IoT/M2M Device AC/DC Power Adapter Case Study

We offer a wide range of models with extended operating temperature ranges for customers requiring AC/DC Power Adapter and open-frame power supplies for IoT/M2M equipment. UNIFIVE has extensive experience and a proven track record with these Products, which have earned high praise from our customers. This page presents some examples of our custom solutions.

As has recently drawn attention from many media outlets, the use of IoT technology to connect people, machines, and objects continues to advance every day, and we believe it will become increasingly widespread throughout our society.

IoT (Internet of Things) refers to physical objects communicating via the Internet. For example, by attaching components such as sensors to an object and connecting it to a network, this technology makes it possible to monitor the operating status of the object over the Internet and control it remotely. IoT is being used in a wide variety of situations to make our lives safer and more comfortable.

For monitoring in particular, vast amounts of information obtained from various objects, machines, human activities, and natural phenomena are converted into numerical data around the clock and collected through sensors and other devices. This requires the construction of highly reliable IoT infrastructure, making it essential to select highly reliable, long-life power supplies accordingly.

UNIFIVE has worked with communications equipment manufacturers for many years to develop highly reliable, long-life technologies designed for continuous 24-hour operation. These technologies can be widely applied not only to communications equipment but also to power supplies for IoT Products. UNIFIVE proposes optimal solutions based on its extensive experience and tailored to the requirements of each environment in which customers' equipment is used. We also provide individual consultations, so please feel free to contact us.

Case Study: AC/DC Power Adapters for IoT Devices

When power must be supplied to IoT devices used outdoors in mountainous areas or on farms, or in high-temperature greenhouse cultivation environments, an AC/DC Power Adapter capable of meeting the relevant operating environment requirements is essential. Smart agriculture is a new form of agriculture that uses IoT technologies such as autonomous robots, sensors, and wearable devices. Even when outdoor use is anticipated, adopting a model with an extended operating temperature range allows the Products to be used with confidence.

Example of a Recommended Model for IoT Network Equipment: "Recommended Extended-Temperature Model"

For example, customers developing IoT network equipment may require products that can be used across a wider temperature range. Our "Recommended Extended-Temperature Model" is introduced below.

Recommended Model for IoT Network Equipment (Extended-Temperature Version) Products Specification Sheet

• * 4. The applicable models comply with both CEC Level VI and RoHS 2.

Special Notes

• This product is made to order (customized) and differs from the standard models listed in our catalog.
  Detailed warranty conditions will be determined through separate consultation. For more information, please contact a UNIFIVE sales representative or an authorized distributor's sales contact.
• *1 and *2 are reference values. Please take note of this.
• *3: Warranty conditions vary depending on the ambient operating temperature range. Please contact a UNIFIVE sales representative or an authorized distributor in advance.
• The listed models include only the AC adapter unit. AC power cords are not sold as accessories for INLET models. Please take note of this.
• The listed models are intended for indoor use only. They are not designed to withstand direct sunlight or provide waterproof protection in outdoor environments.
  Use is limited to indoor environments. Do not use these models outdoors.
• These Products are current as of May 1, 2017.
  Specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice due to Products improvements or other reasons.

* As of November 1, 2018, AC/DC Power Adapter supporting a wide operating temperature range are available as the SU Series.
For details, please refer to the "Announcement of the Release of AC/DC Power Adapter Supporting a Wide Operating Temperature Range."

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