CS10.481

C–Series

Nov. 2006 / Rev.1.1 DS-CS10.481-EN

All parameters are specified at 48V, 5A, 230Vac, 25°C ambient and after a 5 minutes run-in time unless otherwise noted.

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Solenoids, contactors and pneumatic modules often have a steady state coil and a pick-up coil. The inrush current

demand of the pick-up coil is several times higher than the steady state current and usually exceeds the nominal

output current (including the PowerBoost) The same situation applies, when starting a capacitive load.

Branch circuits are often protected with circuit breakers or fuses. In case of a short or an overload in the branch

circuit, the fuse needs a certain amount of over-current to trip or to blow. The peak current capability ensures the

safe operation of subsequent circuit breakers.

Assuming the input voltage is turned on before such an event, the built-in large sized output capacitors inside the

power supply can deliver extra current. Discharging this capacitor causes a voltage dip on the output. The following

two examples show typical voltage dips:

Fig. 25-1 Peak load 10A for 50ms, typ.

Fig. 25-2 Peak load 25A for 5ms, typ.

10ms/DIV

Output

Voltage

Output

Current

48V

0A

10A

38V

1ms/DIV

Output

Voltage

Output

Current

48V

0A

25A

28V

Peak load 10A (resistive) for 50ms

Output voltage dips from 48V to 38V.

Peak load 25A (resistive) for 5ms

Output voltage dips from 48V to 28V.

The power supply shall not be used to charge batteries. Choose Q-Series for charging batteries.