Overview: The document is a catalog from BLOCK, a German company specializing in transformers, power supplies, EMI filters, and reactors. It highlights the company's capabilities, product offerings, and logistical advantages.
Company Profile: BLOCK operates with over 700 employees and a production area exceeding 25,000 m² in Germany. The company emphasizes precision, energy efficiency, and customer-oriented solutions across various industries, including wind power, railway engineering, and shipbuilding.
Product Availability: The catalog features over 1400 products available for delivery within 24 hours, ensuring quick customer service through comprehensive storage and logistics.
Main Product Categories:- Transformers: Includes PCB transformers, toroidal transformers, and starting current limiters. The catalog details specifications such as rated voltage, current, and dimensions.
- Power Supplies: Offers switched mode and transformer power supplies, including laboratory power supplies and uninterruptible power supplies.
- EMI Filters and Reactors: Features radio interference suppression filters, harmonic filters, and motor reactors.
- Electronic Circuit Breakers: Designed for selective protection of DC circuits, offering features like remote switching and status transmission.
Innovations: The catalog introduces new products like the HF1P harmonic filter, which reduces triplen harmonics and improves power factor, and the ESG 7 starting current limiter, which optimizes starting for high-current devices.
Ordering Information: Customers can order directly from BLOCK or through selected distributors and wholesalers. Detailed product information and application guidance are available on the company's website.
Technical Specifications: The document includes detailed technical specifications for various products, emphasizing their efficiency, safety features, and ease of installation.
Applications: This document outlines the use of transformers for various applications, including control transformers for electrical isolation, isolating transformers for safe electrical isolation, and safety isolating transformers for enhanced safety.
Technical Data: The transformers are classified under insulation class B, with a maximum ambient temperature of 40°C and efficiency ranging from 94% to 96%. They have a degree of protection rated at IP 00.
Product Specifications: The document provides detailed specifications for various transformer models, including input and output voltages, power ratings, and dimensions. For example, the STE series offers models with input voltages of 230 Vac or 400 Vac and output voltages of 24 Vac or 230 Vac, with power ratings ranging from 63 VA to 2500 VA.
Benefits: Key benefits of these transformers include dual input voltage capability (230 and 400 Vac), excellent switch-on behavior due to reduced starting currents, primary side voltage adjustment tappings, and superior corrosion protection and noise reduction through BLOCKIMPEX vacuum impregnation. Additionally, they offer quick cabling with spring-loaded terminals and mounting flexibility up to 250 VA with combination footplates.
Universal Transformers: The document also describes universal transformers with input voltages ranging from 208 to 600 Vac, offering similar benefits in terms of switch-on behavior, corrosion protection, and noise reduction.
Conclusion: This document provides comprehensive technical specifications and benefits of various transformer models, emphasizing their applications in electrical isolation and safety.
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and applications for various types of transformers, including control, isolating, and safety isolating transformers. It highlights the benefits, technical data, and applications for each type.
1. Control and Safety Isolating Transformers (STSU):- Benefits: Dual input voltage (230 and 400 Vac), shielding winding, reduced starting currents, compact design, primary side voltage adjustment, and corrosion protection.
- Applications: Used for electrical isolation of input and output sides.
- Technical Data: Max ambient temperature 40°C, efficiency up to 94%, protection degree IP 00.
- Product Variants: Various models with different power ratings and dimensions.
2. Control Transformers (BUST):- Benefits: Voltage adjustment, corrosion protection, low noise, and low height.
- Applications: Electrical isolation of input and output sides.
- Technical Data: Insulation class B, max ambient temperature 40°C, efficiency up to 96.8%, protection degree IP 00.
3. Isolating Transformers (TIM, ETTK, TT3):- Benefits: Safe galvanic isolation, short circuit and overload protection, moisture protection, and low noise.
- Applications: Safe electrical isolation for various uses, including mobile applications.
- Technical Data: Insulation classes A, B, or F, max ambient temperature 40-50°C, efficiency up to 97.5%, varying protection degrees.
4. Medical Room Isolating Transformers (TTMS):- Benefits: Safe isolation, overload protection, high efficiency, low idle current, and corrosion protection.
- Applications: Supply of medical rooms.
