DC:DC converters.

For industrial, machine building, renewable energy and specialist applications.

A wide range of efficient and reliable DC:DC converters which provide regulated DC output voltages of 12 V, 24 V or 48 V from a wide range of DC inputs are offered by PULS. An efficient DC/DC converter can do more than just adjust voltages. It can contribute to system reliability and increase endurance in the event of voltage fluctuations. The compact design of PULS DC:DC converters allow installation in standard decentralised on-machine cabinets and saves space on a DIN-rail, making room for addition control and monitoring products.

The product ranges offer DC:DC converters are:

• DMENSION - Best-in-class DIN-Rail power supply units combining the highest performance and innovative features with a wide range of configurations and approvals.
• MiniLine - Ultra-compact design for low-power applications.
• SilverLine - The classic family of DIN-rail power supplies which have been performing reliably since the mid 1990’s.

In addition to industrial, machine building and smart factories, versions are available for use in railway, medical, hazardous locations, marine, semiconductor and DeviceNet systems. DC power systems are also increasingly being used in Datacentres which use a telecoms standard 48VDC bus. DC system architecture is simpler than using an AC system and offers space savings.

Standard input voltage ranges of 12VDC, 24VDC and 48VDC are supplemented by higher voltage options of 96-100 VDC, 110:150 VDC, 110- 300VDC and 600 VDC are available for renewable energy applications. Output voltages are available from 5VDC to 56VDC with power levels from 100W to 500W over an operating temperature range of -40°C to 70°C, depending on model. A three-phase product is available as well as a version with an integrated decoupling function.

Like all PULS DC:DC Converters theuy feature a “DC OK” signal and a range of connection options such as spring clamps, screw terminal, and plug connectors. Conformal coating may be specified for installation in harsh environments.

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Power converters.

The high-efficiency Cinergia Rack Series Regenerative Power Converters are now available from Intepro Systems.

The GE AC/DC SiC-RS leads the Rack Series launch. This pioneering power converter is designed for EOL testing applications and leverages SiC technology for compactness and efficiency.

"The new Cinergia Rack Series offers users high efficiency power conversion in a compact rack mount form making them ideal for test systems integration," said Interpro's president Joe Engler.

Applications include end-of-line testing in electromobility, smart grids, and more Intepro Systems a leading provider of test and measurement solutions, announces the availability of Cinergia’s Rack Series Family of regenerative power converters for testing platforms and end of line (EOL) testing. This compact new product range has been designed to provide the maximum efficiency available in 19-inch rack format.

Key benefits of the Cinergia Rack Series include:

• Unmatched Efficiency: Delivers significant energy savings and reduces environmental impact compared to similar products.
• Advanced Features: Includes a large touchscreen interface, SiC technology for exceptional efficiency, and high transient times.
• Multiple Applications: Ideal for end-of-line testing in electromobility, smart grids, and more.
• Space-Saving Design: Fits standard 19-inch racks for optimal use of testing space.
• Easy Integration: Integrates seamlessly into automated test lines.

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DC/DC Converters.

The Mean Well DDRH series of DIN Rail mount DC/DC converters are now been stocked by TTI - Europe. The DDRH-15/30/45/60 (15W, 30W, 45W and 60W, respectively) units can accept voltages ranging from 150 to 1500Vdc, which can supply a stable working voltage, making them suitable for applications with diverse DC voltage conversion requirements. Target applications include solar and wind generation installations, energy storage systems (ESS), EV charging stations, and DC power distribution systems.

The DDRH series offers a high isolation level of 4KVac, as well as undervoltage and reverse polarity protection for the input and protection against short circuits and overload and overvoltage conditions, which enhance the safety and protection of electrical installations. Additionally, the 60W DDRH-60 series has overtemperature protection and meets EN 55032 Class A EMI performance without needing external components.

The convection-cooled design ensures silent operation, making the DDRH series suitable for noise-sensitive environments. Fanless cooling also reduces dust intake and failure rate. They can operate in a temperature range from as low as -40°C to +80°C, with the ability to work at +50°C at full load without derating. Output voltages range from 5V up to 48V depending on the power rating, and the 60W DDRH-60 series comes with a built-in potentiometer that allows designers to trim the output by ±20%.

The DIN Rail type units can be easily installed on TS-35/7.5 or 15 DIN rails, simplifying the installation process. The DDRH-15/30/45 series are also available for PCB mounting and mounting with screw terminals. These converters can operate at altitudes of up to 5000m, making them suitable for installations in countries with high elevations. All units in the DDRH series are designed to meet IEC/EN 62109-1 and UL 1741 (by request), ensuring their compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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New converters boost low power from panels.

Two DIN Rail mounted DC-DC converters have been launched by Antaira Technologies. These are able to boost the 9-36VDC input power typical of control cabinets to a maximum adjustable output of 53VDC and either up to 480 watts (DTD-480-0953-T) or 360 watts (DTD-360-0953-T).

