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Data Sheet
CAR1212FP series rectifier
Input: 85Vac to 264Vac; Output: 12Vdc @ 1250W; 5 Vdc @ 0.5A
Features
Applications
x
Universal input with PFC
x
Constant power characteristic
x
3 front panel LEDs:
x
Remote ON/OFF control of the 12Vdc output
x
Remote sense on the 12Vdc output
x
No minimum load requirements
x
Active load sharing (single wire)
x
Hot Plug-ability
x
Efficiency: typically 89% at high line
85% at low line
x
12Vdc distributed power architectures
x
Standby : 5Vdc
x
Datacom and Telecom applications
x
Auto recoverable OC & OT protection
x
Mid to high-end Servers
x
x
Operating temperature: -10 - 70qC (de-rated above
50qC)
Enterprise Networking
x
Digital status & control: I2C serial bus
x
Network Attached Storage
x
x
Telecom Access Nodes
UL and cUL approved to UL/CSA†62368-1, TUV
(EN62368-1), CE§ Mark
x
x
EMI: class A FCC docket 20780 part 15, EN55032
Routers/Switches
x
x
Meets EN6100 immunity and transient standards
Broadband Switches
x
Shock & vibration: NEBS GR-63-CORE, level 3
x
ATE Equipment
x
Compliant to RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amended
Directive (EU) 2015/863
x
Compliant to REACH Directive (EC) No 1907/2006
Description
The CAR1212FP series of rectifiers provide highly efficient isolated power from world-wide commercial AC mains.
Offered in the industry standard compact 1U form factor, these rectifiers complement the CAR1212DC converter line,
providing comprehensive solutions for systems connected either to commercial ac mains or 48/60Vdc power plants. This
plug and play approach, between AC and DC input units, has significant advantages since systems can be readily
reconfigured by simply replacing the power supply.
The high-density, front-to-back airflow is designed for minimal space utilization and is highly expandable for future
growth.
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Data Sheet
GE
CAR1212FP series rectifier
Input: 85Vac to 264Vac; Output: 12 Vdc @ 1250W; 5 Vdc @ 0.5A
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only, functional
operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operations sections of the data sheet. Exposure to
absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect the device reliability.
Parameter
Device
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
Input Voltage: Continuous
VIN
0
264
Vac
Operating Ambient Temperature
TA
-10
701
°C
Tstg
-40
85
°C
1500
Vac
All
Storage Temperature
I/O Isolation voltage to Frame (100% factory Hi-Pot tested)
Electrical Specifications
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications apply over all operating input voltage, load, and temperature conditions.
INPUT
Parameter
Device
Operational Range
Frequency Range
(ETSI 300-132-1 recommendation)
Main Output Turn_OFF
Maximum Input Current
VIN= 100Vac
(VO= VO, set, IO=IO, max)
VIN= 180Vac
Cold Start Inrush Current
(Excluding x-caps, 25qC, 4V or left open the programming signal is ignored
and the unit output is set at the setpoint of 12Vdc.
Load share (Ishare): This is a single wire analog signal that is
generated and acted upon automatically by power supplies
connected in parallel. The Ishare pins should be tied together
for power supplies if active current share among the power
supplies is desired. No resistors or capacitors should get
connected to this pin.
Remote ON/OFF: Controls the presence of the main 12Vdc
output voltage. This is an open collector, TTL level control
signal. This signal needs to be pulled HI externally through a
resistor. Maximum collector voltage is 12Vdc and the
maximum sink current is 20mA. A Logic 1 (TTL HI level) turns
ON the 12Vdc output, while a Logic 0 (TTL LO level) turns OFF
the 12Vdc output.
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This signal is not overwritten by the firmware ON/OFF
instruction. The default firmware setting is ON. An OFF
command either through this signal or firmware would turn
OFF the power supply.
The default state re-initializes if bias power is interrupted to
the processor.
Enable: This is a short signal pin that controls the presence of
the 12Vdc main output. This pin should be connected to
‘output return’ on the system side of the output connector.
The purpose of this pin is to ensure that the output turns ON
after engagement of the power blades and turns OFF prior to
disengagement of the power blades.
Write protect (WP): This signal protects the contents of the
EEPROM from accidental over writing. When left open the
EEPROM is write protected. A LO (TTL compatible) permits
writing to the EEPROM. This signal is pulled HI internally by
the power supply. Used only for factory programming
Output signals
Output current monitor (Imon): A voltage level of 0.05V / A
proportional to the delivered output current is present on this
pin. Accuracy ±10% of FL at loads > 25% of FL.
AC OK: A TTL compatible status signal representing whether
the input voltage is within the anticipated range. This signal
needs to be pulled HI externally through a resistor. Maximum
sink current ч 20mA and the max voltage is 12Vdc. Open
collector (HI) on this signal indicates that the input voltage is
applied within the specified input range.
DC OK: A TTL compatible status signal representing whether
the output voltage is present. This signal needs to be pulled HI
externally through a resistor. Maximum sink current ч 20mA
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CAR1212FP series rectifier
Input: 85Vac to 264Vac; Output: 12 Vdc @ 1250W; 5 Vdc @ 0.5A
and the max voltage is 12Vdc. Open collector (HI) on this
signal indicates that the output voltage is present.
Over temp warning: A TTL compatible status signal
representing whether an over temperature exists. This signal
needs to be pulled HI externally through a resistor. Maximum
sink current ч 20mA and the max voltage is 12Vdc. Open
collector (HI) on this signal indicates that temperatures are
normal.
If an over temperature should occur, this signal would pull LO
for approximately 10 seconds prior to shutting down the
power supply. The unit would restart if internal temperatures
recover within normal operational levels. At that time the
signal reverts back to its open collector (HI) state.
