Customized Power Solutions
Efficient - cost-effective - sophisticated
We redefine development of customized power supplies
Customized, individualized power supplies – common misconceptions
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HIGH DEVELOPMENT RISK
Individualized solutions are rarely sophisticated in terms of technology. I also don’t believe that the power supplier understands my application.
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TIME-CONSUMING DEVELOPMENT
My application is complex and high-spec. Developing power supply for it would take far too long.
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HIGH COSTS AND POOR AVAILABILITY
Individualized development always comes at a high price.
Your benefits
How Traco Power can support you with your power supply challenges
Power supplies have been our sole focus for 40 years
We have worked exclusively in the field of professional power supplies for industry, railway technology, mobility and medicine / healthcare for over 40 years.
Our developers and technical experts are familiar with all of the challenges and difficulties that come with practically every application.
This experience enables us to more efficiently, reliably and cost-effectively develop and produce dependable, certified power solutions that are individualized to meet your needs.
Industry
Efficiency, reliability and outstanding EMC properties are essential for all industrial systems.
We use carefully selected components from well-known quality brands and state-of-the-art development processes for your customized power supply. Our high-performance, customized power solutions comply with the latest international safety standards and are primarily used in control and automation technology, even in harsh and challenging environments.
- Extensive range of applications for automation, manufacturing and industry, as well as for applications in harsh and hazardous environments
- Industrial EMC interference resistance in accordance with IEC 61000-6-2
- Different mounting types: PCB, chassis mounting and DIN rail mounting
- Open, enclosed and encapsulated housing
- Compliance with IEC/EN/UL 62368-1
- ATEX approval
Medical / healthcare
Ensuring compliance with the many applicable standards makes commercial exploitation of medical and healthcare products an extremely demanding field.
- Our team is familiar with the challenges of IEC 60601 and ISO 14971 and knows how to guarantee the safety of professionals and patients with 2 x MOPP approved power supplies.
- IEC/EN/ES 60601-1 3rd edition for 2 x MOPP
- Risk management in accordance with ISO 14971
- Quality of manufacture in accordance with IPC-A-610 Class 3
- IEC 60601-1-2 4th edition
- Quality management in accordance with ISO 13485
- 5-year warranty
Railway and harsh environments
Maximum performance converters and power supplies are capable of withstanding the harshest environmental conditions and are also resistant to shock and vibration, extreme temperatures and airborne particles. Traco Power offers customized power solutions that meet the most stringent requirements for mobile and stationary railway applications in accordance with the EN 50155 standard.
- EN 50155 railway approvals
- Extended temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
- Shock and vibration tested in accordance with EN 61373
- Ultra wide input voltage range (up to 1:12): 9-36, 18-75, 43-160, 14-160 VDC
- Suitable for applications in other harsh environments
- RIA 12 surge filters
We take on your power supply challenges!
Power supply is essential for any application, but the requirements can often be varied and complex. It comes as no surprise then that Traco Power constantly receives enquiries with requirements that are not covered even by our extensive standard product portfolio. These enquiries range from additional certification or differing output voltage to development of power supply in an adapted form factor and with individual performance parameters for use in challenging environments.
We deliver pragmatic power solutions on site
Our technical support, development, certification and validation are based in Europe. This enables our project engineers and developers to offer you quick and straightforward support, including at your site.
We work hand-in-hand with you in this process, define the optimal power supply specifications and achieve rapid results together with you, while avoiding development loops.
- Design, development, certification, validation and consultation are all done in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, France and Ireland)
- Our developers look at your system as a whole and devise optimized power supply proposals
- Streamlined development process
- 3D files for fast and straightforward integration of the power supply into your development tools / CAD
- Extensive modular system with existing field-tested circuits
- Rapid prototype production
- Experienced project engineers
- Pre-compliance tests, also involving your assembly, avoid time-consuming “failures” when examined by the certification authorities
Our modifiable standard power supplies mean that individualized redevelopment isn’t always necessary
Even if there isn’t a solution that precisely matches your requirements, complete redevelopment of your power supply often isn’t necessary to close the gap between your needs and the existing standard power supply. It is often possible to align requirements and data sheet by modifying an existing product. In other cases, certification is all that is required to ensure that a power supply can be used reliably in a specific application. This saves time and money.
