[018] AUTOMATIC MULTI-SOURCE AC TRANSFER

When the load can’t tolerate an interruption, switching between AC sources becomes a core function — not a nice-to-have.

This system monitors three-phase inputs and automatically transfers the output to a secondary source when a failure is detected on the active one. SSRs were chosen for their silent, wear-free operation and precise electronic control over the switching process.

But using SSRs on AC isn’t just swapping a relay for a semiconductor. Voltage rating, thermal dissipation, leakage current, and switching behavior under load all need to be addressed. The STM32L152RET6 handles source and load detection, determines when to switch, enforces the right transfer sequence, and prevents any unsafe overlap between sources.

[015] RACK-MOUNT AC POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT

A 1U 26-inch rack-mount AC power distribution unit with SSR-based switching, Ethernet telemetry, and a MIB-based protocol. The STM32H563VGT6 manages switching control, telemetry handling, and overall system supervision.

The 1U rack format imposes hard mechanical constraints right from the start: PCB layout, connector placement, thermal management, component height — everything has to fit within the envelope before anything else gets decided.

SSRs bring silent, wear-free switching. Ethernet connectivity turns the PDU into a networked device: channel status, remote supervision, integration into centralized control systems. Not just a fancy power strip — a connected power control platform built for structured professional deployment.