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Engineers across various disciplines rely on test, measurement and control-based instrumentation components to design, develop, monitor and optimise systems and machinery. These tools identify faults and ensure the equipment is safe, efficient and performing as intended. While power supply products play a vital role in these environments, Russell Parr, CEO of Sunpower, explains the value of choosing a power supplier that offers tailored solutions.
SUNPOWER:
EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE PRODUCT With the multitude of power supplies available today, selecting a product goes beyond looking merely at its specification and cost; it is becoming increasingly vital to consider the supplier. This is because the supplier’s approach, expertise and level of support can significantly dictate the overall quality and reliability of the power solution. When looking for a potential power supply
provider, test and measurement professionals should take into consideration the company's track record, customer relationships and internal expertise. At Sunpower, for example, the approach is always customer-centric. Instead of focusing simply on power specifics or costs, the company works closely with clients to ensure its services fully align with their needs. As a result, it can offer all components ‘from the plug to consumption’ to be able to offer a complete solution to the test and measurement industry. Furthermore, it can also provide custom or modified solutions; something not all suppliers have either the confidence or the experience to deliver.
INNOVATION, RELIABILITY AND SAFETY One of the values of partnering with a supplier like Sunpower is that the quality of the products is underpinned by decades of expertise and innovation. It understands the importance of voltage and current ratings, power capacity, compatibility and efficiency; and uses its experience to integrate quality components for optimal thermal management, protection from voltage fluctuations, consistent performance and safe installation. The company also strictly adheres to EMC standards and certifications. In addition, Sunpower’s commitment to product quality is found in the extensive array of reliability tests it carries out. These include Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify and design out potential failure modes; Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) to identify design limits and facilitate continual design improvement; and Highly Accelerated Test Screen (HASS)
processing to screen all products for hidden manufacturing defects. In addition, the company systematically uses thermal modelling to address power dissipation hot spots, carries out salt spray testing to gauge corrosion resistance, and vibration tests to simulate the impact of environmental motion on energy and noise. To improve reliability, Sunpower also conducts
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) tests, which predict the average times components will operate before they fail. Indeed, every product supplied by Sunpower undergoes comprehensive functional testing and burn-in, with advanced manufacturing equipment, and together, these tests guarantee consistent product performance and reliability. Furthermore, Sunpower's commitment to its customers doesn’t end at the point of sale. The company’s dedication to delivering ‘total life service’ guarantees its clients receive ongoing support throughout the lifecycle of their products. For over two decades, this ethos has been central to building the company’s loyal customer base.
TOMORROW AND BEYOND As new technologies emerge, Sunpower understands that their power supplies will need to evolve and adapt too. Not only is the company innovating to provide the latest solutions, but it is doing so with a forward- thinking and responsible approach towards sustainability. It is not only exploring new ways to incorporate recycled components during manufacture; it is looking at improving the recyclability of power supply products too.
TAILORED POWER SOLUTIONS FOR TEST AND MEASUREMENT
The drive for clean energy also means power supply solutions need the agility to regulate power from the growing variety of renewable energy sources. Some of these, such as wind turbines or solar farms, can be remotely located and this requires putting measures like remote performance reporting in place. Sunpower’s focus on the customer means it already recognises these needs and it is working to ensure it has the solutions in place for both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s developments. For test, measurement and control
professionals, finding the most appropriate power supply solution can be an onerous challenge given the array of products available today. This task is made much simpler when working with a trusted and experienced supplier, like Sunpower, which is committed to delivering comprehensive solutions that are reliable, efficient, safe and cost- effective. Catering for a wide spectrum of application requirements, the company does not simply offer an out-of-the-box product, it combines all the best components to provide a tailored solution for individual customers.
Sunpower
www.sunpower-uk.com
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October 2023 Instrumentation Monthly
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