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Absopulse AC-DC Plug-in Power Supply Module with PFC-input Delivers up to 1,500W in Industrial Environments

June 05, 2011 by Jeff Shepard

Absopulse Electronics’ PFC 619F-EH ac-dc plug-in switching power supply module generates up to 1500W output power, depending on the specific input/output configuration. It employs a power factor corrected input and a following half-bridge stage, to convert the universal ac input voltage to 24Vdc/40A (1000W) or a 48Vdc/30A (1500W) output with fan cooling. All heat-generating components on the module are installed on aluminum heat sink blocks, which are connected to the heat sink fins on the side of the module, ensuring excellent heat dissipation.

The plug-in power supply has a built-in redundancy diode for parallel connection or N+1 redundant operation. It includes a module fail alarm with an optocoupler output. The module measures 6U x 16HP x 304mm and is typically used in 19" rack-mount applications. The front panel of the module has an output voltage ’ON’ LED indicator, voltage adjustment potentiometer and test points.

The power factor is corrected to a minimum of 0.97 at full load for the entire input range in compliance with the EN6100-3-2 directive for low input harmonic distortion. The unit has input and output filtering to meet EN55022 EMI standards. Full electronic protection on the input and output eliminates the possibility of failure due to abnormal operating conditions, including application errors. Designed for heavy-duty industrial environments, the PFC 619F-EH meets IEC61371 Categories 1A&B shock and vibration standards as a minimum.

Each PFC 619F-EH module is priced in the US$860 range at low quantities.