STEP-PS/ 1AC/12DC/1.

Power supply unit

INTERFACE
Data sheet
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1 Description Features

STEP POWER power supplies for installation distributors – Easy assembly on the DIN rail or panel
The STEP POWER power supply range was developed – Maximum energy efficiency thanks to low idling losses
especially for building automation. The low idling losses and – Quick startup with LED function monitoring
high degree of efficiency ensure maximum energy efficiency.
– High operating safety due to long mains buffering under
They allow flexible use and can be snapped onto the DIN rail
full load and high MTBF (> 1,800,000 h)
or screwed onto an even surface.
– Can be used worldwide in all industrial sectors due to a
wide-range input and an international approval package
– Wide temperature range of -25°C to +70°C
– Parallel connection possible for increased performance
and redundancy

EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Only remove equipment when it is disconnected and not in the potentially explosive area.

DANGER
The device contains dangerous live elements and high levels of stored energy.
Never carry out work when the power is turned on.
Make sure you always use the latest documentation.
It can be downloaded from the product at phoenixcontact.net/products.
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2 Table of contents
1 Description ..................................................................................................................................1
Features .........................................................................................................................................................1

2 Table of contents.........................................................................................................................2
3 Ordering data .............................................................................................................................. 3
4 Technical data............................................................................................................................. 3
5 Structure......................................................................................................................................6
6 Block diagram ............................................................................................................................. 7
7 Safety notes ................................................................................................................................7
8 Installation ...................................................................................................................................8
9 Mounting position ........................................................................................................................8
10 Mounting on DIN rails .................................................................................................................. 9
Assembly........................................................................................................................................................9
Removing .......................................................................................................................................................9

11 Connection to various systems....................................................................................................9

12 Input .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Protection of the primary side .......................................................................................................................10
Permissible backup fuse for mains protection...............................................................................................10

13 Output ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Protection of the secondary side...................................................................................................................10

14 Signaling ................................................................................................................................... 11
15 Function .................................................................................................................................... 11
Output characteristic curve ...........................................................................................................................11
Thermal behavior..........................................................................................................................................12
Parallel operation..........................................................................................................................................12
Redundant operation ....................................................................................................................................12
Increased performance.................................................................................................................................13

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3 Ordering data

Description Type Order No. Pcs./Pkt.

Primary-switched STEP POWER power supply for DIN rail mounting, input: STEP-PS/ 1AC/12DC/1.5 2868567 1
1-phase, output: 12 V DC/1.5 A

4 Technical data

Input data
Nominal input voltage 100 V AC ... 240 V AC
Input voltage range AC 85 V AC ... 264 V AC
Input voltage range DC 95 V DC ... 250 V DC
AC frequency range 45 Hz ... 65 Hz
Frequency range DC 0 Hz
Current consumption 0.3 A (120 V AC)
0.2 A (230 V AC)
Inrush current limitation < 15 A (typical)
I2t < 0.1 A2s
Power failure bypass > 15 ms (120 V AC)
> 70 ms (230 V AC)
Typical response time < 0.5 s
Protective circuit Transient surge protection Varistor
Input fuse, integrated 1.25 A (slow-blow, internal)

Output data
Nominal output voltage 12 V DC ±1 %
Output current 1.5 A (-25°C ... 55°C)
1.65 A (-25 °C ... 40 °C permanent)
2.6 A (maximum output current)
Control deviation < 1 % (change in load, static 10 % ... 90 %)
< 2 % (change in load, dynamic 10 % ... 90 %)
< 0.1 % (change in input voltage ±10 %)
Efficiency > 84 % (for 230 V AC and nominal values)
Rise time < 0.5 s (UOUT (10 % ... 90 %))
Residual ripple < 75 mVPP (20 MHz)
Peak switching voltages < 10 mVPP (20 MHz)
Connection in parallel Yes, for redundancy and increased capacity
Connection in series Yes
Protection against internal overvoltage < 25 V DC
Resistance to reverse feed ≤ 25 V DC

