PSC-series DC/DC Converters 120-240 W

INPUT / OUTPUT OPERATION

• 150 W wide input voltage ranges, 10 to 550 Vd.c.
• 240 W optimized inputs, 18 to 550 Vd.c.
• 5 to 48 Vd.c. 150 W outputs
• 12 to 125 Vd.c. 240 W outputs
• Pin and mechanical compatible AC inputs
FEATURES
• CE marked; Electric safety, EMC & RoHS(II)
• Output under voltage logic alarm
• Accessible on front:
• Output OK status green LED
• Output voltage adjustment
• Output voltage measurement
• Convection cooled
• Operating temperature range -25 to +55°C,
options for -40 and +70°C
• High efficiency > 88%
• Fully encapsulated, meets IP30 as standard
• Conformally coating, tropic
EMC INPUT & OUTPUT
• EN IEC 61000-6-3, Emission
• EN IEC 61000-6-2, Immunity
• EN IEC 61000-4-4, 4 kV
• EN IEC 61000-4-5 level 2 & 3

WIDE INPUT PSC150 SINGLE OUTPUT

Nominal inputs Input range Code Voltage Current Power
24 Vd.c. 16.8-32 V 24T 5V 24 A 120 W
24, 28, 36, 48 Vd.c. 20-60 V B 12 V 12.5-17.5 A 150-210 W
48, 60, 72 Vd.c. 40-100 V CT 13.2 V 11.4 A 150 W
72, 96, 110, 127 Vd.c. 50-150 V C 15 V 10-14 A 150-210 W

110, 127, 220, 250 Vd.c. 90-270 V D 24 V 6-10 A 150-240 W

350, 440 Vd.c. 250-550 V E 48 V 3.1-5 A 150-240 W

110 V 2.18 A 240 W
OPTIMIZED INPUT PSC240
Nominal inputs Input range Code The PSC series CE mark refers to Electric safety, EMC and
24 Vd.c. 18-32 V 24 RoHS , see page 8.
48 Vd.c. 38-60 V 48
110, 127 Vd.c. 88-150 V 110
220, 250 Vd.c. 175-300 V 220
Other input ranges on demand.
440 Vd.c. 350-550 V 440 Compatible AC inputs models.Please ask for PSC-AC datasheet.
 OUTPUT RATING & TYPE CODE 150 W
OUTPUT INPUT
Voltage Current Power 16.8 - 32 V 20 - 60 V 40 - 100 V 50 - 150 V 90 - 270 V 250 - 550 V
5V 24.0 A 120 W --- PSC150B5 PSC150CT5 PSC150C5 PSC150D5 ---
12 V 12.5 A 150 W PSC150 24T/12 PSC150B12 PSC150CT12 PSC150C12 PSC150D12 ---
13.2 V 11.4 A 150 W PSC150 24T/13.2 PSC150B13.2 PSC150CT13.2 PSC150C13.2 PSC150D13.2 ---
15 V 10.0 A 150 W PSC150 24T/15 PSC150B15 PSC150CT15 PSC150C15 PSC150D15 ---
24 V 6.3 A 150 W PSC150 24T/24 PSC150B24 PSC150CT24 PSC150C24 PSC150D24 PSC150E24
48 V 3.1 A 150 W PSC150 24T/48 PSC150B48 PSC150CT48 PSC150C48 PSC150D48 PSC150E48

The above voltage and currents are rated at -25 to +55°C, continuous operation. How to read our product code: Example PSC150B24
For higher ambient temperature see option T3. PSC150 = Family code
Other input and output combination on demand. Outputs up to 125 Vdc.
B = input voltage code B, 24 = Output voltage 24 V

