Rugged DC Rectifier powers defense-based applications.
February 28, 2013 -
Accepting generator or community-provided power, 150 Amp Rugged Mobile DC Rectifier converts AC power to 28 Vdc. Portable COTS unit includes intelligent battery charger that delivers 28 Vdc at 10 A to connected vehicle battery. Featuring weatherproof construction, rectifier withstands extreme temperatures from -40 to +60°C as well as shock, vibration, sand, dust, and heavy precipitation. Device incorporates built-in soft-start, circuit protection, TVS, and automatic over-temperature shut down.
Original Press release
API Technologies Corp.
120 Corprate Blvd.
South Plainfield, NJ, 07080
USA
New Rugged Mobile 150 Amp DC Power Rectifier from API Technologies
ORLANDO, FL - API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ATNY) ("API" or the "Company"), a trusted provider of RF/microwave, microelectronics, security, and power solutions for critical and high-reliability applications, announced today its new Rugged Mobile 150 Amp DC Power Rectifier. The Rugged Mobile Rectifier is a portable commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) multi-application solution designed for powering C4ISR command and control communications systems and other defense-based electronics.
The Rugged DC Rectifier can accept power from generators or community power and converts AC power to 28 Volts of DC power. Sources of power supply to the rectifier can be one of three different AC inputs. The unit features weatherproof construction, can withstand extreme temperatures from -40°C to 60°C and extreme environments including shock, vibration, sand, dust, and heavy precipitation.
"API has a heritage in designing and developing rugged power distribution solutions for harsh environments," said Tracy Shaffer, Senior Vice President/Business Manager, Power & Systems Solutions, RF/Microwave & Microelectronics, API Technologies. "API has engineered solutions to meet or exceed MIL-STD 810 and MIL-STD 461 compliance including thermal shock, waterproofing, shock & vibration, sand, humidity, EMC compliance, and more."
The 150 Amp Rugged DC Rectifier includes an intelligent battery charger that delivers 28 volts of DC power @ 10A to a connected vehicle battery. Features of this new Rectifier include: built-in soft-start, circuit protection, transient voltage suppression, automatic over-temperature shut down, remote monitoring and control, and "push to view" status indicators. In addition, an embedded network module provides remote access to monitor critical parameters including internal temperature, current draw, and battery charge.
For more information on the Rugged Mobile 150 Amp DC Power Rectifier, or any of API's broad range of power distribution solutions, please call 888-588-3448 or email powersales@apitech.com. Technical datasheets can be found at power.apitech.com/rugged-mobile-dc-power-rectifier or can be obtained by contacting the API Power & Systems Solutions sales team.
Power & Systems Solutions by API Technologies offer defense, military, and commercial customers superior power distribution products as well as box builds, build-to-print services, and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) disrupter accessories. The company is a leading manufacturer of AC and DC power distribution products, circuit protection systems, rectifiers, and award-winning EOD products under the brands Spectrum Power™, API Electronics™, TM Systems™, Hawki™, and Cobra Sight™.
About API Technologies Corp.
API Technologies designs, develops and manufactures electronic systems, subsystems, RF and secure solutions for technically demanding defense, aerospace and commercial applications. API Technologies' customers include many leading Fortune 500 companies. API Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol ATNY. For further information, please visit the Company website at www.apitechnologies.com.
For more information, please contact:
Melissa Fisher
Director, Public Relations
+1 908-546-3904
media@apitech.com
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