Power Supplies: DC, AC UPS, and Solar Electric

The FX-2000 Flex Shield system can be powered from DC to sunlight. DC power operation is a standard feature on the FX-2100 UMC. Alternatively, AC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) operation is available using the optional plugin FX-2150 AC UPS or solar power the system using the optional plug-in FX-2180 Solar Electric power supply. 

DC Power
AC UPS
Solar Power

DC Power Supply

The FX-2100 UMC is supplied with a galvalnically isolated wide input-voltage range DC-to-DC power converter and power-supply supervisory system. The rugged power converter has input-voltage reverse polarity protection, under voltage protection, transient over-voltage protection, and a 10 to 33 VDC input operating range. The 5 volt regulated output is fully protected from overload, short circuit, and transient voltage events.  

The supervisory system oversees the DC supply as well as the optional FX-2150 AC UPS and FX-180 Solar Power Supply. It sets under/over voltage operating limits and provides power valid/fault LED indicators for the 5, 24, and 12 volt battery supplies.

An integrated three-stage power supply sequencer limits the 5 volt start peak-current to ensure reliable power-up operation for any module configuration. The 5 volt supply powers the ATmega-2560 MCU and all FX-2000 series I/O modules.

FX-2100 UMC Power Supply Upper Right Side: click to expand

Features and Capabilities

  • Wide Input-Voltage (10 to 33 VDC) Operating Range
  • Input Bidirectional Transient-Voltage Protection
  • Reverse Polarity Voltage Protection Up to Negative 40 VDC Continuous 
  • 1.5 kV Galvanic Isolation 
  • 5 Volt Under/Over Voltage and Short-Circuit Protection
  • 5 Volt Current Limit with Automatic Reset  
  • Input Ceramic Cartidge Fuse Protection 
  • Input Power LED Indicator
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AC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): FX-2150

Universal AC line power input and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) capability is available through the optional plug-in FX-2150 AC UPS. When equipped with an external 12 volt battery, true UPS performance (zero-second transfer time) is available allowing seamless MCU and I/O operation during AC line brownout and blackout conditions. 

During normal AC line conditions, the FX-2150’s three-stage automatic battery charger maintains the battery at the optimum charge level and helps ensure long battery life through temperature governed battery charging. 

FX-2150 AC UPS: click expand

Features and Capabilities

  • AC-to-DC 24 V 25 W Switching Power Converter
  • Wide 88 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz Input Operating Range
  • 3 kVAC Galvanic AC Line Isolation 
  • Integrated Three-Stage (CC, CV & Float) 12 Volt Battery Charger 
  • Battery Charger Compatibility: Sealed Lead Acid (SLA), Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM), Gel, or 12 Volt Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Drop-in Replacement Types 
  • Automatic Battery Disconnect (low battery voltage )/Reconnect
  • User Selectable Temperature Compensated Battery Charging 
  • User Selectable End of Charge (EOC) Time Duration 
  • Battery Charger Status LEDs
  • Includes the FX-2110 Mounting Plate and Hardware
  • IEC 320-C14 AC Power Connector, V-Lock Secure Retention System Compatible
  • FX-2100 UMC Plug-In Option  
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Solar Electric Power Supply: FX-2180

Solar electric power operation is available through the optional plug-in FX-2180 Solar Power Supply. Equipped with a high-efficiency maximum power point tracking (MPPT) charge controller, the system can harvest up to 65-watts of power from a solar panel while charging the system battery at up to 5 Ah. The modular plug-in charge-controller battery chemistry options include sealed lead acid and lithium technologies.

FX-2180 Solar Power Supply: click expand

Features and Capabilities

  • High-Efficiency Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Operation
  • Solar Panel 27 V Maximum Open Circuit Voltage Operation (Voc)
  • Continuous Rated 5 A Load Current
  • Multi-Stage Battery Charge Profile
  • Automatic Battery Disconnect (low battery voltage)/Reconnect
  • Battery Temperature Compensation
  • High Efficiency >95%
  • Low Operating Current Consumption ≤ 150 µA  
  • Low Night Current Consumption ≤ 130 µA  
  • LED Status Indicator
  • Sealed Lead Acid (SLA), Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM), Gel, Lithium Iron Phosphate, Lithium Cobalt/Polymer Battery Chemistry Options  
  • Includes the FX-2110 Mounting Plate and Hardware
  • FX-2100 UMC Plug-In Option
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