- Technical Data: Insulation class B, max ambient temperature 40°C, efficiency up to 97%, protection degree IP 00.
5. Interference Suppressing Isolating Transformers (SMTT):- Benefits: Safe isolation, low leakage current, good attenuation against interference, and moisture protection.
- Applications: Minimizing mains supply faults in mobile use.
- Technical Data: Insulation class A, max ambient temperature 40°C, efficiency up to 90%, protection degree IP 40.
6. Safety Isolating Transformers (ACT):- Benefits: Short circuit and overload protection, corrosion protection, high insulation value, and stable housing.
- Applications: Safe electrical isolation of input and output sides.
- Technical Data: Insulation class B, max ambient temperature 25°C, protection degree IP 00.
Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and benefits of various types of transformers, including safety isolating transformers, autotransformers, and variable transformers. It outlines their applications, technical data, and product specifications.
1. Safety Isolating Transformers:
Specifications: These transformers are designed for safe electrical isolation between input and output sides. They feature integrated short circuit and overload protection, double output voltage for series or parallel connection, and very good moisture protection with low noise due to resin encapsulation.
Technical Data: Insulation class A, maximum ambient temperature of 40°C, efficiency up to 95%, and degree of protection IP 20.
Applications: Used for safe electrical isolation.
2. Autotransformers:
Specifications: These transformers are characterized by low weight, small size, high efficiency, and integrated short circuit and overload protection. They are suitable for voltage adjustment without requiring electrical isolation.
Technical Data: Insulation class A or B, maximum ambient temperature of 40°C, and degree of protection IP 20.
Applications: Used for voltage adjustment on input and output sides.
3. Variable Transformers:
Specifications: These transformers allow stepless adjustment of AC voltage from zero to the maximum value. They feature self-cleaning contact tracks and optional rotary knobs and scales.
Applications: Used for stepless adjustment of AC voltages or currents under load.
Product Specifications:
The document includes detailed tables listing product names, order numbers, input and output voltages, power ratings, and dimensions for each type of transformer.
Conclusion: This document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting the appropriate transformer based on specific requirements, highlighting the benefits and technical specifications of each type.
Overview: The document provides technical specifications and applications for various electrical components, including transformers, starting current limiters, enamelled copper wire, and sheet steel housing. It highlights the benefits, applications, and technical data for each product.
Transformers: The transformers are designed for minimal no-load losses, excellent temperature behavior, and low noise. They feature easily accessible fuses and screw terminals with strain relief. They can be mounted horizontally or vertically and are used as safety isolating transformers for electrical isolation. Technical data includes insulation class B, a maximum ambient temperature of 40°C, efficiency up to 98%, and protection degree IP 20.
Starting Current Limiters: These devices are used to limit the starting current in power tools and transformers. They feature dynamic limit times, current control with no-load detection, and integrated temperature fuses. They offer moisture protection and are available in various models for different mounting options. Technical data includes internal resistance, maximum ambient temperature, and protection degree.
Enamelled Copper Wire: This wire is used for producing coils and windings. It is solderable and has a long-term thermal resistance of 150°C. The document lists various wire diameters, current carrying capacities, and lengths.
Stranded Copper Wire: Similar to enamelled wire, this is used for high-frequency applications. It is solderable and has a thermal resistance of 130°C. The document provides specifications for different wire configurations.
Sheet Steel Housing: The housing features an integrated rail system, excellent corrosion protection, and cooling fins for heat extraction. It is available with optional protection degree IP 54 and includes integrated crane eyes for easy handling.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and applications for universal steel enclosures and transformers, focusing on protection degrees, mounting options, and benefits.
Universal Steel Enclosures:- Specifications: Available for power ranges from 3000 to 15000 VA with protection degrees of IP20 to IP23. Suitable for wall and floor mounting.
- Benefits: Features include an integrated rail system for easy installation, excellent corrosion protection with powder-coated surfaces, integrated crane eyes, and optional cooling fins for heat extraction. Optionally available with protection degree IP54.
Technical Data for Enclosures:- Various models (BGUK 1 to BGUK 60) with specific power ratings for single and three-phase systems, protection indices, and dimensions.
Transformers:- Overview: Includes a range of PCB transformers with various input/output voltages and power ratings.
