CAMTEC adds 2000W nonprogrammable DIN-rail power supply

CAMTEC Power Supplies has expanded its CPS-EC industrial power-supply line with a 2000W DIN-rail model aimed at control cabinets, test benches and DC charging. The new unit emphasizes laboratory-grade precision and fast load response without the programming features found in CAMTEC’s CPS-i series.

Why it matters: - The CPS-EC2000 targets industrial users that need laboratory-style performance in a DIN-rail form factor. - CAMTEC is positioning the series as a lower-cost option for end-of-line test benches and DC charging where programming is not required. - The model extends a line already used in factory automation, energy supply, infrastructure and defense.

What happened: - CAMTEC Power Supplies launched the CPS-EC2000 AC/DC power supply series for DIN rail. - The new model delivers 2000W and uses SiC-MOSFET technology. - The series is available through CAMTEC distributors worldwide, including CAMTEC sales partners. - The CPS-EC2000 is available with output voltages from 48 VDC to 264 VDC.

The details: - Voltage and current can be adjusted over a wide range with precision potentiometers. - The supply is designed for fast response to load changes and low residual ripple. - CAMTEC left out programming on purpose to reduce cost in the EC series. - CAMTEC’s programmable CPS-i series remains the option for users that need software-controlled power. - The CPS-EC2000 includes Power Good monitoring for AC and DC power supplies, Inhibit, Remote Shutdown, Load Sensing, Current Monitoring and Boost Charge Mode. - Active Inrush Current Limiting supports operation of multiple devices on the same AC supply. - The power supply claims 94% efficiency and is built to withstand external transients. - The unit uses analog circuitry, a controlled C/V characteristic down to 0V without foldback and a galvanically isolated converter. - Cooling is handled by separately controlled fans. - Dual-circuit output terminals accept conductor cross-sections up to 16 mm². - The CPS-EC2000 series complies with EN61010-1, EN61010-2-201, EN62368-1, EN 60204-1, EN 55032 and EN 61000.

Between the lines: - CAMTEC is sharpening its product segmentation by splitting fixed-output, cost-efficient industrial supplies from the programmable CPS-i line. - The pitch suggests CAMTEC is competing on precision and robustness rather than software configurability. - CEO Oliver Walter said the CPS-EC series fills a gap for non-programmable supplies that can handle measurement and testing tasks.

What's next: - CAMTEC said additional CPS-EC2000 models are being prepared. - The company said the series can also be used as a DC charger in uninterruptible power supplies. - Buyers seeking programmable DIN-rail power supplies can continue to use CAMTEC’s CPS series marketed as made in Germany.

The bottom line: - CAMTEC is betting that some industrial customers want lab-grade control and rugged DIN-rail hardware, but not the added cost of programmability.