Power consumption
Maximum power dissipation in no-load condition < 0.4 W
Power loss nominal load max. < 3.2 W

LED status indicator

Status display "DC OK" LED green / UOUT > 10.8 V: LED on

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General data
Insulation voltage input/output 4 kV AC (type test)
3.75 kV AC (routine test)
Degree of protection IP20
Protection class II (in closed control cabinet)
MTBF (IEC 61709) > 1800000 h (40°C)
Housing material Polycarbonate
Foot latch material POM (Polyoxymethylen)
Dimensions W / H / D (state of delivery) 36 mm / 90 mm / 61 mm
Weight 0.11 kg

Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature (operation) -25 °C ... 70 °C (> 55° C derating : 2.5%/K)
Ambient temperature (storage/transport) -40 °C ... 85 °C
Max. permissible relative humidity (operation) ≤ 95 % (at 25 °C, non-condensing)
Vibration (operation) < 15 Hz, amplitude ±2.5 mm (according to IEC 60068-2-6)
15 Hz ... 150 Hz, 2.3g, 90 min.
Shock 30g in each direction, according to IEC 60068-2-27
Pollution degree in acc. with EN 50178 2
Climatic class 3K3 (in acc. with EN 60721)

Standards
Electrical Equipment for Machinery EN 60204-1 / Overvoltage category III
Electrical safety (of information technology equipment) IEC 60950-1/VDE 0805 (SELV)
Electronic equipment for use in electrical power installations EN 50178/VDE 0160 (PELV)
SELV IEC 60950-1 (SELV) and EN 60204-1 (PELV)
Safe isolation DIN VDE 0100-410
Limitation of mains harmonic currents EN 61000-3-2
Medical standard IEC 60601-1, 2 x MOOP
Budgetary standard IEC 60335-1
Information technology equipment - safety (CB scheme) CB Scheme

Approvals
UL approvals UL/C-UL listed UL 508
UL/C-UL Recognized UL 60950
NEC Class 2 as per UL 1310
UL ANSI/ISA-12.12.01 Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D (Hazardous
Location)
Temp code T4 (70 °C)
Shipbuilding Germanischer Lloyd (EMC 1), ABS, NK

Current approvals/permissions for the product can be found in the download area under phoenixcontact.net/
products.

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Conformance with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Noise immunity according to EN 61000-6-2
Electrostatic discharge EN 61000-4-2
Contact discharge 8 kV (Test Level 4)
Discharge in air 8 kV (Test Level 3)
Comments Criterion B
Electromagnetic HF field EN 61000-4-3
Frequency range 80 MHz ... 3 GHz
Field intensity 10 V/m
Comments Criterion A
Fast transients (burst) EN 61000-4-4
Input 4 kV (Test Level 4 - asymmetrical)
Output 2 kV (Test Level 3 - asymmetrical)
Comments Criterion A
Surge current loads (surge) EN 61000-4-5
Input 2 kV (Test Level 3 - symmetrical)
4 kV (Test Level 4 - asymmetrical)
Output 0.5 kV (Test Level 1 - symmetrical)
1 kV (Test Level 2 - asymmetrical)
Comments Criterion A
Conducted interference EN 61000-4-6
Input/output asymmetrical
Frequency range 10 kHz ... 80 MHz
Voltage 10 V (Test Level 3)
Comments Criterion A
Voltage dips EN 61000-4-11
Input mains buffering > 20 ms
Comments Criterion A

Key
Criterion A Normal operating behavior within the specified limits.
Criterion B Temporary impairment to operational behavior that is corrected by the device
itself.

Emitted interference in acc. with EN 61000-6-3

Radio interference voltage in acc. with EN 55011 EN 55011 (EN 55022) class B used in industry and residential area / EMC 1
Emitted radio interference in acc. with EN 55011 EN 55011 (EN 55022) class B used in industry and residential area / EMC 1

All technical specifications are nominal and refer to a room temperature of 25 °C and 70% relative humidity at
2000 m above sea level.

