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Rugged Transit Power Converter from Schaefer, Inc.
Schaefer, Inc., a manufacturer of robust and reliable power supplies, announces the MHVC250 high voltage dc/dc converter. The MHVC250 design features a wide input range of 420VDC to 975VDC which converts voltage from the third rail to 24VDC for supplying points, signal lamps and electronic monitoring.
The The converter’s rugged design, and high quality components, yields high reliability in transit applications, even under severe shock and vibration conditions. The converter is housed in an compact 13” x 7” x 3.42” aluminum case, wall mountable with spring clamps.
Highly efficient, the MHVC250 performs in convection cooled conditions over an ultra-wide temperature range of -40C to +85C. Short circuit protection is inherent in the design.