- Benefits: Short-circuit proof, designed for high ambient temperatures, and features permanent corrosion protection and high electrical reliability.
- Applications: Used as mains transformers for voltage adjustment and electrical isolation, and as safety isolating transformers.
Technical Data for Transformers:- Insulation class B, maximum ambient temperature of 70°C, efficiency up to 59%, and protection degree IP00.
- Detailed specifications for various transformer models (e.g., VBN, VB) with input/output voltages, power ratings, and dimensions.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and applications for various transformers and inductors. It includes details on low profile transformers and standard components for ferrites, highlighting their benefits, applications, and technical data.
Specifications:
The document lists multiple transformer models with their input and output voltages, power ratings, and dimensions. For example, the FLN series transformers have input voltages of 2x115 Vac and various output voltages ranging from 2x6 Vac to 2x21 Vac, with power ratings from 3.0 VA to 60.0 VA. The dimensions are provided in millimeters.
Benefits:
Key benefits of the transformers include low height, double input and output voltage for series or parallel connection, and high electrical reliability due to XtraDensiFill resin encapsulation. They are designed for high ambient temperatures and offer permanent corrosion protection.
Applications:
The transformers can be used as mains transformers for voltage adjustment and electrical isolation, isolating transformers for safe electrical isolation, and safety isolating transformers.
Technical Data:
The document specifies insulation classes, maximum ambient temperatures, efficiency ratings, and degrees of protection for the transformers. For instance, the FLN series has an insulation class B, a maximum ambient temperature of 70°C, and an efficiency of up to 85%.
Inductors:
The document also covers standard components for ferrites, including core sizes and materials. It provides technical data such as core material (N87 or comparable), bobbin insulation class, and dimensions with coating. Benefits include easy component compilation, cost savings through unification, and the possibility of vacuum potting.
Applications:
Inductors are used in electronics development, electronic circuits, and various converter topologies as chokes or transmitters.
Conclusion:
This document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and understanding the specifications and applications of transformers and inductors, emphasizing their technical capabilities and practical uses in various electronic applications.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and applications for electronic components, particularly inductors and transformers, used in various electronic circuits and power supplies. It highlights the benefits, applications, and technical data of these components, emphasizing their efficiency, adaptability, and compliance with international standards.
Specifications:
The document details the core materials used, such as iron powder toroids, and the insulation standards like UL94V-0. It specifies the frequency range of 0 - 1 MHz and mentions that completely wound inductors are available upon request.
Benefits:
Key benefits include cost savings through component unification, easy compilation for pattern construction, and the availability of vacuum-molded inductors tailored to customer specifications.
Applications:
Inductors are primarily used in clocked electronic circuits and various converter topologies. They serve as standard components in switch mode power supplies and transformer power supplies.
Technical Data:The document provides detailed technical data for various
power supply models, including:
- PEL 230 series: Single-phase, primary switched mode power supplies with stabilised and adjustable output voltage, efficiency up to 88%, and protection index IP 20.
- PM-1AC series: Efficient power supplies with low stand-by consumption, covering power requirements from 25W to 100W, efficiency up to 93%.
- PC-1AC series: Economic power supplies with features for high system availability, efficiency up to 93%.
- PVSE 230 and PVSE 400 series: Power supplies with massive power reserves, offering up to 200% real power boost for 4 seconds, efficiency up to 95%.
Standards and Compliance:
The components meet the latest quality standards, are environmentally sustainable, and comply with international standards. They are designed for recyclability and are suitable for automation technology with various parameter setting and display functions.
Conclusion:
This document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and utilizing inductive components and power supplies in electronic development, ensuring efficiency, adaptability, and compliance with international standards.
Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and applications for various electronic circuit breakers and power supply modules, focusing on operational safety and efficiency. It includes information on different product lines such as BASIC PVFB, BASIC SMART, BASIC LIGHT, BASIC FIX, ECONOMY SMART, and redundancy modules.
Specifications: The document outlines technical data for each product, including input and output voltage, current ratings, dimensions, and efficiency. For example, the PVFB 24/24-32 model operates at 24 Vdc with an adjustable output current of 1-8 A, and dimensions of 127/40/163.5 mm.
Benefits: Key benefits across the product lines include active current limiting, current and voltage monitoring, service-friendly connector systems, and diagnostic capabilities. Specific models offer features like RS-232 interfaces, LED signaling, and reverse polarity protection.
