Economical,
Powerful and Efficient Perfect Switch "POWER GATE" 12 Volt to 48 Volt
DC Electronic Rectifiers, Battery Isolators, Relays and more
PERFECT
SWITCH SOLID STATE BATTERY ISOLATOR HARDWARE
Perfect
Switch "POWER-GATE" Devices & Battery Isolators
are the Best,
Most Efficient and Most Powerful Solid State Rectifiers
on the Market.
DC Power Management For OEM, Industry, Marine, RV, Cars,
Trucks,
Aircraft & Military Applications
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The POWER-GATE DC power management devices are
engineered to handle shock and high-vibration environments
and are specifically designed for automotive, military,
marine, aerospace, industrial, test fixtures, and various
12 and 24 volt OEM applications. 48 Volt devices are
available as well as Custom Engineered Devices to
suit your needs. OEM inquiries are also welcome.
We
offer a complete selection of all the electric parts
that you will need for your RV, Yacht or Residential
Clean Energy Project including resettable breakers,
terminal fuse blocks and more. In many cases, we can
provide you with a 5,000 Ohm "Resistor Bridge"
for some devices using the Perfect Switch POWER-GATE
relays where the generator or MPPT solar charge controllers
need to be able to constantly "sense"
the battery(s) Voltage. In these situations, the Resistor
Bridge allows the battery's Voltage to pass over the
POWER-GATE device but only allows a very small amount
of current to pass - typically about 0.15 Amps. On dual
rectifier isolators like the one shown above (used to
connect one alternator to 2 separate battery banks to
allow independent/ optimal charging of both battery
banks from one alternator), we can install one Resistor
Bridge on each of the two stud posts that go to the
battery (on the right of above photo) and the other
end of the Resistor Bridges bolt onto the input stud
post on the left in the above photo.
The
photo above shows the Resistor Bridges installed on
3 POWER-GATE
single rectifiers rated at 50 Amps each that connect
to 3 Victron Energy MPPT solar charge controllers powered
by Solbian solar panels. These 3 solar circuits feed
3 separate battery banks for recharging and as those
battery banks also have other charging devices connected
to them that can run at the same time as we have solar
output, the POWER-GATE single relays prevent any possible
charging conflicts.
Perfect Switch POWER-GATE Product
Applications for DC Power:
MARINE
Whether you have a small sport cruiser, yacht or
commercial fishing boat, POWER-GATE devices can
handle all of your DC electrical system needs simply
and reliably - especially in moist marine environments
that destroy conventional DC power management devices.
High heat and vibration tolerances mean that you
can use these sealed, solid state devices even in
engine rooms. From simple battery isolator relays
to complex installations involving multiple battery
banks, multiple shared charging sources and other
electronics like inverter-chargers, POWER-GATE offers
bi-directional relays, single/ dual relay isolators,
OR'ing diodes, Low Voltage Disconnects, DC Breakers
as well as customizable, programmable devices. IMPORTANT: If you have a Balmar External
Voltage Regulator please advise so that we can program
the trigger time to one minute (Balmar regulators
have a 35 second delay before they power up).
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES
Perfect Switch's POWER-GATE devices are the perfect
high efficiency solution for RV's and Travel Trailers
of all types using multiple battery backs. Solid
State Rectifier Isolators, OR'ing Diodes and Low
Voltage Disconnects are the answer for RV owners.
OFF-ROAD
Perfect Switch devices are built to excel in high
vibration, wet and dusty environments where conventional
mechanical devices will fail.
Ensure
that your secondary/ accessory battery banks get
fully charged efficiently without Voltage drops
and efficiency losses that conventional isolators
and solenoids have - use a POWER-GATE device.
INDUSTRIAL
With no moving parts, no arcing, no degradation
in performance over time, no heat sinking and no
air flow requirements, Perfect Switch devices can
be tailored to your OEM needs or simply as an upgrade
to marginal OEM equipment.
EMERGENCY
VEHICLES
Perfect Switch devices provide reliable, high
efficiency power for all types of emergency response
vehicles and vessels.
Please
contact us to see how Perfect Switch devices are
the dependable solution for fire trucks, police
cruisers, ambulances and more...
FLEET
UTILITY
Return on Investment (ROI) is a key factor in
fleet truck systems requiring DC power management
for multi battery bank applications.
The
unparalleled reliability of the Perfect Switch
POWER-GATE Single or Dual Rectifiers and Autonomous
Relays mean dependable long-term service at industry
leading efficiency. Increase your fleet ROI with
POWER-GATE devices.
AEROSPACE
AND DEFENSE
Perfect Switch welcomes custom applications for
aircraft, ground, sea and space environments.
