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  • BLOCK – A global leader in the field of power supply interfacing. With international agencies all around the world and four international offices, BLOCK successfully supplies international markets with Transformers, reactors, EMC filters and switch mode Power supplies.
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  • A powerful industrial partner

  • BLOCK has been a powerful global partner to trade and industry in the field of coiled products for decades. Everyone working in the electronics sector appreciates the reliability and on-time delivery our brand stands for, especially following the introduction of our blue PCB Transformers. To ensure that it remains this way, BLOCK continues to invest in controllable, rapid and above all reliable in-house production facilities. Together with its increasingly powerful development centre, BLOCK offers a fast customisation and product redevelopment service alongside its large off-the-shelf product range. This enables tailor-made BLOCK products to be certified and ready for shipping from the production sites in Verden within just three weeks.
      • Transformers

        • PCB transformers

          • Power Supplies

            • EMC-Filter/Reactors

              • Special devices/accessories

                • Solutions for mechanical engineering

                    • 24 V / 40 A USV - A new level of availability

                    • The new 40 A uninterruptible Power supplies ensure reliable availability of safety-critical systems in the case of power failure. The system secures 12 V, 24 V and 48 V systems, either battery-powered or with capacitive energy storage.



                      Battery-powered UPS:
                      • Suitable for 24 V and 12 V applications
                      • 5 A charging current ensures fast availability
                      • Battery start-up without mains power
                      • Parameter setting via interface and rotary switch

                      Capacitive UPS:
                      • Easy to expand by adding capacitive modules
                      • High power density
                      • Maintenance-free
                      • Parameter setting via interface and rotary switch
                    • EasyB - The modular 24 V circuit breaker system

                    • The modular 24 V circuit breaker system of the EasyB series offers its users an explicit added value by numerous equipment versions and extensive accessories in addition to the tailored circuit protection. The circuit breaker modules, optionally with communication interface, can be operated individually or create one electrical and mechnical unit by attaching them to each other. With a width of only 12 mm, flexibility and space savings are two big advantages of EasyB. The system doubles space saving with the new 2-channel circuit breaker. It combines two independent protection channels within the same enclosure. Installation and wiring are significantly easier since the signal terminals are connected automatically by attaching them. For power circuits in which more than two loads are to be supplied, output distribution modules with eight additional outputs are available. Besides the Modbus RTU, the new IO-Link module is available for communication purposes.
                    • Isolating Transformers TT3 Neo

                    • For reliable protection, the ideal solution is to use isolating transformers with electrical isolation between the windings. TT3 Neo, the next generation of BLOCK TT3 transformers, guarantees safe isolation in high power ranges from 10 kVA to 1 MVA.
                    • Integrated safety

                    • Application benefits
                      In order to protect Transformers against overcurrent according to standards, specific protective measures are to be initiated by the user. Such measures are now no longer required, thanks to the BLOCK FAIL-SAFE transformer. The following examples illustrate the unique range of advantages of the FAIL-SAFE transformer.
                    • The basic power supply

                    • The economic Power supplies in the Power Compact series set new standards in their class. Above-average robustness against transient overvoltages and equipped with essential additional aspects for a worldwide high plant availability.
                      • Resistant to transient overvoltages up to 4 kV
                      • Fast tripping of standard bi-metal circuit breakers
                      • DC OK signal contact
                      • Push-in terminals
                      • Parallel operation
                      • Robust DIN rail mounting
                    • Electronic circuit breakers

                    • Electronic circuit breakers are used for selective protection of DC circuits. They protect circuits against overcurrents and short circuits with a much higher degree of precision compared to classic circuit breakers.
                       
                      • Reliable switch-on of high capacities (> 50.000 μF)
                      • Group alarm signal for simple diagnosis
                      • Optimum tripping characteristic for any application
                      • Sequential and load-dependent switching-on of channels
                      • Adjustable tripping current per channel
                      • Comprehensive single-channel diagnosis
                      • Remote switch-on/off of any channels
                      • Remote reset of tripped channels
                  • Solutions for Railway Technology

                      • 24 V / 40 A USV - A new level of availability

                        • High resistance against harsh conditions like water, ice, snow and metal dust according to EN60310
                        • Pollution degree PD4
                        • Fire protection according to EN45545 HL3
                      • EasyB - The modular 24 V circuit breaker system

                      • We guarantee proven product reliability and longevity through the highest quality levels in compliance with railway standards. This is our contribution for better safety in railway transportation.
                    • Solutions for Renewable Energy

                        • 24 V / 40 A USV - A new level of availability

                          • High resistance against harsh conditions like water, ice, snow and metal dust according to EN60310
                          • Pollution degree PD4
                          • Fire protection according to EN45545 HL3
                        • EasyB - The modular 24 V circuit breaker system

                        • We guarantee proven product reliability and longevity through the highest quality levels in compliance with railway standards. This is our contribution for better safety in railway transportation.
                      • Solutions for Lighting Technology

                              • LED Driver – reliable and durable

                              • Extremely durable
                                The economic LED drivers of the PLED series set standards in their class. They provide outstanding performance against transient overvoltages and therefore are extremely reliable and durable. LED drivers are the first choice no matter if simple switching or dimming is necessary.

                                High service life
                                Very high efficiency, a highly sophisticated topology and the right component dimensioning lead to a very high service life of more than 50.000 h at maximum ambient temperature up to 60 °C.

                                Dimming
                                In addition to an output current selector switch with two positions the LED drivers provide dimming via an optional 1-10 V interface. With this interface the output current can optionally be set passively by an external resistor or actively with a separate control unit. The range for setting the output current varies from 10-100 %.
                                The 1-10 V interface provides a reinforced insulation against line input as well as LED output, thus providing total flexibility when installing dimming controllers in the driver.