Applications: These products are designed for use in machines and installations requiring high operational safety. They are suitable for environments with critical supply voltage conditions and are capable of selectively switching off defective circuits.
Technical Data: The document provides operational temperature ranges, protection indices, and typical efficiency percentages for each product. For instance, the BASIC SMART line operates between -25°C to +70°C with a typical efficiency of 99%.
Product Lines:- BASIC PVFB: Features active current limiting and delayed channel switching.
- BASIC SMART: Offers adjustable output current and enhanced diagnostic capabilities.
- BASIC LIGHT: Focuses on essential functions with active current limiting to 1.3 times the rated current.
- BASIC FIX: Provides economical solutions with fixed preset rated currents.
- ECONOMY SMART: Utilizes thermomagnetic characteristics for reliable tripping.
- Redundancy Modules: Ensure fail-safe power supply systems with features like LED signaling and reverse polarity protection.
Conclusion: The document emphasizes the importance of operational safety and efficiency in electronic circuit breakers and power supply modules, providing a comprehensive overview of their specifications, benefits, and applications.
Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and benefits of various power supply units and battery modules designed for industrial applications. It includes information on uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), battery management systems, and different types of power supplies, both switched mode and transformer-based.
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): The PowerCompact UPS features a 24V/5A power supply suitable for industrial computers. It includes electronic overcurrent and short circuit protection, active current limiting, and a reliable early warning system for battery life expectancy. The UPS supports temperature-controlled battery management to extend battery life and includes a service-friendly connector system.
Battery Modules: The document describes battery modules designed to provide a secure 24Vdc power supply during power failures. Key features include automatic detection of connected battery modules, early warning signals for declining battery life, and temperature-controlled management for extended lifespan. The modules are available in various capacities ranging from 1.2Ah to 12Ah.
Switched Mode and Transformer Power Supplies: Several models of power supplies are detailed, including single-phase and three-phase units. These power supplies offer features such as stabilised output voltage, low idling losses, wide-range input voltages, and thermal overload protection. They are designed for direct soldering to PCBs and are suitable for various industrial applications.
Technical Data: Each product is accompanied by technical data, including input and output voltages, output current, dimensions, and ambient temperature ranges. The document also highlights the protection index and efficiency ratings for each unit.
Applications: The power supplies and battery modules are intended for use in building secure power supplies for industrial PCs and other applications requiring reliable power management. They are designed to withstand harsh industrial environments and provide robust performance.
Overview: The document provides technical specifications and applications for various electrical components, including
DC power supplies, line reactors, and EMI filters. It highlights the benefits, applications, and technical data for each product category.
1. DC Power Supplies:- Specifications: The power supplies are designed for rugged industrial applications with a residual ripple factor of 2%, ambient temperature of +60°C, and protection index IP 00.
- Product Variants: Various models are listed with input voltages ranging from 3x200 to 3x600 Vac, output voltage of 24 Vdc, and output currents ranging from 9.00 A to 46.00 A.
2. Line Reactors:- Benefits: Line reactors are used to minimize mains pollution, reduce reactive-power components, and improve the cos(phi). They offer power harmonic damping, starting current limitation, and increased service life of consumers.
- Technical Data: Rated current ranges from 4 to 25 A, with ambient temperatures from -10°C to +40°C and protection index IP 00.
- Product Variants: Single-phase and three-phase reactors are available, with inductivity values and dimensions specified for each model.
3. EMI Filters and Reactors:- Applications: EMI filters are used for radio interference suppression, harmonic filtering, and voltage stabilization.
- Technical Data: Insulation classes B, H, or F, with ambient temperatures up to 40°C and protection index IP 00.
4. Harmonic Circuit Filter Reactors:- Benefits: These reactors prevent capacitor overloading, improve impedance behavior, and offer low inductance tolerance.
- Technical Data: Insulation class F, maximum ambient temperature of 40°C, and protection index IP 00.
Conclusion: The document provides comprehensive technical details and benefits of various electrical components, emphasizing their industrial applications and performance characteristics.
