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Reliable off-grid power supply for the
Telecommunications, Traffic, Security, Missile
Tracking, Road Repair Work, Railway Signal,
Lighting Navigational Aids, Cathodic Protection,
Remote Monitoring.
Military/Ordnance out rank the requirements for
power and reliability.
Specially designed to meet military
specifications. Certificate of compliance
available upon advance request.
About SFC:
SFC (www.smartfuelcell.d) is one of
Germany’s most successful technology
companies with a globally acknowledged
market leader position in the fuel cell
industry. The Company has been granted
numerous innovation awards. SFC is the
first company to successfully market
fully commercialized fuel cell products
as mobile off-grid power supplies. SFC
cooperates with leading companies in a
number of different industries. |
SFC
fuel cell ensures 100% early fire
detection system security
Brunnthal, August 04, 2005 – Since June
2005, fire watch
towers in Brandenburg, Germany, are
being equipped with
the innovative fuel cells of SFC, the
world’s leading
manufacturer of fuel cells for mobile
use. In this project the
SFC A50 fuel cell is integrated into a
220 Wp PV system to
ensure that the cameras, which in sunny
weather are being
operated by a solar cell, will also work
reliably in bad
weather or in winter.The Automatic
Early Warning System for Forest Fires
“Firewatch” has been developed by IQ
wireless GmbH, Berlin, Germany. In it, a
camera installed on a fire watch tower
rotates once every eight minutes,
thereby continuously recording a 360°
panorama of the surrounding forests.
When the system’s innovative image
processing software – a DLR (German
Aerospace – Zentrum für Luft- und
Raumfahrt e.V.) development – identifies
a trail of smoke, the smoke’s bearing
and distance are immediately transmitted
to
the wood fire control station. The
station is then able to analyze the
situation visually. The adoption of
“Firewatch” has led to considerable cost
savings, as the system takes over
surveillance tasks which in the past had
to be performed by the rangers –
sometimes in extremely hot temperatures
– thus freeing the rangers for their
actual forestry tasks.
Brandenburg is one of the areas with
the highest fire danger ratings in
Europe.
Since the installation of our early fire
detection system, the number of fires
obviously has not gone down, but the
damage caused by those fires has been
considerably reduced, thanks to the
early detection“, says Holger Vogel,
Vice President of IQ
wireless GmbH.
As several of the fire watch towers, due
to their location, have to rely on
off-grid power supplies, IQ wireless
uses a PV remote system combined with
fuel cells to ensure 100% availability
of the early detection system in any
weather. „This project with IQ
wireless clearly demonstrates the big
potential of SFC A50 fuel cells in PV
powered projects, where 100 percent
power availability is of utmost
importance. There is no such thing as
bad weather for a fuel cell - it will
always jump in reliably whenever the
solar system will not provide enough
power due to a lack of solar radiation“,
says Michael Gruber, Area Manager
Industrial Applications at SFC.
One tower is already operating to
fullest satisfaction with the fuel
cell/PV combination system, three more
will take up operation in fall“, says
Mr. Vogel.
IQ wireless’ “Firewatch“ system operates
at 24 V with a peak power demand of 120
W, which in the course of further
developments will be reduced to half of
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Successful technology cooperation
between Hymer and SFC
Bad Waldsee, July 7, 2005 – Europe’s
leading motorhome manufacturer, Hymer
AG, Bad Waldsee, Germany, announces the
standard integration of a fuel cell for
providing an autonomous energy supply
into their Hymermobile S-Class. The fuel
cell used is the SFC A50 by SFC Smart
Fuel Cell AG, Brunnthal, Germany. This
public world premiere is the result of a
three-year cooperation between Hymer and
SFC.