"In automation networks, 24 VDC in the panel is sufficient as input power for Ethernet switches and other devices with PoE that can internally boost low power up to the necessary 48 to 52 VDC," said Henry Martel, Field Application Engineer, Antaira Technologies. "However, there are network devices requiring higher voltage that cannot increase low power on their own, such as larger non-PoE Ethernet switches with high port counts. Our new DTD product line acts as an external booster to those devices, giving engineers and administrators more options in the equipment they can install where space is a critical parameter."

Exceptionally rugged and compact, the new DTD power converters are shielded from industrial environments within an IP30 metal housing able to withstand a temperature range of -40°C to 75°C, along with exposure to shock and vibration. With an eye on minimizing downtime, the converters are safeguarded against poor power quality with protection against damaging short circuits, overload, reverse polarity, and under voltage. A built-in SVR allows adjustment of output voltage to address specific device needs.

Antaira DTD converters are not limited to one application but are designed to resolve power problems across a series of markets. Both the DTD-480-0953-T and DTD-360-0953-T are optimized for diverse power needs, ranging from factory automation and video surveillance to solar and mobile networks. While the converters are not a direct substitute for a solar panel power regulator, they can help boost the power from a 12- or 24-volt DC battery power storage to a more useful 48-52 VDC compatible with other electronic devices such as laptops. When installed on buses the converters will not only boost power but also clean up the power that may be dirty from old alternators or other electronics on the same circuit, making them precise and stable for better performance.

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Ethernet-to-fibre media converters for industry.

Antaira Technologies has just introduced its IMP-C1000-SFP-bt-T and IMP-C1000-SFP-bt-24-T Gigabit single-port media converters with IEEE 802.3bt 90W PoE++. Both converters give network administrators the means to interconnect long-distance fiber networks to copper-based 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet with minimum cost and complexity. 

Underscoring the converters' quality and value, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has certified both models for its Approved Products List (APL) after validating their specifications met FDOT requirements, standards, and criteria for listing on the APL.

Both the IMP-C1000-SFP-bt-T and IMP-C1000-SFP-bt-24-T serve as Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) capable of delivering an impressive 90W to PoE-complaint devices, therefore enabling the converters to accommodate power-hungry PTZ IP cameras and WAPs. Importantly, both converters extend LAN cabling distances using SFPs selectable to meet application requirements for the fiber network. SFP-S120-T allows 120km (74 mile) fiber networks, while also enhancing signal immunity to electromagnetic emissions, and elevating network bandwidth capacity to Gigabit speed through the single dual-rate SFP slot.

Identical in design, the IMP-C1000-SFP-bt-24-T differs from the IMP-C1000-SFP-bt-T in that it features 12~55VDC power input, while the IMP-C1000-SFP-bt-T supports 48-55VDC.

The converters feature an IP30 rated metal enclosure and an extended operating temperature range of -40° to 75° C (-40 to 167° F), making them ideal for factory automation, security, Intelligent Transportation Systems, power/utility, water wastewater treatment plants, and other extreme industrial or ambient weather environments. Although rugged, the devices are exceptionally compact so that they conserve space on a DIN-Rail inside the communications cabinet.

The converters are two of the first Antaira devices to offer the company's patented Power Remote Reset Technology (PRRT). The PRRT function allows the user to reboot the media converter’s PoE port to power cycle a remote unresponsive powered device (PD) from the nearby switch. PRRT is designed to save time by allowing the user to reboot an edge device without needing to travel to the remote site.

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Appointment ensures continuity in power supply systems company.

Since its foundation in 1994, Bicker Elektronik has established itself as a leading manufacturer and supplier of professional power supply solutions and system components. In addition to highly efficient AC/DC switching power supplies and DC/DC converters, the company also develops, manufactures and sells UPS emergency power supplies and energy storage systems "Made in Germany". 

Father & son team at Bilder!

Markus and Tom Bicker are not only a good team as father and son, but  now also in the management of the company. It is particularly important to them to convince global customers as a reliable partner and innovative solution provider with quality and know-how.

Within the family business, cohesion and solidarity in the workforce are important to both of them. And, of course, the shared profession and passion for all topics related to power supply, UPS and system components. Each generation has its own values, ideas and priorities – together they create an enriching "togetherness" that makes future-oriented and sustainable action in the sense of customers and their needs possible. Tom Bicker, who has been with the company since 2015, combines commercial expertise and a down-to-earth approach with enthusiasm for technology. However, as an ambitious sports pilot and model builder, in his free time he often goes "high up" above the clouds of his hometown and the whole of southern Germany. He, his father and the whole team of Bicker Elektronik are looking forward to the common future.

