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For black boxes in railroad technology

Perfect solution for data recorders in railroad technology

Kundenspezifischer DC/DC-Wandler für Bahn-Datenrekorder (Black Boxen)

HFC-3W/O - Customized DC/DC converter for railroad data recorders (black boxes)

Power supply special solution for use in black boxes for trains. The galvanically isolated DC-DC converter, the cooling plate is part of the housing, supplies the safety-critical applications to reliably log data during operation.

DC/DC Converter for Global Applications – Powerful. Flexible. Traceable.

Our latest product generation combines high performance with uncompromising quality – designed to meet demanding international standards and enable seamless retrofitting of existing systems.

Maximum Compatibility with Ultra-Wide Input Range

This DC/DC converter features a remarkably wide input range from 14.4 V to 154 V, supporting all nominal voltages specified by EN 50155. This simplifies qualification of customer-specific assemblies and helps reduce inventory costs while ensuring global deployment capabilities.

An integrated RIA 12 filter provides robust protection against voltage waveforms A to G – without disruption or damage. Compliance with IEEE 1482.1 ensures protection against energy pulses up to 80 joules.

Flexible Output & Emergency Power Backup

The total output power of 43 VDC is distributed across three dedicated channels: 5.1 V, 12 V, and -12 V. In the event of input voltage failure, a 20 ms buffer allows for a controlled system shutdown and secure data preservation.

  • Inrush current limited to 8 A
  • Reverse polarity protection up to 160 V

Reliable Operation Under Extreme Conditions

Carefully selected components allow operation and storage at temperatures as low as -55 °C – tailored to customer-specific needs beyond standard EN 50155 railway norms. Even in tight installation environments, the converter ensures reliable performance at ambient temperatures up to 70 °C, briefly up to 85 °Cwithout derating.

Sophisticated thermal design keeps the temperature delta between hot spots and ambient below 15 °C, minimizing stress on components.

Intelligent Identification & Full Traceability

An embedded chip is programmed with the customer’s unique serial number, enabling individual product identification. Autronic guarantees 100% traceability of all components used throughout the DC/DC production process – a core element of our quality philosophy.

Fire Safety & Exceptional Longevity

Compliant with international fire protection standards NF F and EN 45545-2, the converter achieves a theoretical calculated reliability of over 1.1 million hours (according to IEC 62380, at 60 °C), setting a new benchmark in operational endurance.

Summary:

  • Input: 14,4 V up to 154 VDC
  • Output: 5.1, 12 and -12 VDC
  • Power: 43 Watt
  • Temperature: EN 50155 - Class TX
  • Power failure bypass: 20 ms
  • Features: RIA12 (A...G), reverse polarity protection, inrush current limiting and reverse polarity protection (active), protection against overcurrent, overtemperature and overvoltage, digitally readable serial number
  • Standards: IEEE 1482.1, IEEE 1478, EN 50155, EN 50121-3-2, EN 61373, EN 45545-2
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