Phihong Develops 30W Universal Adapter For Medical Applications
Phihong has developed a 30W universal 2-wire input adapter for medical equipment. Designated the PSAM30R series, the adapter works with interchangeable ac power plugs and is approved to UL and IEC 60601-1 medical safety standards as well as AS/NZS 4417 for Australia and New Zealand. The adapter, which also complies with California’s Appliance Efficiency Regulation and the federal government’s Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, is suitable for applications such as patient hoists, dental curing equipment, and portable dental and medical equipment.
"Phihong has been approached by a number of OEMs that produce medical equipment to develop an adapter that would bring the cost and energy efficiencies that our products provide in other applications to the medical industry," said Keith Hopwood, Vice President of Marketing for Phihong USA.
According to the company, the interchangeable ac power plugs are one of the key cost-saving features, as they allow OEMs to ship the same product anywhere in the world without requiring the cost of keeping inventory of different country-specific adapters to meet different current requirements. The double-insulated adapter features less than 100 uA leakage current and a no load power draw of less than 0.5W at 115Vac and less than 0.75W at 230Vac.
The PSAM30R is available in a single +12Vdc output and a single +24Vdc output. It measures 3.94 x 2.48 x 1.41" and weighs 7.05 ounces, and is equipped with over-voltage, over-current and short circuit protection.
The PSAM30R is priced at $30.16 each for a quantity of 10 pieces.