Starting September 2005, the SFC A50
will be integrated as standard equipment
in the S-Class, Hymer’s premium line, to
ensure full mains independence. Even in
the winter half of the year, the fuel
cell provides unlimited independence,
while eliminating unpleasant noise and
exhaust fumes. “This unique selling
proposition clearly creates additional
value for the S-Class”, says
Hans-Juergen Burkert, Chief Sales &
Finance Officer at Hymer AG. For the
B-Class and the B-StarLine Hymer offers
the SFC A50 as optional equipment ex
works.
In the framework of the development much
effort was made to optimize costs of the
fuel cell and the associated fuel
cartridges. “Having achieved a
breakthrough in technological
development we are pleased to now offer
the SFC A50 for only EUR 2,999.- “, says
Pieter Bots, Chief Sales & Marketing
Officer at SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG. „The
unique combination of being
environmentally friendly, highly
reliable and providing ultimate comfort
makes this device the predestined source
of energy for mobile leisure
applications“, he continues.
The SFC A50 is fuelled by liquid
methanol, which is supplied from 5 l
fuel cartridges. Thanks to an integrated
charge control the device automatically
recharges the battery of the motor home.
Whenever the battery voltage decreases
below 12.5 V that device is
automatically switched on to recharge
the batteries. Depending on individual
consumption the SFC A50 supplies up to
100 Ah into the consumer batteries. With
a single fuel cartridge the SFC A50
provides between five to ten days of
complete mains independence, depending
on the season and individual
consumption. The fuel cartridge price,
too, has been considerably reduced to
now only EUR 19.90 per cartridge.
Hymer is the world’s first manufacturer
of motorhomes to offer fuel cells as
standard equipment. „With the
introduction of this revolutionary
technology we have again demonstrated
our technological leadership“, says
Burkert and stresses that Hymer has
always put a strong focus on using
innovative and environmentally friendly
technologies. And he announces: “On
Caravan Salon Duesseldorf we will offer
the SFC A50 at a special promotion price
of EUR 1,999.- in combination with any
new motorhome purchase. |
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Government SFC to develop
portable fuel cells for German Federal
Army
Brunnthal, August 03, 2005 SFC Smart
Fuel Cell AG, the worlds leading
manufacturer of fuel cells for mobile
use, today announced a cooperation
programme with the German Federal Armys
Military Vehicle and Tank Technology
Department WTD 41. Under this programme,
SFC is to develop a next generation
portable fuel cell as power supply for
soldiers in the field. The objective is
to increase their tactical operating
range. As a result of the programme,
weight and size of a soldiers equipment
will be significantly reduced compared
to existing, battery based solutions,
while at the same time increasing the
amount of available electrical energy.
Soldiers today must carry a weight of up
to 40 kg (88 pounds) in mission relevant
equipment, in some cases even more. This
weight is mainly caused by electrical
devices, e.g. communication systems or
sensors and the batteries required
running them. Also, the number of
electrical devices needing electrical
energy is continuously growing.
This situation dramatically increases
the need for a significantly smaller,
lighter and more economical mobile power
source. Realizing this objective is the
main focus of the development programme.
SFCs current solution, the SFC C20,
already offers a significant improvement
over even the most advanced and much
more expensive batteries, as a weight
comparison of alternative power supply
solutions for a typical three day
mission, needing an average of 20 watts
of electrical power, shows:
In case of rechargeable, secondary
batteries, a soldier typically has to
carry 12.6 kg (27.8 pounds) of battery
weight. Much more expensive primary
batteries that have to be thrown away
after usage, still weigh a substantial
9.3 kg. (20.5 pounds). Todays SFC C20
however, weighs in at only 3.3 kg. (7.3
pounds), including the fuel.
This comparison clearly shows the
already impressive weight savings the
current model, the SFC C20, has to
offer.
Under the programme, the weight of the
new DMFC product, SFCs C20-II, will
again be significantly reduced to an
extremely low 2.2 kg (4.9 pounds). Thus
reducing the soldiers weight burden to
approximately one sixth of the weight of
rechargeable batteries and to one fourth
of the weight of primary batteries!
