Schaefer Offers Rugged 600W Power Converters
Schaefer Inc. has introduced the C1500 Series of 600 Watt, 6U high, VME/Eurorack compatible DC/DC and AC/DC converters.
The C1500 Series is available in 8 single input ranges including 10-16, 18-36, 36-75, 45-90, 80-160, 160-320VDC as well as 185-264 and 93-138 / 185-264 (switchable) VAC. Units supplied by an external PFC module with inputs of 180-200VDC and 360-400VDC or 115V and 230VAC are available. Single outputs include 4.5-5.5, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 23-26, 26-30, 45-55, 58-68, 100-130, 200-250VDC. All outputs are isolated, adjustable, and fully regulated to 0.2% or better (load) and 0.1% (line).
All units in the C1500 series have remote sensing, over-voltage protection, and current limit protection on the output. Efficiencies run up to 90%. Operating temperatures available include -20 °C to +75 °C and -40 °C to +75 °C.
The units are packaged in a 6U x 21TE x 160 mm Eurorack module and incorporate DIN 41612 H15 I/O connectors. Options available include decoupling diodes for parallel operation, "ruggedization," inhibit, Power fail/DC-ok, system reset, active current sharing, and wall mounting.
Applications include locomotive controls and communications equipment, telecommunication systems, process control systems, and power stations.