OUTPUT RATING & TYPE CODE 240 W

OUTPUT INPUT
Voltage Current Power 18 - 32 V 38 - 60 V 88 - 150 V 175 - 300 V 350 - 550 V Case
12 V 17.5 A 210 W PSC240 24/12 PSC240 48/12 PSC240 110/12 PSC240 220/12 --- 8TE
15 V 14.0 A 210 W PSC240 24/15 PSC240 48/15 PSC240 110/15 PSC240 220/15 --- 8TE
24 V 10.0 A 240 W PSC240 24/24 PSC240 48/24 PSC240 110/24 PSC240 220/24 PSC240 440/24 8TE
48 V 5.00 A 240 W PSC240 24/48 PSC240 48/48 PSC240 110/48 PSC240 220/48 PSC240 440/48 8TE
110 V 2.18 A 240 W PSC240 24/110 PSC240 48/110 PSC240 110/110 PSC240 220/110 PSC240 440/110 8TE

The above voltage and currents are rated at -25 to +55°C, continuous operation. How to read our product code: Example PSC240 48/24
For higher ambient temperature see option T3. Other inputs like 36, 60, 72, 96 V or PSC240 = Family code
outputs up to 150 V on demand. 48 = input voltage code 48, 24 = Output voltage 24 V

FEATURES
Output under voltage alarm Inhibit – power down signal
A built in logic alarm changes to alarm state if the convert- To stop the converter, an external voltage (5 to 24 V) can be
er output voltage drops 10 % below nominal output. The put between pin 26 and input zero (pin 30), see figure 1.
DC OK LED is also controlled by the alarm circuit. The alarm Do not use the output voltage to supply the inhibit.
has an open collector configuration.
A voltage < 1 V is normal operating condition. In alarm Reverse input voltage protection
state the output can drive max 20 mA 60 V. The logic alarm Is provided by a parallel diode on the input. This diode is
works if a voltage is applied through a resistor on the only intended to blow an external input fuse. See option K
collector output max voltage 60 V. For relay output, see for more possibilities.
option B.
H15
Inrush current limit
PIN A NTC resistor is provided on models with input code D, E,
12, 14 0V, MASTER 0 220 and 440. See also option ICL

UL-alarm Adjustment & measurement

circuit 470 to12
Output voltage adjustment potentiometer and output
22
ALARM voltage measurement points are accessible from the front
INHIBIT panel.
26 +5 to 24V

Conformal coating
30 -DCIN The PSC-series is conformally coated to withstand non-con-
densing tropical environment Rh 95 %.
Figure 1. Open collector alarm and inhibit input.

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OPTIONAL FEATURES
Overvoltage protection OVP -A
A standard unit has an Overvoltage Limiting, OVL circuit
that limit the output voltage to about 15% above nominal
in case the regulator fails.
The OVP shuts down the output by activating the Inhibit.
This inhibit can only be released by switching off the input.
On 5 V output the OVP is standard and trigs at 6.2 V.
Inrush current limit with NTC
Reduces the inrush current during start up. The input volt-
age range might be affected. This feature or option is not
recommended for stand-by operation (One supply the load
and the other is used as an idling back-up). The stand-by
unit might not be able to supply enough current until the
NTC warms up.

Undervoltage alarm with relay -B Active Inrush Current limit - ICL

The logic alarm is replaced by
a dual relay NO/NC (Normally
Open) in alarm state. (Alarm
state = no input or low out-
put), see figure.
The relay rating is 30 V 0.5 A
(a.c. & d.c.). Other ratings on
demand.
Built in output series diode -C
A series diode is provided inside the unit. At outputs above
4.2 A it requires an extra cooler, see option T3.
For a secure controlled start-up in any condition. Can be
used in stand-by applications.
Input diode for reverse voltage protection - K
Parallel diode reverse protection is a standard feature.
K1. Reverse protection with a series diode on the input.
The input voltage range is affected with 1 V higher start/
stop voltage. On A and B this option derates the output
power by the increased heat losses produced by such
diode. Contact factory for details.
2.5 kVa.c. isolation Input/case -E1
On 24 and 48 inputs.

