SCHURTER's new environmentally friendly series 5120 Filtered Power Entry Module has been added to a list of proven predecessors. Refined for optimal performance at the lowest price, the new compact filter is particularly suited for single-phase power supplies used in Industrial equipment, Information Technology Equipment and Medical Devices, which are governed by stringent EMC emission and immunity standards.

The series is dimensioned as a 1-stage filter for rated currents 1, 2, 4, 6, 10 and 15A. The unit has an outstanding wide-band attenuation in the frequency range from 100 kHz to 30 MHz with a leakage current of <0.5 mA for standard and <5 µA for medical filters. Mounting options include a front or rear side mounting version for traditional screw and nut mounting, or rivet mounting. A version specifically for rear side mounting features pre-formed, threaded holes for M3 screws. This version eliminates the handling of nuts, reducing costs and automating assembly. The metal flange provides a large contact area for optimal shielding at the panel opening.

The 5120 fulfills the requirements according to IEC/EN 60950 and UL 1950 for use in IT equipment and IEC/EN 60601 and UL 544 for use in medical equipment. It is pending certification according to ENEC for rated currents up to 10A and UL/CSA up to 15A at 250 VAC. The filters are also available in a protection class II version according to IEC 61140, and can be equipped with special class X1 capacitors for enhanced surge withstand voltage protection.

Typical applications for the series 5120 include: medical monitoring systems and instruments, dental equipment, electronic test equipment and measurement products, industrial digital multimeters, networking routers, and home appliances such as fitness equipment and LCD TVs.