                                LED protection against overtemperature
                                To protect the LEDs against overtemperature an external NTC can be connected to the driver. When exceeding the maximum temperature the driver reduces the output current to 50 % of the adjusted LED currents, thus safely preventing the LED from overheating.
                          • Building service engineering

                              • Power Supply Neo

                              • Get the advantages of the new PEL Neo series:
                                • Pluggable push-in finger-safe terminals
                                • Universal input range 85 to 264 Vac
                                • Adjustable output voltage
                                • Constant current at overload
                                • DC OK indicator
                                • UL/GL approval
                              • A new door opens

                              • Fuhr offers a fully automatic electro-mechanical locking system for doors made of plastic, aluminium or wood. For the power supply, BLOCK developed a short-circuit-proof, electronically controlled switched mode power supply for the most diverse of door profiles. From consulting, through development, right up to EMC compatibility testing of the entire system – everything was custom-built by BLOCK in close cooperation with the customer, Fuhr.
                                • Adjusted housing shape for various door profiles
                                • Short-circuit-proof, encapsulated and splash-proof
                                • EMC compatibility test of the entire system
                                • Complete development and production

                                Product: 12V primary switched mode regulator for fitting in household door frames
                            • Apparatus Engineering

                                • 100% interference-free washing

                                • With its industrial washing machines, offering capacities from 5 kg to 73 kg, Belgian company IPSO has made a name for itself worldwide. And it was the mobile BLOCKLAB that made this possible, since BLOCK Belgium performed comprehensive EMC tests directly on site during the development phase. This rapid production-based application resulted in an excellent price/performance ratio for the customer. However, BLOCK engineers did not have a great deal of space to work with, as the filter-transformer combination had to be fitted in the last available space within the machine.

                                  The complete solution, developed and produced by BLOCK, keeps the machines permanently free of interference: Shielding as per class B (EN 55011) at 17 to 37 A, controlled by a transformer at 63 to 500 VA, insulated with BLOCKIMPEX.
                                • High-frequency access

                                • An aircraft ground power supply provides aircraft with power after landing and before taking off. This involves a considerable amount of power, based on 400 Hz. To ensure high reliability, even over a long service life, BLOCK developed a high performance transformer specifically tailored to these requirements for mobile use. The BLOCKIMPEX sealing system keeps everything running safely, whatever the weather.
                                • Interference-free error messages

                                • For fire alarm control centres manufactured by detectomat, BLOCK supplies a "complete unit", consisting of a toroidal transformer and an interference filter mounted within a single housing. The components are prewired and connected to a terminal. The unit has been matched precisely to the size of the fire alarm control centre.

                                  Toroidal transformer and interference filter in a single housing
                                  Plug-and-play: The unit is fully prewired for extremely easy, rapid installation
                                  Complete development and production
                                  Product: Complete unit with toroidal transformer and interference filter in a single housing.
                                • Welding power

                                • Fuhr offers a fully automatic electro-mechanical locking system for doors made of plastic, aluminium or wood. For the power supply, BLOCK developed a short-circuit-proof, electronically controlled switched mode power supply for the most diverse of door profiles. From consulting, through development, right up to EMC compatibility testing of the entire system – everything was custom-built by BLOCK in close cooperation with the customer, Fuhr.
                                  • Adjusted housing shape for various door profiles
                                  • Short-circuit-proof, encapsulated and splash-proof
                                  • EMC compatibility test of the entire system
                                  • Complete development and production

                                  Product: 12V primary switched mode regulator for fitting in household door frames
                              • Drive Engineering

                                  • Future Winding for next power generation

                                  • Launching into a new technology

                                    BLOCK's new in-house developed winding technology 4D PowerCoil is taking performance optimization of inductive winding products into a new dimension. The extraordinary variability in the design of the winding structure comes with a number of benefits for winding products: Optimal cooling by maximizing the heat-emitting conductor surface while also creating cooling ducts via the winding structure and minimal proximity losses with rising switching frequencies are just some of the strengths of this state-of-the-art technology.
                                     
                                    • COOL
                                      excellent heat dissipation achieved by our all new winding technology
                                    • LOW LOSSES
                                      reduced proximity effect losses due to optimized winding design
                                    • FREE STYLE
                                      BLOCK winding technology 4D PowerCoil allows free geometrical shaping
                                    • LONG LIFE
                                      maximum reliability by using minimum insulation material
                                    • POTENTIAL CONTROL
                                      controllable electrical field for low partial discharge
                                    • FORCED COOLING
                                      highest current densities achievable due to expanded winding surface
                                  • SFA 500

                                  • All-pole sine filters solve EMI problems on frequency inverters
                                    Due to the increase in system networking and in light of Industry 4.0, high-frequency interference pulses pose a constant risk for communication across the entire production process.
                                    Not only does the new SFA 500 all-pole sine filter series from BLOCK solve a multitude of such EMI problems, it also increases the efficiency of drive systems controlled by frequency inverters.

                                    SFA 500 Highlights
                                    • Compact Design
                                    • Use of extremly long motor cable lenghts possible
                                    • Significant reduction of leakage currents
                                    • Elimination of bearing currents
                                    • Efficiency optimisaton of the drive system
                                  • Liquid cooling

                                  • During operation, inductive components generate losses which must be discharged into the surroundings in the form of heat. By employing fluid cooling, significantly greater heat dissipation can be achieved, which allows an increased performance and reductions in size.

                                    With the present test station, the most diverse challenges from cooling circuits can be understood. Our products can therefore be adapted optimally to respective applications.