Built in output series diode - CR 2.5 kVa.c. isolation Output/case -E2

For “hot-plug in” application the above series diode in-
Extra cooler, option T3
corporates balancing resistor. Then this will automatically
The PSC case can accommodate 2 extra coolers, see page
balance the load between two or more paralleled units.
6-7. The basic models are rated at -25 to +55°C, continuous
Requires an extra cooler, see option T3.
operation. If +70°C or EN 50155/IEC 60571: T3 +85°C during
10 min classification is specified, an extra cooler T3 is need-
Remote sense -S
ed. Some options e.g. series diode on output will require
The voltage sensing can be put at the load to compensate
T3 cooler in order to avoid derating 10-20%
for voltage drop. Is a standard feature on 5 V output.

PIN-OUT How to code the unit?

You have to choose between either N or L mechanics.
U1 + 4 Use type code from table at page 2: e.g. PSC150B24
U1 + 6

(S+) 8 PSC 150 B 24 A,B, L-10TE ICL

(S-) 10

12
U1- Power class
U1- 14

16 24T 24 5 A L, 8TE NTC

18 B 48 12 B L, 10TE ICL
20 C 110 13.2 C L, 12TE K1
22
D 220 15 CR N ICL, C
Alarm
E 440 24 E2 N, H15cc E1
NC 24
28 S N, H15T
Inhibit 26
48 N, Sp
DCin+ 28
110 T3
DCin- 30
150 W 240 W 125 T3 x 2
32
Wide Optimized V Options Options Options
Figure 2. Pin-out with connector
DIN41612, H15. Input voltage range Output voltage Mechanic Input

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GENERAL DATA / INPUT DATA OUTPUT DATA
LABEL VALUE LABEL VALUE
Design topology Full Bridge Source regulation 0.2 %
Switching frequency 50 kHz Load regulation (0 to 100 % load) 0.2 %
Emission / Immunity See page 8 Transient recovery time for load step 10 < 2 ms
Max. accepted input ripple to 100 % voltage deviation 3%
50-400 Hz 1 % of nominal voltage Output ripple (50 kHz)1 RMS 20 mV

Power consumption at no load 3 to 5 W Input ripple attenuation to output

(50 to 400 Hz) 150:1
Reverse input voltage protection Parallel diode
Emission / Immunity See page 8
Inrush current limit
Temperature coefficient 0.02 %/°C
A, B, CT input code Option ICL
Min output adjustment range
C input code Optional NTC or ICL
adjustable with a 15 turn potentiometer 90 - 110 %
D, E input code Yes with NTC | ICL optional
Current limit, rectangular. 105 %
Insulation See page 8 Remote sense Option S
Fire Protection EN 45545-2 HL 3 “Non listed product” Soft start Yes
level 4.3.2 rule 1 and figure 1 < 100 g
Isolation output / case See page 8
Dimensions See page 6 & 7
Start-up time 1s
Weight See page 7
Hold-up time, contact factory 2 - 25 ms
Insulation See page 8
Efficiency2 < 10 V 78 - 85 %
> 10 V 85 - 91 %
Railway EN 50155 input voltage options
S1 level - Standard Operating temperature range
at 100 % load. Conduction cooling -25 to +55°C
S2 - 10 ms hold-up time - Option S2
Options -40 | +70°C
C1 - 60 % input 100 ms - Option C1
C2 - 30 ms hold-up time - Option C2 Storage temperature range -40 to +85°C
(C2 is not available on some models.)
1. Output ripple might increases when
EN/IEC 61000-4-3 10 V/m test is applied to max 0.5 %VRMS
DC INPUTS MOBILE 2. Lowest efficiency measured within the whole input voltage range at
100 % load.
Uin 0.1 s - S2 Continous range Code
14.4-33.6 Vd.c. 16.8-32 Vd.c. 24T
21.6-50.4 Vd.c. 25.2-45 Vd.c. 36T
28.8-67.2 Vd.c. 33.6-60 Vd.c. 48T
43.2-100.8 Vd.c. 50.4-90 Vd.c. 72T
66-154 Vd.c. 77-137.5 Vd.c. 110T
The total output power can be derated on a T-range compared to the
above output rating table page 2. Input voltage range according to train
standard EN 50155:2001 and IEC 60571:1998.

