MEAN WELL GST160A Series: 160W AC-DC Green Industrial Adaptor
Brand: MEAN WELL
Product Overview
The MEAN WELL GST160A series is a highly reliable, 160W desktop-style, single-output green industrial adaptor. It features a Class I power unit with an FG (functional ground) connection, a standard IEC320-C14 AC inlet, and accepts a wide input voltage range from 85VAC to 264VAC. The series offers various output voltages ranging from 12VDC to 48VDC, catering to diverse consumer electronic devices, telecommunication equipment, office facilities, and industrial applications.
Key features include high efficiency up to 94%, extremely low no-load power consumption below 0.15W, compliance with major international energy efficiency standards (EISA 2007/DoE, NRCan, AU/NZ MEPS, EU ErP, CoC Version 5), and an active PFC function. The adaptors are designed with a wide operating temperature range of -30°C to +70°C, a fully enclosed plastic case, and an LED indicator for power status. They are certified for international safety regulations and come with a 3-year warranty.
Features
- Global certificates
- Universal AC input / Full range
- 3-pole AC inlet IEC320-C14, Class I power unit
- Built-in active PFC function
- No load power consumption < 0.15W
- Energy efficiency Level VI: Comply with EISA 2007/DoE, NRCan, AU/NZ MEPS, EU ErP and CoC Version 5
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature
- -30°C ~ +70°C wide range working temperature
- Fully enclosed plastic case
- LED indicator for power on
- Various DC plug quick adapter accessories available (sold separately)
- 3 years warranty
Applications
- Consumer electronic devices
- Telecommunication devices
- Office facilities
- Industrial equipment
Model Encoding
The model encoding follows the pattern: GST160A [Voltage]-[Plug Type].
Example: GST160A 12-R7B
- GST160A: Series name
- 12: Output voltage (e.g., 12VDC)
- R7B: Standard model, Power DIN 4Pin with lock type. Other options are available by customer request.
Specifications
| Parameter | GST160A12-R7B | GST160A15-R7B | GST160A20-R7B | GST160A24-R7B | GST160A36-R7B | GST160A48-R7B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY MODEL NO. | GST160A12 | GST160A15 | GST160A20 | GST160A24 | GST160A36 | GST160A48 |
| DC VOLTAGE (Note.2) | 12V | 15V | 20V | 24V | 36V | 48V |
| RATED CURRENT | 11.5A | 9.6A | 8A | 6.67A | 4.44A | 3.34A |
| CURRENT RANGE | 0~11.5A | 0~9.6A | 0~8A | 0~6.67A | 0~4.44A | 0~3.34A |
| RATED POWER (max.) | 138W | 144W | 160W | 160W | 160W | 160W |
| RIPPLE & NOISE (max.) Note.3 | 80mVp-p | 100mVp-p | 120mVp-p | 150mVp-p | 150mVp-p | 200mVp-p |
| VOLTAGE TOLERANCE Note.4 | ±5.0% | ±5.0% | ±4.0% | ±3.0% | ±3.0% | ±3.0% |
| LINE REGULATION Note.5 | ±1.0% | ±1.0% | ±1.0% | ±1.0% | ±1.0% | ±1.0% |
| LOAD REGULATION | ±5.0% | ±5.0% | ±4.0% | ±3.0% | ±3.0% | ±3.0% |
| SETUP, RISE TIME Note.6 | 2000ms, 50ms / 230VAC; 2500ms, 50ms / 115VAC at full load | |||||
| HOLD UP TIME (Typ.) | 20ms / 230VAC; 20ms / 115VAC at full load | |||||
| VOLTAGE RANGE Note.7 | 85~264VAC; 120~370VDC | |||||
| FREQUENCY RANGE | 47~63Hz | |||||
| POWER FACTOR (Typ.) | 12V/15V: PF>0.93/230VAC; 20V,24V,48V: PF>0.94/230VAC; PF>0.98/115VAC at full load | |||||
| EFFICIENCY (Typ.) | 90% | 91% | 93% | 93% | 92% | 94% |
| AC CURRENT | 1.85A / 115VAC; 1A / 230VAC | |||||
| INRUSH CURRENT (max.) | Cold start 95A / 115VAC; 120A / 230VAC | |||||
| LEAKAGE CURRENT (max.) | 0.75mA / 240VAC | |||||
| OVERLOAD PROTECTION | 105~150% rated output power; Protection type: Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed | |||||
| OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION | 105~135% rated output voltage; Protection type: Hiccup mode @ 10%load | |||||
| OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION | Protection type: Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover | |||||
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| WORKING TEMP. | -30°C ~ +70°C (Refer to "Derating Curve") |
| WORKING HUMIDITY | 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing |
| STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY | -40°C ~ +85°C, 10% ~ 95% RH non-condensing |
| TEMP. COEFFICIENT | ±0.03% / °C (0~50°C) |
| VIBRATION | 10~500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes |
Safety & EMC
Safety Standards
UL62368-1, CSA C22.2 No.62368-1, TUV BS EN/EN62368-1, BSMI CNS14336, CCC GB4943.1, PSE J62368-1, AS/NZS 60950.1, BIS IS13252, KC K60950-1, EAC TP TC 004 approved; SIRIM MS IEC60950-1 (optional) approved.