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5 Structure
1 AC input
4
2 DC output
3 "DC OK" LED, green
2
4 Universal snap-on foot for EN DIN rails and for wall
mounting

1
[mm²] AWG [Nm]
solid stranded Torque
Input 0.2 - 2.5 0.2 - 2.5 24 - 12 0.6 - 0.8
Output 0.2 - 2.5 0.2 - 2.5 24 - 12 0.6 - 0.8

Input data
Nominal input voltage 100 V AC ... 240 V AC
Input voltage range AC 85 V AC ... 264 V AC
Input voltage range DC 95 V DC ... 250 V DC
AC frequency range 45 Hz ... 65 Hz
Frequency range DC 0 Hz
Input fuse, integrated 1.25 A (slow-blow, internal)
Connection method Screw connection
Stripping length 6.5 mm

Output data
Nominal output voltage 12 V DC ±1 %
Output current 1.5 A (-25°C ... 55°C)
1.65 A (-25 °C ... 40 °C permanent)
2.6 A (maximum output current)
Connection method Screw connection
Stripping length 6.5 mm

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6 Block diagram

+
L (+) +
N (-) –
–

7 Safety notes
EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Only remove equipment when it is disconnected and not in the potentially explosive area.
DANGER
The device contains dangerous live elements and high levels of stored energy.
Never carry out work when the power is turned on.
WARNING:
Before startup please ensure:
The mains connection has been carried out by a competent person and protection against electric shock is
guaranteed!
The device can be disconnected outside the power supply unit in accordance with the regulations as in
EN 60950 (e.g. through primary side line protection)!
All feed lines are sufficiently protected and dimensioned!
All output lines are dimensioned according to the maximum output current of the device or separately
protected!
Sufficient convection must be guaranteed.
CAUTION:
The power supply units are built-in devices. The device may only be installed and put into operation by qualified
personnel. The corresponding national regulations must be observed.

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8 Installation
NOTE:
In order to ensure sufficient convection, we
recommend a minimum vertical distance of
30 mm to the other devices.

The power supply unit can be snapped onto all

DIN rails as per EN 60715; it can also be
mounted on walls. The device must be
mounted vertically (connecting terminals
above or below).

9 Mounting position

36
55
44
30
150
90
45
30

50
61

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10 Mounting on DIN rails

Assembly
To mount on an EN DIN rail, snap the device straight onto the
DIN rail.
If the power supply unit is to be fastened directly onto an even
surface, press the orange base latch upward and down.
Place a washer between the pulled-out base latch and the
even surface (max. outer diameter 8.5 mm, max. thickness
1.3 mm, e.g., spring washer for M4 in acc. with DIN 127-B or
toothed lock washer in acc. with DIN 6797).
Then fasten the device with two screws (max. thread
diameter 4 mm, max. head diameter 8.5 mm).

Removing
To dismantle from the EN DIN rail, press the orange base
latch outward and pull the device off of the DIN rail.
In the case of wall mounting, loosen the screws and press the
base latch inwards again.

11 Connection to various systems

TN-S TN-C TT iT
L1
L L L L2
N PEN N L3
PE

L N L N L N L N
+ - + - + - + -

The 100 V AC ... 240 V AC connection is made using the L and N screw connections.
The device can be connected to 1-phase AC networks or to two of the phase conductors of three-phase systems (TN, TT or
IT networks in acc. with VDE 0100-300/IEC 60364-3) with nominal voltages of 100 V AC ...240 V AC.
For operation on two of the phase conductors of a three-phase system, an isolating facility for all poles must
be provided.

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12 Input
CAUTION:
If an internal fuse is triggered, there is a device
malfunction. In this case, the device must be
inspected in the factory.

Protection of the primary side

The device must be installed in acc. with the regulations as in
EN 60950. It must be possible to disconnect the device using
a suitable isolating facility outside the power supply.
The primary side line protection, for example, is suitable. For
device protection, there is an internal fuse. Additional device
protection is not necessary.