In addition, the new product will
benefit from SFCs class leading
competence in the areas of design,
silent and vibration-free operation and
reliability, much like SFCs line of
commercial fuel cells.
The product will also contribute to a
considerable reduction of operating and
logistic costs, as the cost of
consumables is extremely low compared
with batteries. Furthermore, the fuel
cell will eliminate the need to discard
partially discharged batteries as well
as minimize transportation and logistics
costs. The new product will work
reliably even at very high or low
ambient temperatures and will be robust,
shock resistant, and waterproof.
As a result of the programme, the new
generation SFC C20-II will be used with
existing equipment and become the
standard power supply for the soldier of
the future. E.g. in the IdZ Infantryman
of the Future (Infanterist der Zukunft)
project of the German Federal Army. The
SFC C20-II is able to either directly
feed electrical devices or to recharge
secondary batteries. The development of
the new product is expected to be
finalized by the end of this year. The
German Federal Army will do lab and
field testing of the product in real
operating conditions and compare the
results with battery based solutions.
The objective is to make the fuel cell
fully ready for use by the army as soon
as possible.
About SFC:
SFCis one of Germanys most successful
technology companies with a globally
acknowledged market leader position in
the fuel cell industry. The Company has
been granted numerous innovation awards.
SFC is the first company to successfully
market fully commercialized fuel cell
products as mobile off-grid power
supplies. SFC cooperates with leading
companies in a number of different
industries. |
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IQ Fuel Cells for Standby Power Generation
OkSolar.com authorized
government distributor.
Fuel cells are now available as
an alternative source for renewable energy.
Unlike traditional power generators, they don't require
gasoline to generate power. They also provide an alternative to solar
generators because they do not depend on any external power gathering
equipment. These units are compact, durable, and built to power a wide
range of applications.
The Best Generator Ever!
IQ Smart designs with
Smart Fuel Cells for smart energy applications Contact us today!
Applications
Airports
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Computer Rooms -
Hospitals -
Marine -
Traffic -
Fuel cells for defense applications
Are you tired of
your devices being left in the
dark, when your solar energy
system stops providing power?
Then SFC Fuel Cells are the
perfect answer for you.
eFoy fuel Cell Technical Specs
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Remote facilities
present ever-greater
challenges. The
IQ fuel cell,
used
either as a
stand-alone
generator or as a
solar energy backup,
offers some
outstanding
benefits.
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100%
Availability
The IQ
fuel
cell is
maintenance
free and
absolutely
dependable.
Even under
extreme
weather
conditions,
the IQ fuel
cell
guarantees
100%
availability,
a benefit
whose value
quickly
becomes
apparent,
especially
in remote
locations. |
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Safe
The IQ fuel
cell
operates
with IQ
fuel
cartridges.
Approved by
Germany’s
technical
standards
body, the
cartridge’s
high
capacity and
low weight
make
powering
remote
systems
particularly
safe and
easy. |
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Theft-Proof
Its compact
size permits
integration
of the
IQ
fuel cell
into control
panels.
Solar cells,
on the other
hand, need
to be placed
outdoors.
They are
often stolen
or damaged
whereas the
IQ fuel
cell remains
protected
against
vandalism. |
Advantage: IQfuelCell
-
3-5 times longer
run-times in
comparison to
conventional
batteries
-
low weight
-
easy handling
-
very rapid
recharge
-
reliable
performance
-
no degradation,
longer lifetime
than most
batteries
-
low costs
The
device integrates
easily into existing
facilities. All the
wires and mounting
equipment necessary
come as standard
equipment. There is
no need to modify
the facility’s power
or control
electronics.
Need More Power:
No problem! we can
add a plug-in device
and you can
run up to five
IQ
fuel cells in
parallel to obtain a
capacity of up to
8,000 Wh per day.
24V
devices on request !
