Modular Power Supplies offer 600 to 1,200 W line ratings.

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Available in 4 models, Series MP power supplies are offered in strategically sized chassis that incorporate Power Factor Corrected front-end. They deliver max power levels of 600, 800, 1,000, and 1,200 W to designated loads when operated at high line. Chassis may be configured with commercial-off-the-shelf output modules to provide output voltage combinations from 2-60 V with output current capacities from 0.5-120 A. Depending on model, chassis accommodate 5-7 output modules.



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Astec Increases Power Levels on the Popular MP Series Modular Power Supplies



High Line Ratings Offer 600W to 1200W in a Variety of Flexible Configurations

CARLSBAD, Calif. - August 5, 2003 - Astec Power, a leading merchant supplier of power conversion solutions, has added new output power ratings to its versatile MP modular power supply series. The existing four MP models can now deliver an additional 200W of output power at high line voltage when compared to their universal voltage ratings. Now customers who do not require low line voltage can gain 20 to 50 percent more power in the same package at the same price. The modular MP power supply line includes four strategically sized chassis, each of which incorporates a Power Factor Corrected (PFC) front-end. These chassis enable the installed MP output modules to deliver maximum power levels of 600W, 800W, 1000W and 1200W to their designated loads when operated at high line. Each chassis can be configured with almost any combination of more than 25 commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) output modules to provide a wide variety of output voltage combinations from 2V to 60V with output current capacities from 0.5A to 120A. Depending on the model, each chassis can accommodate as many as five to seven output modules for maximum versatility. This flexibility and ready availability of modules makes the product well suited for an extensive range of applications from computing, networking, office systems and data communications to medical, industrial process control, testing and instrumentation.

The well-established MP Series enjoy a reliability record of more than five hundred thousand hours of Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF). The new high line rated MPs also incorporate key features available in the universal input configurations. These include current sharing on outputs from 10A, remote sense on outputs from 2A, overload protection, voltage adjustment, active inrush current limiting, power factor correction (typically > 0.98, which meets EN61000-3-2 requirements for input current harmonic content), input OK and global DC OK status signals and indicator LEDs, along with global Inhibit/Optional Enable control inputs. For added flexibility the MP Series has been approved for use with either a built-in, field-replaceable DC fan or customer-provided cooling for alternative configurations where cooling is already included elsewhere in the design.

The new MP Series meets worldwide performance and safety standards including those from UL, CSA, CE, IEC, VDE and CB. They also meet all industry-standard conducted noise and immunity performance requirements.

Available now, pricing for basic configurations start at $320 in OEM quantities and includes a two-year warranty. A large selection of the most commonly used modules are readily available-enabling designers to field configure systems and receive product in just 48 to 72 hours. For more information, contact a local Astec Power representative, which can be found on the Astec Power Web site at astecpower.com. Click on the SALES OFFICE button on the home page to locate the closest Astec Power representative.

About Astec Power

Astec Power is a leading international supplier of power conversion solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), Astec Power is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. Dedicated to advanced research and development, state of the art design, sophisticated automation and in-process testing, Astec Power produces standard, modified standard, and custom AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies, which range from one to 18,000 Watts. In order to satisfy and continue to grow its international customer base, Astec Power has operations in three continents. Through this strategic allocation of its manufacturing resources, Astec Power delivers competitively priced quality products worldwide in a timely and reliable manner.

About Emerson Network Power

Emerson Network Power is an Emerson business which provides a full spectrum of reliable power solutions, including inbound power, connectivity, power supplies, power systems and precision cooling, backed by the largest global services organization in the power industry. These Emerson companies serve the needs of telecommunications networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities worldwide. For more information, visit www.emersonnetworkpower.com.

About Emerson

St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in electronics and telecommunications; process control; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2002 were $13.8 billion.

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