LAPP Australia introduces ultra-reliable Wieland Electric wipos power supplies to Australia

A reliable and efficient power supply is a basic prerequisite for every machine or system operation. Power supplies perform a central function in the control cabinet, so a robust and proven design is critical.

LAPP Australia is introducing the Wieland Electric wipos power supply range to the Australian market — a range that focuses on reliability and performance without unnecessary frills.

The wipos range protects important devices with uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) not only against power failures, but also against brief under- and over-voltage occurrences.

“The wipos range is ideally suited to rugged Australian industrial conditions, with products to suit voltages required in a huge range of applications — even in the case of power failure,” said LAPP Australia Managing Director, Simon Pullinger.

LAPP has a healthy local stock of the Wieland wipos range, to assist with fast delivery across Australia.

An integrated DC-DC converter helps users to construct a supply system individually and independently. That way, it can reliably meet specific requirements within switching concepts. With matching wipos redundancy modules, it is possible to optimise the availability of the power supplies operated in parallel.

“These reliable power supplies are ideally suited to backup, diagnosis, and remote monitoring applications, including active monitoring and outdoor installations,” said Pullinger.

Key benefits of the wipos range include:

• 100% performance up to 60°C
• Auto- or wide-range voltage input
• Power factor correction technology
• Outdoor installation
• Active monitoring
• Parallel connection
• High operational reliability
• Compensation for voltage drops
• Easy to set into operation

Diverse power supply range

The wipos power supply range from LAPP Australia is suitable for a broad range of machinery and plant applications. The range includes:

• Basic Line wipos P1 + P3: This line satisfies the requirements of a modern power supply while offering an outstanding price-to-performance ratio.
• Compact Line wipos PS1 + PS3: This space-saving power supply is suitable for developers and designers looking to work within challenging and harsh environments where space is limited. The robust and compact design means they can withstand even the most demanding conditions.
• Wide Range Line wipos PSW: These modules not only meet the high market demand for compact power supplies, but they also satisfy the requirements of the renewable energy sector. They offer safe protection mechanisms in case of mains failure, as well as over- and under-voltage.
• Building Line wipos PB1: These power supplies have a scalable MDRC design (modular DIN rail component) and are a suitable solution for distribution boxes or sub-distribution in building automation systems. This series offers especially long and reliable bridging of mains failure times.
• Backup Line wipos UPS 20-960 + UPS 24-30: These backup components protect critical loads from mains failures, voltage peaks, voltage interruptions and fluctuations. Maximum protection is a must, especially with highly complex and cost-sensitive automation processes.
• Backup Line wipos R20: These redundancy modules avoid standstill times, thereby increasing system availability. The wipos R20 redundancy module monitors the feeding mains devices in a parallel circuit. If one device fails, the other device automatically takes over the supply.

Power supply requirements

Key requirements to consider when selecting a power supply include:

• Power factor correction: The use of PFC technology compensates for the increased power dissipation by asymmetrical rather than sinusoidal current draw of the switching power supplies.
• Remote monitoring: Preventive measures can be realised through an active switching output. Critical situations are detected immediately, thereby preventing outages.
• Parallel connection: Increasing the total current due to the downstream power increase, preventing hot spots through spatial distribution and reducing faulty couplings with common power supply paths.
• Redundancy switching: Ensuring the total system supply in case of a switching power supply outage. Increasing the fail safety factor through additional power supplies.
• Mains failure bridging: Brief mains failures or interruptions are bridged by the switching power supplies and the voltage supply is maintained without mains voltage for a short time.
• Worldwide use: Country-specific restrictions based on network configurations can be eliminated by the extended voltage range input with a switching power supply.
• Power boost: When consumers with increased loads start up — such as solenoids for example — higher outputs are triggered briefly. The temporary power boost of a switching power supply prevents an overload when the components start up, thereby preventing an unnecessary over-dimensioning of the power supply.
• Diagnostics: No matter whether for commissioning or an on-site diagnosis, switching power supplies are designed to offer a quick and simple solution, e.g. via front LEDs.

Partnership built on safety

Wieland Electric is a German-based global leader operating in more than 70 countries, supporting industries including building technology, engineering, wind power, EV charging, horticulture, and lighting.

LAPP Australia is the exclusive local distributor for more than 28,000 Wieland product lines, with 1,000 stocked locally in Australia, and the others to be air freighted from Germany in 1–3 weeks, depending on the product and destination.

“Wieland has an outstanding global pedigree in products that enhance safety, with reliable performance. LAPP Australia sees this as a natural fit for a partnership, as we continue expand our industrial IT, automation, networking, and electrical interconnection ranges,” said Pullinger. “LAPP has the local expertise and resources to support with the specification, installation, and ongoing performance of Wieland’s products in machinery and plant across Australia.”

For more information, please visit https://lappaustralia.com.au/en/din-rail-power-supplies.

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