MEAN WELL NPB-120 120W Compact Size and Wide Output Range Charger Instructions
Features
- 90~264Vac universal AC input, built-in PFC
- Charger for compatible with lead-acid and Ii-ion batteries
- Fan less design
- Wide adjustable output range by VR:
- Charging voltage adjustable(1 0.5~ 15.2V, 21 ~30.4 V, 42~60.8V
- Charging current adjustable(50~100% rated current
- 2 or 3 stage selectable by DIP S.W
- No load power consumption< 0.15W(AC S.W off)
- -30°C ~+ 70°C wide operating temperature
- Protections: Short circuit/ Over voltage /Over temperature/
Battery reverse polarity protection - Comply with UL/EN62368-1 and EN60335-1/2-29 dual certification
- Front panel LED indicator for charging status
- 3 years warranty
Applications
- Radio system backup solution
- Electric scooter charger
- Camping car, Buses, Heavy duty truck, Specialty vehicles
- Surveillance system
- Portable power tools
Description
NPB-120 series is a 120W charger for compatible with lead-acid (Flooded, Gel, AGM) and li-ion(Lithium iron, lithium manganese) batteries. This product is a class I power unit (with FG), equipped with a standard IEC320-C14 AC inlet and two or three-stage charging control. The entire series supplies different models with output voltages ranging between 10.5VDC and 60.8VDC that can satisfy the demands for various types of batteries devices.
Model Encoding
Type | Output Connector | Safety | Note | |
XLR | 3 pin power pin |
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AD1 | Anderson connector |
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TB | Terminal Block |
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SPECIFICATION
MODEL | NPB-120-12□ | NPB-120-24 □ | NPB-120-48 □ | ||
□ =XLR, AD1, TB | |||||
OUTPUT | BOOST CHARGE VOLTAGE(V boost) default) | 14.4V | 28.BV | 57.6V | |
FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE(V float)l default) | 13.BV | 27.6V | 55.2V | ||
VOLTAGE ADJUSTABLE RANGE | 10.5-15.2V | 21 – 30.4V | 42 – 60.8V | ||
OUTPUT CURRENT(Typ.) Note.5 | 6.8A | 4A | 2A | ||
CURRENT ADJUSTABLE RANGE | 50% -100% | ||||
MAX. POWER Note.3 | 103.4W | 121.6W | 121.6W | ||
RECOMMENDED BATTERY CAPACITY (AMP HOURS) Note.4 |
20 – 90AH |
15 – 50AH |
7- 25AH | ||
INPUT | VOLTAGE RANGE Note.5 | 90 – 264VAC 127- 370VDC | |||
FREQUENCY RANGE | 47 – 63Hz | ||||
POWER FACTOR (Typ.) | PF>0 .98/115VAC, PF>0 .92/230VAC@12V,PF>0.93/230VAC@24/48V at full load | ||||
EFFICIENCY (Typ.) | XLR | 86.5% | 89% | 90.5% | |
AD1 | 86.5% | 89% | 90.5% | ||
TB | 87% | 89.5% | 90.5% | ||
AC CURRENT (Typ.) | 1.5A/115VAC 0.8A/230VAC | ||||
INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.) | COLD START 55A at 230VAC | ||||
PROTECTION | SHORT CIRCUIT Note .6 | Protection type : Constant current limiting , charger will shutdown after 5 sec, re-power on to recover | |||
OVER VOLTAGE | 16- 20V | 32-40V | 64- 75V | ||
Protection type : Shut down and latch off o/p voltage , re-power on to recover | |||||
REVERSE POLARITY | By internal fuse open | ||||
OVER TEMPERATURE | Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after temperature goes down | ||||
FUNCTION | CHARGING CURVE | 2 or 3 stage adjustable by DIP S.W | |||
ENVIRONMENT | WORKING TEMP. | -30 – +70°C (Refer to “Derating Curve”) | |||
WORKING HUMIDITY | 20 – 95% RH non-condensing | ||||
