Extreme Environment Power Supply

Sola/Hevi-Duty has introduced the new SCP-X extreme environment power supply that delivers 24Vdc power from a machine-mounted IP67-compliant package resistant to dust, water and other contaminants. Designed as a stand-alone unit that can be mounted directly to a machine, the SCP-X reduces end-user costs by eliminating the need for a separate cabinet and simplifying I/O device cabling. The metal outer case withstands physical abuse while efficiently dissipating heat to deliver consistent power from -40 to +60°C. The use of industrial networks to manage machine device control and communication has increased the demand for distributed field power. The SCP-X provides 24 Volts DC in the <100 watt range ideal for sensors, relays, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators, valves, and communications devices such as Ethernet hubs. The compact, stand-alone unit can be mounted directly to the load eliminating the need for protective enclosures. This innovative mounting option drives down costs and provides machine builders and system integrators increased flexibility during the design process. Direct machine mounting also decreases the amount of cabling between the power supply and consuming devices on the machine. Reduced cabling means lower capital costs and also allows for easier modification if system requirements change in the future. At 4.7" x 7" x 1.8" (H x W x D) and weighing just over 2.5 lbs, the SCP-X is about the size of a conventional enclosure-installed power supply. The housing is constructed of tough die-cast aluminum that gives the unit resistance to 3g shock. It provides IP65, IP66 and IP67 ingress protection and also meets standards for NEMA Type 4X enclosures. Finally, the SCP-X can be mounted in any orientation via chassis mounting tabs. The SCP-X comes equipped with standard DIN Mini connections. The 115Vac input side uses a three-pin DIN 43650 Male Mini connector, and the DC output side supplies 24Vdc power through a four-pin DIN 43650 Female Mini connector. A variety of adapters are commercially available to easily connect the power supply to other connector styles.