AEG Power Solutions Launches New Rectifier for DC Applications

AEG Power Solutions announced the SMi2000FE, its new ecopx category rectifier, offering class-leading power conversion efficiency. The SMi2000FE, using the new Full Efficiency platform, is an ultra-high efficiency 48VDC rectifier, fully plug & play with backwards compatibility for use with installed systems using rectifiers from the previous generation. As part of AEG Power Solutions’ ecopx range, the SMi2000FE is engineered for low environmental impact and to deliver a massive reduction in CO2 emissions. Its compact, high power density (1351W/L) design maximizes the space available for active equipment which generates revenue.

In a highly competitive business environment and with concerns for global warming, telecom OEMs and Communications Service Providers are looking ever closer at their operating costs. AEG Power Solutions supports them with the exceptional performance of the SMi2000FE. With a typical flat efficiency feature higher than 96% achieved within 30-70% of load, OPEX is reduced. The ability to operate at high temperatures, without de-rating, reduces or eliminates the need for expensive air conditioning with its accompanying heavy CO2 burden and high OPEX. In addition to this, AC input has been designed to operate in the most demanding environments so that it can resist much higher surge levels. It also comprises embedded galvanic auto-disconnection by relay for mains AC high voltage protection, including neutral opening. Finally, the all-digital single processor (DSP) architecture achieves very high levels of circuit integration to realize the very best in reliability. This translates into a less frequent need for service calls and maintenance trips, reducing CO2 (up to 80% in some cases) throughout the product’s life time and lowering OPEX even further.

The compatibility of the SMi2000 FE with former AEG Power Solutions systems makes it possible to use it in combination with earlier generation equipment. This offers the ability to achieve immediate savings on energy consumption by enhancing the efficiency of deployed MPi series & MTPi systems, replacing the SMi2000HD with SMi2000FE. This protects your original capital investment while reducing operating expense by means of higher efficiency. SMi2000FE is optimized for a wide range of system sizes. Digital communication over CAN bus with our controller ACMi1000HD (as well as ACMi1000e) simplifies system design and enhances flexibility.

The SMi2000FE rectifier was developed by AEG Power Solutions competence center in France, benefiting from decades of experience in powering telecom applications. "SMi2000FE is one more step in our ecopx range" explains Dominique Manet, VP Communication Division. "The next step is to use it in our hybrid system launched last year which is the only fully integrated solution on the market".