FAQ No. FAQ01991
Question
What is the life expectancy of Power Supplies?
Answer
Power Supplies' lifetime depends on its
usage.
The life expectancy also depends on the model of Power Supplies being
used, as shown in the following table. Use this information as reference
for maintenance and replacement.
Conditions:
1. Input voltage: Rated input voltage
2. Load rate: 50%
3. Ambient temperature: 40°C
4. Mounting: Standard mounting direction
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Life Expectancy |
Main Models |
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8 years or longer |
S82K |
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10 years or longer |
S82J,
S8TS,
S8VS,
S8VM |
Note: The life expectancy was calculated by
high-temperature testing of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor, so these
values are guidelines only.
With S8VS Series Switch Mode Power Supply, the Maintenance Forecast
Monitor Function will indicate the approximate time remaining until
recommended replacement of Power Supplies.

Other Power Supply
FAQs
What is backup operation?
What size load (as a percentage of the Power Supply's rated output capacity) can be connected to an S82J or S82K Series Power Supply?
Are there models available that support parallel operation?
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