BLOCK POWER SUPPLIES

BLOCK POWER SUPPLIES
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BLOCK POWER SUPPLIES

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Overview: This document provides comprehensive details on BLOCK's power supply products, including switched mode power supplies, electronic circuit breakers, UPS systems, redundancy modules, and accessories. Each section outlines the specifications, features, and applications of these products.
Switched Mode Power Supplies: These power supplies incorporate powerful boost technology, offering up to 100 A for 50 ms to trip conventional circuit breakers in faulty circuits. They provide a 100% power reserve for 4 seconds, accommodating loads with high inrush current without overdimensioning the power supply.
Electronic Circuit Breakers: These breakers facilitate cost-effective connections to higher-level control systems, allowing up to 8 protected circuits to be switched on or off via a PLC's digital output. They include digital input for monitoring operating and error status of each circuit.
DC-UPS Systems: Featuring battery control for reliable management, these systems ensure optimal charging and signal when battery replacement is necessary through constant data exchange between the charge and control unit and the battery module.
Redundancy Modules: Designed for fail-safe power supply systems, these modules ensure operational reliability by using two power supplies with the same rating to maintain availability in case of power supply failure.
Power Vision Power Supplies: These supplies offer high system reliability with slim-design modules, excellent communication capabilities, and maximum power reserves. Features include active inrush current limiting, integrated input fuses, and free parameter diagnostic software.
Economy and Basic Models: The Economy model emphasizes cost-efficiency with high-precision output voltage, while the Basic model includes load monitoring and numerous parameter-settings for automation technology.
Line and AS-I Bus Systems: The Line model features load and mains supply monitoring, while the AS-I Bus Systems model is designed for AS-i bus systems with integrated output filters.
Installation and Features: Products are designed for robust rail mounting and feature plug-in spring-loaded connection technology, suitable for various applications, including solar, measurement, and control technology.
Specifications: Power supplies range from 20 W to 960 W, with universal input voltage from 85 to 575 Vac. Output voltages are stabilized and adjustable, with options for 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, and 60 V.
Features: Robust design with high temperature range, push-in connection technology, constant current in overload conditions, and fast tripping of standard bi-metal circuit breakers. Compliance with household appliance standard EN 60335-1 for specific models.
Highlights: Optional 50% power boost for starting loads with high inrush currents, potential-free "DC OK" signal contact for monitoring, vibration-resistant spring-loaded terminals, and protective coating for harsh environments.
Applications: Suitable for controlling larger machines and systems, with specific models for distribution boards or flat control panels. Also suitable for outdoor use with protective coatings.
Additional Information: Includes a note on cable length calculation and the importance of considering conductor loop resistance for effective circuit breaker operation, with a cable length calculator available on the manufacturer's website.
Electronic Circuit Breakers: Designed for DC 24 V loads, offering selective protection against overcurrents and short circuits. They feature thermomagnetic and active current limiting characteristics, with tripping currents adjustable via rotary switch or interface.
Key Features: Up to 40 circuit breakers can be mounted side by side, with communication modules for integration with higher-level control systems. Automatic addressing simplifies setup and maintenance, with a wide operating temperature range from -25 to +70 °C.
Functionality: Distribute load current across multiple circuits, ensuring reliable tripping even with high cable impedances. Support remote restart of tripped channels and sequential power-up to manage inrush current.
Applications: Suitable for industrial environments requiring precise circuit protection, used in machines and devices where selective load-dependent switching is necessary.
Communication and Control: Communication module supports MODBUS RTU, enabling data exchange with a central control system for monitoring and control of circuit status, current flow, and input voltage.
Installation and Configuration: Outlines installation procedures, including the use of potential collective terminals and output distribution modules, and details the process for setting tripping currents and configuring communication interfaces.
Additional Modules: Describes additional modules such as output distribution and potential collective terminals, enhancing the functionality and flexibility of the circuit breaker system.
Conclusion: BLOCK electronic circuit breakers offer advanced protection and control features suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. Their modular design and communication capabilities make them a versatile choice for modern electrical systems.
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS): Discusses UPS systems, highlighting the importance of maintaining a reliable 24 Vdc supply voltage during power failures. Describes the use of battery-supported UPS systems and buffer modules with double-layer capacitors for energy storage and voltage stabilization.
UPS Modules: Ensure controlled shutdown and reliable restart of industrial PCs, with features like automatic recognition of battery modules, early warning signals for low battery capacity, and temperature-controlled battery management.
Battery Control Technology: Facilitates permanent data exchange between the charge-control unit and the battery module, ensuring optimal and safe charging and timely replacement signals.
UPS Control Software: A visualization and control software that connects easily to industrial PCs, available for free download.
Battery Management: PVUA Module offers optimal battery management with continuous monitoring of current and voltage, providing early warning signals and displaying key information like input/output voltage, current, and battery status.
Battery Modules: Maintenance-free lead AGM batteries with long life and reliability, suitable for long buffer times, including features like temperature measurement and spring-loaded plug-in connection technology.
Redundancy Modules: Designed for decoupling two power supplies to ensure fail-safe power supply systems, featuring LED signaling, spring-loaded connection technology, and compact plastic casing.
Key Highlights: Reliable early warning signals for battery exchange, extended battery life through optimal charge management, and comprehensive function monitoring and communication capabilities via interfaces and signal outputs.
Conclusion: The document outlines the advanced features and technologies integrated into the UPS and battery management systems, emphasizing safety, reliability, and efficiency in industrial applications.
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BLOCK Power Supplies Switched mode power supplies / Electronic circuit breakers / Uninterruptible power supplies / Redundancy modules / Accessories Switched mode power supplies Electronic circuit breakers Uninterruptible power supplies Redundancy modules

