All-in standby system assures telecomms supplies

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Jul 11, 2005

The PODS 16 standby-power system comes in a completely self-contained outdoor power cabinet providing rectification, system management, power distribution and climate control.

New from Power-One, the PODS 16 standby-power system comes in a completely self-contained outdoor power cabinet providing rectification, system management, power distribution and climate control.

The PODS 16 uses the power-dense FMP 16.48 rectifier, providing an industry-leading efficiency of 93.5%.

As only ten of these compact rectifiers are required to provide 16kW of power, the PODS 16 has ample room to also house up to 680Ah of batteries, an internal controller, and customer equipment such as radio links.

The use of interior space is also optimised by incorporating a system air conditioner, or heat exchanger, inside the access door.

Steve Goldman, Power-One's Chairman and CEO, commented: "The PODS 16 lowers electricity costs for telecom service providers by utilising our advanced high-efficiency topologies".

"This is only one of the significant benefits offered to customers in a segment that we believe approximately doubles our standby-power-system served available market".

"The PODS 16 also supports our strategy to position Power-One to address every step in the power conversion process, from the AC input to the IC on the board".

The PODS 16 operates from a 230V AC or 415V AC three-phase input and accommodates up to ten 1.6kW, 48V/32A rectifiers.

These hot-swappable rectifier modules feature input-overvoltage disconnect, output-overvoltage shutdown, and thermal protection.

Internal rectifier cooling is provided by speed-controlled and alarmed, redundant magnetic-bearing fans.

The PODS 16 is available with a Power-One model PCS or PCC controller, and a battery low voltage disconnect (LVD) contactor.

Power distribution can be configured for up to four battery breakers, and up to 23 load breakers.

Other features include an LCD for self-guided controller operation, a site-programmable supervision unit, battery ventilation, and intelligent battery-management capabilities.

Security features include vandal-proof hinges and a multipoint locking mechanism.

Options include a temperature sensor, temperature-compensated battery charging, battery-symmetry measurement, partial load disconnect (PLD) contactor, modem interface, and an Ethernet network interface.

Low-volume pricing, for typical configurations providing 320As (48V systems), is under $4500 each.