT40.361 boasts an efficiency of 0.955 (with 3x400Vac input), a 400ms start-up delay, and a rise time of 40ms (nominal input; constant full current load; 0mF load capacitance) to 70ms (nominal input; constant full current load; 27mF load capacitance). The fixed output voltage is 36Vdc with a 700mV turn-ON overshoot, and it offers a hold time of 2.6ms (buffer time at 3x400Vdc input). Power dissipation/losses are calculated at 45.2 W (3x400Vdc input; full output load), and the electrical durability is rated at 55000 hours (at 40°C; 26.6A output; 3AC 400Vdc input) to 156000 hours (at 25°C; 26.6A output; 3AC 400Vdc input). The output stage capacitance is 11100 µF, with a ripple of 2000mVpp (20Hz...2KHz; 50Ω).

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XT40.722
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PULS XT40.722 is a power supply unit part of the X-series, designed to function as an AC/DC PSU/converter with a semi-regulated 25% power reserve and a DC-OK relay contact output. It operates on a supply voltage of 3x432-528Vac (440Vac / 480Vac / 500Vac / 525Vac nominal; 47-63Hz), with a turn-on voltage of 3 x 390Vac and a shutdown voltage of 3 x 355Vac. The unit's dimensions are W96mm x H124mm x D159mm, and it is encased in an aluminium housing with screw-clamp connections for installation. It has a rated current of 13.3A at 72Vdc and is designed for DIN rail mounting in a 3-phase (3AC) network. The ambient air temperature for operation ranges from -25 to +70°C. The XT40.722 has a net width of 96 mm and a peak current consumption of 4A max. inrush at 3x480Vac input. Its rated power is 24W/+60°C...+70°C (derating) 960W at 72Vdc and 1200W for a typical 15s, with protection functions including output overvoltage protection (91.1Vdc max.), active input inrush current limiter, and overload/short-circuit current protection. It is not designed for series or parallel operation to increase output power but supports 1+1 redundancy for higher system availability. The unit is resistant to back-feeding loads up to 87.9V. It has an efficiency of 0.955 at 3x480Vac input, with a 350ms start-up delay, 40ms rise time at nominal input and full current load without load capacitance, and 70ms with 13.3mF load capacitance. The output voltage is fixed at 72Vdc with a 1.4V turn-ON overshoot, a hold time of 3.6ms at 3x480Vdc input, power dissipation/losses of 45.2W at full output load, an output stage capacitance of 4050µF, and a ripple of 3000mVpp at 20Hz...2KHz with a 50Ω load.

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QS40.361
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PULS QS40.361 is a power supply unit designed for AC/DC conversion with a 50% power reserve. It features DIN rail mounting and operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +70°C. This unit is ATEX approved and includes a DC-OK relay contact output. It provides a rated current of 26.7A at 36Vdc and 22.9A at 42Vdc, with screw-clamp connections for installation. The supply voltage ranges from 85Vac to 264Vac across various nominal voltages, with specific turn-ON and shutdown voltages. Part of the Q-series, it measures 125mm in width, 124mm in height, and 127mm in depth, housed in aluminium. Designed for single-phase networks, it offers a rated power of 960W, extendable to 1440W for short-term applications, and an adjustable output voltage between 36Vdc and 42Vdc. Protection features include output overvoltage protection and active input inrush current limiting, with capabilities for overload, short-circuit protection, and series/parallel operation. Efficiency rates vary with input voltage, and it has specific current consumption, time delay, hold time, power dissipation, and electrical durability metrics. The ripple is 130mVpp, and the output stage capacitance is 4700µF.

