Reliable, Scalable Power for Industry & Rail Applications
The CAR30100TP-A is a 3kW power converter designed for demanding industrial and railway applications, delivering reliable performance in extreme conditions from -40°C to +70°C. Its universal wide AC input and wide DC input up to 402Vdc offer exceptional installation flexibility, automatically detecting whether it's connected to an AC or DC source.
When integrated into the ACE306 shelf, the CAR30100TP-A delivers up to 18kW of output power in a compact 3U height, with an output voltage range from 80V to 115V. This modular approach enables efficient energy cost control, load management, and optimized site maintenance.
For maintenance, the front-access fan blocks can be quickly replaced, ensuring minimal downtime and reduced service costs.
Manufactured and ISO 9001 certified, the CAR30100TP-A integrates natively into the ACE306 shelf and can be monitored in real time via the COMPAS and Inview MESH platforms. Built for high reliability, it's a scalable rack-mounted power module for environments where performance and availability are critical.
Highlights
- Rated power 3000W — output voltage 80 to 115Vdc (product option for 84V and 96V)
- Dual AC/DC input — 90 to 265Vac / 85 to 402Vdc, with automatic adaptation
- Rail certified — EN 50121-4, suited for railway and platform screen door (PSD) applications
- 3U shelf integration — up to 18kW in the ACE306, with uninterrupted hot-swap replacement
- Wide operating temperature range — -40°C to +70°C
- 93% efficiency — power factor 99%
- Remote monitoring — COMPAS and Inview MESH compatible, with Python scripting for on-site automation when combined with a monitoring unit
- Long-life design — MTBF of 485,000 hours per Telcordia SR-332 (25°C)
Application area
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Sector: Railway security
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Customer: Railway integrators
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Application: Powering and supervising secure platform screen doors
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Country: France
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Expertise: Power & control cabinets with converter customizing from 3 kW up to 4 kW peak (3→4 kW for 0.5 sec) to handle motor startup
Datasheet
- Input Voltage:
- Nominal AC: 100 to 240Vac (+/- 10%)
- Maximum AC: 300Vac (without damage)
- Nominal DC: 100 to 330Vdc
- Maximum DC: 410Vdc (without damage)
- Input Frequency: 47 to 63Hz
- Power Factor: 99%
- Input Current:
- 14A @ 230Vac
- 18.5A @ 110Vac
- 22A max (AC or DC input mode)
- Efficiency: 93%
- Output Voltage: 80 to 115Vdc (product option for 84V and 96V — contact rfq@alphainnovations.eu)
- Output Power:
- 3000W from 180Vac to 265Vac input
- 1800W from 100Vac to 132Vac input (1600W at 90Vac)
- 1575W to 3000W from 85Vdc to 180Vdc input (15W/Vdc slope)
- 3000W from 180Vdc to 402Vdc input
- Output Current:
- 27.5A @ 109Vdc, high mains
- 16.5A @ 109Vdc, low mains
- Load regulation: ±0.5%
- Line regulation: ±0.2%
- Wide band noise: 20mVrms
- MTBF: 485,000 hours per Telcordia SR-332 (25°C)
- Protection:
- Automatic input status (power limits, AC or DC mode)
- Mains out of range (input software + fuse)
- Output overvoltage and overload, short circuit current
- Power de-rating above 55°C: 2% derating, down to 0W at 70°C
- Fan failure: power is de-rated
- Thermal shutdown, hot swap
- Indicators:
- LED off: no power available
- Green LED: normal conditions (Vout within specs)
- Orange LED: normal conditions in standby
- Red LED: low DC voltage (<75Vdc)
- Blinking green LED: output power is de-rated
- Blinking red LED: AC failure, thermal failure, or short circuit
- Customization (when combined with a monitoring unit):
- Specific configuration
- Python scripting
- Specific alarming
- Dimensions:
- mm: 128H (3U) x 69W x 355D
- inches: 5H x 2.7W x 14D
- Weight: 3.5kg
- Temperature:
- Standard (full nominal output power): -20 to 55°C
- Extended (de-rated output power, down to 0W at 70°C): -40 to 70°C
- Storage: -40 to 85°C
- Humidity:
- Operating: 20 to 80% RH non-condensing
- Storage: 10 to 95% RH non-condensing
- Elevation: Up to 3000m
- Cooling: Fan cooled (front to rear)
- Safety:
- CE marked
- EN 62368-1
- IEC 62368-1 (formerly IEC 60950-1), CB with US and CAN deviations included
- CEBEC marking (c-SGS-us marking on request)
- Environment: RoHS compliant
- EMC (industrial levels and railway environment):
- EN 61000-6-2
- EN 61000-6-4
- EN 50121-4
- Global Approvals:
- UL 62368 certified
- DesignToMeet
- 9411 013 08001: CAR30100TP-A, 3kW Rectifier
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FAQ
The CAR30100TP-A delivers 3,000 W with an adjustable DC output voltage range of 80 to 115 Vdc, suited for 96 V and 110 V battery systems. The CAR3096TP targets a nominal output of 96 Vdc. The "100" suffix indicates the central voltage of the output range, while the "A" designates the improved version of the product.
The CAR30100TP-A accepts both AC and DC sources:
- Standard AC: 100 to 240 Vac (±10%)
- Maximum AC without damages: 300 Vac
- Standard DC: 100 to 330 Vdc (-15% / +20%)
- Maximum DC without damages: 410 Vdc
The CAR30100TP-A uses front-to-rear forced-air cooling. The fan modules are front-accessible for quick replacement without full disassembly, minimizing downtime during preventive maintenance.
The CAR30100TP-A is designed to integrate into the Alpha Innovations ACE306 shelf:
- 6 CAR30100 modules per ACE306 shelf (3U, 19'')
- Total output power: 18 kW per shelf
- Output range: 80 to 115 V
- 1+1 or N+1 redundancy with hot-swap replacement
The ACE series is a compact range of 19'' shelves with full front access, ideal for high-availability applications.
Yes. The CAR30100TP-A is certified to EN 50121-4, the EMC standard specific to railway applications. It is notably used to power and supervise platform screen doors (PSD) in urban transit projects.
It can be monitored in real time via the COMPAS and Inview MESH platforms. When combined with a monitoring unit, it also supports Python scripting for on-site automation, specific alarming, and custom configuration.