Withstand Voltage
I/P-O/P: 3KVAC; I/P-FG: 2KVAC; O/P-FG: SHORT
Isolation Resistance
I/P-O/P: 100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25°C / 70% RH
EMC Emission
| Parameter | Standard | Test Level / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted emission | BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32), FCC PART 15/CISPR22, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B), CNS13438, GB17625.1, EAC TP TC 020, MSIP KN32 | Class B |
| Radiated emission | BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32), FCC PART 15/CISPR22, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B), CNS13438, GB17625.1, EAC TP TC 020, MSIP KN32 | Class B |
| Harmonic current | BS EN/EN61000-3-2, GB9254 | Class A |
| Voltage flicker | BS EN/EN61000-3-3 | - |
EMC Immunity
| Parameter | Standard | Test Level / Note |
|---|---|---|
| ESD | BS EN/EN61000-4-2 | Level 4, 15KV air; Level 4, 8KV contact |
| RF field susceptibility | BS EN/EN61000-4-3 | Level 2, 3V/m |
| EFT bursts | BS EN/EN61000-4-4 | Level 3, 2KV |
| Surge susceptibility | BS EN/EN61000-4-5 | Level 3, 1KV/Line-Line, 2KV/Line-FG |
| Conducted susceptibility | BS EN/EN61000-4-6 | Level 2, 3V |
| Magnetic field immunity | BS EN/EN61000-4-8 | Level 2, 3A/m |
| Voltage dips, interruption | BS EN/EN61000-4-11 | >95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods |
Other Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| MTBF | 2205.4K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 236.4K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25°C) |
| DIMENSION | 175*72*35mm (L*W*H) |
| PACKING | 0.66Kg; 20pcs/ 14.2Kg/ 0.95CUFT |
Mechanical Specification & DC Output Plug Options
Mechanical Dimensions
Overall dimensions are 175mm (Length) x 72mm (Width) x 35mm (Height).
Features an AC inlet (IEC320-C14) and a power LED indicator.
Cable specifications: UL2464 16AWGx4C 1000±50mm for 12V models, UL2464 18AWGx4C 1200±50mm for 15V~48V models.
Derating Curve Description
A graph illustrating load percentage versus ambient temperature for 100VAC and 230VAC input. It shows that load capacity decreases as temperature increases beyond a certain point, with specific derating curves provided for different input voltages.
Static Characteristics Description
A graph showing load percentage versus input voltage (VAC) for various output voltages. It indicates the stable operating range of the adaptor across different input voltages.
DC Output Plug Options
The DC plug is changeable. Options include customization of the standard part with an optional DC plug (MOQ applicable) or using quick adapter accessories (sold separately without MOQ). Refer to the online selection guide for details: https://www.meanwell.com/upload/pdf/DC_plug.pdf
Standard Plug: R7B
Type: R7B (KYCON KPPX-4P equivalent)
Pin Assignment:
- PIN NO. 1: +Vo
- PIN NO. 2: -Vo
- PIN NO. 3: -Vo
- PIN NO. 4: +Vo
Other Available DC Plugs:
| Plug Type | Description / Equivalent | OD (mm) | ID (mm) | L (mm) | Pin Assignment (PIN No.: Output) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1J (Straight) | Tuning Fork Style | 5.5 | 2.1 | 11.0 | 1: +Vo, 2: -Vo |
| P1M (Straight) | Tuning Fork Style | 5.5 | 2.5 | 11.0 | 1: +Vo, 2: -Vo |
| R7BF | Min. DIN 4 Pin with Lock (female) (KYCON KPJX-CM-4S equivalent) | - | - | - | 1: +Vo, 2: -Vo, 3: -Vo, 4: +Vo |
| R1B | DIN 5 Pin (male) | - | - | - | 1: -Vo, 2: -Vo, 3: +Vo, 4: -Vo, 5: +Vo |
| MIC4 | NEUTRIK XLR NC4FX equivalent | - | - | - | 1: +Vo, 2: +Vo, 3: -Vo, 4: -Vo |
| C6P | MOLEX 39-01-2060 (4.2mm) equivalent | - | - | - | 1: +Vo, 2: +Vo, 3: +Vo, 4: -Vo, 5: -Vo, 6: -Vo (FG not connected to output connector) |
| C4P | AMP 1-480702-0 (6.35mm) equivalent | - | - | - | 1: +Vo, 2: +Vo, 3: -Vo, 4: -Vo (FG not connected to output connector) |
| Stripped and tinned leads | By customer request | - | - | L: 25 mm, L1: 5 mm (standard) | 1: +Vo, 2: -Vo (Wire colors: red/blue for +Vo, black/white for -Vo) |
Note: Quick Adapter Accessory is available for 24~48V models (Current rating: 7.5A max.).
Installation Manual
For installation instructions, please refer to: http://www.meanwell.com/manual.html
Additional Information
GTIN CODE Search: https://www.meanwell.com/serviceGTIN.aspx
Product Liability Disclaimer: For detailed information, please refer to https://www.meanwell.com/serviceDisclaimer.aspx
All parameters are specified at 230VAC input, rated load, 25°C 70% RH ambient, unless otherwise noted.
Note 2: DC voltage is measured at the plug terminal with 50% load.
Note 3: Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1µF & 47µF capacitor.
Note 4: Tolerance includes set up tolerance, line regulation, and load regulation.
Note 5: Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
Note 6: Setup time is measured at first cold start. Turning ON/OFF the power supply may increase setup time.
Note 7: Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the derating curve for more details.
Note 8: For Malaysia safety, order number GST160A-SIRIM is required. Please contact MEAN WELL for details.
Note 9: The power supply is considered an independent unit, but the final equipment must comply with EMC directives. Refer to "EMI testing of component power supplies" for guidance.
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