Power Supply
MCB vs. eFuse: Which is the best solution for properly securing DC circuits?
14. April 2025
In this blog article we compare a traditional miniature circuit breaker (MCB) and an electronic circuit breaker (ECB) with integrated eFuses, highlighting the advantages of an ECB in terms of faster and more reliable tripping without the need for peak current. […]
Mastering power supply installation: Video tutorials for a safe and reliable setup
1. April 2025
In this blog article, you will learn why UPS systems are indispensable for ensuring a reliable and stable power supply in critical infrastructures, which components are needed for this, and which standards they must meet. […]
UPS systems ensure greater reliability in critical infrastructures
29. January 2025
In this blog article, you will learn why UPS systems are indispensable for ensuring a reliable and stable power supply in critical infrastructures, which components are needed for this, and which standards they must meet. […]
IO-Link- and EtherCAT-enabled power supplies: How can they help you optimise your system performance?
16. January 2025
The rapid shift towards a data-driven economy is transforming the manufacturing industry. Smart manufacturing and data-driven insights are essential for optimising system performance and operational efficiency. PULS power supplies, positioned at central nodal points, record valuable real-time information accessible via IO-Link or EtherCAT. Learn how to benefit from these solutions now and in the future in this blog article. […]
What is the meaning of the IP ratings for power supplies?
25. August 2023
The IP rating indicates to what extent an electrical device is protected against the penetration of foreign objects and moisture. In this blog post, you can find out which IP codes there are, what the differences are between them and what you need to pay attention to when choosing a power supply. […]
Analysing backfeeding events with the help of power supply data
12. July 2023
Backfeeding is a physical process that is highly desirable in many applications, such as electric vehicles, for the purpose of energy recovery. However, in an industrial setting, backfeeding can be a problem and lead to costly system downtimes if the power supply units fail. In this blog article you will learn how power supply data can help you to identify those backfeeding events and take measures. […]
Efficient power supplies – An investment in the future
28. April 2023
In the search for a suitable power supply, the costs play a major role, alongside the technical requirements. The focus is often on the initial purchase price, while other potential costs that may be incurred during the operation of the power supply are not taken into consideration. In this blog post, we demonstrate why the […]
What does the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) tell you?
22. March 2023
MTBF is the measure for the reliability of a device or system component. In this blog article you will learn what exactly is meant by MTBF, why it is an important quality indicator for power supplies and how it differs from service lifetime. The term MTBF appears in the data sheets of various technical system […]
How can the availability of a system be increased?
13. February 2023
For plant operators, the primary goal is to ensure maximum availability of machines and systems. This requires a reliable power supply throughout the entire lifetime of the system. Therefore, it is important that the applied power supplies are reliable, safe and durable. Within a power supply system, however, the power supply unit is often just […]
Parallel connection and redundancy of power supplies – What is the difference?
28. November 2022
You are in need of a higher total power for your system or machine, or want to ensure a reliable power supply? Common solutions include the parallel connection or establishing a redundant power supply system. In this blog post, you will learn more about the definition, the differences and the correct use of both system […]