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POWER SUPPLIES CIRCUIT BREAKERS REDUNDANCY MODULES

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TECHNOLOGICALLY CONVINCING BLOCK products are especially tailored to specific requirements of an application and provide superior system reliability for your machines and equipment. block.eu

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SWITCHED MODE POWER SUPPLIES WITH POWERFUL BOOST TECHNOLOGY Up to 100 A for 50 ms available for the reliable tripping of conventional circuit breakers in faulty circuits. Additionally, 100 % power reserve for 4 seconds allows the connection of loads with high inrush current without overdimensioning the power supply. [Details from page 6] ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH A COST-EFFECTIVE CONNECTION TO A HIGHER-LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM Up to 8 protected circuits can be specifically switched on or off via digital output of the PLC. A digital input reads the operating and error status of each circuit. [Details...

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MINI PRINT SMALL YET EFFICIENT MODULE FOR COMPACT CONTROLLERS EFFICIENT POWER PRINT IN SUPPLY COMPACT PLASTIC ecoLINE FOR CASING VERSATILE USE POWER SUPPLIES 6 block.eu

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COMPACT THE HIGH PERFORMER FOR DEMANDING TASKS MINI OPTIMISEDMINI FOR THE CORE TASK OF PRINT POWER AND VOLTAGE SUPPLY POWER SUPPLIES

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COMPACT POWER VISION POWER SUPPLIES For the highest system reliability MINI Leading the power supply industry, Power Vision offers a technically and economically superior product line featuring slim-design modules, great communication capabilities and maximum power reserves for optimum system reliability while being highly PRINT cost-effective. Top Boost Enables the use of conventional circuit breakers for selective branch protection of DC 24 V power supply circuits Power Boost Large power reserves secure the start up of loads with high inrush currents Mains input fuse Integrated fuses permit...

