Programmable AC sources are evolving as their performance increases, and they add features. If you are in the market for an AC source for the first time in five or ten years, you will notice some significant differences. As described in the recent white paper “What to Look for When Choosing a Programmable AC Source…
AMETEK Programmable Power: Purchasing criteria for programmable DC supplies
If you are in the market for a programmable DC power supply for the first time in five or ten years, you will notice some significant improvements. Modern supplies offer higher power densities, helping you save rack space. In addition, modern supplies can provide considerable flexibility in power, current, and voltage ratings, helping you future-proof…
Emerson launches IIoT-ready power supply solution
SolaHD, an Emerson brand, has launched a next-generation power solution that brings network connectivity to its SDN-D high-performance DC power supply, enabling it to serve as an IIoT-ready device providing condition monitoring, asset tracking, and quick troubleshooting in addition to serving as a power converter. Connecting the new SolaHD Communication Module (SCM) to an SDN-D…
Compact DIN-rail mount power supplies
Carlo Gavazzi introduces the new SPDE Power Supply series, ultra-compact single-phase DIN-rail power supplies designed for electrical panels. The SPDE Series consists of three frame sizes, starting from 75 W with 32 mm width, through a 480 W with 48 mm width. Their ultra-compact housing design allows them to save up to 50% panel space,…
Flexible, self-contained unit does not require an external power supply
Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Qualtek, now offers the USB Type C Receptacle Power Supply as part of its full line of Qualtek power supplies. Qualtek’s USB Type C Receptacle Power Supply offers ease of installation and flexible compatibility with existing NEMA-style convenience outlets. The unit features a self-contained…
WAGO Pro2 Power Supplies and DC-to-DC converters from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added WAGO Pro2 power supplies to their growing lineup of performance power products. These high-efficiency power supplies reduce losses, save cabinet space, and increase energy savings. With TopBoost, PowerBoost, and parameterizable overload behavior, WAGO Pro2 power supplies protect equipment and provide intelligent current and switching modes. The free configuration software includes long-term monitoring…
Traco Power launches new AC/DC power supplies
Traco Power (Baar, Switzerland) has announced its newest high efficiency, miniaturized ac/dc power supplies: the TPP 180 series for medical and industrial and TPI 180 for industrial. The power supplies measure only 2-by-3-by-1.24 inches in the open-frame version — with global safety approvals for medical or industrial markets. They come in 16 standard models with single…
ECO 2 power supplies balance size, efficiency with tool-free installation
As an economical solution for standard applications, WAGO’s new ECO 2 power supplies maximize space in your control cabinet while providing a high-efficiency rating up to 90%. These power supplies, measuring 25mm and 38mm respectively, come with our Push-In CAGE CLAMP® technology for reliable connections and equipped with orange integrated levers, allowing for a tool-free…
RHINO power supplies with integrated UPS and Power Boost Technology
AutomationDirect has added open frame and panel mount power supplies, with integrated UPS functionality, to their RHINO SELECT series of power supplies. The integrated UPS feature provides seamless battery switchover to keep critical operations running when there is an unexpected loss of power. These industrial power supplies support a wide operating temperature range and provide…
Compact low-profile power supplies
CARLO GAVAZZI has launched the Compact Low-Profile SPMA Series Switch Mode Power Supplies, which are merely 63mm (2.5-in.) deep. Designed for Industrial and Building Automation, the SPMA Series is a compact, low-profile DIN mount solution with 3 frame sizes from 17.5mm (15W) to 70mm (100W). With integrated diagnostics and protection, these products are suitable for…
Long-life 240W and 480W DIN rail mounted uninterrupted power supplies
Marking an industry breakthrough, Emerson has redefined reliability with a new 24 Vdc DIN-rail mounted Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) control module that achieves a useful service life of fifteen years and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) in excess of 1.5 million hours. Available in 240W and 480W models, the SolaHD SDU DC-B control module…
Stand-alone power supply with L-Code connections for higher current output
To better serve the power requirements of global automotive manufacturers, Emerson has expanded its SolaHD™ SCP-X power supply line with a new higher output model supplying 10-Amp, 24 Vdc output capacity. A compact, standalone power solution, the new IP67 SCP-X High Output power supply has “L-Code” connections that enable the use of 5-pin L-Code M12…
Dana’s HE e-Powershift transmission electrifies underground mining vehicles
Dana has debuted the new Spicer Electrified e-Powershift transmission, a modular and flexible two-speed solution that offers power take-off (PTO) functionality for electrified heavy-duty mining vehicles. Delivering high efficiency and superior performance in a compact package that simplifies the mining industry’s transition to electrification, the dual-motor version of the e-Powershift transmission supports continuous power outputs…