- Access to 2000+ modifiable standard models from Traco Power
- We only develop what is really necessary
- 3D files for fast and straightforward integration into your system
- Extensive modular system with field-tested circuits
- Rapid prototype production
- Experienced technical experts, developers and project engineers
- Relatively straightforward recertification is often all that it takes to be able to use a standard product in your system
Customized power supplies don’t have to be more expensive!
Given the apparently unlimited variety of standard power supplies on the market, it might come as a surprise that there isn’t one that covers all of the requirements for a specific application. Businesses then intensify their efforts to come up with their own solution in-house. However, this can often result in higher costs and further delays if the in-house developer team focuses its efforts away from the actual application and onto the power supply.
Individualized redevelopment isn’t always necessary – thanks to our modifiable standard power supplies
Even if there isn’t a solution that precisely matches your requirements, complete redevelopment of your power supply often isn’t necessary to close the gap between your needs and the existing standard power supply. It is often possible to align requirements and data sheet by modifying an existing product. In other cases, certification is all that is required to ensure that a power supply can be used reliably in a specific application. This saves time and money.
- Access to 2000+ modifiable standard models from Traco Power
- We only develop what is really necessary
- 3D files for fast and straightforward integration into your system
- Extensive modular system with field-tested circuits
- Rapid prototype production
- Experienced technical experts, developers and project engineers
- Relatively straightforward recertification is often all that it takes to be able to use a standard product in your system
Optimal component selection
The circuit topologies that we use ensure that all components are available from two sources of supply, wherever possible. Furthermore, the circuits are designed with the aim of using the minimum number of components, with each component having its specific place in the design. As well as increasing the lifespan of your power supply, this also makes it easier for our production department to reliably procure components. This benefit shouldn’t be underestimated, especially during periods of allocation. Data sheets only tell half the story. That’s why our developer team has built up an extensive library of verified and validated components. A key benefit for resilient and dependable power supplies. These insights are essential for developing robust and reliable service elements.
- Extensive library of validated components
- Clear derating regulations for components increase lifespan
- High availability and low costs through multiple sourcing and supplier management
Long-term availability
We offer our customers the advantage that our individualized developments are designed to be available throughout the entire lifespan of your system. We guarantee long-term availability of our customers’ power supply through proactive obsolescence management.
- Production is possible at several sites across Asia and Europe
- Foresighted obsolescence management
- Proactive communication with customers
“All of our technical consulting, as well as design, development, certification and validation are based in Europe. This makes straightforward cooperation possible for our developers and delivers quick results...”
Project schedule
The development process begins once the technical requirements have been clarified. Our team develops the design and quickly draws up an initial 3D model, as well as a provisional product data sheet for you to evaluate. This guarantees that all specifications are taken into consideration and that the mechanical requirements correspond to what you had in mind.
We look forward to receiving your enquiry by email, phone or via our website. An experienced engineer will look into your enquiry. Based on our decades of experience in developing power supplies, we can quickly give you an initial assessment of feasibility, certifications required and often even an idea of the price.
Any technical points that need to be cleared up are covered in a face-to-face discussion with you and our engineers. This can be done at your site or via web conferencing. We will discuss all of your electrical and mechanical requirements together. This covers all key parameters, from input and output voltage to power, size and heat dissipation. However, it goes without saying that we will also discuss commercial aspects, such as target price, number of units and delivery schedule.
Our developers will translate your requirements into an optimal power supply concept. The concept will be different for each case – from additional certification or modification of an existing standard power supply to a fully individualized solution to match your specific requirements. At this stage, we also like to look at the overall picture in order to get an understanding of the application in which the power supply will be used. This integrated approach often enables us to find optimizations and alternative concepts that go beyond the basic power supply design. If requested, we can also give you support with fine tuning the details of your specification and assessing the effects of the individual requirements.
At the end of this phase, you will receive an offer together with a provisional data sheet for your power supply and a 3D file. You can therefore check both the electrical and the mechanical specifications before we move forward together.
We will develop your power supply in the weeks that follow. Your project will be managed by an experienced senior development engineer. Regular joint reviews will keep you up to date with the progress of development. If you want to make any changes, we will be happy to take these into consideration by mutual agreement. During this phase of the process, we test the power supply design in our testing laboratory. EMC, shock and vibration, as well as climate tests, are just some of the tests that we can do.
