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Falcon Electric Announces Lightweight Frequency & Phase Converters For Mobile Military Applications

June 26, 2008 by Jeff Shepard

Falcon Electric, Inc. introduced its new lightweight ED-FPC series frequency & phase converters that are said to provide reliable computer-grade power for sensitive equipment. Falcon describes the new rackmount ED-FPC series, ranging from 3 to 5kVA, as one of the most performance-rich, lightweight and compact frequency and phase converters on the market today.

With a weight of less than 80 pounds and a compact seven inch (4U) high rackmount form factor, the ED-FPC is a COTS solution delivering computer-grade power for use in aircraft, ground-based and mobile systems, such as a HMMWV. Due to its light weight and small size, the ED-FPC is well suited for powering sensitive computer-based equipment from generator sources typically incorporated into single and dual-pallet shelters, as well as tactical, hospital or laboratory shelters. Furthermore, to accommodate fixed, mobile and aircraft installations, the ED-FPC is designed to meet the shock and vibration requirements of RTCA/DO160, Zone A and the Munson Road Test.

Falcon has designed the new ED-FPC to meet the military’s need for a lightweight, compact frequency and phase converter with flexible capabilities. It has a three-phase input that accepts a wide 45-450Hz input frequency range.

Having a single-phase 120Vac, 50, 60 or 400Hz output, the ED-FPC eliminates phase imbalance problems associated with powering large single-phase equipment from a three-phase generator source. The ED-FPC also eliminates line-side voltage transients, surges, sags and frequency stability problems. It provides what is described as a superior low-distortion sinewave output with ±3% voltage regulation. "Other frequency and phase converters on the market weigh substantially more and are larger," explained Michael Stout, Vice President of Engineering at Falcon Electric.

Available now, the ED-FPC Series Frequency & Phase Converters list pricing starts at $16,450 for the 3kVA model.