Permissible backup fuse for mains protection

Power circuit-breaker 6 A, 10 A or 16 A, characteristic B (or
identical function). Connect a suitable fuse upstream for DC
applications!

13 Output
CAUTION:
Make sure that all output lines are dimensioned
according to the maximum output current or are
separately protected. The cables on the
secondary side must have sufficiently large
cross sections in order to keep the voltage
drops on the lines as low as possible.

The connection is made using the "+" and "-" screw

connections on the screw connection of the DC output. The
set output voltage is 12 V DC at the time of delivery.

Protection of the secondary side

The device is electronically protected against short-circuit
and idling. In the event of a malfunction, the output voltage is
limited to 25 V DC.

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14 Signaling
The "DC OK" LED enables evaluation of the function of the power supply directly on site.

State 1 State 2
"DC OK" LED ON OFF
Cause Output voltage > 10.8 V Output voltage < 10.8 V or no voltage at the
output
Meaning Output voltage and output current OK The device is in operation, but there is a fault
in the consumer, the current consumption is
greater than I1 or the output is short-circuited.
The device is out of operation because there
is no mains voltage, the fuse on the primary
side has been triggered, or the device is
faulty.

15 Function
Output characteristic curve
UOUT [V]

PN P1 The power supply works with a power reserve as shown in the

U/I characteristic curve in the figure. At ambient temperatures
UN TAMB < +40 °C, I1 is available continuously. At higher
temperatures, it is available for a few minutes. In the event of
a secondary-side short-circuit or overload, the output current
is limited to IMAX. Thereby, the module does not switch off, but
rather supplies a continuous output current. The secondary
voltage is reduced here until the short-circuit is eliminated.
IN I1 IMAX The U/I characteristic curve with the power reserve ensures
IOUT [A] that both high inrush currents of capacitive loads as well as
loads with DC/DC converters in the primary circuit can be
supplied.
UN = 12 V
IN = 1.5 A
PN = 18 W
I1 = 1.65 A
P1 = 19.8 W
IMAX = 2.6 A (UOUT = 0 V)

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Thermal behavior
Output current [A]

With an ambient temperature of up to +55°C, the device

supplies the continuous output current of IN. In the case of
IN ambient temperatures above +55°C, the output current must
be reduced by 2.5% per Kelvin increase in temperature. The
device does not switch off at ambient temperatures of +70°C
or thermal overload. The output capacity is reduced as far as
necessary to provide device protection. After it has cooled
0 down, the output capacity is increased again.
-25 20 40 60
Ambient temperature [°C]

Parallel operation
Devices of the same type can be connected in parallel to
increase both redundancy and power. By default upon
delivery, no further adjustments are required.
If the output voltage is adjusted, a uniform distribution of
power is guaranteed by setting all parallel operated power
supply units to exactly the same output voltage.
To ensure symmetrical current distribution we recommend
that all cable connections from the power supply unit to the
busbar are the same length and have the same cross section.
Depending on the system, for parallel connection of more
than two power supplies a protective circuit should be
installed at each individual device output (e.g., decoupling
diode, DC fuse or circuit breaker). This prevents high return
currents in the event of a secondary device fault.

Redundant operation
IN IN Redundant circuits are suitable for supplying systems, which
+ − + − place particularly high demands on operational safety. If a
fault occurs in the primary circuit of the first power supply unit,
the second device automatically takes over the complete
power supply without interruption, and vice versa. For this
+ purpose, the power supply units to be connected in parallel
− must be large enough that the total current requirements of all
loads can be fully met by one power supply unit. External
decoupling diodes are required for 100% redundancy (TRIO-
DIODE/12-24DC/2X10/1X20, Order No. 2866514).
Σ = IN
+ −

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Increased performance
IN IN For n parallel connected devices, the output current can be
+ − + − increased to n x IN. Parallel connection for increasing power
is used when extending existing systems. A parallel
connection is recommended if the power supply unit does not
cover the current consumption of the most powerful load.
+ Otherwise, the load should be divided between individual
− devices that are independent from one another.

Σ = 2 x IN
+ −

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