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CP20.241-R1
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PULS CP20.241-R1 is a DIN rail mounting power supply unit housed in an aluminium casing, designed to operate within an ambient air temperature range of -40 to +70°C. It features a net width of 48 mm and offers a degree of protection rated at IP20. This unit consumes current at rates of 2.25A with a 230Vac input, 4.28A with a 120Vac input, 5.17A with a 100Vac input, and 4.64A with a 110Vdc input for a 24Vdc / 10A output, with peak inrush currents of 5.5A at 230Vac input and 12A at 120Vac input. It boasts an efficiency of 0.952 at 230Vac input and 0.938 at 120Vac input. The dimensions of this power supply are W48mm x H124mm x D127mm. It has a 450ms start-up delay for 100-230Vac input, with rise times of 145ms and 160ms under specified conditions. The CP20.241-R1 includes protection functions such as output overvoltage protection and overload/short-circuit protection, with capabilities for series or parallel operation for increased output voltages or power. It is resistant to back-feeding loads up to 35V. Power dissipation losses are 24.2 W and 31.7 W for 230Vac and 120Vac inputs respectively, with an output stage capacitance of 8000 µF. Electrical durability ranges from 25,000 to 465,000 hours under various conditions. The ripple is specified at 100mVpp. This AC/DC power supply unit, part of the CP-series, is designed with built-in decoupling MOSFET for redundancy, ATEX approval, and features a 20% power reserve, DC-OK relay contact output, and spring-clamp connections. It supports a supply voltage range of 88Vdc-180Vdc and 85Vac-264Vac, with specific tolerances for overvoltage and shutdown voltages. The rated current is 24A at 48Vdc in temperatures up to +45°C, with derating at higher temperatures. It is suitable for single-phase (1AC) or DC networks, providing a rated power of 576W at temperatures up to +45°C, and features a fixed 24Vdc output voltage with a 1000mV turn-ON overshoot and a hold time of 32ms.

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QS5.241-60
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DC/DC Converter, 100W, DC 110V input, 24-28Vdc output, 4.2A, railway applications

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IM82-24-5.0-3P
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Switching power supplies, , Output voltage adjustable 22.5…28.5 VDC, Nominal current 5 A, Single/parallel operating mode, Surge protection, 3-phase power supply, Mains buffering up to 20 ms, High efficiency, Natural air cooling, Power-good relay, cULus listed, Safety extra-low voltage SELV IEC/EN 60950

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CP5.242

CP5.242

PULS CP5.242 is a power supply unit designed for DIN rail mounting, featuring an aluminium housing and dimensions of W32mm x H124mm x D102mm. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +70°C and has a net width of 32 mm. The unit offers a current consumption of 7A peak max. inrush at both 230Vac and 120Vac inputs. Efficiency rates are 0.943 at 230Vac input, 0.935 at 120Vac input, and 0.927 at 100Vac input. It includes a time delay of 380-420ms for start-up and rise times of 80ms and 100ms under specified conditions. The CP5.242 provides protection functions such as output overvoltage protection and overload/short-circuit protection, with the capability for series or parallel operation for increased output voltages or power. It is resistant to back-feeding loads up to 35V. Power dissipation/losses are 7.3 W and 8.2 W for 230Vac and 120Vac inputs at full output load, respectively. The output stage capacitance is 1800 µF. Electrical durability ranges from 96,000 to 775,000 hours under various conditions. Ripple is specified at 50mVpp. This AC/DC power supply unit, part of the CP-series, is designed with an enhanced DC input and a 20% power reserve, featuring a DC-OK relay contact output and screw-clamp connections. It supports a supply voltage range of 85Vac-264Vac for AC and 110Vdc-180Vdc for DC, with a rated current of 5A at 24Vdc, and offers an adjustable output voltage of 24Vdc-28Vdc. The unit is suitable for single-phase (1AC) or DC networks and provides a rated power of 120W, with a hold time of 35ms.

