Users in industrial control and info-communication fields are placing growing importance on the durability and reliability of power supplies. However, legacy power supply units (PSUs) are facing unprecedented challenges due to the trend towards more compact devices and increasing business focus on ESG performance.
These industrial are also setting increasingly stringent requirements for PSU performance and size, driven by corporate ESG goals and environmental sustainability performance. MEAN WELL, a leading global supplier of standard PSU products, has launched the next iteration of its classic SE-1000 series that has been a best-seller for 20 years. The all-new next-generation LRS-1200 series features a smaller footprint and higher conversion efficiency while retaining its famed high reliability design. The new product offers a superior solution for mid- to high-power applications that require high energy efficiency and compact form factors.
LRS-1200 Embodies Next-Generation PSU Design through High-Efficiency, Reliability, Compact Footprint, and Carbon Reduction
The LRS-1200 is based on the SE-1000 and draws on the high reliability design characteristic of MEAN WELL. Product volume was reduced by a staggering 49% through extensive optimizations and conversion efficiency was improved by 6% to reach up to 94%. Product carbon footprint evaluation found that each LRS-1200 PSU produced 13.30 kg CO₂ of carbon emissions, a 48.02% decreased compared to the 25.58 kg CO₂e of SE-1000. It therefore satisfies the demanding requirements for a compact footprint, energy efficiency, and sustainability in modern applications. The product supports an ultra-wide input voltage range of 180 ~ 305 Vac and an operating temperature range of -30 to +70 °C. It can also operate reliably at altitudes of 5,000 meters above sea level and in unstable power grids. A peak output of 150% is supported to cater for high instantaneous loads from starting motors, demonstrating the product's superb environmental adaptability and application flexibility. A 3-year warranty and lightweight design reduces system installation and operating costs even further. For budget-sensitive customers or large-scale deployments, it offers a highly cost-effective and environmentally-friendly power supply solution.
Recognized in Multiple Industries and Applications
LRS-1200 has been certified by multiple international certification bodies. These included IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 for information devices as well as IEC/EN IEC 61558-1 and IEC/EN 61558-2 16 for industrial control applications. National safety certifications include CB, UL, DEKRA, RCM, CQC, BSMI, EAC, CE and UKCA. These not only provide assurance of safety during equipment operations but also ensure compatibility with all types of industrial equipment around the world. The peak output of 150% is particularly well suited to industrial automation and electromechanical systems with high instantaneous loads. The LRS-1200 has already been introduced in a number of applications encompassing industrial control systems, new energy devices, and cooling modules. Customer feedback has been generally positive. The new product has demonstrated clear advantages over legacy products in terms of flexibility on space-saving installations and power efficiency, further boosting its over cost-effectiveness and application value.
Towards Smart Power and One-Stop Solutions
In the future, MEAN WELL will continue to uphold the core strategy of "4S3H" by strengthening its system integration capability and the competitiveness of its products. "4S" stands for Software, System, Solution, and Service with an emphasis on software-hardware integration and application-oriented development; "3H" emphasizes high added value, high cost-effectiveness, and high output by upgrading the technical sophistication and range of applications for standard products. With the launch of the LRS-1200 high-power, compact PSU, MEAN WELL will continue to release more high power density, compact footprint, high efficiency, and smart solutions, aiming to deliver a one-stop, high-value, high-performance PSU service model.
At the same time, MEAN WELL consolidates its R&D resources in Taiwan and China, and collaborating with ESG-aligned partners to co-develop product bundles featuring smart control and system scalability. These will have widespread applications in the industrial automation, LED lighting, medical, energy and information fields. All new products will undergo multi-national safety certifications to ensure compliance and readiness for global markets, enabling MEAN WELL to continue delivering stable, reliable, and sustainable PSU solutions.
The next-gen LRS-1200 series offers higher efficiency in a smaller size, with MEAN WELL's trusted reliability - ideal for compact, high-power applications
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Article edited by Joseph Tsai