Just
a few of Perfect Switch's Customers include the
US Army/ Navy, NASA, Lockheed Martin, General
Dynamics and more...
TEST
FIXTURES
Perfect Switch devices are the perfect solution
to frequent high current DC switching applications
where mechanical switching devices will degrade
and fail over time.
Perfect
Switch offers custom configurations for opto isolation,
external VCC, logic feedback, remote indicators
and more...
POWER-GATE
Device Notes:
Generation
3.0 Bi-directional Relays have been superceded by Generation
4.1 devices and units in excess of 300 Amps are now
offered (up to 600 Amps). Generation 3.0 Devices will
not be offered for New Applications but will be available
for replacements/ existing systems.
Essentially
all of the POWER-GATE devices from Uni-directional Single
Rectifier Relays/ Isolators to the POWER-GATE Cicuit Breakers
etc. utlize a similar case design and have a similar "look"
to them. However, the various different POWER-GATE devices
using a similar case and design can be programmed and
custom modified to perform a broad range of functions
- including several functions in one design (refer to
the "Device Options"
list below and on the Pricing Sheet).
To help Customers understand the various POWER-GATE devices,
they have been given separate "names" or "labels"
- to help Customers that may have "a particular name
or function of a device in mind" when looking for
a solution.
All
of the Perfect Switch devices are entirely made in the USA
so they qualify under NAFTA (no import duties or tariffs
in North America). Most of these products are made to order
with typically only a 1 to 3 day lead time from date of
ordering and payment.
Just
a few of the huge advantages of the POWER-GATE device solid
state design include:
With
no moving parts the devices are the most reliable on
the market (no mechanical contactors means no degradation
of contactor points)
Extremely
high efficiency (99.9% efficient at maximum continuous
current)
Fully
encapsulated/ sealed case means the POWER-GATE devices
are ideal for extremely dusty, moisture-prone or high
vibration environments
Compact
design in small, medium or large package product configurations
(see each device's sizing on their details page)
Available
with on-board LED lamps activated that will illuminate
when the device is connected (referred to as "ALL
LEDs" when ordering) or the devices can be ordered
with the LED indicator lamps switched off so they do
not illuminate.
Available
wiring harness allows you to connect external or remotely
located LED indicator lamps or other devices such as
warning buzzers etc. to inform operators when there
is a problem. Normally installers will supply these
optional remotely located LED indicator lamps etc. Here
is the manufacturer's guidelines for connecting external
warning lamps/ devices: Current draw not to exceed 60mA.
Wires coming from the connector are switched to ground
when active, so the cathode of the LED should connect
to the harness wire, and the anode should connect to
the positive source Voltage. We can in some cases offer
these devices by Mouser, DigiKey, Blue Sea and Waytek.
Important
Perfect Switch POWER-GATE Device Installation Information
Click on the images for detail photos
We
recommend the use of Blue Sea Systems "Terminal
Block Fuse Sets" on the Perfect Switch stud
terminals.
CORRECT
INSTALLATION of Terminal Block Fuse Sets. Be certain
to install Cable Terminal Isolators to Prevent Arcing.
INCORRECT
INSTALLATION of Terminal Block Fuse Sets.
Be certain to install Cable Terminal Isolators
to Prevent Arcing.
Perfect Switch Products/ Relay Information
POWER-GATE
Solid State Relays are constructed based on their patented
arrayed MOSFET technology. MOSFET transistors have an integrated
body diode and depending on the application's direction
of current flow, two primary configurations of POWER-GATE
Relays are offered: uni-directional and bi-directional.
All relays can be manually controlled, autonomously controlled,
or a mix of both manual and automatic features.
Uni-Directional
Relays are designed to sit between a source and
a load. Some examples would be a relay sitting between and
battery and a motor, or between a battery and an inverter.
Current will only flow in one direction from the battery
to the load its powering.
Uni-directional
Relays can be controlled manually, triggered when
the user applies system Voltage to the device's trigger
input. When trigger is applied the relay closes (conducts
current), and when trigger is removed, the relay opens (ceases
to conduct current). They can also be configured to work
autonomously where the on-board micro controller decides
when to conduct current, or not to conduct current based
on system Voltage, timing, or current cues. With this kind
of flexibility built into every relay, devices can be configured
to serve as:
Low
Voltage Disconnects (LVD).