Marine Applications
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Item# 724934
Automatic Battery Charger (ABC)
The ABC is a 100W portable fuel cell system packaged
so that it is easy to carry and use anywhere, even
underground. It is available in two different AC
voltages; either 110V or 230V and both variants have
both a 12VDC output and a USB charging port. This
system can be used to power small portable devices
such as IPODs or mobile phones or to simply recharge
any battery. It is fully integrated for convenience
and it boasts a frost sensor which enables the user
to use it in below freezing conditions. The ABC has
a serial port. This can be used for diagnosing the
system e.g. for system statistics and fuel level
reporting
More info
Product
Overview
Canister
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Item# 724943
Remote Battery Charger (RBC)
The RBC is a Rack Mount 100W, 12VDC only
fuel cell system designed for keeping
batteries automatically topped up in
remote locations. This could be powering
monitoring, surveillance, communications
or other similar equipment, where
batteries are already being used to
supply power – what this system does is
extend the runtime of your equipment and
make your visits to swap over the
batteries less frequent. Like the ABC,
this system has a serial port which can
be used to diagnose the system
performance, giving information about
how much fuel there is left based on how
the system has been used and it can be
configured to do this remotely. The ABC
is flexible in that it can run on either
an internal metal hydride canister or an
external hydrogen cylinder, available
from your local hydrogen gas supplier –
as long as there is fuel being supplied
to it, the RBC will continue working. It
can also work in conjunction with other
renewable power sources such as wind
turbines and solar cells to provide the
optimum power solution.
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Item# 724953
Battery Box
The Battery Box was designed
specifically for recharging batteries in
power tools, in locations where there is
no mains power, either using the AC
output or the 12VDC output. However, it
could be used to supply up to 300W of
mains power, in a number of different
applications, for periods of time
depending upon the load being applied.
This is not a fuel cell product but in
fact a battery in a box – there are
similar examples of this on the market
but none so powerful offering both an AC
and a DC output. This is silent, instant
mains power which could be used anywhere
either as mains power or for DC battery
recharging – perfect for disaster
recovery, to name but one potential
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The
IQFuelCell.com
EFOY fuel cell comes
in three different
ratings:
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EFOY 1600 with a
capacity of 1.6
kWh per day
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EFOY 1200 with a
capacity of 1.2
kWh per day
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EFOY 600 with a
capacity of 0.6
KWh per day.
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Soldiers in the field need to operate a
host of electronic equipment. As all of
these devices must be operated
autonomously, soldiers up to now had to
carry as much as 14 kg (30 lb) of
various batteries. Now their load is
lightened! The new advanced EFOY Power
Manger by IQ enables soldiers in the
field to make optimum use of any energy
source over the complete mission
duration, while increasing efficiency of
the operation at the same time.
The
EFOY Power Manger enables efficient
battery charging in the filed - Stop
carrying extra batteries! Security and
surveillance systems increasingly need
to function around the clock in places
where there is no electricity. The power
source needs to be 100% reliable but
just as importantly, any generator needs
to be quiet and weatherproof. It also
needs to have a long operating life, be
maintenance free and be small enough to
allow for moving.
The EFOY fuel cell meets all of these
demands either as a stand-alone source
of power or as a backup for solar
systems.
These benefits you can rely on:
Contact
Us Today!
 100%
Availability
The EFOY fuel cell
is maintenance free and absolutely
dependable. It guarantees that your
device will be 100% available regardless
of the weather; a clear advantage,
especially in inaccessible locations or
in critical applications such as
observation devices.
Quiet
The EFOY fuel cell
operates with hardly a sound. In fact,
it’s not any noisier than a laptop
computer. You can even use it to power a
surveillance camera from a parked car.
This is also an advantage in outdoor
applications compared to other
generators.
Fully
automatic
Your EFOY works
fully automatically. The built-in
Automatic Charge Control permanently
monitors the charge level of the battery
that powers the devices. If the battery
voltage drops below a level programmed
by the user, the fuel cell will cut in.
