Description
Socapel BA4-60-80-310
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Socapel
- Model: BA4-60-80-310
- Product Family: BA4 Series Industrial Power Supply
- Product Type: Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
- Input Voltage Range: 100-240V AC (wide range auto-sensing)
- Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz (auto-sensing)
- Output Voltage: 24V DC (regulated)
- Output Current: 5A continuous (model BA4-30-50-310 reference; BA4-60-80-310 specific rating to be verified from nameplate)
- Rated Output Power: 120W (model BA4-30-50-310 reference; BA4-60-80-310 specific rating to be verified from nameplate)
- Output Voltage Adjustment: ±10% typical via front-panel potentiometer
- Ripple and Noise: Less than 150 mV peak-to-peak (typical)
- Voltage Regulation: ±1% line regulation, ±5% load regulation
- Hold-up Time: Minimum 10 ms at full load
- Efficiency: Greater than 85% typical at full load
- Power Factor: Greater than 0.9 typical (with active PFC if equipped)
- Inrush Current: Less than 30A peak at cold start
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C (with derating above 50°C)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Humidity Range: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Protection Rating: IP20 (open chassis/panel mount)
- Dielectric Strength: 3,000 VAC input-to-output for 1 minute
- Insulation Resistance: Greater than 100 MΩ at 500V DC
- MTBF: Greater than 100,000 hours at 25°C (MIL-HDBK-217F)
- Dimensions: Approximately 120mm × 60mm × 30mm (L × W × H, reference from BA4-30-50-310; verify for BA4-60-80-310)
- Weight: Approximately 0.3-0.5 kg (model dependent)
- Certifications: CE, UL/cUL, RoHS compliant (verify specific certifications for model)
Functional Features
- Wide input voltage range (100-240V AC) enabling global operation without manual voltage selection
- High-efficiency switching topology minimizing heat generation and energy consumption
- Regulated 24V DC output suitable for industrial control and automation equipment
- Compact form factor enabling installation in space-constrained control panels
- Comprehensive protection suite including overcurrent, short circuit, and overtemperature protection
- Overcurrent protection with automatic recovery or hiccup mode (model dependent)
- Short circuit protection with automatic recovery upon fault removal
- Overtemperature protection shutting down output if internal temperature exceeds safe limits
- Overvoltage protection preventing damage to connected equipment from output voltage excursions
- Low ripple and noise output ensuring clean power for sensitive electronic equipment
- Front-panel voltage adjustment potentiometer for fine-tuning output voltage
- LED power indicator providing visual confirmation of output status
- DIN rail mounting capability for rapid installation in industrial control cabinets
- Conformal-coated PCB for enhanced environmental protection against moisture and contamination
- High MTBF rating ensuring long service life in continuous-duty applications
- Cold start capability enabling reliable operation at low ambient temperatures
Application Scenarios
- Factory Automation: Powering PLCs, HMIs, I/O modules, and industrial PCs
- Process Control: Supplying power to process controllers, transmitters, and control valves
- Machine Building: Internal power supply for CNC machines, packaging machines, and assembly equipment
- Building Automation: Powering HVAC controllers, access control systems, and fire alarm panels
- Transportation Systems: Power supply for railway signaling, traffic control, and tunnel ventilation systems
- Water and Wastewater: Powering pump controllers, flow meters, and water treatment instrumentation
- Energy Management: Supplying power to energy monitoring systems and smart grid equipment
- Telecommunications: Powering network equipment, base stations, and communication infrastructure
- Medical Equipment: Power supply for diagnostic equipment and laboratory instruments
- Test and Measurement: Providing stable DC power for test fixtures and measurement equipment
Performance Parameters
- Output Voltage Accuracy: ±1% initial setting accuracy at nominal conditions
- Line Regulation: ±1% maximum output voltage change over full input voltage range
- Load Regulation: ±5% maximum output voltage change from no load to full load
- Ripple and Noise: Less than 150 mV peak-to-peak measured at full load, 20 MHz bandwidth
- Efficiency: Greater than 85% at full load, reducing heat dissipation and operating costs
- Hold-up Time: Minimum 10 ms maintaining output during brief input power interruptions
- Inrush Current Limiting: Less than 30A peak preventing nuisance tripping of input circuit breakers
- Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +70°C with appropriate derating at elevated temperatures
- Thermal Derating: Output current derated linearly above 50°C ambient temperature
- Mean Time Between Failures: Greater than 100,000 hours at 25°C ambient per MIL-HDBK-217F
- Dielectric Isolation: 3,000 VAC for 1 minute between input and output circuits
- Insulation Resistance: Greater than 100 MΩ ensuring safe isolation between circuits
- Transient Response: Output voltage recovers to within ±5% within milliseconds of load step change
Material Composition
- Power Stage: High-frequency MOSFET or IGBT switching transistors for efficient power conversion
- Transformer: High-frequency ferrite-core transformer with reinforced insulation between windings
- Output Rectification: Schottky or fast-recovery diodes for low-loss DC output rectification
- Filtering: Low-ESR electrolytic capacitors and ceramic capacitors for output ripple reduction
- Control IC: PWM controller IC with integrated protection features and soft-start functionality
- Heat Sink: Extruded aluminum heat sink with optimized fin geometry for natural convection cooling
- Housing: Steel or aluminum enclosure with ventilation slots and mounting provisions
- PCB Substrate: High-Tg FR-4 printed circuit board with conformal coating for environmental protection
- Terminal Blocks: Screw-type or spring-cage terminal blocks for secure power connections
- Internal Wiring: High-temperature insulated wiring with proper strain relief and routing
- Components: Industrial-grade resistors, capacitors, and semiconductors rated for extended temperature operation
Structural Features
- Compact rectangular form factor optimized for DIN rail or panel mounting
- Front-accessible output voltage adjustment potentiometer for easy calibration
- LED power indicator visible from front panel for quick status verification
- Screw terminal blocks for input AC and output DC connections
- Ventilation slots on housing surfaces promoting natural convection airflow
- DIN rail mounting clip enabling rapid installation and removal from control cabinets
- Mounting holes for secure panel mounting in applications where DIN rail is not used
- Clear labeling of all terminals with voltage ratings and polarity markings
- Ground terminal for proper equipment grounding and EMI shielding
- Integrated thermal protection sensor mounted on heat sink for overtemperature detection
- Conformal-coated PCB visible through ventilation slots showing quality construction
- Robust metal or reinforced plastic housing providing mechanical protection and EMI shielding




