 POWER SUPPLIES  Overview of Wipos Power Supplies Wipos power supplies by Wieland Electric are engineered to meet the power demands of modern industrial automation systems.…
 POWER SUPPLIES
 Overview of Wipos Power Supplies
Wipos power supplies by Wieland Electric are engineered to meet the power demands of modern industrial automation systems. As switched-mode power supplies (SMPS), these units are designed for high efficiency, compact integration, and consistent voltage delivery, making them ideal for control cabinets, machine systems, and distributed automation networks. Wipos series—such as the P1 and PB—address both space-constrained and high-performance scenarios. While linear power supplies still exist in legacy systems or noise-sensitive circuits, Wipos SMPS units dominate for their superior energy efficiency and operational reliability.
 Types of Wipos Power Supplies
 AC/DC Enclosed Power Supplies
Wipos enclosed AC/DC converters transform alternating current into stable direct current, delivering high power density in a compact format. These units are built to withstand voltage fluctuations and electrical noise, maintaining reliable output in industrial conditions. With wide-range input voltage support and rugged enclosures, they are suited for global deployment across varied power infrastructures.
 DIN Rail Configurations
DIN rail-mounted Wipos models simplify installation and maintenance in control panels. Their narrow profile and modular architecture enable efficient space usage and clean layouts. Designed with compatibility in mind, they offer single-phase input support and easily integrate into a broad range of automation platforms and machine systems.
Key Advantages of Wipos Power Supplies
High Efficiency & Energy Savings: Switched-mode topology minimizes energy loss through advanced power conversion, reducing heat buildup and improving operational cost-effectiveness.
Stable and Clean Power Output: These power supplies maintain precise voltage regulation even during transient conditions, supporting mission-critical devices like PLCs, sensors, and relay systems.
 Robust Protection Features: Wipos models incorporate overvoltage, thermal, and short-circuit protection, ensuring long-term reliability and minimizing risk to downstream components.
Flexible Voltage Tuning: Adjustable output voltage supports fine-tuned control for applications requiring 24V DC power. Ideal for precision-driven automation equipment.
 Industrial Applications of Wipos Power Supplies
Factory Automation Systems: Powering logic controllers, HMI screens, industrial PCs, and communication modules, Wipos units ensure uninterrupted operation within complex automation cells.
Machine Control Infrastructure: Essential for actuating motors, limit switches, and safety circuits in CNC machines, packaging lines, and robotics.
Distributed Energy and Control Systems: Wipos provides stable voltage across multiple outputs, supporting centralized and decentralized control strategies with minimal voltage drop.
 EV Charging and Auxiliary Systems: In electric vehicle support infrastructure, Wipos ensures consistent power delivery for control electronics, charging logic boards, and signal relays.
 Advancements in DIN Rail Power Supply Technology
 Reduced Total Cost of Ownership: With high conversion efficiency and minimal standby loss, Wipos supplies lower energy bills and reduce panel cooling requirements.
Simplified Diagnostics and Setup: LED indicators, intuitive labeling, and accessible wiring terminals help minimize commissioning time and facilitate troubleshooting.
 Control Panel Optimization: The slim, modular profile allows designers to accommodate more components in compact enclosures, enhancing system density without sacrificing airflow.
 Sizing and Selecting the Right Power Supply
 Accurate Load Matching: Engineers must account for total device consumption, inrush currents, and fault conditions. Wipos models are available in various current ratings to ensure system stability.
 24V DC in Industrial Environments: 24V Wipos variants match the standard voltage for most automation field devices, supporting consistent logic-level signaling and coil actuation.
 High-Demand Applications: For heavy loads or extended cycle operations, high-capacity Wipos models deliver stable performance without overheating or voltage sag.
 Inside the SMPS Architecture
 How SMPS Works
Wipos power supplies rapidly switch transistors to regulate energy conversion, storing energy in magnetic components and releasing it with fine voltage control. This allows efficient handling of varying load demands while maintaining a compact footprint.
 Advantages Over Linear Supplies
Compared to traditional linear regulators, Wipos SMPS units are more compact, generate less heat, support wider input voltages, and deliver significantly improved conversion efficiency—perfect for modern automation needs.
 Complementary Safety Components and Solutions
Power management and monitoring are also vital, with power supplies, battery monitors, current monitors, voltage monitoring relays, under voltage relays, undercurrent monitoring relays, and insulation monitors ensuring stable and safe operation across varying load conditions.
To fully harness the capabilities of Safety PLCs, it is essential to integrate them with a comprehensive range of industrial safety and monitoring devices. These include traditional safeguards like the emergency stop button, two hand station, and emergency stop rope pull. Systems also benefit from intelligent switching technologies like safety contactors, safety relays, safety non-contact switches, RFID switches, and mechanical interlock switches.
For more complex safety architectures, components like solenoid locking switches and HMI touch panels provide interactive control and diagnostic capabilities.
Motor and motion-related applications often require additional safety layers, supported by soft starters, reversing contactors, motor brake relays, standstill monitors, speed monitors, and phase sequence relays. These components work together with the Safety PLC to provide synchronized shutdowns, overload protection, and fail-safe conditions. For enhanced system performance and compliance analysis, measurement solutions offer real-time insight into operational data, helping facilities maintain optimal safety and efficiency.
 Looking Ahead: Future-Proof Power Solutions
Industry 4.0 Integration: As systems become smarter, Wipos continues to support predictive maintenance, diagnostics over digital interfaces, and compatibility with industrial communication standards.
Sustainable and Scalable Designs: Wipos contributes to greener automation solutions through energy-efficient architecture, low idle losses, and recyclable component construction.
Modular Innovation: Future-ready Wipos models will offer enhanced modularity, digital programmability, and adaptive voltage output based on system demands—supporting dynamic factory environments and evolving power architectures.
Wipos power supplies are more than just voltage regulators—they’re foundational to stable, efficient, and intelligent industrial operations.