At the end of the development phase, you will receive a prototype that you can put through its paces in your application. We will only request payment if the prototype satisfies the agreed requirements.
All of our power supplies are certified by reputable, independent and accredited testing laboratories. We also do all of the tests in our own laboratory and implement any necessary changes prior to certification. Thanks to this process, we normally pass certification first time, without the need for any further costly and time-consuming development loops.
If you are satisfied with your prototypes, we will take care of production and coordinate delivery of your series devices with you. Production is certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. Production monitoring is compliant with IPC-A-610 Class 3, the highest quality standard. We also keep an eye on potential problems in the supply chain and maintain a list of qualified alternative components in case there is a shortage. Furthermore, we guarantee long-term availability of your power supply throughout the entire lifespan of your product through proactive obsolescence management.
We look forward to receiving your enquiry by email, phone or via our website. An experienced engineer will look into your enquiry. Based on our decades of experience in developing power supplies, we can quickly give you an initial assessment of feasibility, certifications required and often even an idea of the price.
Any technical points that need to be cleared up are covered in a face-to-face discussion with you and our engineers. This can be done at your site or via web conferencing. We will discuss all of your electrical and mechanical requirements together. This covers all key parameters, from input and output voltage to power, size and heat dissipation. However, it goes without saying that we will also discuss commercial aspects, such as target price, number of units and delivery schedule.
Our developers will translate your requirements into an optimal power supply concept. The concept will be different for each case – from additional certification or modification of an existing standard power supply to a fully individualized solution to match your specific requirements. At this stage, we also like to look at the overall picture in order to get an understanding of the application in which the power supply will be used. This integrated approach often enables us to find optimizations and alternative concepts that go beyond the basic power supply design. If requested, we can also give you support with fine tuning the details of your specification and assessing the effects of the individual requirements.
At the end of this phase, you will receive an offer together with a provisional data sheet for your power supply and a 3D file. You can therefore check both the electrical and the mechanical specifications before we move forward together.
We will develop your power supply in the weeks that follow. Your project will be managed by an experienced senior development engineer. Regular joint reviews will keep you up to date with the progress of development. If you want to make any changes, we will be happy to take these into consideration by mutual agreement. During this phase of the process, we test the power supply design in our testing laboratory. EMC, shock and vibration, as well as climate tests, are just some of the tests that we can do.
At the end of the development phase, you will receive a prototype that you can put through its paces in your application. We will only request payment if the prototype satisfies the agreed requirements.
All of our power supplies are certified by reputable, independent and accredited testing laboratories. We also do all of the tests in our own laboratory and implement any necessary changes prior to certification. Thanks to this process, we normally pass certification first time, without the need for any further costly and time-consuming development loops.
If you are satisfied with your prototypes, we will take care of production and coordinate delivery of your series devices with you. Production is certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. Production monitoring is compliant with IPC-A-610 Class 3, the highest quality standard. We also keep an eye on potential problems in the supply chain and maintain a list of qualified alternative components in case there is a shortage. Furthermore, we guarantee long-term availability of your power supply throughout the entire lifespan of your product through proactive obsolescence management.
Our competences
- Development and project management with applications engineers in Germany, Switzerland, the USA and France
- Development, production and supply of DC/DC and AC/DC power solutions
- Commercial and technical support
- Rapid prototype production
- Production of OEM and white-label power supplies
- Pre-compliance tests (EMC, shock/vibration/environment…), optionally including your application
- Cooperation with accredited approval authorities
- Obsolescence management
Quality without compromises
Development quality
- Modular system of field-tested circuits that may only require modification
- Extensive component library of verified components
- Topologies that prevent damage to components
- Checking of development results through HALT testing
Production quality
- Fully automated functional testing under different operating conditions
- 100% burn-in of all power supplies
- Double high-voltage testing
- Production monitoring in accordance with IPC-A-610 Class 3
- Traceability of the power supplies delivered
Quality management
- System monitoring in accordance with ISO 9001
- Quality management in accordance with ISO 13485
Applications
During the past 20 years, we have had the opportunity to realize a variety of exciting, customized power supply projects together with our customers. Our customers come from many different industries – wherever product safety, durability and absolute reliability of the systems is important. For example: Industrial automation, control and regulation technology, communication and IT, robotics, medical, healthcare and pharma, building, security and household technology, as well as aeronautical engineering, marine engineering and propulsion technology
AC/DC for medical and healthcare
300 watt AC/DC power supply (30V DC output) with customized design for optimal integration into the final application (linear motor control)
High voltage generator for household technology
Programmable high voltage generator for household technology
Output voltage: 23 kV and 3 kV
High power AC/DC for marine application
3-phase AC/DC power supply with 4 kW with input range of 100-264Vac and 5x output and CAN bus. Certified: EN60945-2003-7 and MIL STD-461G
DC/DC for eDrive
70 watt DC/DC converter with planar transformer. 30 VDC output, input range: 200-900 VDC.
