PULS CD5.242 DIN-Rail DC/DC Converter, 48V to 24V, 5A, 120W, Isolated

The PULS CD5.242 is a DIN-rail mounted DC/DC converter that steps a 48 V DC input down to an isolated, regulated 24 V DC output rated at 5 A / 120 W. Part of the PULS DIMENSION C-series, it fits in a compact 32 mm-wide housing and combines galvanic input-to-output isolation, reverse-polarity protection, and an integrated soft-start with a broad slate of global agency approvals. The CD5.242 is built for 48 V battery and DC distribution systems, machine building, material handling, and process environments where a clean, protected 24 V control voltage is required.

Key Features

• 48 V DC input with a wide 36 - 60 V DC range (48 V ±25%)
• Isolated, regulated 24 V DC output, adjustable from 24 - 28 V
• 5 A at 24 V / 4.3 A at 28 V, 120 W rated output power
• Up to 90.3% typical efficiency keeps heat dissipation low (12.9 W typical losses)
• 20% PULS Power Boost reserve, usable continuously up to +45°C ambient
• Full 120 W rated output from -25°C to +60°C
• Compact 32 mm width conserves DIN-rail and control-panel space
• Integrated soft-start function and minimal input inrush current surge
• Reverse input polarity protection
• Screw-terminal connections for fast, secure field wiring

Specifications

Agency Approvals & Compliance

The CD5.242 carries a comprehensive set of global approvals, making it suitable for regulated, hazardous-location, and marine installations:

• UL 508 (USA and Canada)
• Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations (USA and Canada, UL)
• ATEX EN 60079 and IECEx IEC 60079
• Marine approvals: ABS and DNV
• IEC 60950 CB Scheme
• CCC (China) and KC (Korea)
• EU Declaration of Conformity, RoHS and REACH compliant

Typical Applications

• Stepping 48 V battery banks and DC distribution buses down to a regulated 24 V control voltage
• Machine building and OEM control panels
• Material handling and conveyor systems
• Building automation and energy infrastructure
• Hazardous-location (Class I Div 2 / ATEX) and marine equipment requiring isolated 24 V power

About the PULS DIMENSION C-Series

PULS DIMENSION C-series DC/DC converters deliver 92 W to 120 W of output power in a slim DIN-rail housing and are designed to operate from batteries and other DC sources. The CD5.242 includes all the essential functions of the series along with a 20% power reserve, safe input-to-output isolation, reverse-polarity protection, and soft-start. The unit can be connected in parallel with compatible DIMENSION CT, QS, and QT-series supplies to increase available output current or build redundancy.

Automation Distribution is an authorized PULS distributor. Contact our team for pricing, lead times, datasheets, and application support on the CD5.242 and the full DIMENSION power supply line.