New Industry Products

Magna-Power Unveils Series Of DC Power Supplies In 2U Package

June 11, 2009 by Jeff Shepard

Magna-Power Electronics has unveiled the XR Series, which it describes as the highest power density 2U programmable dc power supply in the industry. With 54 models, the fully controllable power supplies have power ratings at 2, 4, and 6kW, voltage ratings up to 1000Vdc and current ratings up to 375Adc.

Utilizing an additional power processing stage to deliver Magna-Power Electronics’ signature current-fed power processing technology, the XR Series provides superior control and enhanced system protection, allowing the product to operate under short-circuit conditions, open-circuit conditions, and everything in between.

The XR Series satisfies the increasing demand for a variety of applications such as: ATE, motor testing, battery charging, power source and solar emulation, water treatment, among a variety of other research and development activities. For automation and integration, all models include standard 37-pin isolated 0-10V external input/output to monitor and control all functions. In addition the included RS232 communications, the XR Series is also debuting with Magna-Power Electronics LXI certified Ethernet interface option with embedded web server. This interface allows the power supply to be controlled and monitored in any web-browser or through NI LabView with certified drivers.

The company states that the XR Series is able to accept a wider ac input voltage range than any comparable product: from 208 to 480Vac , at 50, 60, and 400Hz all with a power factor greater than 92% at rated power. These features combined with efficiencies up to 88%, make the XR Series a product expected in high demand.