Placed between a battery and loads, the device will
allow the battery to power accessories connected to
the output of the relay. If the battery Voltage dips
below a specific low voltage threshold, the relay will
open and stay open until the Voltage is sensed to be
above a specific turn-on Voltage. For example, the relay
can be used to power several hundred Amps of accessories
connected to the relay output. On a 12 Volt system,
if the Voltage drops to 12.3 Volts for at least one
minute, the device will sense that as a stable, low
Voltage condition and open the relay. The relay will
stay open until the system Voltage is sensed to be 13.0
Volts indicating a charging source has been applied.
When 13.0 Volts is sensed, the relay will close restoring
the connection between the accessories and the battery.
Low Voltage disconnects are common in marine and fleet
applications and are often called LVD's or Voltage sensitive
relays. POWER-GATE is far more than just a low Voltage
disconnect as it can provide both low Voltage disconnect
and high Voltage disconnect (HVD) functionality, under
and over current functionality, handle in-rush current,
and provide short circuit protection all in a compact
and ultra-efficient module.
Programmable
Autonomous Relays. Placed between a battery and loads, the relay can
be factory programmed to respond to under-Voltage, over-Voltage,
under-current, over-current, or provide logic feedback
to the user's system. When configured as a programmable
autonomous relay, let us know what you need and Perfect
Switch will program the device to suit your application.
Circuit
Breakers.
Placed between a source and loads, the device can be
programmed to differentiate between typical in-rush
conditions, and an over-current or shorted condition
which causes the relay to open ceasing current conduction
between the source and load. Once open, it's typically
programmed to stay latched open until a reset signal
is applied. Think of it as a very smart, very flexible,
very fast circuit breaker.
Standard
Relays.
Placed between the source and load. Much like typical
relays where the user applies system Voltage to the
device's trigger input so the relay closes and conducts
current. Removal of the trigger opens the relay so it
ceases to conduct current.
Bi-Directional
Relays
are designed for bi-directional current flow and are
designed to sit between two sources. Some examples would
be a relay sitting between two batteries where current
could flow from battery A to battery B and visa-versa,
or between a battery and an inverter/charger
when current will flow from the battery to the inverter
during the conversion from DC to AC, but the relay will
also have to allow charging current to flow from the
inverter to the battery when the inverter/charger is
actively charging the battery. A back-to-back MOSFET
configuration enables current to flow in a bi-directional
fashion.
PERFECT
SWITCH PRODUCTS
ISOLATOR DEVICES/ RECTIFIERS
POWER-GATE
Battery Isolators are industry leading, high performance,
one-way electrical valves. They are commonly deployed in
multi-battery applications where independent discharge or
battery separation is required. Never confuse conventional
battery isolators with POWER-GATE battery isolators. POWER-GATE
devices enjoy ultra-low on-resistance and require no heat
sinking and no airflow at currents up to 600 Amps.
Recommended by EnerSys (manufacturer of Odyssey, Hawker,
Loadhog, Powersafe, General, NP, Ironclad, Genesis, Heritage,
and Varta batteries), and utilized in both military and
civilian applications, POWER-GATE Battery Discharge Controllers
insure that power gets to where it's needed without the
excessive heat and Voltage drop typified by more common,
lesser performing silicon and Schottky devices. Unlike conventional
silicon and Schottky isolators, POWER-GATE's achieve sub-100
micro-ohm performance, even as the currents climb through
600 Amps; that's over 1,000% more efficient than traditional
silicon and Schottky technology. With heat being the primary
killer of electronics, engineering heat OUT of the product
yields unparalleled reliability.
BATTERY
DISCHARGE CONTROLLERS
Perfect Switch manufactures Battery Discharge Controllers
in two configurations: Single Rectifiers and Dual
Rectifiers. Each is designed for use with multiple batteries
and how you plan on using your DC resources will dictate
which device is the appropriate choice for your application.
Single rectifiers and dual rectifiers are available up to
300 Amps. Perfect Switch also offers higher power devices
from 400 Amps to 600 Amps in the newer Generation 4.0 devices.
OR'ing
Diodes are designed to OR two sources to a single load.
Ultra-low on-resistance means devices require no heat sinking
and no airflow at currents up to 300 Amps. OR'ing Diodes
are epoxy encapsulated in a custom ABS enclosure and are
well suited for hostile environments. Both programmable
and non-programmable versions are available. Allow us to
help determine which version is best suited for your application.
Click
here to visit the OR'ing Diode Main Page where you can select
from 4 different OR'ing Options.
