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Absopulse Introduces Redundant Converter System With 200W Plug-in Modules For Heavy Duty Environments

December 10, 2008 by Jeff Shepard

Absopulse Electronics introduced its BAP 236, a redundant dc-dc converter system comprised of up to six, 200W dc-dc plug-in modules in a pre-wired 3U x 19" x 13" shelf. Cooled by natural air convection, the BAP 236 system has no fans or other moving parts. This, large design headroom and low component count are said to ensure the high degree of reliability required for maintenance-free operation in remote locations.

Each BAP 236 plug-in module delivers 12, 24, 48 or 125Vdc and accepts an input of 24, 48 or 125Vdc. Every module is hot-insertable and has a built-in redundancy diode which allows for parallel and N+1 redundant operation. Built-in redundancy also allows for a battery to be connected to the output for back-up purposes. Modules with different outputs can be combined in one shelf to create a multiple-output system.

The 3U x 14HP x 220mm plug-in modules feature full electronic protection on the input and output, and output fail alarms summarized into a single Form C alarm on the shelf motherboard. An output voltage ’ON’ LED indicator, voltage adjustment potentiometer and test points are located on the front panel of every module.