AC/DC for automatic door
38 watt AC/DC power supply with ultra wide input range of 9 – 24 V DC @ 1.5 A, 9 VDC @0.25 A
AC/DC for industrial pump in pharmaceutical production
3-phase AC/DC power supply with 12 kW 400 V output for the pharmaceutical industry (motive power)
AC/DC for medical and healthcare
240 watt AC/DC converter with universal input and 24-36V DC output. Used in calibration system (MedTech)
AC/DC for solar energy storage
70 watt AC/DC converter with universal input and 96 V DC input. Used in solar energy storage module
Modified AC/DC for medical and healthcare
200 watt AC/DC converter with universal input. Modified Traco Power TOP 200 standard product.
AC/DC for welding technology
400 watt AC/DC power supply with universal input and quadruple DC output (24V). Used in the control unit of an industrial welding system.
Current and voltage source, water treatment
Programmable bipolar current and voltage source, used for water filters. 36 watt. 2 quadrant operation at output (+/- 1.8V ; +/- 20A)
AC/DC for building automation
19 watt AC/DC power supply, fully moulded. Input voltage range: 200 to 440 VAC output: 24VDC@0.7 A / 9VDC@0.25A
DC18 DISPLAY COMPUTER, DUAGON
A ROBUST SOLUTION FOR ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST ENVIRONMENTS
Offshore drilling islands, situated kilometres from land on the open sea, are among the harshest workplaces in the world. The equipment used needs to satisfy the strictest safety standards and must be extremely reliable, which requires a power supply of the highest calibre. If there is an outage, it simply isn’t possible to get hold of a spare part quickly.
The extremely robust DC18 display computer from duagon is designed for applications in the mineral oil industry. It offers IoT networked data management and analytics via a 12.1 inch display. With a robust, capacitive touchscreen and IP66 housing, it is suitable for indoor and outdoor use in potentially explosive atmospheres of Class I, Area 2 and Zone 2. “In order to guarantee a high degree of reliability, the decision was taken at the start of the design phase to implement a power supply that was specially customized to meet the requirements of the DC18”, says Bryan Miller, Product Solution Manager.
“The team from Traco Power has developed an exceptionally reliable power supply for us that can withstand extreme vibrations, shocks and fluctuations in temperature. Furthermore, for the robust touchscreen to function correctly, special consideration had to be given to electromagnetic compatibility. The technical insights that we gained during the development phase, together with the proactive support, were an important element in the successful market launch of our product.”
PARTICLE ACCELERATOR, DESY
RELIABLE POWER SUPPLY FOR CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH
Walking 3.3 km along a particle accelerator at 2.00 am to replace a defective component isn’t how DESY engineers would prefer to spend their time and it causes frustration among the scientists who carry out experiments at the end of the “tube”. It was therefore clear at the very start of the project that the reliability of the power supply had to be high up on the list of requirements. However, this was just one of several key properties on the specifications list.
The definitive solution was based on an existing compact 24 V / 240 W power supply that required a series of modifications to match the requirements of the application. Perhaps the most critical requirement was the CE certification of the application into which the power supplies are integrated. Furthermore, availability had to be guaranteed over a period of ten years.
We implemented a redundant system with two power supplies per module, in order to guarantee reliable power supply to all sections of the accelerator, explains Carsten Müller, Laboratory Manager and Plant Technician.
It was critical for us that our partner in this project was able to fulfil our individual needs, especially with regard to the modifications and CE certification. Availability throughout the lengthy duration of this project and the rapid delivery of spare parts for this individualized product were of inestimable importance. Thanks to the support of Traco Power, we can continue to achieve scientific excellence.