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CP20.248

CP20.248

Power Supply, 480W, AC 100-240V | DC 110-150V input, 1 phase, 24-28Vdc output, 20A, monitoring display

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CP10.241-R1

CP10.241-R1

PULS CP10.241-R1 is a DIN rail mounting power supply unit with an aluminium housing designed for a wide range of industrial applications. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +70°C and offers a net width of 39mm. The unit consumes 1.14A at 230Vac input and full output, 2.17A at 120Vac input and full output, and 2.63A at 100Vac input and full output, with a peak inrush current of 11A at 230Vac input and 7A at 120Vac input. It features an IP20 degree of protection and achieves an efficiency of 0.947 at 230Vac input. The dimensions of the CP10.241-R1 are W39mm x H124mm x D117mm. It has a start-up delay time of 240-300ms for 100-230Vac input and a rise time of 30ms to 75ms depending on the load capacitance. The power supply unit includes protection functions such as output overvoltage protection and overload/short-circuit protection, with the capability for series or parallel operation for increased output voltages or redundancy. It is equipped with a built-in MOSFET as a decoupling device to prevent a faulty unit from affecting others in the system. The unit can handle back-feeding loads up to 35V without malfunctioning. Power dissipation losses are 13.4W at 230Vac input and full output load. The output stage capacitance is 4400µF, and the electrical durability ranges from 47,000 to 531,000 hours depending on the operating conditions. The ripple is 50mVpp across a 20Hz to 20MHz range. This AC/DC power supply unit is part of the CP-series and features spring-clamp connections, a supply voltage range of 85Vac-264Vac for AC and 88Vdc-180Vdc for DC, with a rated current of 12A at 48Vdc up to +45°C. The rated power is 288W at -25 to +45°C, and the output voltage is adjustable between 24Vdc and 25.4Vdc, with a hold time of 37ms at 120/230Vac input.

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XT40.241

XT40.241

PULS XT40.241 is a power supply unit part of the X-series, designed to function as an AC/DC PSU/converter with a semi-regulated 25% power reserve and a DC-OK relay contact output. It operates on a supply voltage of 3x360-440Vac (380Vac / 400Vac / 415Vac nominal; 47-63Hz), with a turn-ON voltage of 3 x 325Vac and a shutdown voltage of 3 x 295Vac. The unit's dimensions are W96mm x H124mm x D159mm, and it is encased in an aluminium housing with screw-clamp connections for installation. It has a rated current of 40A at 24Vdc and is designed for DIN rail mounting in a 3-phase (3AC) network. The ambient air temperature for operation ranges from -25 to +70°C. The XT40.241 has a net width of 96 mm and a peak current consumption of 4A max. inrush at 3x400Vac input. Its rated power is 24W/+60°C...+70°C (derating) 960W at 24Vdc and 1200W for a typical 15s. Protection functions include output overvoltage protection (29.9Vdc max.), active input inrush current limiter, and overload/short-circuit current protection. It supports 1+1 redundancy for higher system availability and is resistant to back-feeding loads up to 28.9V. The efficiency is rated at 0.955 with a 3x400Vac input, and it features a 400ms start-up delay, 40ms rise time with nominal input at constant full current load without load capacitance, and 70ms with 40mF load capacitance. The output voltage is fixed at 24Vdc with a 480mV turn-ON overshoot, and it has a 2ms buffer time at 3x400Vdc input. Power dissipation/losses are 45.2 W at full output load with 3x400Vdc input. Electrical durability is rated at 51000 hours at 40°C and 142000 hours at 25°C, with a 40A output and 3AC 400Vdc input. The output stage capacitance is 20000 µF, and the ripple is 1500mVpp (20Hz...2KHz; 50Ω).