Quick
Specs:
Current Rating: 100 to 600 Amps
Surge Current: up to 3,000 Amps
Operating Voltage: 7.5 to 36 VDC
Voltage Drop at Max Current: 30 mV
Temperature Range: -40 to +105 C
"Medium Package" Dimensions:
7.87" x 5.13" x 1.95"
Weight: 23.5 ounces
"Large Package" Dimensions:
8.58" x 6.63" x 1.89"
Weight: 54 ounces
POWER-GATE
non-programmable OR'ing diodes are designed
to selectively OR one of two sources to a load. The
device will automatically conduct current from the
source with higher Voltage (relative to device ground)
to the load. When the primary source drops below the
secondary source, the device will "flip,"
and current from the secondary will drive the load.
The orientation of the internal MOSFET arrays insures
there will be no disruption in power driving the load,
even when transitioning from one source to another.
If source Voltage levels are sufficiently close enough,
dynamic Voltage sag/rise of one source in response
to the opposing source sag/rise can cause oscillation
or rapid-switching between the sources. In this
case, the "Programmable" OR'ing should be considered.Contact Pinnacle Innovations
and we will coordinate engineering for assistance.
POWER-GATE
OR'ing diodes provide high performance and reliable
switching without the conductive losses and leakage
typical to Schottky rectifiers. Conventional silicon
and Schottky rectifiers are attractively priced, but
have significant performance issues:
substantial
Voltage drop as current passes
conductive
losses create significant heat
batteries
never get fully charged
alternator
regulators always inaccurate due to diode drop
Non-programmable
OR'ing diodes are constructed based on Perfect Switch's
internationally patented large MOSFET array technology.
Quick
Specs: Current Rating: 75 to 150 Amps
Operating Voltage: 6.5 to 36 VDC
Voltage Drop at Max Current: 50 mV
Temperature Range: -40 to +105 C
Weight: 14.4 ounces
Dimensions: 5.40" x 2.86" x 1.57"
POWER-GATE
programmable OR'ing diodes are designed
to selectively OR one of two sources to a load.
This configuration can be programmed to automatically
conduct current from a pre-defined Master source
to the load. When the primary source drops to a
pre-defined low Voltage threshold (or alternate
metric), the device will "flip," and current
from the secondary Slave source will drive the load.
The customer's application and performance requirements
dictate how the devices will be programmed. This
setup is highly customizable so please contact
Pinnacle Innovations so that we may assist
in configuring devices for your application.
POWER-GATE
programmable OR'ing diodes provide high performance
and reliable switching without the conductive losses
and leakage typical to Schottky rectifiers.
Conventional silicon and Schottsky rectifiers are
attractively priced, but have significant performance
issues:
substantial Voltage drop as current passes
conductive
losses create significant heat
batteries
never get fully charged
alternator
regulators always inaccurate due to diode drop
Programmable
OR'ing diodes are constructed based on Perfect Switch's
internationally patented large MOSFET array technology.
POWER-GATE
solid state relaysmanage DC currents ranging from
100 Amps to 300 Amps, typically 5VDC to 35VDC. Devices
utilize Perfect Switch's internationally patented "high
ratio geometry"technology where we array large numbers
of MOSFETS. Implementing a robotic assembly technique, a
"perfect switch" is created yielding devices that
require no heat sinking, no airflow, and typically achieve
sub-100 micro-ohm performance at full rated continuous current.
Relays can be configured for either uni-directionalcurrent
flow or bi-directional
current flow. Devices can be manually controlled
or automatically controlled via the on-board microprocessor.
Our Voltage Sensitive Relays behave like the smartest low-Voltage
/ high Voltage disconnects ideally suited for fleet applications.
Order a Remote Control Programmer and adjust voltage sensitive
relays while installed. Solid
State Circuit Breakers provide a level of reliability and
precision that can't be achieved with conventional mechanical
breakers. We share your interest in managing DC resources
reliably and efficiently. Not sure if POWER-GATE devices
are suitable for your application?
Quick
Specs:
Current Rating: 100 to 300 Amps
Operating Voltage: 7.5 to 36 VDC
Voltage Drop at Max Current: 30 mV
Temperature Range: -40 to +105 C
Weight: 14.7 ounces
Dimensions: 5.40" x 2.86" x 1.57"
A
solid state, precision, DC circuit breaker
Differentiates
between momentary inrush and over-current
POWER-GATE
breakers are MOSFET-based uni-directional relays programmed
and tailored specifically to your circuit breaking requirements.
Parameters for inrush current, delays, timers, and logic
are flashed to the integrated microcontroller that monitors
the process. When the "breaking" setpoint is achieved,
the device will "open" the circuit shutting down
the load. Contact us and let our talented applications engineers
help determine what configuration is best for your application.
Solid
State Circuit Breakers provide a level of reliability
and precision that can't be achieved with conventional mechanical
breakers. We share your interest in managing DC resources
reliably and efficiently. Not sure if POWER-GATE devices
are suitable for your application?
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