{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"altech-ps-c120xx","name":"Altech PS-C120xx compact supply housing","kind":"object","abbreviation":"PS C120xx","aliases":["PS_C120xx","PS-C12012","PS-C12024","PS-C12048","PS_C120xx GA","PS_C120xx general arrangement"],"category":"control-circuits","drawingTypes":["GA"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"Compact power-supply housing reference for PS-C12012, PS-C12024 and PS-C12048.","description":["Coordinate the compact supply with adjacent terminal blocks and wire duct. Leave access to the terminals even where the housing fits closely between devices.","The downloadable GA illustration is independently authored conceptual geometry, with no scale or manufacturer dimensions. Use the official CAD source for the exact layout.","Altech originals remain at the manufacturer source because their drawing notices restrict reproduction. Product lifecycle and availability have not been established."],"readingNotes":["Use the shared housing drawing only after identifying the installed output-voltage variant.","Compact mechanical fit does not establish permissible side-by-side thermal loading."],"drawingChecklist":["Record the full PS-C120 order code.","Check rail attachment and terminal access.","Verify cooling spacing and present availability."],"distinction":"Compact mechanical fit does not establish permissible side-by-side thermal loading.","facts":[{"label":"Manufacturer","value":"Altech"},{"label":"Model / housing family","value":"PS_C120xx"},{"label":"CAD selection","value":"PS-C12012, PS-C12024, PS-C12048"},{"label":"Illustration","value":"Original conceptual GA; unitless, not a manufacturer outline"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"ga-expansion-altech-ps-c120xx","relevance":"Manufacturer identity and available drawing route; exact file identity is recorded in the linked CAD entry."}],"related":["ga-din-rail-ac-dc-power-supply","terminal-strip"],"artwork":"edu-object-altech-ps-c120xx","publishedOn":"2026-10-29","updatedOn":"2026-10-29","provenance":"independent-public-research","plainEnglish":{"title":"What it does","introduction":"A power supply turns incoming electrical power into the voltage and form needed by connected equipment.","example":"In a switchgear control panel, an AC-to-DC power supply can provide DC power for relays, controller modules and indication circuits.","drawings":"Use the selected manufacturer's drawings to check the equipment's size, mounting points and cable connections. The layout helps you plan where it fits and how it can be reached for maintenance. An illustrative 3D preview does not establish product dimensions or required clearances.","terms":[{"name":"Voltage","meaning":"The electrical potential difference between two points, measured in volts."},{"name":"Rating","meaning":"A value stating the conditions for which equipment is specified."},{"name":"Schematic","meaning":"A drawing showing function and connections rather than physical appearance."}],"diagram":"flow","steps":["Incoming supply","Power supply","Required control power"],"caption":"A simplified explanation of how this item works. It does not show terminal wiring or an operating procedure.","sources":[{"label":"Altech PS-C120xx compact supply housing official drawing source","url":"https://legacy.altechcorp.com/CAD/1MasterSheet/WebsiteUSE/HTMLWebpages/PowerSupplyMasterSheet.htm"}],"profileId":"power-supply"},"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/objects/altech-ps-c120xx","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/tools/electrical-library/equipment-preview/altech-ps-c120xx","scope":"Equipment preview: manufacturer drawing where available, otherwise a 3D thumbnail. Original object icon exports are removed."},"drawings":[],"sources":[{"id":"ga-expansion-altech-ps-c120xx","title":"Altech PS-C120xx compact supply housing official drawing source","publisher":"Altech","url":"https://legacy.altechcorp.com/CAD/1MasterSheet/WebsiteUSE/HTMLWebpages/PowerSupplyMasterSheet.htm","type":"manufacturer","scope":"Model identity and mechanical CAD selection. No reproduction of manufacturer graphics.","checkedOn":"2026-10-29","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Manufacturer identity and available drawing route; exact file identity is recorded in the linked CAD entry."}]}