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New Eltek Valere High-Efficiency Telco Rectifier Cuts Power Losses in Half
RICHARDSON, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Eltek Valere today announced the Flatpack2 HE Rectifier Module 48/2000, an AC-to-DC power rectifier for telecommunications applications that offers 96% typical power conversion efficiency - the highest level in the industry.
The rectifier cuts in half the power loss from today's state-of-the art power conversion technology, reducing the power consumed - and lowering operating costs - for telco services. Telecommunications service providers used 1% of the total electricity consumed in 2007, with over 115 billion kW/h of electricity flowing through AC-DC power systems to power network equipment, according to industry estimates. Approximately 10% of that power is wasted due to power conversion inefficiency.
The Flatpack2 HE is the first in a line of high-efficiency rectifiers from Eltek Valere that will help carriers reduce their power consumption dramatically. The Flatpack2 HE is a standalone 48-volt rectifier and battery charger that provides up to 2000 Watts of power for telecom applications.
"Carriers must boost their power consumption to meet broadband and wireless service demand, but at the same time want to meet their commitments to the environment," said Greg Fasullo, Eltek Valere chief marketing officer. "The Flatpack2 HE is ideal for all telco applications, giving carriers new ways to be green and to save enough money to pay for the upgrade to a high-efficiency power plant in a short period of time."
Flatpack2 HE rectifiers have a wide operating temperature range of -40 degrees to 85 degrees and a small size making them ideal for remote terminal locations applications. Or, they can be integrated into systems with an output of up to 100 kW for use in central offices.
The Flatpack2 HE features a controller area network (CAN) bus interface to allow it to communicate with Eltek Valere's Smartpack controller or to be integrated into customer cabinets.
The Smartpack controller provides full control and monitoring of rectifiers and other system elements. The Smartpack module has advanced system monitoring with multilevel access and comprehensive battery management. The Smartpack allows remote management via the Web, SNMP, SMS, e-mail or modem.
The rectifier has a voltage input range of 85-300 VAC and a maximum output current of 41.7 Amps. It features protection capabilities including over voltage shutdown, blocking diode, short circuit and high temperature protection. The module has a front-to-back airflow with chassis-integrated heat sinks.
The system makes use of new breakthroughs in resonant topology and in digital control to dramatically boost efficiency above today's industry standards. In addition, the use of digital controls means that total components for the system have been reduced by 40% for increased reliability.
The Flatpack2 HE Rectifier Module 48/2000 is now available from Eltek Valere and its resellers worldwide. Rectifier pricing begins at $450.
About Eltek Valere
Eltek Valere, headquartered in Richardson, TX, was formed from the June 2007 merger of Eltek Energy and Valere Power. It is a $500 million provider of DC power systems to telecommunications and industrial markets worldwide. The company has more than 2,000 employees with offices in 25 countries and sales to more than 100 countries. More information is available at www.eltekvalere.com.