Chargers and transmitters power up drones, autonomous mobile robots
New cutting-edge chargers and transmitters for drones and autonomous mobile robot include: •OC-262 onboard charger. The OC-262 is a passively cooled onboard charger that was developed as a ruggedized system for the Department of Defense, but is now being released for wider use in response to customer demand. Passive cooling is particularly beneficial in punishing…
Buffer modules and redundancy modules in the context of industrial power supplies
Industrial power supplies are electrical devices that convert a particular type and level of power (typically ac) to another — typically dc. These devices receive ac power through their input terminals and (through output terminals) supply dc power to connected electrical loads. Power supplies execute this task efficiently and reliably. However, they can’t independently guarantee…
Industrial power supplies and dc/dc converters
Industrial power supplies are components that convert electrical power to other magnitudes and types. Many industrial power supplies convert this utility-mains ac power to an appropriate form of dc power. However, other industrial power supply modules execute dc to dc-power conversion — also written as dc/dc and dc-dc conversion. Called dc/dc or dc-to-dc converters, these…
Industrial connectivity on DIN rail-mounted industrial power supplies
The industrial internet of things (IIoT or Industry 4.0) has spurring the inclusion of data-network connectivity on nearly all industrial components — including industrial power supplies. After all, precise monitoring, diagnostics, automation, and control have become critical requirements in industrial automation. Many of these capabilities rely on component compatibility with today’s most common forms of…
SELV/PELV EN 61010/UL 61010 regulations and power supplies
Electrical components and equipment are subject to various regulations and standards that specify the manufacturing process, characteristics, and usage with which components must comply to ensure proper installation and safe operation. Ultimately these regulations ensure the safety of personnel and nearby equipment. In fact, standards are formal documents that concisely stipulate requirements and guidelines for…
Batteries and DIN-rail battery chargers for uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs)
Backup power systems provide crucial emergency power to critical components whenever there’s a failure in a facility’s main power supply. These backup systems are indispensable at facilities involved in essential life-saving services, automated manufacturing of expensive product, and other critical operations where they help protect vital equipment and prevent expensive downtime, data loss, and time-consuming…
Current transformers and voltage taps in the context of interface electronics
Current transformers or CTs are indispensable anywhere high currents are measured and processed. These instrument transformers effectively diminish high-voltage current flows for a convenient way to securely evaluate and monitor real electrical current through an ac transmission wire relying on a conventional ammeter. CTs perform this task by generating alternating current in a secondary winding…
Overvoltage protection in the control cabinets of industrial automation
Automated facilities commanded by industrial control cabinets rely on the components in those cabinets to work reliably even in the face of power variations. These components include local power supplies, PLCs, data loggers, networking and other communication equipment, and IO — which are all vulnerable to the detrimental effects of voltage surge. Also known as…
Optocoupler modules in interface electronics
Industrial electronics operate in electrically noisy and mechanically challenging environments. The problem is that automation, control, and instrumentation components rely on accurate signals sans electrical interference or distortion to properly operate. So optocoupler modules are often employed by engineers as signal-protecting intermediaries between signal sources as well as power sources and industrial controls and other…
Signal conditioner basics
A top challenge in industrial electronics is the integration of sensing and feedback — in part because their disparate outputs require clean and safe transmission to the installation’s PLC or other primary controller. For these connections, system integrators rely on signal conditioners and isolation amplifiers. While both devices serve as an intermediary point in power…
Integrating uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs)
An uninterruptible power supply or UPS is an electrical device that provides supplementary emergency power to the connected load when there’s a loss in the main power supply. It supplies power via a backup battery until the main power is restored. UPSs install between that regular power source and the load, with the supplied power…
Industrial components served by power supplies
DIN rail-mounted industrial power supplies feed dc power to industrial components for industrial control, assembly, testing, and monitoring tasks — as well as other automation equipment that uses dc power. These power supplies are usually found in electrical cabinets and control panels connected to elaborate power and communication networks involving myriad components. Outside control cabinets,…