PE 4000 Series

AUSTRALIAN RECTIFIERS

Power Supply Specialists · Est. 1987

Product Specification Sheet Document: AR-PE4000-SPEC-2026
Revision: 2.1 ·
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Plating Electronic GmbH — Germany

PE 4000
Series

IGBT switchmode DC rectifier. 20A–2,200A per cabinet, parallelable. <1% ripple, TCP/IP, CE/ISO certified. Exclusive AU/NZ/PNG supply.

IGBT Switchmode Flagship In Stock

2,200A+

Per Cabinet

<1%

Ripple

>93%

Efficiency

TCP/IP

Connectivity

Electrical Specifications

Output Current	20A — 2,200A per cabinet	Parallelable — no upper limit
Output Voltage	0–24V / 0–48V DC	Custom to 600V on request
Input Supply	3∅, 380–480V AC, 50/60Hz	±10% tolerance
Output Ripple	<1%	Full load, CC mode
Efficiency	>93%	vs 75–85% for SCR
Power Factor	0.95	Reduces demand charges
Regulation	<0.5% CC/CV, 2–100% range	<100ms rise time
Duty Cycle	100% continuous	24/7 rated

Available Models — Standard Configurations

PE 4606

PowerUp to 6 kW

CurrentUp to 300A

Voltage20V / 600V

CoolingAir

Dimensions106 × 250 × 400 mm

Weight~12 kg

PE 4606-2

PowerUp to 12 kW

Current20–600A

Voltage6–600V

CoolingAir

Dimensions212 × 250 × 400 mm

Weight~24 kg

PE 4606-3

PowerUp to 24 kW

CurrentUp to 1,200A

Voltage6–48V

CoolingAir

Dimensions375 × 262 × 627 mm

Weight~45 kg

PE 4606-4

PowerUp to 48 kW

CurrentUp to 2,000A

Voltage6–24V

CoolingAir

Dimensions490 × 262 × 800 mm

Weight~80 kg

PE 4203-W

PowerUp to 20 kW

CurrentUp to 1,000A

Voltage20V / 1,000V

CoolingWater

Dimensions482 × 133 × 515 mm

Weight~70 kg

PE 4206-W

PowerUp to 40 kW

CurrentUp to 2,200A

Voltage6V / 1,000V

CoolingWater

Dimensions482 × 266 × 515 mm

Weight~125 kg

Physical & Environmental

Cooling Method	Forced air / Water-cooled (W models)
Enclosure Rating	IP54 (IP20 module version)
Casing Material	Stainless steel (powder-coat option)
Operating Temp.	5°C – 35°C (others on request)
Humidity	Max 85%, non-condensing

Connectivity & Control

Fieldbus	RS485, PROFIBUS-DP, CC-Link, DeviceNet
Ethernet	TCP/IP, Profinet IO/IRT, EtherCAT, EtherNET/IP
Analogue I/O	0–10V / 4–20mA with isolation amplifier
Control Unit	pe280 (wall/panel mount), pe280-FP
Anodising	pe8705 colour controller (optional)
Software	pe PC software for logging & remote control
Data Cable	Standard 5m RJ45 (up to 20m)

Key Features

<1% ripple via IGBT switchmode — superior deposit quality vs 4–8% SCR

Fully parallelable — multiple units for unlimited output current

Short-circuit, open-circuit & over-temperature protection

15–25% energy savings vs SCR; compact wall-mount, no rear access

Suitable Applications

Electroplating — chrome, nickel, zinc, copper, tin, precious metals

Anodising — Type II, III hard anodising & colour (pe8705)

Electrowinning — copper, gold, silver, lithium, critical minerals

Green hydrogen, water treatment, PCB manufacturing

Certifications & Standards Compliance

CE ISO 9001:2015 ERAC/RCM IP54 EN 55011 EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-6-4 EN 62477 RoHS Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU

Australian Rectifiers Pty Ltd
15 Richards Road, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029
+61 3 9369 4566 · sales@australianrectifiers.com.au
Exclusive AU / NZ / PNG distributor for Plating Electronic GmbH

Specifications subject to change without notice. Custom configurations available — contact our technical team.
All products manufactured by Plating Electronic GmbH, Rheinstr. 4, 79350 Sexau, Germany. © 2026 Australian Rectifiers Pty Ltd.

The Industrial Standard in IGBT Rectification

The PE 4000 Series is designed and manufactured by Plating Electronic GmbH in Germany — one of the world's leading specialists in electrochemical power supply technology since 1987. It represents the optimal balance of capability, compactness and connectivity for demanding industrial electrochemical operations.

With output current from 20A to 2,200A per cabinet — and unlimited scalability through paralleling — the PE 4000 has been installed in applications from small anodising shops to large-scale industrial operations.

The sub-1% output ripple is the defining performance characteristic: it directly enables superior deposit quality, finer grain structure, and tighter thickness tolerances compared to conventional SCR thyristor designs that typically produce 4–8% ripple.