Fault: A TTL compatible status signal representing whether a
Fault occurred. This signal needs to be pulled HI externally
through a resistor. Maximum sink current ч 4mA and the max
voltage is 12Vdc. Open collector (HI) on this signal indicates
that no Fault is present.
This signal activates for OTP, OVP, OCP, AC fault or No output.
PS Present: This pin is connected to ‘output return’ within the
power supply. Its intent is to indicate to the system that a
power supply is present. This signal may need to be pulled HI
externally through a resistor.
Interrupt (SMBAlert): A TTL compatible status signal,
representing the SMBusAlert# feature of the PMBus
compatible i2C protocol in the power supply. This signal needs
to be pulled HI externally through a resistor. Maximum sink
current ч 4mA and the pull up resistor should be tied to
3.3Vdc. Open collector (HI) on this signal indicates that no
Interrupt has been triggered.
Serial Bus Communications
Serial Clock (SCL): The clock pulses on this line are generated
by the host that initiates communications across the I²C Serial
bus. This signal is not pulled up internally. The end user
should add pull up resistance to 5Vdc as necessary to ensure
that rise and fall time timing and the maximum sink current is
in compliance to the I²C specifications.
Serial Data (SDA): This line is a bi-directional data line. . This
signal is not pulled up internally . The end user should add pull
up resistance to 5Vdc as necessary to ensure that rise and fall
time timing and the maximum sink current is in compliance to
the I²C specifications.
Communications Protocol
The I²C protocol is described in detail by the I2C and PMBus
Serial Communications Protocol for the CAR Family of Power
Supplies application note.
The Y01A suffix module supports only the I2C command set.
I/O Expander option (PCF8574ATD-T)
The CAR1212FPx without extended i2c communications (blank
under the software option) has a single status/control byte
I/O expander that is accessible via default address
0 x 7Eh (A2, A1, A0 are pilled HI). This byte takes the form;
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
n/s
n/s
Fault
ON/OFF
Temp_OK
n/s
DCOK
ACOK
n/s – not supported
Bits 0, 1, 3, and 5 are ‘read_only’ and are HI [1] during normal
operation. The rectifier needs to be biased externally in order to
‘read’ its operational state without the presence of input power.
Bit 4 is a ‘read/write’ bit that can be used to verify the ON/OFF
commanded state or change the commanded output of the rectifier.
In order to turn the output OFF this bit needs to be pulled LO [0].
The I²C interface facilitates the monitoring and control of
various operating parameters within the unit and transmits
these on demand over an industry standard I²C Serial bus.
No PEC support is provided. Standard i2c commands apply.
All signals are referenced to ‘Signal Return’.
Three LEDs are located on the front faceplate. The AC_OK LED
provides visual indication of the INPUT signal function. When
the LED is ON GREEN the power supply input is within normal
design limits.
Device addressing: The microcontroller (MCU) and the
EEPROM have the following addresses:
Device
MCU
EEPROM
Address
0xBx
0xAx
1
1
Address Bit Assignments
(Most to Least Significant)
0
1
1
A2 A1 A0
0
1
0
A2 A1 A0
When the DC_OK LED is GREEN the DC output is present.
R/W
R/W
Address lines (A2, A1, A0): These signal pins allow up to eight
(8) modules to be addressed on a single I²C bus. The pins are
pulled HI internal to the power supply. For a logic LO these
pins should be connected to ‘Output Return’
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LEDs
When the FAULT_LED is RED then a fault condition exists and
the power supply may not provide output power. The table
below further defines these states:
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CAR1212FP series rectifier
Input: 85Vac to 264Vac; Output: 12 Vdc @ 1250W; 5 Vdc @ 0.5A
Alarm Table
LED Indicator
Monitoring Signals
Test Condition
AC OK
DC OK
FAULT
FAULT
DC OK
INPUT OK
TEMP OK
1
2
Normal Operation
Low or NO INPUT
Green
OFF
Green
OFF
OFF
Red
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
High
High
3
OVP
Green
OFF
Red
Low
Low
High
High
4
Over Current
Green
OFF
Red
Low
Low
High
High
Low
High
High
Low
Low
Low
High
Low
5
Over Temp Alarm
Green
Green
Red
6
Over Temp Fault
Green
OFF
Red
Notes: Test condition #2 had 2 modules plug in. One module is running and the other one is with no AC.
Outline Drawing
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CAR1212FP series rectifier
Input: 85Vac to 264Vac; Output: 12 Vdc @ 1250W; 5 Vdc @ 0.5A
Connector Pin Assignments
Mating Connector:
Pin
FCI/Berg P/N 51939-178
Mating connector: Primary Source:
or
FCI berg P/N 51866-025 (right angle mounting)
FCI berg P/N 51940-117 (straight mounting)
Function
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
A1
Vstb [5V]
B1
Fault
C1
IShare
D1
VProg
A2
Vstb [5V] Return
B2
I Monitor (IMON)
C2
No connect
D2
OVP Test Point
A3
Signal Return
B3
Enable: “0” –ON “1” -OFF
C3
Over Temp Warning
D3
Remote ON/OFF
2
Pin
Function
A4
Write Protect (WP)
B4
PS Present
C4
I C Address (A0)
D4
DC OK
A5
Remote Sense (+)
B5
SDA (I2C bus)
C5
I2C Address (A1)
D5
AC OK
2
D6
SMBAlert
P7– P9
+12Vout
2
A6
Remote Sense (-)
B6
SCL (I C bus)
C6
I C Address (A2)
P1
Line
P2
Neutral
P3
Chassis
P4 – P6
Output Return
Ordering Information
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