Specifications:
The document provides specifications for various harmonic filters and radio interference suppression filters. The harmonic filters are designed for 3-phase systems with voltage ranges from 400 to 480 Vac and power ratings of 25 to 50 kVAr. The radio interference suppression filters are available for both single-phase and three-phase systems, with voltage ratings up to 520 Vac and current ratings ranging from 1 A to 2200 A.
Procedures and Standards:
The filters comply with standards such as EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-12, and IEEE 519, ensuring sinusoidal current consumption and reduced harmonic currents. They are designed to operate at frequencies of 50-60 Hz and maintain a power factor greater than 0.95 at rated current.
Applications:
The harmonic filters are used to ensure sinusoidal mains currents, reduce harmonic currents, and increase system reliability and service life. The radio interference suppression filters are used for mains-side interference suppression of power supplies and electronic devices, enhancing the interference immunity of connected consumers.
Technical Data:
The document provides detailed technical data for each filter type, including total harmonic distortion (THD), rated power, insulation class, ambient temperature range, and degree of protection. For example, the HF1P series has a THD-I of 10% at 50 Hz and 18% at 60 Hz, with a load rated capacity of 1.2 - 5.5 kW.
Benefits:
The filters offer benefits such as efficient filter effects against line-bound interference emissions, minimal capacitive idle reactive power, and hardly any intermediate circuit voltage dip compared to a 4% uK line reactor. They are suitable for high current applications in automation technology and provide multi-stage filter concepts for enhanced requirements.
Key Data from Tables:
The tables in the document list various filter models with their respective order numbers, rated voltages, voltage ranges, rated currents, and dimensions. For instance, the HF1P 0.19-230 model operates at 230 Vac with a voltage range of 207-253 Vac and a rated current of 0.84 A.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and applications for various electronic components such as radio interference suppression filters, DC reactors, sinusoidal filters, and motor reactors. It also outlines the benefits, applications, and technical data for each product, along with general business terms.
1. Radio Interference Suppression Filters:
These filters are designed to suppress line-side interference for single devices and frequency converters. They improve interference immunity and are available in various models with different rated currents and dimensions.
2. DC Reactors:
DC reactors are used for smoothing intermediate circuit currents, reducing harmonic distortion, and improving converter efficiency. They offer benefits such as power harmonic damping and increased service life of consumers.
3. Sinusoidal Filters:
These filters prevent overvoltages on motors, allow long cable lengths, and reduce motor noise and losses. They are used for suppressing differential and common mode interference.
4. Motor Reactors:
Motor reactors limit voltage peaks that can damage motor insulation. They provide high damping of inverter switching signals and reduce leakage currents.
5. EMC Services:
The document highlights BLOCK's EMC services, including climatic testing, shock and vibration testing, and partial discharge measuring. BLOCK offers consultancy and project support, with an accredited EMC test laboratory.
6. General Terms of Business:
The document outlines the general terms of business, emphasizing the exclusivity of their sales conditions and the requirement for written agreements for any changes.
Delivery and Acceptance: The delivery deadline is considered met if goods are dispatched or the customer is notified of readiness before expiry. Delays due to force majeure extend the delivery period. If the customer defaults on acceptance, compensation for losses can be claimed, with a minimum of 20% of the sales price as per German Civil Code BGB § 281.
Pricing and Payment Terms: Prices in catalogs and websites are non-binding. Fixed prices require written agreements. Minimum order values are specified, and prices are "ex works" excluding additional costs like packaging and VAT. Payment is due within 30 days or 10 days with a 2% discount.
Right of Return: Consumers have a statutory right to return or revoke orders within two weeks without reason. Returns must be sent to BLOCK Transformatoren Elektronik GmbH, and costs are covered unless the item is under EUR 40 or unpaid.
Risk and Liability: Risk transfers to the customer upon handover or dispatch. Claims for defects require inspection and complaint as per German Commercial Code HGB § 377. Liability is limited to statutory regulations for personal injury or gross negligence.
Retention of Title: Goods remain the seller's property until full payment. The customer must care for and insure the goods. Breach of contract allows the seller to reclaim goods.
Trial Equipment: Customers bear costs for trial equipment, including freight and insurance. Liability for loss or damage during the trial period is on the customer.
Miscellaneous: German law applies, excluding CISG. The venue is the seller's headquarters, and invalid provisions are replaced with effective ones.