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Power Supplies

OMRON provides many types of general-purpose Power Supplies, such as the type mounted to DIN rail or the type built into equipment. OMRON also provides the S8VS which provides notification of replacement timing, and the Buffer Block that handles momentary power interruptions, and other highly reliable Power Supplies.

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Principles Classifications
Engineering Data Further Information

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Regulated DC Power Supplies

The methods for controlling Regulated DC Power Supplies can be largely classified into the following two types. Switch-mode Power Supplies and linear Power Supplies are generally referred to as Power Supplies. Currently, switch-mode Power Supplies are the most prevalent.

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Switch-mode Power Supplies

Switch-mode power supplies convert commercial AC power into the required high-frequency DC power using the high-speed switching of emiconductors. Switch-mode power supplies are so compact, light, and efficient that they are used as power supplies by most electronic devices.

Switch_mode_Power_Supplies_diagram

Advantages

・ Highly efficient.

・ Compact, and light.

・ A wide input voltage range.

Disadvantages

・ Switching noise is generated.

・ Large inrush current on primary side.

Power Supply Selection

Basic Selection Points

Factors to consider when selecting a Power Supply are provided in the following diagram.

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Recommended Products

S82K

Ultimate DIN-rail-mounting Power Supply with a Power Range of 3 to 100 W

S8VS

Features Common to All Models 15/30-W Models Compact, Thin Power Supplies That Mount Just About Anywhere to Contribute to Control Panel Downsizing 60/90/120/180/240/480-W Models High-capacity, Natural Cooling(Fanless) 480-W Model Added to Series

S8VM

Power Supply Featuring OMRON's Unique, New Undervoltage Alarm Function with Compact Body Contributing to Machine Downsizing