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Our FullPower™ Linear PSUs and Busbar Distribution Systems are specifically designed to be used in large modular audio and synthesizer systems requiring a reliable high specification power system. The performance of any system is limited by the combination of both the PSU and power distribution it is based on. It is pointless to expect high quality audio running on a cheap switchmode psu or a wall wart, but it is also pointless to have a high grade PSU and then use it with a poor distribution system like long pcb buscards with ribbon cables.

FullPower™ PSUs can deliver up to 2.0A on each rail continuously without dropping out of regulation and without the use of fan cooling. We recommend rear mounted 19″ panel configurations with ventilation above and below for convection cooling and our heavy duty, ultra low resistance distribution systems.

Our new third generation FullPower3 has further refinements to our successful FullPower2 model for better thermal management and very low resistance paths and now include a power monitoring option that indicates when the PSU is being run near its full capacity. PSUs are often run over their limits as a system is expanded and regulation is lost which causes intermittent problems that are difficult to trace. Current measurements are difficult to make with ordinary multimeters so we have a new Power Monitor option card which magnetically senses the currents in both rails. If either of the 110% LEDs light then you need another PSU--it's that simple.

All FullPower™3 PSUs are correctly rated and tested for a minimum guaranteed continuous full output current. You do not have to “run at 60%” because the rating is unachievable, you only have to know the maximum current that your system needs. Current ratings are per rail, not total, we do not massage figures to deceive the user.

Hundreds of FullPower PSUs are in regular use powering Wiard, Serge, Modcan, MOTM, FRAC, Dotcom, Eurorack and our own systems.

Please read the Information page for a detailed look at how PSUs and power distribution effect system performance.

FullPower3 6U rack mounting ±12V @2.0A with Power Monitor

Features:

Dual Power supplies are usually built with ±12V or ±15V output rails, but any combination with +5V, +9V, +24V, +48V or any other, is possible. With many systems using more +12V for digital modules it is possible to add a +12V and +5V PSU to a ±12V.
These prices indicate the basic costs of commonly requested configurations not counting optional connectors and distribution.

The shipping weight of one PSU is about 3kg, but we can send two for the same price because this is determined by the volumetric weight. A typical international shipment would cost about £45 to Europe and £90 to USA.

FullPower3 PSU and busbars in a custom Eurorack case

The above system has a Dual 2.0A FullPower3 PSU and illustrates our recommended mounting on 19 inch rack bars with busbars placed in front of the PSU.
See also our Gallery page for examples of large systems.

A power system usually comprises one or more PSUs, custom busbars and module power cables. Please contact us to discuss your exact requirements and to order.

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