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SPECIAL FEATURES Input fuses The devices feature built-in input fuses and can be connected directly to industrial standard sockets. This saves space and costs for additional circuit breakers and their wiring. Free parameter diagnostic software is available for devices with integrated interfaces. The recording of measurement values and messages for analysing the grid voltage or output voltage and current is possible. Large current reserves Top and Power Boost Active inrush current limiting Digital Boost control Boost is available directly after device start up. Two Power Boost levels 100 % Power...

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ECONOMY - THE COST-EFFICIENT SOLUTION The Power Vision Economy tPVSE) is an optimised switched mode power supply with a high-precisionoutput voltage for all automation technology requirements. "Economy" concentrates on the core task of suppling voltage and current. FEATURES Power range: 72 to 960 W Universal output Stabilised and adjustable output voltage VERSIONS SINGLE-PHASE 12 Vdc 12 Vdc 12 Vdc HIGHLIGHTS TOP BOOST - 60 A ABOVE RATED CURRENT FOR TRIPPING CIRCUIT BREAKERS PLUG-IN SPRING-LOADED CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY ROBUST SUPPORT RAIL MOUNTING UP TO 200 % POWER BOOST FOR 4 SECONDS STAND-BY-INPUT POTENTIAL-FREE...

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OVERLOAD BEHAVIOUR LEDS The Economy option is equipped with two LEDs to indicate the operating status. When the device is running error-free, the green LED lights up. The red LED indicates undervoltage at the output of the power supply. Power Boost Current limiting SETTING THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE STAND-BY INPUT The power supply is equipped with an isolated “DC OK” signal output. In the event of undervoltage at the output, the internal relay becomes inactive. The changeover contact can be used for error query. The stand-by input allows a controlled shutdown of the power supply. When applying an external...

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BASIC - FEATURING LOAD MONITORING The Power Vision Basic tPVSB) is suitable for requirements in automation technology, offeringnumerous parameter-settings and indicator functions including output current and voltage monitoring. In addition to PVSE power reserves, a serial interface and four active signal outputs ensure uninterrupted communication with the system environment. FEATURES Power range: 240 to 960 W Universal input: 340 to 550 Vac Stabilised and variable output voltage VERSIONS OUTPUT MONITORING FOR A MORE PREVENTIVE HIGHLIGHTS TOP BOOST - 60 A ABOVE RATED CURRENT FOR TRIPPING CIRCUIT...

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SETTING THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE Uout COMMUNICATION WITH THE USER Via LEDs: Non-critical faults are signalled by the yellow LED, while critical faults are indicated by the red LED. Via display: The device features an integrated fault memory for self-diagnostics. The precise nature of any potential faults can be easily identified thanks to the display‘s system of flashing segments. Via active signal outputs: There are four active signal outputs on the front panel of the PVSB for function monitoring. The corresponding status can be transmitted to a control system. The signal outputs switch on the output...

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LINE – FEATURING LOAD AND MAINSMINI SUPPLY MONITORING The PVSL 400 is PRINT a top-of-the-range switched mode power supply designed to meet all automation technology LINE requirements. It features a wide range of parameterisation and display functions, including output current and voltage monitoring as well as integrated line voltage analysis. Power range: 240 to 960 W Universal input: 340 to 550 Vac Stabilised and adjustable output voltage VERSIONS Neo ecoLINE THREE-PHASE 24 Vdc 10 A TOP BOOST – 60 A ABOVE RATED CURRENT FOR TRIPPING CIRCUIT BREAKERS INTEGRATED OUTPUT CURRENT AND VOLTAGE MONITORING...

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INPUT AND OUTPUT MONITORING FOR A MORE PREVENTIVE APPROACH In addition to the features supported by the PVSB, the PVSL switched mode power supply is equipped with an integrated supply input monitoring function. The PVSL module is able to detect the following potential faults: Mains undervoltage When the input voltage of at least one input phase falls below a configurable threshold value. Mains overvoltage When the input voltage of at least one input phase exceeds a configurable threshold value. Phase error When a supply input phase fails. Phase sequence error When the connected phase sequence direction...

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