Product category:
Power Supplies and Uninterruptible Power Supplies
News Release from: Lambda | Subject: Alpha configurable switch mode power supplies
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 16 February 2000
Same-day shipment service for power
supplies
Coutant Lambda, the world's leading power supply manufacturer, is now able to offer a new rapid response, same-day shipment service for its Alpha range of configurable switch mode power supplies.
Designers who need power in a hurry will be delighted to hear that Coutant Lambda, the world's leading power supply manufacturer, is now able to offer a new rapid response, same-day shipment service for its Alpha range of configurable switch mode power supplies Martin Southam, Coutant Lambda's UK sales director enthuses: "For small orders of up to ten pieces, we are now able to offer our customers same day shipment on our market-leading Alpha range
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 9 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Single-output unit delivers concentrated power
Lambda has introduced a new single-output version of its 1000W Alpha, making it the most versatile configurable power supply available with a full range of power levels from 400W to 1000W
250W power supply gives users greater flexibility
Flexi Sirius from Lambda, the world's number one power supply manufacturer, is the latest addition to the company's range of advanced configurable power supplies.
A new fully computerised order entry system, improvements to internal systems and the production process have been brought together to enable us to commence manufacturing any configuration of Alpha within one hour of receiving the order.
"We had previously been offering a premium 48hr rapid response delivery service.
Our new initiative effectively halves this.
Further reading
Programmable power supplies for use on benchtop
Designed for maintenance, RandD, scientific and test use, the Zero-up unit gives the user full control over the output through independent constant voltage and current modes.
High efficiency from DIN-rail power supply
The new DRP-960 is the latest and most powerful member of the DRP family of high performance switched mode power supplies.
We are the only power supply manufacturer capable of providing same-day shipment for this type of product and we are fully committed to remaining the world's most responsive supplier of configurable power supplies," added Southam.
Alpha's inherently flexible modular design means that for those customers whose voltage requirements lie beyond that of standard units, Coutant Lambda is able to provide a carefully matched solution using a comprehensive range of power modules.
Alpha is available in ratings of 400W, 600W and 800W and can be equipped with between one and seven modular customer-configurable outputs.
Output adjustment is via a multi-turn potentiometer with an accuracy to within 1%.
Load regulation (0 to 100% loading) is <0.5% with remote sensing and <2% without remote sensing.
Overcurrent and overvoltage are fitted as standard.
With an input operating range of between 90 and 264V AC and an input frequency of 47 to 63Hz, Alpha has a start-up time of less than 0.5s.
Thermal protection is provided as standard and input protection is in accordance with EN61000-4-2/4/5 level 3.
Built-in power factor correction and harmonic correction is in accordance with EN61000-3-2.
A wide range of options is available including, power good, AC fail, paralleling and power supply inhibit.
The MF primary option provides a 5V, 50mA auxiliary output, power fail indication and converter inhibit.
Here, maximum current is 50mA and the mains fail transistor turns off 5ms prior to loss of regulation.
The PA secondary option provides paralleling and module good while the IN secondary option gives module inhibit and module good. Request a free brochure from Lambda ...
• Lambda: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Engineeringtalk email newsletter
• Engineeringtalk Home Page

