GE Industrial Solutions CAR1248TN series User Manual
Car1248tn series rectifier, Preliminary data sheet, Features

GE
Preliminary Data Sheet
November 20, 2012
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CAR1248TN series rectifier
Input: 90Vac to 264Vac; Output: -54Vdc @ 1200W
Features
Universal input with PFC
Constant power characteristic
3 front panel LEDs: 1-input;2-output; 3 - fault
Remote ON/OFF control of the -54Vdc output
Remote sense on the -54Vdc output
No minimum load requirements
Redundant parallel operation
Active load sharing (single wire)
Hot Plug-ability
Efficiency: typically 91% @ 50% load
Auto recoverable OC & OT protection
Operating temperature: 0 - 70C (de-rated above 50C)
Digital status & control: I
2
C serial bus
EN/IEC/UL60950-1 2
nd
edition; UL, CSA and VDE
EMI: class A FCC docket 20780 part 15, EN55022
Meets EN6100 immunity and transient standards
Shock & vibration: NEBS GR-63-CORE, level 3
Applications
-48Vdc distributed power architectures
Cellular Base Stations
Blade Servers
Network Equipment
Network Attached Storage
Telecom Access Nodes
Routers/Switches
Broadband Switches
ATE Equipment
Description
The CAR1248TN series of rectifiers provide highly efficient isolated -54Vdc power from worldwide input mains in a
compact density of 19W/in
3
within a 1U industry standard form factor.
The high-density, front-to-back airflow is designed for minimal space utilization and is highly expandable for future
growth. I
2
C communications offers remote control and monitoring capabilities.