Mechanical Design
The PSC has two basic mechanical stiles; the N-mechanics
PSC-series N-mechanics
for wall, chassis, DIN mount and the 3HE Euro format
L-mechanics 8 to 12TE.
Additional coolers (T3) can be added for higher operat-
ing ambient temperatures or accommodate built in series
diode and other options.
The PSC series case is based on a convection cooled ex-
truded aluminum tube with thick material for best heat
distribution.
This also assure the efficiency of the extra coolers T3.
Extruded aluminum is easy to recycle. PSC-series L-mechanics

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 HOT PLUGIN SYSTEMS
Polyamp supplies customized power systems with AC/DC
and DC/DC converters in 19”-sub rack with 3U/3HE or
6U/6HE units. They are based on our 3HE Euro cassettes
with PSE and PSC-series up to 250 W per unit or PSC600
series with 6HE units, please see separate datasheet for
PSE and PSC600-series. The solutions can be convection
cooled or cooled from cabinet ventilation.

We have specially designed smaller sub racks for Railway

applications or used standard 19” sub racks for Telecom,
Power plants, Process industry and other applications.

We use solutions with backplanes or complete cabled with

distribution and fuses. Hot plug-in with DC/DC convert-
ers is possible if local fuses are used. At high DC input or
output voltages e.g. 110 Vd.c. ”Hot plug-in” is not recom-
mended, due to arcing on the connectors.

Figure 3. Principle schematics of Safety Critical system

The photo and figure 3 above is an example of Safety Critical power supply system where 2
different input batteries are used (A and B) with 2 or 3 redundant units per group. All outputs
are parallel connected with alarm signalization. One side can also be supplied by AC.

PSC mechanics performance

The PSC-family are built in a tubular aluminium extrusion,
with high thermal conductance which also work as a good
EMC shield. The mechanical design permits use in vehicles
and heavy industrial environments. The IP class is IP30. On
special demand up to IP54 can be supplied using special
connectors.

Vibration and shock/bump are based on IEC 60721-3-5

Ground vehicle installations Class 5M2 with random vibra-
tion according to IEC 60068-2-64 and bump IEC 60068-2-
27:2008 which are 3 dimensional tests. The vibration test
has a 1.68 gRMS value during a certain time. In trains its 5 h
according to EN IEC 61373. The bump is tested at 30 g, 6 ms.
Figure 4. N-Mechanics, fixed against external cooler. The spacers hold the
This is valid if mounted as Figure 4 and 5 in any direction.
H15 connector. Option N-Sp, then 4xspacers are supplied

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N-MECHANICS: WALL & CHASSIS MOUNTING WITH H15 CONNECTORS

200

106

42 52.2 64.2
(e)

Figure 5. Front and connector view of N-Mechanics, includes connector holder. Female H15 connector is optional.

200

190
CONNECTOR OPTIONS
49

Figure 9. H15 Cage Clamp type female - H15-CC

49

The cable rating is AWG16 or < 1.5 mm2.

