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DIMENSION Series Power Supplies with an Integrated IO-Link

PULS industrial power supplies feature an IO-Link interface for seamless communication

Image of PULS DIMENSION Series Power Supplies with IO-Link PULS DIMENSION series power supplies with IO-Link provide access to real-time and recorded power supply data and support predictive maintenance, system optimization, and increased uptime. Additionally, both the CP20.242-IOL and QT40.241-IOL excel in all traditional power supply features, including high efficiency, compact size, and outstanding reliability.

This data can help increase system availability and reduce maintenance and operating costs. This means the power supply has the potential, in parallel with its function as a converter, to also act as a sensor and therefore make a significant contribution to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Real-time information on power, temperature, and status data is supplied directly from a power supply via IO-Link.

The component requirements for an IO-Link port in the power supply are relatively low when compared to more complex communication protocols. This offers several advantages: thanks to the low number of additional components, the MTBF value (mean time between failures) of the CP20.242-IOl or QT40.241-IOL remains constantly high. The MTBF stands at 678,000 hours and is indicative of the reliability and thus the fault tolerance of the device.

IO-Link was designed as a user-friendly plug-and-play solution. Installation and operation are easily and cost-effectively implemented. The port can be cabled using standard, unshielded IO cables. In addition, compatibility with all standard fieldbus and automation systems is provided, ensuring flexible usage options.

IO-Link is very robust and also offers a high level of safety. Industrial power supplies are often exposed to the harsh environments of lower automation levels and also need to be protected against external manipulation. Data transmission via IO-Link has been field-tested for these applications.

Integrated IO-Link port: Power supplies ready for communication. Positioned at a central node within the system, the power supply does far more than deliver current. It continuously captures real-time operational data, information that holds critical value for end-users, applications, and business operations.

IO-Link was designed to retrieve the signals of the sensors and actuators (IO-Link devices) from the field level. Via an IO-Link master, these are fed into the respective fieldbus system and transmitted to the automation system.

The combination of fieldbus and IO-Link thus enables continuous communication across all levels. IO-Link is an open standard that is compatible with all common fieldbus and automation systems,  providing flexibility.

The integration of the CP20.242-IOl or QT40.241-IOL into an existing IO-Link system requires only a connection to the IO-Link master. For this purpose, standardized, unshielded IO cables are used. The installation and operation are uncomplicated and can be implemented cost-effectively.

How to optimize system performance

QT40.241-IOL Specifications
  • 24 V/40 A/963 0 W/3-Phase
  • Input voltage 3 AC 380 V to 480 V wide-range input
  • DC output: 24 VDC to 28 VDC
  • Output current: 33.7 A at 28.5 V, 40 A at 24 V
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 110 mm x 124 mm x 143 mm
  • Efficiency: 95.3% full-load and excellent partial-load efficiencies
  • Operating temperature range: -25°C to +70°C
  • Power losses, typ.: 47.3 W
  • Weight 1.5 kg
  • IO-Link communications interface
  • Three input fuses included
  • 50% bonus power: 1,440 W for up to 5 seconds
  • 100 A peak current for 10 ms for fuse tripping
  • Active power factor correction (PFC)
  • Active filtering of input transients
  • Negligibly low input inrush current surge
  • Full power between -25°C and +55°C
  • Current sharing feature for parallel use
  • Remote control of output voltage and shutdown
CP20.242-IOL Specifications
  • 24 V/20 A/480 W/1-Phase
  • Input voltage AC: 100 V to 240 V
  • Input voltage DC: 110 V to 300 V
  • DC output: 24 VDC to 28 VDC
  • Output current: 20 A to 17.1A
  • Dimensions: 48 mm x 124 mm x 127 mm (48 mm wide)
  • Efficiency up to 95.5%
  • Operating temperature range: -25°C to +70°C
  • Power losses, typ.: 23 W
  • Weight: 835 g
  • IO-Link communications interface
  • 20% output power reserves (PowerBoost: continuous up to +45°C)
  • Easy fuse breaking: 5 times the nominal current for 5 ms
  • Safe HiccupPLUS overload mode
  • Full power: between -25°C and +60°C
  • Current sharing feature for parallel use

DIMENSION Series Power Supplies with IO-Link

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
POWER SUPPLY, 480W, 100-240VAC 1CP20.242-IOLPOWER SUPPLY, 480W, 100-240VAC 15 - Immediate$5,762.40View Details
POWER SUPPLY, 960W, 380-480VAC 3QT40.241-IOLPOWER SUPPLY, 960W, 380-480VAC 38 - Immediate$9,713.76View Details
Published: 2025-08-14