GE 208D9845P0008 | 24VDC 20A QUINT Power Supply

• Model & Brand: GE 208D9845P0008, General Electric; the GE number corresponds to a Phoenix Contact QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/20 power supply used as a GE gas-turbine spare. Trade records explicitly associate the GE number with this Phoenix Contact model.
• Part Type: Primary-switched AC/DC power supply
• Input: 1-phase, nominal 100–240 VAC
• Output: 24 VDC / 20 A
• Physical dimensions: 90 × 130 × 125 mm (W × H × D) for the current listed QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/20 product.
• Estimated unit weight: Approximately 1.3 kg for the documented QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/20 unit.
• Estimated shipping weight: Approximately 1.7–2.2 kg, depending on export packaging and cushioning. Use the actual packed weight for freight documentation.
• What’s in the box: Power-supply unit and factory packaging when supplied as sealed stock. Do not assume spare fuses, DIN rail, wiring, or a printed manual are included.
• Asset identity: Record both GE 208D9845P0008 and the underlying Phoenix Contact identification. Public trade data specifically describes this GE number as QUINT-PS-1AC-24DC-20.

Product Introduction

In a GE gas-turbine cabinet, 208D9845P0008 is used as a 24 VDC control-power source. The available parts records identify it as a Phoenix Contact QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/20, with the GE number used for turbine-spares procurement rather than as the manufacturer’s native Phoenix catalog number.

From an asset-control perspective, do not inventory this item simply as “GE power supply.” The underlying Phoenix model, input range, output current, terminal style, and physical revision should remain attached to the GE cross-reference. Phoenix documents the older QUINT-PS version as a 24 VDC / 20 A DIN-rail supply with adjustable output from 18 VDC to 29.5 VDC and 480 W nominal output (the present-generation QUINT4 successor has a different product number).

Core Technical Specifications

Phoenix Contact’s official documentation confirms the electrical input/output ratings, output adjustment, boost functions, insulation tests, DIN-rail mounting, dimensions, temperature limits, and MTBF values for the QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/20 family.

Important identity note: Phoenix Contact’s current successor is QUINT4-PS/1AC/24DC/20, catalog 2904602, while the GE-numbered spare record points to the older QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/20. These should not be treated as the same catalog item.

GE 208D9845P0008

🚨 Global Compliance & Industry Certifications

The underlying Phoenix Contact product has substantially better published compliance documentation than the GE cross-reference alone suggests.

• CE: The QUINT POWER family is marketed with European conformity documentation; the exact declaration should be matched to the actual Phoenix product number and hardware version.
• UL / cUL: Phoenix’s technical documentation includes North American approval references, including UL 508 and related industrial-control requirements for applicable versions.
• ATEX / IECEx: Some QUINT POWER variants, particularly protected-coating versions, carry ATEX/IECEx information. That does not establish hazardous-area certification for every standard QUINT-PS unit or for the GE-marked spare without checking its physical markings and certificate.
• Marine / DNV: No reliable evidence was established that GE 208D9845P0008 itself carries a DNV marine approval. Treat this as unverified.
• SIL: Phoenix documents SIL-related safety functions for certain QUINT4 configurations; this should not be transferred automatically to the older GE-numbered QUINT-PS unit.

A power supply is a protection component as much as a source of DC voltage. Incorrect certification assumptions can affect enclosure approval, hazardous-area documentation, and the validity of the plant’s electrical safety file.

Verify specific lot certifications with OEM.

🚨 Long-Term Storage & Asset Preservation Guide

Keep the power supply in its original protective packaging. The terminal area, DIN-rail latch, and ventilation openings should remain free of dust and moisture. Repeatedly removing the unit from its packaging for inspection is unnecessary unless the asset record requires physical verification.

Control condensation rather than chasing an extreme humidity number. Phoenix specifies non-condensing operation and a −40 to +85°C storage/transport range for the documented product. Moving a cold unit directly into a warm, humid cabinet room can create condensation even when the warehouse’s average RH looks acceptable.

Inspect the terminal screws and ventilation openings before deployment. Long-shelf-storage damage on a power supply is often mechanical or environmental rather than electronic: oxidized terminals, contaminated vents, damaged DIN-rail clips, and cracked plastic around cable entry points deserve attention.

This power supply has no user backup battery requiring routine warehouse removal. Capacitor reforming should not be performed as an improvised maintenance task; use the manufacturer’s approved recommissioning procedure for long-stored units when applicable.

Physical Installation Prerequisites

The documented QUINT-PS/1AC/24DC/20 is a DIN-rail-mounted power supply. Its mounting system is intended for an NS 35 / EN 60715 rail.

Leave adequate vertical and horizontal space around the unit. Phoenix documentation specifies approximately 50 mm top and bottom installation clearance for the applicable arrangement; this is important because the unit dissipates heat through cabinet convection.

At nominal full output, the unit supplies 480 W. Phoenix documents maximum nominal-load power loss of approximately 40 W for the current product family, so cabinet thermal analysis should include the power supply’s heat contribution rather than considering only its external load.

Before energization:

• Confirm the AC input voltage and protective device.
• Verify the DIN rail is mechanically secure and correctly bonded.
• Check that the PE connection is installed before applying input power.
• Confirm the 24 VDC polarity at the load.
• Verify the output adjustment has not been altered from the plant’s required setpoint.
• Keep ventilation openings unobstructed.
• Inspect the terminal area for loose strands or damaged conductors.

Do not substitute the newer 2904602 QUINT4 simply because both products are labeled 24 VDC / 20 A. The electrical family is related, but the catalog number, generation, functions, and physical details differ.

Buyer’s FAQ

What HS tariff code should be used for GE 208D9845P0008?

Because this GE number corresponds to an AC/DC power supply, classifications under HS 8504.40 for static converters are commonly used. Actual national subheadings vary. Trade records for shipments of the corresponding QUINT power supply have used 85044090 and, in older records, 85044029.

Do not copy either national subheading into a customs declaration without checking the importing country’s current tariff schedule and the exact product description.

What should be used as the Country of Origin?

COO should reflect the actual manufacturing origin of the physical power supply, not simply “GE” or the seller’s shipping location. Since 208D9845P0008 is a GE procurement number mapped to a Phoenix Contact product, retain the underlying manufacturer’s label and supplier COO documentation.

A trade record associates one shipment with South Korea as the export origin and another customs record has historical U.S. shipment information; these records should not be treated as proof of origin for every physical unit.

Should I insure this power supply during international shipping?

For a turbine-control spare, insurance should be considered against replacement cost and operational impact rather than weight alone. The unit weighs about 1.3 kg, yet damage to the terminal block, DIN-rail latch, or enclosure can make an otherwise expensive spare unusable.

Use rigid cushioning, moisture protection, and accurate declared value. Photograph the nameplate and terminal area before dispatch.

Does GE 208D9845P0008 include the latest firmware?

No conventional user firmware should be expected. This is a power supply, not a programmable CPU or communications controller.

The more important replacement checks are the underlying Phoenix model, input range, 24 VDC/20 A rating, generation, physical dimensions, terminal arrangement, and certification marking. The older GE-numbered spare corresponds to the QUINT-PS generation, while Phoenix identifies the QUINT4 series as the newer product family.

For controlled inventory, record GE 208D9845P0008 + Phoenix catalog number + hardware/revision marking + COO + certification evidence + package condition + measured packed weight in the same asset record.