The Emerson/Artesyn/Astec 73-551-0015 is a DC-DC switching power supply module from the MVP Series, engineered for configurable power systems requiring reliable energy conversion in industrial and telecommunications environments. This module delivers intelligent power management through current sharing, remote voltage sensing, and comprehensive overload protection across all outputs, with support for manual or I2C-based voltage adjustment and output margining on single-output configurations.
## Technical Specifications
**Product Family & Ratings**
• Manufacturer: Emerson / Artesyn / Astec
• Product Family: MVP Series, MP Series
• Model: 73-551-0015
• Type: Power Supply Module, DC-DC Power Supply, Switching Power Supply
• Total Power (MVP Series): Up to 1000 W; module variants rated to 210 W
• Output Voltage: Configurable 2 V to 60 V (single, dual, or triple outputs)
**Control & Monitoring**
• Voltage Adjustment: Available on all outputs via manual or I2C control
• Current Share: Available on outputs rated ≥10 A
• Remote Sense: Available on outputs rated >2 A
• Overload Protection: All outputs
• Margining: Single-output modules
• Input-OK Signal: Included
• Status Indicator LED: Included
• I2C Control Interface: iMP series (configurable input OK, output OK, inhibit/enable, sequencing, current limit modes)
• External Switching Frequency Sync: Optional
## Key Features
• Configurable voltage outputs across 2–60 V range
• Current sharing capability for paralleled high-current applications
• Remote voltage sensing for load-point regulation
• Output margining for production test and system validation
• Intelligent I2C sequencing and control (iMP series)
• Input and output status monitoring with LED indication
• Selectable current-limit modes (foldback or constant current)
## Typical Applications
• Industrial automation and process control
• Telecommunications and networking infrastructure
• Computing and office systems
• Medical devices (iMP series with EN60601 approval)
• Test and instrumentation
## Compatibility & Integration
The 73-551-0015 integrates into MP1, MP4, MP6, and MP8 chassis. The iMP series platform accommodates seven DC-DC converter module slots and provides full medical-grade certification for regulated applications.
