DC Power Distribution
Intelligent power management, reliable performance
Introducing a new best-in-class DC Power Distribution Unit (PDU) product line designed to manage and protect high-value assets in harsh environments.
These high performance PDUs offer a full feature set, durable design, and support for long product life cycles.
Why Power Management Matters
Power Distribution Units (PDUs) play a critical role in safeguarding high-value assets across a wide range of sectors—including industrial, telecommunications, scientific research, healthcare, retail POS, data centers, and military/defense operations.
At Spectrum Control, we design PDUs that go far beyond basic power routing, delivering intelligent monitoring and control, robust equipment protection, and rugged, reliable performance.
Purpose-Built PDUs from Spectrum Control
Leveraging field-proven engineering and close customer collaboration, Spectrum Control offers a robust line of PDUs specifically engineered for secure, dependable performance in both fixed and mobile applications.
Dependable Protection and Safety
Engineered for high reliability, Spectrum Control PDUs shield high-value equipment from power conditions such as transients, surges, short circuits, and thermal overloads—ensuring consistent, uninterrupted operation.
Advanced Monitoring and Secure Control
Every unit offers intelligent, programmable control of current, voltage, and temperature at the individual port level. Users can configure startup sequencing, fault limits, and real-time alerts. Secure Ethernet connectivity enables reliable remote access and system management. Fast startup and auto-recovery features improve uptime and eliminate manual restarts.
Rugged Performance for Harsh Environments
Unlike generic off-the-shelf options, Spectrum Control PDUs are designed to thrive in extreme conditions—including wide temperature ranges (-40°C to +50°C), and are resistant to shock, vibration, and moisture.
Engineered for Long Life Cycles
All components are selected for performance, long lifecycle, and ease of manufacturing—ensuring consistent availability and support throughout the product’s service life.
Meet or Exceeds Industry Standards
Spectrum Control PDUs are tested and qualified to exceed industry benchmarks, including: MIL-STD-810H (Methods 501.7-II, 507.6-II, 514.18-I, 516.8-IV and -Ve), and MIL_STD_461G: CS101 | RE102.
Features
General Operation
Secure remote access / control / local control.
Front panel status display
(OLED & LEDs).
Common control across AC/DC PDU’s and RF/ Microwave Systems.
- Enables common UI (user interface) and single connection
Supports logical interfaces including SSH, Telnet and Serial interfaces using proprietary ASCII based command line interface (CLI).
Supports SNMPv1/2c/3.
DHCP or Static IPv4 addressing over a Gigabit Ethernet physical layer.
Flexible configuration
Remote Monitoring and control of each outlet individually.
Configurable UP and DOWN Sequencing.
Configurable Channel Groups.
Configurable soft breaker settings including configurable recover retries.
Configurable over and under alarm settings for voltage, current and temperature.
Auto Up Sequence, Group Enable or Individual Channel Enable following special events (power on, EPO).
Hardware
1 RU 19” rack mount package.
Designed for manufacturability, automated production test, emphasis on parts availability.
Front panel switches with LEDs for mains status.
Local / remote control and status.
OLED display for addressing, hour meter and additional status.
Ethernet (GigE) nickel-plated-shielded RJ45 and USB 2.0 type-C interfaces.
Input and output monitoring (voltage, current, temperature) / protection / EMI filtering.
Hardware watchdog timer shuts down unit if control is non-responsive.
Ruggedized design, wide temperature range / low smoke wiring.
Conservatively rated for high MTBF and cool operation.
Specifications
Input Characteristics
| Input Voltage | 18 – 32VDC |
| Total Current | 160A |
| Inputs | 2 x 1P/80A Breaker with high current input lug connections |
| Input Monitoring | • Voltage measurement +/- 1% • Current measurement +/- 5% • Temperature |
| Transient / Surge Protection |
"TVS Diode – Bi-directional Voltage Transient / Surge Protection / 30kW peak pulse capability, 1.0 pS fast response" |
Output Characteristics
| Voltage |
18 – 32VDC
2 Banks, 80A per Bank, 6 Ports per Bank, 40A
Maximum per Port |
| Output Ports | 2x Anderson Power Pole with Retention Screw |
| Output Monitoring per Port | • Voltage measurement +/- 1% • Current measurement +/- 5% • Temperature |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Material | Aluminum |
| Finish | Powder Coat, Black, Fine Texture |
| Lettering | Silk Screen, White |
| Mounting | Brackets accommodate Front or Mid Mount |
| Weight | 5kg |
Communication
| USB Type C connector |
| 10/100/1000 Base-T (MIL-C-26482 RJ-45 Connector) |
Operation Environment
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +50C |
| Storage Temperature | -40C to +80C |
| Relative Humidity | 0 – 95% (non-Condensing) |
| Elevation | 0 – 3,050 meters |
| Sensor | Internal and External Temperature Sensing |
Environmental
| MILSPEC | MIL-STD-810H ○ 501.7 Procedure II ○ 507.6 Procedure II ○ 514.8 Procedure I ○ 516.8 Procedures IV & V MIL-STD-461G |