Rapid Power Corporation offers the latest generation of fully sealed, high frequency switching DC power supplies, specifically designed for the electroplating industry. Drawing on over 50 years of experience, Rapid has developed a revolutionary design concept in power supplies, establishing a new benchmark for the industry. Our power supplies feature innovative design and fabrication techniques, providing users with a significant cost and performance advantage. The sleek styling and distinctive appearance blend technology and functionality into a user-friendly, precision output, high-tech package.
Standard Features
Totally Sealed Design
- Eliminates component susceptibility to degradation from
hostile plating environments
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel enclosure
- No special enclosures, air ducting, or air conditioning required
- Fan cooled
Soft Switching Power Converter
- High-frequency converter for low ripple
- Fast-acting short circuit protection
- Coaxial transformer provides a highly efficient, lightweight design
- Low audible noise
- Low electromagnetic interference
Digital Controls
- English language messages
- User-friendly operator controls
- Voltage and current setpoints saved indefinitely upon removal of power
- Alphanumeric display of voltage and current
- Display of setpoint or actual output values
- Alphanumeric display of fault diagnostics
Standard Computer Interface Control
- Isolated output inhibit for remote Start/Stop
- Isolated 0-5 V analog interface to remotely set and monitor the
output current and voltage
Optional Computer Interface Control
- Isolated 4-20 mA, or 0-10 V analog interface to remotely set
and monitor the output current and voltage
(replaces standard 0-5 V interface)
Controls
Rapid's switchmode power supply has been designed to be extremely simple to operate and maintain. All output adjustments are made from the control keypad located on the front panel of the unit. Also included on the front panel are:
- Power On/Off switch/circuit breaker
- Voltage and current setpoint selection push buttons
- Up/Down setpoint control push buttons
- Voltage and current mode indicating lights
- Alphanumeric display for voltage and current setpoints
Fault Diagnostics
The power supply features a fault diagnostics protection system to automatically shut down the unit in the unlikely event a fault condition exists. If a fault is detected, the microprocessor first verifies the fault, and attempts to correct the condition. If the fault persists, the power supply will shut down, with a fault message indicated on the alphanumeric display. The fault detection system protects critical components of the power supply from the following conditions:
- Output overcurrent (automatic reset)
- Overtemperature
General Specifications
Input Voltage:
Power supplies up to 300 A, 12 V and 400 A, 6 V:
- 90-130 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase
- 190-250 VAC 50/60 Hz, single-phase
Power supplies 500 A, 6 V and above:
- 190-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, three-phase
- 340-420 VAC, 50/60 Hz, three-phase
- 415/505 VAC, 50/60 Hz, three-phase
Output Current and Voltage:
- 10-1000 Amperes, 6, 12 VDC
- Other currents and voltages available.
Consult the factory
Voltage Regulation: 0.25% of full scale
Current Regulation: 0.25% of full scale
Protection: Overtemperature shutdown
Voltage Ripple: <0.5% rms of rated value
Operating
Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Dimensions and Weight:
Power supplies up to 400 A, 6 V:
• 5.25" H x 19" W x 21.81" D
• Stand alone or rack mountable
• Approximately 45 lbs
Power supplies 500 A, 6 V:
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• 8.75" H x 19" W x 27.06" D
• Stand alone or rack mountable
• Approximately 85 lbs
Power supplies 500 A, 12 V and above:
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• 12.25" H x 19" W x 28" D
• Stand alone or rack mountable
• Approximately 165 lbs