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XT40.361

XT40.361

PULS XT40.361 is a power supply unit part of the X-series, designed to function as an AC/DC PSU/converter with a semi-regulated 25% power reserve and a DC-OK relay contact output. It operates with a supply voltage of 3x360-440Vac (380Vac / 400Vac / 415Vac nominal; 47-63Hz), a turn-ON voltage of 3 x 325Vac, and a shutdown voltage of 3 x 295Vac. The unit is housed in an aluminium casing, measures W96mm x H124mm x D159mm, and features screw-clamp connections for installation. It is designed for DIN rail mounting in a 3-phase (3AC) network environment. The XT40.361 operates efficiently within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +70°C, has a net width of 96 mm, and a peak inrush current consumption of 4A (at 3x400Vac input). It offers a rated current of 26.6A (at 36Vdc), with a rated power of 960W (at 36 Vdc) and 1200W for a typical 15s, adjusting to 24W/+60°C...+70°C (derating). Protection features include output overvoltage protection (42.5Vdc max.), active input inrush current limiter, and overload/short-circuit current protection—typically 115A at load impedance. The unit is not designed for series or parallel operation to increase output power but supports 1+1 redundancy for higher system availability. It can handle back-feeding loads up to 41.1V without malfunctioning. The XT40.361 boasts an efficiency of 0.955 (with 3x400Vac input), a 400ms start-up delay, and a rise time of 40ms (nominal input; constant full current load; 0mF load capacitance) to 70ms (nominal input; constant full current load; 27mF load capacitance). The fixed output voltage is 36Vdc with a 700mV turn-ON overshoot, and it offers a hold time of 2.6ms (buffer time at 3x400Vdc input). Power dissipation/losses are calculated at 45.2 W (3x400Vdc input; full output load), and the electrical durability is rated at 55000 hours (at 40°C; 26.6A output; 3AC 400Vdc input) to 156000 hours (at 25°C; 26.6A output; 3AC 400Vdc input). The output stage capacitance is 11100 µF, with a ripple of 2000mVpp (20Hz...2KHz; 50Ω).

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XT40.722

XT40.722

PULS XT40.722 is a power supply unit part of the X-series, designed to function as an AC/DC PSU/converter with a semi-regulated 25% power reserve and a DC-OK relay contact output. It operates on a supply voltage of 3x432-528Vac (440Vac / 480Vac / 500Vac / 525Vac nominal; 47-63Hz), with a turn-on voltage of 3 x 390Vac and a shutdown voltage of 3 x 355Vac. The unit's dimensions are W96mm x H124mm x D159mm, and it is encased in an aluminium housing with screw-clamp connections for installation. It has a rated current of 13.3A at 72Vdc and is designed for DIN rail mounting in a 3-phase (3AC) network. The ambient air temperature for operation ranges from -25 to +70°C. The XT40.722 has a net width of 96 mm and a peak current consumption of 4A max. inrush at 3x480Vac input. Its rated power is 24W/+60°C...+70°C (derating) 960W at 72Vdc and 1200W for a typical 15s, with protection functions including output overvoltage protection (91.1Vdc max.), active input inrush current limiter, and overload/short-circuit current protection. It is not designed for series or parallel operation to increase output power but supports 1+1 redundancy for higher system availability. The unit is resistant to back-feeding loads up to 87.9V. It has an efficiency of 0.955 at 3x480Vac input, with a 350ms start-up delay, 40ms rise time at nominal input and full current load without load capacitance, and 70ms with 13.3mF load capacitance. The output voltage is fixed at 72Vdc with a 1.4V turn-ON overshoot, a hold time of 3.6ms at 3x480Vdc input, power dissipation/losses of 45.2W at full output load, an output stage capacitance of 4050µF, and a ripple of 3000mVpp at 20Hz...2KHz with a 50Ω load.

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QS40.361

QS40.361

PULS QS40.361 is a power supply unit designed for AC/DC conversion with a 50% power reserve. It features DIN rail mounting and operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +70°C. This unit is ATEX approved and includes a DC-OK relay contact output. It provides a rated current of 26.7A at 36Vdc and 22.9A at 42Vdc, with screw-clamp connections for installation. The supply voltage ranges from 85Vac to 264Vac across various nominal voltages, with specific turn-ON and shutdown voltages. Part of the Q-series, it measures 125mm in width, 124mm in height, and 127mm in depth, housed in aluminium. Designed for single-phase networks, it offers a rated power of 960W, extendable to 1440W for short-term applications, and an adjustable output voltage between 36Vdc and 42Vdc. Protection features include output overvoltage protection and active input inrush current limiting, with capabilities for overload, short-circuit protection, and series/parallel operation. Efficiency rates vary with input voltage, and it has specific current consumption, time delay, hold time, power dissipation, and electrical durability metrics. The ripple is 130mVpp, and the output stage capacitance is 4700µF.

