PCA-20 / PCA-25 capacitor charging power supplies are high-frequency switch-mode converters, which transform AC input to regulated high voltage DC output to charge capacitors. They were developed for the use in pumping systems of flashlamp-pumped solid-state laser devices. However, they have found their application also in non-laser medical systems, e.g. for magnetic pulse stimulators.
Maximum output power is 2000 W and 2500 W for PCA-20 and PCA-25 respectively. Several variants of modules are offered with different maximum output voltage level (Vmax), selected from 300 V to 1500 V at the moment of order. Higher output voltages are available on request. During operation an output voltage level can be chosen in working range (0 V - Vmax) by user, applying a DC voltage to the respective pin.
The actual output power depends on relation between actual operating voltage and Vmax. We would recommend to pick Vmax as close as possible to your operating voltage in order to utilize completely the output power of the device.
By default, modules are optimized for partial discharge applications. Complete discharge modifications are available on request.
Modules are intended to be used for medical purposes, in medical laser equipment. All the device parameters meet the latest versions of medical standards requirements: IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012 for electrical safety and IEC 60601-1-2:2014 for EMC, so, PCA‑20 and PCA‑25 can be used in medical systems without any modifications, any additional filtration or additional means of protection.
High reliability and efficiency, easy to integrate OEM design and a lot of flexible parameters for customized solutions allows PCA-series to be used in wide variety of applications, both medical and industrial.
Input:
110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz for PCA-20
200-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz for PCA-25
< 21 A for PCA-20
< 15 A for PCA-25
Output:
Maximal output power
2000 W for PCA-20
2500 W for PCA-25
Maximal output voltage
300/500/700/1000/1500 V standard modifications
other on request (up to 2000 V)
Modifications
partial discharge modification,
complete discharge modification
Ripple / hysteresis
< 0.5%
Safety:
PFC coefficient
> 0.98 (active)
Safety standard
IEC 60601-1
Protections
from open-circuit
from short-circuit
from overheating
from overvoltage
Environment:
Cooling
forced air (built-in fan)
Operation temperature
+10 … +40 °C
Storage temperature
-20 … +60 °C
Humidity
0 ... 90%, non-condensing
Other:
Size (LxWxH)
216x153x132 mm
Many parameters of the power supply can be taylored to your needs. Some of them are listed below:
- output voltage incl. non-standard
- optimization for complete discharge, partial discharge or other custom regime
- reduced or bursted output power
- interfaces (calibraton, logic)
- type and location of connectors
- cables
- coverage case
Partial discharge modifications (PCA-20-...-PD)
Maximal output voltage 300 V
Partial discharge modification
Maximal output voltage 500 V
Partial discharge modification
Model certificates
1,
2
Maximal output voltage 700 V
Partial discharge modification
Maximal output voltage 800 V
Partial discharge modification
Model certificates
1,
2
Maximal output voltage 1000 V
Partial discharge modification
Model certificates
1,
2
Maximal output voltage 1500 V
Partial discharge modification
(*) Other output voltages are available on request
Complete discharge modifications (PCA-20-...-CD)
Maximal output voltage 700 V
Complete discharge modification
Maximal output voltage 1000 V
Complete discharge modification
Maximal output voltage 1500 V
Complete discharge modification
(*) Other output voltages are available on request
High power modifications (PCA-25-...-PD)
Maximal output power 2500 W
Input voltage 200-240 VAC
Maximal output voltage 350 V
Partial discharge modification
Model certificate
1
(*) Other output voltages are available on request
Example
Maximal output voltage 500 V
Partial discharge modification
pca-20-certificates.pdf
Download PCA-20 / PCA-25 family Certificates of Conformity to IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601‑1‑2, EN 60601-1 and CE declaration of conformity (p/n - PCA‑20‑500V‑PD, PCA‑20‑800V‑PD, PCA‑20‑1000V‑PD, PCA‑25‑350V‑PD)