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PCA-20 / PCA-25 capacitor charging power supplies

PCA-20 / PCA-25 capacitor charging power supplies
PCA-20 / PCA-25 capacitor charging power supplies
PCA-20 / PCA-25 capacitor charging power supplies
PCA-20 / PCA-25 capacitor charging power supplies
PCA-20 / PCA-25 capacitor charging power supplies
PCA-20 / PCA-25 capacitor charging power supplies
Capacitor charger PCA-20, 2 kW output, medical grade, certified
Capacitor charger PCA-10, 1 kW output, medical grade, certified

Applications

  • Capacitor charging for medical and industrial pulsed energy systems

Features

PCA-20 PCA-25
• Input voltage, VAC 110-240 V 200-240 V
• Output power 2 kW 2.5 kW
  • Up to 1500 V output voltage
  • Meets all safety and EMC requirements for medical devices
  • 3-year guarantee (option)

PCA-20 / PCA-25 certified capacitor chargers 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.

Certified capacitor chargers 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 (electrical safety) and IEC 60601-1-2:2014 (EMC). So, PCA‑20 and PCA‑25 are suitable for medical systems without any modifications, any additional filtration or additional means of protection.

Capacitor chargers of PCA-series are products, that can be used in many different applications, both medical and industrial. They have confirmed their high reliability and efficiency over time. They have many flexible parameters for customized solutions, therefore it is easy to integrate a module into OEM designs.

Please, also take a look at other certified modules:

Input:

Voltage
110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz for PCA-20
200-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz for PCA-25
Current
< 21 A for PCA-20
< 15 A for PCA-25

Output:

Maximum output power
2000 W for PCA-20
2500 W for PCA-25
Maximum output voltage

300/500/700/1000/1500 V standard modifications

other on request (up to 2000 V)

Modifications

partial discharge modification,

complete discharge modification

Stability
< 0.5%
Ripple / hysteresis
< 0.5%
Efficiency
more than 85%

Safety:

PFC coefficient
> 0.98 (active)
Leakage current
< 200 uA
Safety standard
IEC 60601-1
EMC
IEC 60601-1-2
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
Weight
2.9 kg

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)


Model *

Description
PCA-20-300V-PD
Maximal output voltage 300 V
Partial discharge modification
PCA-20-500V-PD
Maximal output voltage 500 V
Partial discharge modification
Model certificates 1, 2
PCA-20-700V-PD
Maximal output voltage 700 V
Partial discharge modification
PCA-20-800V-PD
Maximal output voltage 800 V
Partial discharge modification
Model certificates 1, 2
PCA-20-1000V-PD
Maximal output voltage 1000 V
Partial discharge modification
Model certificates 1, 2
PCA-20-1500V-PD
Maximal output voltage 1500 V
Partial discharge modification

(*) Other output voltages are available on request

Complete discharge modifications (PCA-20-…-CD)


Model *

Description
PCA-20-700V-CD
Maximal output voltage 700 V
Complete discharge modification
PCA-20-1000V-CD
Maximal output voltage 1000 V
Complete discharge modification
PCA-20-1500V-CD
Maximal output voltage 1500 V
Complete discharge modification

(*) Other output voltages are available on request

High power modifications (PCA-25-…-PD)


Model *

Description
PCA-25-350V-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

PCA-20-500V-PD
Maximal output voltage 500 V
Partial discharge modification
pca-20-manual-en.pdf
Download user manual (1.1MB)
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)