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CP20.241-R1

CP20.241-R1

PULS CP20.241-R1 is a DIN rail mounting power supply unit housed in an aluminium casing, designed to operate within an ambient air temperature range of -40 to +70°C. It features a net width of 48 mm and offers a degree of protection rated at IP20. This unit consumes current at rates of 2.25A with a 230Vac input, 4.28A with a 120Vac input, 5.17A with a 100Vac input, and 4.64A with a 110Vdc input for a 24Vdc / 10A output, with peak inrush currents of 5.5A at 230Vac input and 12A at 120Vac input. It boasts an efficiency of 0.952 at 230Vac input and 0.938 at 120Vac input. The dimensions of this power supply are W48mm x H124mm x D127mm. It has a 450ms start-up delay for 100-230Vac input, with rise times of 145ms and 160ms under specified conditions. The CP20.241-R1 includes protection functions such as output overvoltage protection and overload/short-circuit protection, with capabilities for series or parallel operation for increased output voltages or power. It is resistant to back-feeding loads up to 35V. Power dissipation losses are 24.2 W and 31.7 W for 230Vac and 120Vac inputs respectively, with an output stage capacitance of 8000 µF. Electrical durability ranges from 25,000 to 465,000 hours under various conditions. The ripple is specified at 100mVpp. This AC/DC power supply unit, part of the CP-series, is designed with built-in decoupling MOSFET for redundancy, ATEX approval, and features a 20% power reserve, DC-OK relay contact output, and spring-clamp connections. It supports a supply voltage range of 88Vdc-180Vdc and 85Vac-264Vac, with specific tolerances for overvoltage and shutdown voltages. The rated current is 24A at 48Vdc in temperatures up to +45°C, with derating at higher temperatures. It is suitable for single-phase (1AC) or DC networks, providing a rated power of 576W at temperatures up to +45°C, and features a fixed 24Vdc output voltage with a 1000mV turn-ON overshoot and a hold time of 32ms.

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QS5.241-60

QS5.241-60

DC/DC Converter, 100W, DC 110V input, 24-28Vdc output, 4.2A, railway applications

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IM82-24-5.0-3P

IM82-24-5.0-3P

Switching power supplies, , Output voltage adjustable 22.5…28.5 VDC, Nominal current 5 A, Single/parallel operating mode, Surge protection, 3-phase power supply, Mains buffering up to 20 ms, High efficiency, Natural air cooling, Power-good relay, cULus listed, Safety extra-low voltage SELV IEC/EN 60950

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Power Converters

General Guide & Overview

Power converters are essential components used to process and control the flow of electric energy in various applications, ranging from power supplies for personal computers to spacecraft power systems. They convert an unregulated DC voltage into a regulated DC or AC voltage that is suitable for the load.

Power converters can be classified into different types based on their circuit topologies, such as buck converters, boost converters, buck-boost converters, Cuk converters, and SEPIC converters. These converters utilize switched-mode circuits to achieve high efficiency, typically ranging from 70% to 95%. They employ semiconductor devices like diodes, MOSFETs, IGBTs, BJTs, or thyristors as switches to change the magnitude and/or polarity of the voltage.

The conversion ratio of a power converter is controlled by the duty cycle of the switch, which determines the average voltage output. The efficiency and performance of power converters can be improved through the use of advanced techniques, including pulse-width modulation (PWM) for control and regulation, as well as the implementation of feedback systems to maintain stable output voltages.