"Our customers appreciate the high reliability of our power supply and UPS solutions, even under extreme environmental conditions and in 24/7 continuous operation. All over the world, our products are used in systems, plants and machines whose safe operation depends to a large extent on an optimally dimensioned and high-quality power supply. We are aware of our responsibility for the applications of our customers", says Tom Bicker. Bicker Elektronik's target markets include Industry 4.0 / IIoT, automation technology, robotics, medical and laboratory technology, measurement and control technology, transportation, maritime, energy, process control technology, communication and information systems, gaming, POS/POI, digital signage, security and building technology.

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Analogue-to-digital converter.

Analog Devices (ADI) has introduced the AD7134 alias-free analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) that significantly simplifies front-end design and speeds up time to market for precision DC-350kHz applications. Traditional precision data-acquisition signal chain design is a time-consuming activity as designers balance anti-alias filter requirements, passive component tolerances, phase and gain errors, as well as high-speed ADC drive requirements. The AD7134 introduces a new architecture for precision ADCs that fundamentally changes the design process. The new device removes the need for anti-alias filter, and its resistive input significantly simplifies ADC drive.

• Data sheet, order samples and evaluation boards • Connect with engineers and ADI product experts on EngineerZone™, the online technical support community • Watch a video about the AD7134  • Read the technical article about AC and DC data acquisition signal chains

The AD7134 is a quad-channel, 24-bit precision ADC with output data rate scalable from 10SPS to 1.5MSPS. Inherent anti-aliasing up to 102 dB eliminates the need for an external anti-alias filter, thus requiring 60 fewer passive components and five fewer active components. It also saves 70% board area, relative to a typical alternative implementation. Asynchronous sample-rate converter, simplifies multi-device synchronization, enables user to achieve coherent sampling system with ease, and simplifies isolation requirements.

AD7134 Key Features: • Alias-Free: inherent antialias rejection up to 102.5dB, typical • THD: -120dB typical (ideal for AC, vibration or acoustic measurements) • 108dB Dynamic Range (at ODR = 374kSPS) • Multiple Linear Phase Digital Filter Options (SINC6 for low latency, FIR for passband flatness) • Offset error drift: 0.7uV/°C typical • Gain drift: 2ppm/°C typical

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Stainless steel housed converters.

Signal converters IFC 100 and MAC 100 as well as SMARTMAC 200 operating unit are now available in stainless steel housing from Krohne. Mainly targeted at applications in the food and beverage industry, they can be also used where high corrosion resistance is demanded, e.g. in salty environments.

Offering an alternative to the standard aluminum housing, the new stainless steel housing is “hygienic by design” without pooling or harborage areas where contamination buildup could occur. It features a non-glass display to comply with zoning criteria in food and beverage applications, 2 mm/ 5/64" thick 1.4404/316L stainless steel for superior strength, and ingress protection classes IP66/67/69.

IFC 100, MAC 100 and SMARTMAC 200 are based on the same platform, sharing the same HMI and housing options:

IFC 100 is a signal converter for electromagnetic flowmeters in standard hygienic applications. Typically combined with hygienic OPTIFLUX 6000 flow sensor, the new stainless steel housing option offers a cost-effective alternative to the higher positioned IFC 300.

MAC 100 is a signal converter for OPTISENS analytical sensors, e.g. for hygienic conductivity sensors OPTISENS IND 7000 and OPTISENS COND 7200.

SMARTMAC 200 is an operating unit for configuration and calibration of SMARTPAT analytical sensors that feature an integrated transmitter, e.g. hygienic sensors SMARTPAT PH 8570 and SMARTPAT COND 7200.

• Krohne products are marketed in Ireland by DWN Instrumentation.

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Compact, powerful all-rounder.

More compact without compromising performance or functionality.

Siemens has unveiled the FSAA, a new housing size for its Sinamics G120C converters. With their new, higher performance density, these converters require up to 32 percent less space in the control cabinet while retaining their compatibility with the currently available sizes and bus systems.

The versatile Sinamics G120C frequency converter stands for high performance density in a compact design, as well as for extreme application flexibility. Siemens equipped the converter with an even more compact housing, the FSAA, but with identical functionality and performance. Compared to the previous size, the FSA, the new FSAA housing excels with up to 32 percent space savings in the control cabinet. The Safe Torque Off safety function has been integrated as standard, meaning that other external components can be dispensed with.

The exterior of the new FSAA housing size remains compatible with the previous models. As the drilling template coincides with the Sinamics FSA and Micromaster MM4, there is no need for any reconfiguration when exchanging products. The new housing size also supports all conventional bus systems such as Profinet, Profibus or USS/ Modbus RTU, and the FSAA is available in an output range from 0.55 to 2.2 kilowatts.

Sinamics G120C converters are true multi-talents, and form an integral part of Totally Integrated Automation and Integrated Drive Systems. The converter family is ideally suited for the machine building industry and for sales through distribution channels, and also covers the requirements of wide-ranging applications such as conveyor belts, mixers, pumps or compressors.