Rugged power supply for use in harsh environments like oil drilling introduced by Behlman

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., 19 Feb. 2012. Behlman Electronics Inc. in Hauppauge, N.Y., is introducing the model BL1500 rugged power supply for extremely hostile operating environments, especially down-hole oil exploration, drilling, evaluation, completion. and intervention.

Behlman's BL1500 unit is powered from 115-volt AC, 47-63 Hz and provides two ranges of high-voltage AC at 60 Hz. Units can be stacked for increased power. Protective circuits include input, short circuit, constant current and thermal protection. BL1500 power supplies have an RS 485 interface so that users can control and monitor the unit remotely from a central station.

The rugged power supply operates in temperatures from 0 to 55 degrees Celsius, and has a strong 19-inch rack mount chassis 3.5 inches high by 21.5 inches deep.

Behlman designs and manufactures power products for military, industrial, and commercial applications. For more information contact Behlman online at www.behlman.com.