The selection of a power converter depends on factors such as the input voltage, desired output voltage, power requirements, and overall system design. Power converters find applications in a wide range of industries, including electronics, telecommunications, automotive, renewable energy, and more. They are crucial in enabling the efficient and reliable operation of various electronic devices and systems.

Types of Power Converters and Their Applications

Power converters play a fundamental role in numerous applications, enabling the efficient conversion of electric energy from one form to another. Among the different types of power converters available, buck converters, boost converters, buck-boost converters, Cuk converters, and SEPIC converters are widely used in various industries.

Buck Converters: Buck converters are commonly utilized in power supply systems where the input voltage needs to be stepped down to a lower output voltage. These converters efficiently reduce the voltage level and have a conversion ratio equal to the duty cycle of the switch.

Boost Converters: In contrast to buck converters, boost converters are employed when the input voltage needs to be increased to a higher level. They amplify the voltage magnitude and have a conversion ratio given by 1/(1 - duty cycle). Boost converters find applications in various fields where voltage boosting is required.

Buck-Boost Converters: Buck-boost converters offer the versatility of both stepping up and stepping down the voltage. This capability allows for a wider range of output voltages, making them suitable for applications with flexible voltage requirements.

Cuk Converters: Cuk converters and SEPIC (Single-Ended Primary Inductance Converter) converters have similar functionalities. They can both increase or decrease the voltage magnitude, but they do not invert the voltage polarity. These types of converters are frequently used in battery charging systems, renewable energy systems, and voltage regulators.

The choice of a specific power converter depends on several factors, including the desired voltage levels, power rating, efficiency, and cost considerations. Each type of converter has its unique advantages and applications, making them suitable for different scenarios. By understanding the specific requirements of an application, engineers, and designers can select the most appropriate power converter to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

Power converters are indispensable components in a wide range of electronic systems and applications. They efficiently convert electric energy from one form to another, enabling the operation of various devices and systems by providing the necessary voltage and current levels. The different types of power converters, including buck converters, boost converters, buck-boost converters, Cuk converters, and SEPIC converters, offer versatility in voltage conversion and find applications in diverse scenarios.

An essential consideration in power converters is efficiency, as it directly impacts energy wastage and heat generation during the conversion process. High-efficiency power converters are desirable to optimize energy usage and minimize environmental impact. The advancements in semiconductor technology and control techniques have contributed to the development of more efficient and reliable power converters.

Looking ahead, power converters are expected to become even more efficient, compact, and cost-effective as technology continues to evolve. Their applications will expand to meet the growing demand for clean and sustainable energy solutions, driving innovation in power conversion technologies.

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Power converters are essential components used to process and control the flow of electric energy in various applications, converting an unregulated DC voltage into a regulated DC or AC voltage suitable for the load.

Power converters can be classified into different types based on their circuit topologies, such as buck converters, boost converters, buck-boost converters, Cuk converters, and SEPIC converters.

Buck converters reduce the voltage level and are commonly used in power supplies to step down a higher input voltage to a lower output voltage.

Boost converters increase the voltage magnitude and are used in applications where the input voltage needs to be boosted to a higher level.

Buck-boost converters have the ability to both step up and step down the voltage, providing a wider range of output voltage options.

Cuk and SEPIC converters can increase or decrease voltage magnitude without inverting voltage polarity, making them suitable for battery charging systems, renewable energy systems, and voltage regulators.

Power converters can be controlled and regulated using techniques such as pulse-width modulation (PWM) and feedback systems to maintain stable output voltages.

The selection of a power converter depends on factors such as the input voltage, desired output voltage, power requirements, and overall system design.

Efficiency is important in power converters as it determines the amount of power lost during the conversion process. Higher efficiency means less energy wastage and reduced heat generation.

With advancements in semiconductor technology and control techniques, power converters are expected to become even more efficient, compact, and cost-effective to meet the growing demand for clean and sustainable energy solutions.