Miniature reliable power supplies
March 2010
Electrical Power & Protection
MEAN WELL’s new generation HRP-100 series miniature power supplies with high reliability, low power consumption and active PFC have been introduced. The addition of the 100 W enclosed type units expands the wattage selection (75-600 W) the company can offer to system designers who have a requirement for low no-load power consumption.
The HRP(G) families are the most advanced enclosed type power supplies in the MEAN WELL product range to date. Featuring high operating efficiency, miniaturisation, and low no-load power consumption (<0,5 W), HRP-100 has been reduced in size by 25% compared to other ranges and the warranty extended from 3 to 5 years.
HRP-100’s modern circuit design has enabled efficiencies up to 90% using only free air cooling from -30 to 60°C. The built-in active PFC function allows these new units to operate from 85-264 VAC input while fulfilling the harmonic current requirements of EN61000-3-2. In addition, they can also withstand a 300 VAC input surge for 5 seconds, which helps prevent damage caused by unstable AC mains inputs. Other standard functions include remote ON/OFF control, protection for short circuit, overload (constant current mode), over-voltage and over-temperature (optional).
The low no-load power consumption (<0,5 W) allows designers to conform to the ErP (Energy-related Product) requirements of end user systems. Suitable applications include factory automation, LED display, test and measurement equipment and high efficiency electrical or mechanical equipment.
For more information contact Ettienne van der Westhuyzen, Current Automation, +27 (0)11 462 4253, [email protected], www.rectifier.co.za
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