{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"altech-pst-960xx","name":"Altech PST-960xx power-supply housing","kind":"object","abbreviation":"PST 960xx","aliases":["PST_960xx","PST-96024","PST-96048","PST_960xx GA","PST_960xx general arrangement"],"category":"control-circuits","drawingTypes":["GA"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"Mechanical housing reference shared by PST-96024 and PST-96048 variants.","description":["Set aside the selected supply envelope and enough room to terminate its power conductors without obstructing neighbouring equipment. Coordinate thermal spacing using the manufacturer instructions.","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":["The xx suffix identifies a family of output-voltage variants rather than a single finished order code.","Do not assign the electrical rating of PST-96024 to PST-96048 because the drawing is shared."],"drawingChecklist":["Specify the complete PST order code.","Check mounting, cooling and conductor approach.","Confirm model lifecycle and drawing revision."],"distinction":"Do not assign the electrical rating of PST-96024 to PST-96048 because the drawing is shared.","facts":[{"label":"Manufacturer","value":"Altech"},{"label":"Model / housing family","value":"PST_960xx"},{"label":"CAD selection","value":"PST-96024, PST-96048"},{"label":"Illustration","value":"Original conceptual GA; unitless, not a manufacturer outline"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"ga-expansion-altech-pst-960xx","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-pst-960xx","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 PST-960xx power-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-pst-960xx","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/tools/electrical-library/equipment-preview/altech-pst-960xx","scope":"Equipment preview: manufacturer drawing where available, otherwise a 3D thumbnail. Original object icon exports are removed."},"drawings":[],"sources":[{"id":"ga-expansion-altech-pst-960xx","title":"Altech PST-960xx power-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."}]}