Electroplating Anodising Electrowinning Water Treatment Green Hydrogen PCB Manufacturing

Quick Specification

Current Range20A – 2,200A+

Voltage Range0–24V / 0–48V

Output Ripple<1%

Efficiency>93%

Input Supply3-Phase, 380–480V AC

CertificationsCE · ISO · ERAC

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Parameter	Specification	Notes
Output Current Range ▾	20A — 2,200A	Parallelable — no upper limit
PE 4606 300A PE 4606-2 600A PE 4606-3 1,200A PE 4606-4 2,000A PE 4203-W 1,000A PE 4206-W 2,200A
Output Voltage Range ▾	6V — 1,000V	Model dependent
PE 4606 20–600V PE 4606-2 6–600V PE 4606-3 6–48V PE 4606-4 6–24V PE 4203-W 20–1,000V PE 4206-W 6–1,000V
Power Rating ▾	6 kW — 48 kW	Model dependent
PE 4606 6 kW PE 4606-2 12 kW PE 4606-3 24 kW PE 4606-4 48 kW PE 4203-W 20 kW PE 4206-W 40 kW
Input Voltage	3Ø, 380–480V AC	50/60 Hz, ±10% tolerance
Output Ripple	<1%	All models, at full load, CC mode
Efficiency	>93%	All models, full load
Power Factor	0.95	Reduces facility demand charges
Regulation Accuracy	<0.5%	CC and CV mode
Current Rise Time	<100ms	0–100% output step
Duty Cycle	100% continuous	24/7 rated
Cooling Method ▾	Air / Water	Model dependent
Forced Air / Fan PE 4606, PE 4606-2, PE 4606-3, PE 4606-4 Water Cooled PE 4203-W, PE 4206-W
Control Interfaces	RS485, PROFIBUS, Profinet, TCP/IP	Via pe280 / pe8705
Enclosure Rating	IP54	Stainless steel or powder-coated
Operating Temperature	0°C — 45°C	—
Dimensions (H × W × D) ▾	Varies by model	Model dependent
PE 4606 106 × 250 × 400 mm PE 4606-2 212 × 250 × 400 mm PE 4606-3 375 × 262 × 627 mm PE 4606-4 490 × 262 × 800 mm PE 4203-W 482 × 133 × 515 mm PE 4206-W 482 × 266 × 515 mm
Weight ▾	12 kg — 125 kg	Model dependent
PE 4606 12 kg One-person lift PE 4606-2 24 kg One-person lift PE 4606-3 45 kg Two-person lift PE 4606-4 80 kg Pallet jack / trolley PE 4203-W 70 kg Pallet jack / trolley PE 4206-W 125 kg Forklift / hoist
Certifications	CE, ISO 9001:2015, ERAC/RCM	All applicable EN standards

IGBT Technology Advantages

IGBT switching at high frequency dramatically reduces output ripple to <1% — far superior to SCR thyristor designs at 4–8%. This directly improves deposit quality, grain structure, and reduces chemical bath degradation.

02 Full Network Connectivity

RS485, PROFIBUS DP, Profinet, and TCP/IP are all supported. Full SCADA and PLC integration — enables remote monitoring, data logging, alarms, and automated process control across your entire facility.

03 Parallelable Architecture

Multiple PE 4000 cabinets can be paralleled without additional hardware to achieve virtually unlimited output current. Scale from a single unit to tens of thousands of amps as your operation grows.

04 Energy Efficiency

>93% efficiency at full load delivers 15–25% energy savings vs SCR thyristor designs. For a 500A plating rectifier running 24/5, this typically saves $8,000–$15,000 in electricity per year.

05 Compact Wall-Mountable Design

The modular switchmode design achieves significantly smaller cabinet footprint than equivalent SCR designs. Units can be installed against walls without rear access, maximising floor space utilisation.

06 CE Certified & ERAC/RCM Compliant

All units carry CE marking, ISO 9001:2015, and full ERAC/RCM compliance to Australian electrical safety requirements. WorkSafe compliant — essential for industrial site insurance coverage.

Compatible Control Unit

pe280 Digital Control Unit

Programmable remote control with 3-line LCD, CC/CV modes, ramp-up sequences, amp-hour timers, and RS485. Wall-mount (pe280) or flush panel-mount (pe280-FP).

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Available Models — Standard Configurations

PE 4606

PowerUp to 6 kW

CurrentUp to 300A

Voltage20V / 600V

CoolingAir / Fan

Dimensions106 x 250 x 400 mm

Weight~12 kg

Quote PE 4606

PE 4606-2

PowerUp to 12 kW

Current20–600A

Voltage6–600V

CoolingAir / Fan

Dimensions212 x 250 x 400 mm

Weight~24 kg

Quote PE 4606-2

PE 4606-3

PowerUp to 24 kW

CurrentUp to 1,200A

Voltage6–48V

CoolingAir / Fan

Dimensions375 x 262 x 627 mm

Weight~45 kg

Quote PE 4606-3

PE 4606-4

PowerUp to 48 kW

CurrentUp to 2,000A

Voltage6–24V

CoolingAir / Fan

Dimensions490 x 262 x 800 mm

Weight~80 kg

Quote PE 4606-4

PE 4203-W

PowerUp to 20 kW

CurrentUp to 1,000A

Voltage20V / 1000V

CoolingWater

Dimensions482 x 133 x 515 mm (19")

Weight~70 kg

Quote PE 4203-W

PE 4206-W

PowerUp to 40 kW

CurrentUp to 2,200A

Voltage6V / 1000V

CoolingWater

Dimensions482 x 266 x 515 mm (19")

Weight~125 kg

Quote PE 4206-W

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IGBT Technology Advantages

02 Full Network Connectivity

03 Parallelable Architecture

04 Energy Efficiency

05 Compact Wall-Mountable Design

06 CE Certified & ERAC/RCM Compliant

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Available Models — Standard Configurations

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