CS10.244

C-Line

The unit can deliver peak currents (up to several milliseconds) which are higher than the specified short term currents.

This helps to start current demanding loads. 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.

The peak current capability also ensures the safe operation of subsequent circuit breakers of load circuits. The load

branches are often individually protected with circuit breakers or fuses. In case of a short or an overload in one branch

circuit, the fuse or circuit breaker need a certain amount of over-current to open in a timely manner. This avoids

voltage loss in adjacent circuits.

The extra current (peak current) is supplied by the power converter and the built-in large sized output capacitors of

the power supply. The capacitors get discharged during such an event, which causes a voltage dip on the output. The

following two examples show typical voltage dips:

Fig. 22-1 Peak load with 2x the nominal

current for 50ms, typ.

Fig. 22-2 Peak load with 5x the nominal

current for 5ms, typ.

Output

Voltage

24V

20/24

10ms/DIV

Output

Current

20A

18.5V

24V

Output

Voltage

Output

Current

0A

0A

1ms/DIV

50A

12V

20A Peak load (resistive) for 50ms

Output voltage dips from 24V to 18.5V.

50A Peak load (resistive) for 5ms

Output voltage dips from 24V to 12V.

Peak current voltage dips

typ.

from 24V to 18.5V

at 20A for 50ms, resistive load

typ.

from 24V to 17V

at 50A for 2ms, resistive load

typ.

from 24V to 12V

at 50A for 5ms, resistive load

Jul. 2015 / Rev. 2.0 DS-CS10.244-EN

All parameters are specified at 24V, 10A, 230Vac, 50Hz, 25°C ambient and after a 5 minutes run-in time unless otherwise noted.

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