Once the battery has been recharged, the
fuel cell will cut out. You needn’t
worry about a thing.
Remote
Control
Every EFOY unit can connect to any RS
232 interface via the optional Interface
Adapter so as to allow for remote
operation from a laptop or PC. It is
likewise possible to operate and monitor
the unit from an office or via a mobile
telephone.
Theft
proof
The SFC fuel cell’s compact size allows
it to be integrated into a switch
cabinet. Solar cells, on the other hand,
need to be out in the open, which often
exposes them to theft or damage. The SFC
fuel cell is thus essentially
vandalism-proof.
Completely
Winterized
The EFOY fuel cell operates under a wide
range of temperatures from –20° C to
+40° C. An antifreeze mode automatically
prevents the fuel cell from freezing.
Methanol consumption in the antifreeze
mode is so low that a 10-liter fuel
cartridge is all that you need.
Temperatures as low as -35° C are
possible for special applications.
Need
more power? No Problem:
The new Control Interface
allows you to harness up to five EFOY
fuel cells in parallel, giving you a
capacity of up to 8,000 Wh per day.
The unit allows for simple integration
into existing facilities. Everything
that is needed for wiring and mounting
is already included as standard
equipment. There is no need to alter the
output or controls
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Fuel Cartridge
Safe and
Economical - All IQ fuel cells
operate with IQ fuel cartridges, the
safest and most convenient way to power
the cell. The cartridges are easy to
obtain from IQ and they bear the
approval of Germany’s technical
standards body. Methanol’s
extraordinarily high energy density
means that it is possible to generate
more than 600 Ah of electricity with a
single M10 10-liter cartridge. Larger
containers are available upon request.
It’s the safe, convenient solution.
Practical and Convenient - Simply
screw it onto the IQ fuel cell and
throw the switch; that’s all there is to
it. The built-in safety valve prevents
methanol from escaping, making the
approved fuel cartridges safe and easy
to use. It’s even possible to change
fuel cartridges during operation within
seconds.
Light and Easy to
Handle - An M10 fuel cartridge
weighs only 8.2 Kg but it can furnish
more than 600 Ah of electricity. A
comparable lead battery would weigh
about 200 Kg. This advantage quickly
becomes apparent in extremely remote
locations. Larger fuel cartridges are
available upon request.
Available anywhere in the world by
air freight - IQ fuel cartridges
are manufactured using UN-certified
safety standards for containers. IQ has
an official permit from IATA
(International Air Transport
Association) to send IQ fuel cartridges
by plane. This means that IQ fuel
cartridges are available anywhere in the
world, even on short notice and in
remote locations.
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The IQ Fuel
Cartridge
TÜV-approved -
All IQ fuel cartridges come with
TÜV-Product-Service’s seal of approval.
IQ fuel cartridges were designed to the
highest safety standards right from the
start. For the containers, we chose a
particularly impact-resistant
material. All IQ fuel cartridges are
equipped with a specially designed
safety valve.
Safety Valve -
All IQ fuel cartridges are fitted
with a safety valve to prevent methanol
from escaping. It only opens if the
cartridge is connected to an IQ fuel
cell. Removing the cartridge reseals the
valve hermetically, preventing users
from ever coming into contact with
methanol. It’s a lot safer, cleaner and
easier way to refuel than filling
gasoline-powered generators.
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Methanol is an
environmentally friendly fuel that also
occurs in nature. It is water soluble
and biodegradable. The approved fuel
cartridges may be transported and
stored anywhere so there are no
unpleasant odors to spoil your vacation.
In contrast to
hydrogen, which needs to be stored at
high pressure, methanol comes in
easy-to-use, rugged safety containers.
Methanol is a liquid and is therefore
safe, easy, and economic to handle. Its
extraordinarily high energy density
allows IQ fuel cells to operate a very
long time at minimal weight and volume.
IQ fuel cartridges
are available anywhere in the world and
may be sent via air-freight, something
that is currently unthinkable for fuels
such as hydrogen.
