Zebra PS1370 Mobile Computer Pre-Regulator — 19–90 VDC Input, 15 VDC Output, 90 W
Overview
The Zebra PS1370 is a DC-input pre-regulator designed to condition wide-range vehicle or industrial DC power — anything from 19 VDC to 90 VDC — down to a stable 15 VDC output at up to 90 W. That input range is broad enough to span 24 V forklifts, 48 V telecom battery plants, and 72–80 V industrial vehicles without swapping hardware, making the PS1370 a practical single-SKU solution when your fleet mixes vehicle platforms. It belongs to the Zebra mobile computer accessories line and is classified within mobile computer power supplies and cords.
If your facility runs Zebra vehicle-mount terminals or ruggedized mobile computers off vehicle DC bus power, the PS1370 solves the step-down problem between the raw bus voltage and the 15 V input the downstream power supply expects. Without a pre-regulator in high-voltage DC environments, you either risk equipment damage from voltage spikes or need separate platform-specific supplies for each vehicle class — both outcomes cost more than the PS1370 itself.
Key Features
- 19–90 VDC Wide-Range Input: Covers 24 V, 36 V, 48 V, 72 V, and 80 V vehicle bus voltages from a single unit. If your warehouse runs a mixed forklift fleet — some 24 V pedestrian stackers, others 48 V sit-down riders — one PS1370 model handles both without per-platform procurement. See the vehicle-mount computer category for compatible terminals.
- 15 VDC Regulated Output: Delivers a clean, consistent 15 V rail to the downstream Zebra power supply. Regulated output means your terminal's supply sees a stable input regardless of fluctuations on the vehicle bus, protecting against brownout or spike-induced resets mid-shift.
- 90 W Output Capacity: Enough headroom for a vehicle-mount terminal with peripherals — scanner, printer, and display — without the supply running at its thermal ceiling. Running a power brick near 100% continuously shortens its service life; 90 W of headroom lets you size the load comfortably.
- Zebra Mobile Computer Product Family: Engineered and cataloged within the Zebra MCD mobile computing power supplies family, so compatibility with Zebra vehicle-mount terminals is by design, not coincidence. Pair with the appropriate Zebra terminal supply rather than sourcing a generic DC-DC converter that may not meet EMI or regulation specifications for Zebra equipment.
- Packaged Dimensions 10.60 × 6.70 × 4.30 in: Compact enough to mount in a standard vehicle equipment bay or under a desk — the footprint won't fight for space with the terminal cradle, cable runs, or secondary battery systems common in warehouse forklift installations.
- 3.9 lb Gross Weight: Light enough to mount on a vertical bracket or under a vehicle dash without structural reinforcement concerns, yet solid enough to withstand the vibration environment typical of counterbalance forklifts on concrete floors.
Integration and Compatibility
The PS1370 is designed to work upstream of Zebra vehicle-mount terminal power supplies that accept a 15 VDC input. It draws from the vehicle's raw DC bus — forklift battery systems typically present 24–80 V depending on battery chemistry and state of charge — and conditions that voltage to the 15 V rail the terminal supply expects. Consult your specific Zebra terminal model's power input requirements and confirm the PS1370 is the correct pre-regulator for your vehicle class; Zebra's mobile computing accessories are generally matched by terminal family. For warehouse deployments managing large vehicle-mount fleets, pairing the PS1370 with a structured warehouse mobile computing solution helps standardize power architecture across mixed-voltage vehicle classes. If you're planning a multi-terminal deployment and need pre-sales engineering guidance on power topology, in-house security expertise across mobile computing platforms is available before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What input voltage range does the PS1370 support?
A: The PS1370 accepts 19 VDC to 90 VDC input, covering most industrial and warehouse vehicle DC bus voltages including 24 V, 36 V, 48 V, and 72–80 V platforms.
Q: What is the output voltage and wattage of the PS1370?
A: The PS1370 outputs a regulated 15 VDC at up to 90 W, providing a stable supply rail for downstream Zebra vehicle-mount terminal power supplies.
Q: What vehicle types is the PS1370 intended for?
A: It is designed for industrial and warehouse vehicle applications — including forklifts, order pickers, and similar battery-powered vehicles — where the raw DC bus voltage exceeds the 15 V input required by Zebra mobile computer power supplies.
Q: Does the PS1370 work with all Zebra mobile computers?
A: The PS1370 is cataloged within the Zebra Mobile Computer Power Supplies and Cords family. Compatibility depends on your specific Zebra terminal model and its downstream power supply input requirements. Verify the terminal supply accepts a 15 VDC input before deploying the PS1370.
Q: What are the physical dimensions of the PS1370?
A: Packaged dimensions are 10.60 in × 6.70 in × 4.30 in with a gross weight of 3.9 lb, making it suitable for vehicle bay or under-dash mounting without significant structural requirements.
Q: Where is the PS1370 manufactured?
A: The PS1370 is manufactured in China (Country of Origin: CN) per distributor records.
The PS1370's 19–90 VDC input range is what makes this unit worth specifying for mixed-fleet environments. When you're deploying Zebra vehicle-mount terminals across a warehouse with multiple forklift classes — say 24 V pedestrian stackers alongside 48 V or 72 V sit-down riders — the PS1370 is the single-SKU answer that avoids maintaining separate pre-regulator inventory per vehicle voltage class. That 90 W output ceiling gives the downstream power supply real thermal breathing room under full peripheral load.
Technical Highlights:
- 19–90 VDC Input Range: Spans 24 V through 80 V industrial vehicle bus voltages — one part number covers most mixed-fleet scenarios without per-class procurement.
- 15 VDC Regulated Output: Conditions raw vehicle DC down to a clean 15 V rail, protecting the terminal power supply from bus fluctuations and voltage spikes common during motor starts and regenerative braking events.
- 90 W Output Capacity: Sized above typical vehicle-mount terminal loads to avoid running the supply at thermal ceiling during sustained 24/7 warehouse shifts.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm the downstream Zebra terminal power supply accepts 15 VDC input before ordering — the PS1370 is not a universal replacement for all Zebra supply models; it's a pre-regulator that conditions the bus upstream.
- The 3.9 lb unit fits standard vehicle equipment bays, but plan your cable run lengths carefully — DC voltage drop on longer runs between the pre-regulator and terminal supply can reduce effective voltage at the terminal input.
The PS1370 is the right specification call for large-scale warehouse automation deployments where vehicle-mount Zebra terminals run across a heterogeneous fleet with 24–80 V battery systems, and where standardizing on a single power topology reduces spare-parts complexity and field-service overhead.
