BrainBoxes PE-205 - An Industrial Ethernet Power Supply
The BrainBoxes range of embedded Ethernet switches simplifies the deployment of industrial Ethernet. The PE-205 is a power supply module that can be stacked on top, ensuring reliable power for Ethernet subsystems.
Industrial Ethernet has made great strides in providing high-speed, high-reliability connections where they are required. Industrial power supplies, however, are notoriously interesting: Getting a reliable, secure voltage out of them is quite a task. With the PE-205, BrainBoxes provides a ready-to-deploy and highly reliable power supply intended for users of their industrial Ethernet system.
Modular Stacking With Industrial Ethernet Switches
BrainBoxes offers a range of Ethernet switches, including the PE-505 and PE-515. The PE-205 power supply can be stacked on top of most of these, creating a compact, easy-to-deploy Ethernet subsystem. As an example, the figure below shows the stacking between the power supply and the network card.
Availability is ensured until at least 2035. BrainBoxes provides a minimum of 10 years of design stability and will expand production as long as sufficient demand for the product is available. Furthermore, the well-established form factor is unlikely to change as it has proven its reliability in hundreds of industrial Ethernet applications.
3.3 v Out With a Broad Input
For power supply circuitry, BrainBoxes uses a DC/DC converter. This means the industrial Ethernet power supply can operate at very high efficiency and can be cooled with minimal airflow.
3.3 V power output is guaranteed across an input range of +5 to +30 VDC. Thanks to the high efficiency, the product supports an ambient temperature range of 40 °C to +80 °C.
The industrial Ethernet power supply also provides reverse polarity and short-circuit protection. This means that the system is indestructible in most, if not all, practical applications.
Various Interfaces for Comfortable Connection and Status monitoring
As shown in the figure below, the unit has a variety of connectors and signaling LEDs to provide an overview of the operating status.
The data sheet at https://www.brainboxes.com/files/catalog/product/PE/PE-205/documents/PE-205%20Datasheet.pdf provides the pinout found on the individual connectors. As for mating, the three-pin connector will match a Phoenix 1778845. Developers seeking to connect to the eight-pin ports need to deploy a TE 338728-8.
Finally, four screw mounting holes accept M3 screws. This can be used to provide additional rigidity to the stacking connection between the Ethernet hub and the Ethernet power supply; of course, they can also be used for mechanical fastening of the Ethernet module to the rest of the device.
Conclusion
If a system requires Ethernet, deploying BrainBoxes Ethernet switches is highly recommended. With the PE-205, developers receive a highly comfortable power supply that withstands the most challenging industrial operating conditions. In short, a product that is always deserving of recommendation.