All these properties
combine to make methanol the ideal fuel.
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Why Direct Methanol
Fuel Cells (DMFC)?
For mobile
applications, so called "Low Temperature
Fuel Cells" are the most suitable fuel
cells, since their operating temperature
is rather low. The main fuel cells in
this category are the hydrogen and the
direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC). IQ
has made a clear decision for the DMFC
because methanol is a safe and
inexpensive fuel for fuel cells.
Hydrogen is normally
stored in heavy and bulky metal hydride
cartridges which are expensive to
manufacture and refill. The content of
such cartridges lasts only for a short
time and the transport of hydrogen is
subject to very strict restrictions.
Methanol is
distributed in safe and easy to handle
fuel cartridges. The fuel cartridges can
be changed in seconds, even during
operation (hot-swap).
Therefore recharging time, such as with
batteries, is completely eliminated, and
uninterrupted operation is now possible.
The IQ fuel
cartridges are equipped with a safety
valve which prevents the spillage of
methanol, thereby protecting
the user from contact with methanol. All
IQ fuel cartridges are certified by the
TUEV (leading German authority) as
“verified safety” for consumer use.
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All
IQ fuel cells are
direct methanol fuel
cells (DMFC):
On
the anode side, a
methanol-water
mixture is supplied
to the cell by the
internal fluid
management. One of
IQ's unique
capabilities is the
use of neat (100%)
methanol as the fuel
in the cartridge.
The cathode side is
supplied with air.
Both, the anode and
the cathode are
connected through an
electric circuit. In
contact with the
platinum catalyst
methanol
is converted into
carbon dioxide
(waste gas), protons
and electrons. The
electrons circulate
from the anode side
to the cathode via
the electric
circuit, while the
protons pass through
the membrane which
divides the cell. On
the cathode side,
the protons,
electrons, and the
oxygen react to form
pure water.
Due
to the heating of
the fuel cell while
operating the
evolving water is
emitted as water
vapor. Another
by-product is a
small amount of
carbon dioxide. The
overall amount of
by-products equals
the respiratory
exhalation of a
small child while
playing.
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IQ Solar trees will Power the Future click here for
more information or contact us! Free parking
spaces are generally far too narrow and also very
rare. From this point of view, the idea of using
such parking spaces for solar trees appears quite
illogical. However, at the front corners, where most
cars are rounded, there is enough space to install
them. With an average power of 400 Wp, the
individual units are admittedly not particularly
powerful, but there are many free corners, which add
up to a lot of electricity. UPS systems by IQUPS
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Fuel Cells
back-up Battery Charger: 12Volts,
24 Volts, 36Volts, 48 Volts -120VAC or 230VAC
Using state-of-the-art, switch-mode technology, the DLS Power Supply series
is engineered with the user and variable environmental conditions in mind.
Extra care has been given to insure many years of service-free operation,
even when subjected to extremely harsh conditions. Batteries are charged
quickly and efficiently without over charging and pumps, motors, and fans
operate perfectly for prolonged life.
IOTA Engineering uses advanced switch mode technology to bring to market
highly sophisticated electronic converter/power supplies at appealing
affordability.
Exceptionally clean DC output insures pumps, motors, fans, and lights work
perfectly. This means longer life for any connected load; virtually no AC
ripple to cause static or premature failure of radio or television
equipment.
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Inverter/Charger Available in 12 - 24- and 48-volt models, it provides
utility-grade output power and offers high surge capacity
105 VAC/60 Hz - 105 VAC/50 Hz - 120 VAC/60 Hz - 220 VAC/60 Hz - 230 VAC/50 Hz-DC
to DC Converters
-DC to DC Converters Din Rail
-Din Rail Linear Power Supplies
-DIN Rail power supplies
-Din Rail Single Phase Power Supplies
-Din Rail Unregulated Line Power Supplies
-Din Rail Voltage Regulator
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