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EatonModel: APR48-3G

Eaton APR48-3G 3rd-Gen High-Density Carrier-Grade Switch-Mode Rectifier (48V 1800W Hot-Swap)

The Eaton APR48-3G is a third-generation, high-density carrier-grade switch-mode rectifier module engineered for telecom access networks, delivering a nominal 48V DC output at 1800W with up to 37.5A output current.

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Rated Output Voltage
-48V DC (42V~58V)
Peak Conversion Efficiency
≥ 96.0%
Operating Temperature Range
-40°C to +75°C
Cooling Method
Forced Air Cooling with Intelligent Speed Fan
Protection Features
Over-voltage, Short-circuit, Over-temperature, Surge
Hot-Swappable Support
Yes (Live Plug-and-Play Support)

What this product is

What this product is

The APR48-3G operates as the fundamental AC-to-DC conversion block within modular telecommunications power systems. Its hardware integrates an active front-end power factor correction stage, an isolated high-frequency DC-DC converter, and comprehensive digital microprocessor control. Interfacing via a rear blind-mate hot-swap connector, it ties into the AC distribution, DC bus, and internal communication bus, working alongside system supervisory units to achieve automatic active load sharing.

What problem it solves

It mitigates vulnerabilities associated with unstable electrical utility grids through an ultra-wide AC input range; eliminates localized thermal hotspots via load-dependent variable-speed cooling; and prevents network downtime using an N+1 modular architecture that removes single points of failure.

Who and where it is for

Targeted at cellular macro base stations, enterprise edge telecom rooms, optical line termination points, industrial automation power networks, and distributed roadside communication shelters.

Core advantages

  • High power density in an ultra-compact form factor to maximize usable rack footprint
  • Over 92% peak electrical efficiency and near-unity power factor, cutting operational OPEX
  • True hot-plug live-swap architecture for instantaneous, toolless field replacement without service disruption
  • Robust input protection resilient against wide utility voltage drops and transient surges

Technical specifications

Key specificationsValue
Rated Output Voltage-48V DC (42V~58V)
Peak Conversion Efficiency≥ 96.0%
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +75°C
Cooling MethodForced Air Cooling with Intelligent Speed Fan
Protection FeaturesOver-voltage, Short-circuit, Over-temperature, Surge
Hot-Swappable SupportYes (Live Plug-and-Play Support)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)≤ 5% (Total Harmonic Distortion)
Rated Power Factor≥ 0.99 at Rated Load
Standard Compliance & CertificationsCE, UL, RoHS, IEC 60950, EN 300 386

Applications

01

4G and 5G wireless macro cell sites and distributed antenna power nodes

02

Optical access nodes, FTTx central offices, and customer premises equipment

03

Industrial SCADA communication racks and mission-critical automation systems

04

Wayside railway signaling shelters and utility telecontrol power infrastructure

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