That makes it not usable for 24T-input
and 5 V outputs.
9 4,50

Figure 6. Top view on N-Mechanics

Figure 10. H15 FastOn 6.3 mm female - H15-T

The TABS are rated 12 A 70°C or 15 A 55°C
thus 2.5 mm2 or AWG13

Figure 8. 2 x clips for DIN-rail, option Q

Figure 7. N-Mechanics mounted on DIN-rail TS35 with 2 clips, option Q

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L-MECHANICS: 3HE FOR 8-12TE PLUGIN MODULES

167

106

37

Figure 11. L-Mechanics 8TE standard 10TE with T3 cooler 12TE with 2xT3 cooler Figure 12. PSC without L-panel

L-mechanics PSC opt. T3 opt. 2xT3

Width (mm) 37 46.6 56.2
Width (TE) 8 10 12
Weight excl. connector (kg) 0.8 1.0 1.2
99.6
N-mechanics
e (mm) 42 52.2 64.2
Weight incl. connector (kg) 0.85 1.05 1.25

2TE

Figure 13. Connector side

PSC mounted in Euro format 19”-subrack. PSC with standard L-mechanic mounted in a Euro format 19” -subrack.
The type code do not include the letter L (L-panel)

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CE MARK SAFETY STANDARD EN/IEC 60950
The PSC-series meets the requirements defined by CE mark ISOLATION TESTABLE LEVELS TEST VOLTAGE
as an apparatus.
Input / Output:
PSC-series meets requirements of EMC directive and low Input code: 24, A, B, CT 2 kVd.c.
Input code: 110, C, 220, D, E 2.5 kVa.c. / 4 kVd.c.
voltage directive (LVD) and RoHS II directive.
Input / Case:
The PSC-series family is in respect to EMC, a stand alone
Input code: 24, A, 48, B, CT 2 kVd.c.
unit that can also be installed in any other environment by Input code: 110, C, 220, D, E 2.5 kVa.c. / 4 kVd.c.
a professional installer.
Output / Case all outputs 2 kVd.c.
Please note that product standards can demand different Alarm / Input:
levels or other basic standard tests. We test according to Input code: 24, A, 48, B, CT 2 kVd.c.
levels below. For higher levels or other tests, contact Input code: 110, C, 220, D, E 2.5 kVa.c. / 4 kVd.c.
factory.
Installation Class I

EMC
EMC STANDARDS EMC PERFORMANCE REMARKS
Emission standards EN IEC 61000-6-3 Commercial and light-industrial environments
Input Output
EN 55016 CISPR 16 (0.15-30 MHz) OK OK opt.EN 55022 level B
EN 55016 CISPR 16 (30-1000 MHz) OK Enclosure test

Immunity standards EN IEC 61000-6-2 Industrial environments

EN IEC 61000-4-2 8 kV / 15 kV Contact / air, Enclosure test
EN IEC 61000-4-3 10 V/m AM-Modulated2 Output ripple can increase to
0.5% of Vout Enclosure test
EN IEC 61000-4-4 ± 4 kV ± 4 kV
EN IEC 61000-4-5, Input code A, B, CT ± 0.5 kV / ± 1 kV ± 0.5 kV / ± 1 kV Line-line 2  / Line-case 12 
EN IEC 61000-4-5, Input code C, D, E ± 1 kV / ± 2 kV1 ± 0.5 kV / ± 1 kV Line-line 2  / Line-case 12 
EN 50121-3-2, IEC 62236-3-2 ± 1 kV / ± 2 kV ± 1 kV / ± 2 kV Line-line 42  / Line-case 42 
EN IEC 61000-4-6 10 V RMS 10 V RMS AM-Modulated
EN IEC 61000-4-8 Not sensitive Enclosure test
EN IEC 61000-4-10 Not sensitive Enclosure test
1. Higher level 2 kV / 4 kV with external filters, contact factory.
We use the EMC product standard ”Low voltage power supplies DC output” EN 61204-3 as base for measurement principles. The Immunity EMC levels
are elevated in order to comply to EN 50121-3-2 (IEC 62236-3-2) Railway application: Rolling stock – Apparatus, and EN 50121-4 (IEC 62236-4)
Railway application: Signaling and telecommunication apparatus. Also to meet relevant parts of IEC 61000-6-5 Generic Standards – Immunity for power
stations and substation environments.

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