Powertron Converters - DC-DC Converters and DC-AC Inverters

At Powertron we specialise in the design and manufacture of electronic converters and inverters for use on board rolling stock. With over twenty years experience in the railway industry we have become one of the foremost suppliers of electronic power converters which comply fully with the particular requirements and specifications relating to electronic equipment used on railway rolling stock.

Our products are high-specification, reliable, rugged and cost efficient switch mode DC-DC converters and DC-AC inverters, generally within the range of 5W to over 1kW. They are used in very wide variety of customer-specified applications, which include lighting, communications, engine management systems, passenger information systems, ATP and fire protection systems.

Founded in 1971, Powertron is a privately owned electronics company located in Cambridge, not far from the city centre. This is the base for the whole operation, where our experienced design team develops products for an exacting market, and our skills-based factory builds, tests and verifies to customers' on going requirements. Powertron is registered to ISO9001.

Our extensive standard rail product range is supplemented by a comprehensive custom-design capability which can provide prototypes and production units at very competitive prices whilst maintaining the commitment to quality and reliability that the rail industry demands.

At Powertron, we are dedicated to technical excellence in our products, to serving the needs of our customers, and satisfying the expectations of our staff. We are also committed to maintaining a competitive edge and a strong presence in our chosen market place.

Powertron is a founder member of the Power Supply Manufacturers Association, and is a member of the Railway Industry Association.

STANDARD PRODUCT FEATURES

• Compliance with BRB RIA 12, 13, 18, 20; IEC571, EN50121-3-2 & EN50155
• High efficiency
• Fully isolated
• No minimum load requirement for multi output versions
• Nominal inputs of 24V, 36V, 52V, 74V & 110Vdc

For more on standard units please visit our site at www.powertron.co.uk

ACR 250 SERIES - PURE SINE WAVE DC-AC INVERTER - NEW PRODUCT

To compliment our range of high specification, reliable, rugged and cost efficient DC-DC converters we have introduced a range of pure sine wave DC-AC inverters.

The new range of Powertron inverters has been developed specifically for use on railway rolling stock to provide a secure source of 230V 50Hz power. They are available for operation from all the standard auxiliary battery voltages from 24Vdc up to 110Vdc. Powertrons' range of sine wave inverters is fully compliant with the original RIA norms, EN50155 and EN50121 for electronic equipment on rolling stock and sealed to a rating of IP65.

They have been designed with applications such as air conditioning, fan motors and commuter power outlets in mind. For further information please contact us at sales@powertron.co.uk.

RECENT CONTRACTS

Heathrow Express, Stansted Express, LUL Northern Line refurbishment, Docklands Light Rail, Kowloon Canton Railways, Arlanda Rail link, Honk Kong Mass Transit, Seoul Mass Transit, German ICE, Ankara Metro, Singapore Marina Line, TPWS refurbishment, LUL Victoria Line, Electrostar, Turbostar, West Coast Mainline and Virgin Cross Country.

SUPPLIERS TO

Adtranz, Alstom, Bombardier, Siemens, LUL and their suppliers.