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY | -40 – +85°C, 1 0 – 95% RH non-condensing | ||||
TEMP. COEFFICIENT | ±0.05%/°C (0 – 45°C) | ||||
VIBRATION | 10-500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes | ||||
SAFETY &EMC (Note 7) |
SAFETY STANDARDS | CB IEC62368-1 ,IEC60335-1/2-29, Dekra BS EN/EN62368-1 ,BS EN/EN60335-1/2-29, UL62368-1 , EAC TP TC 004 approved | |||
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE | I/P-O/P:3KVAC I/P-FG:2KVAC O/P-FG:0.5KVAC | ||||
ISOLATION RESISTANCE | I/P-O/P, 1 /P-FG , O/P-FG:100M Ohms/ 500VDC / 25°C/ 70% RH | ||||
EMC EMISSION |
Parameter | Standard | Test Level I Note | ||
Conducted | BS ENIEN55032 (CISPR32),BS EN/EN55014-1 | Class B | |||
Radiated | BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32),BS EN/EN55014-1 | Class B | |||
Harmonic Current | BS ENIEN61000-3-2 | Class A | |||
Voltage Flicker | BS ENIEN61000-3-3 | —– | |||
EMC IMMUNITY | BS EN/EN55014-2,BS ENIEN55024,BS EN/EN55035 | ||||
Parameter | Standard | Test Level I Note | |||
ESD | BS ENIEN61000-4-2 | Level 3, 8KV air ; Level 2, 4KV contact | |||
Radiated | BS EN/EN61000-4-3 | Level 2, 3V/m | |||
EFT/ Burst | BS ENIEN61000-4-4 | Level 2, 1KV | |||
Surge | BS ENIEN61000-4-5 | Level 2, 1KV/L ine- Line. Level 3, 2KV/Line-Earth | |||
Conducted | BS EN/EN61000-4-6 | Level 2, 3Vrms | |||
Magnetic Field | BS EN/EN61000-4-8 | Level 1, 1A/m | |||
Voltage Dips and Interruptions | BS ENIEN61000-4-11 | >95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods | |||
OTHERS | MTBF | 631.BK hrs min. Telcordia TRISR-332 (Bellcore); 225.BK hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25′ C) | |||
DIMENSION | 180’96’49mm (L’W’H) | ||||
PACKING | 1.3Kg; 1Opes/ 14Kg / 1.13CUFT | ||||
NOTE |
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Block Diagram
Derating Curve
Static Characteristics
Charging Curve
2 or 3 stage selectable by DIP S.W
This series provides 2 or 3 stage charging curve.(Default 3 stage)
Charging Curve by DIP S.W
2 stage charging curve
State | NPB-120-12 | NPB-120-24 | NPB-120-48 |
Constant Current | 6.8A | 4A | 2A |
Vtloat | 13.8V | 27.6V | 55.2V |
3 stage charging curve
State | NPB-120-12 | NPB-120-24 | NPB-120-48 |
Constant Current | 6.8A | 4A | 2A |
V boost | 14.4V | 28.8V | 57.6V |
V tloat | 13.8V | 27.6V | 55.2V |
2 stage charging cure is suitable for Li-ion batteries(lithium iron and lithium manganese),
3 stage charging cure is suitable for lead-acid batteries (flooded ,Gel and AGM).
Charging voltage adjustable by VR
Model | NPB-120-12 □ | NPB-120-24 □ | NPB-120-48 □ |
Output voltage adjustable range | 10.5- 15.2V | 21-30.4V | 42-60.BV |
Charging current adjustable by VR
Model | NPB-120-12 □ | NPB-120-24 □ | NPB-120-48 □ |
Output current adjustable range | 3.4-6.8A | 2-4A | 1-2A |
Front panel LED indicators & Corresponding signal at function pins
LED | Description |
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Float (stage 3) or Battery full |
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Charging (stage 1 or stage 2) |
Mechanical Specification
NPB-120-xxXLR/AD1 (Cable Type)
NPB-120-xxTB (Terminal Block Type)
Plug Assignment
Standard Output Connector
Optional DC plug: (Available in customized)
Min. DIN 4 Pin with Lock (male) | Type No. | Pin Assignment | |
PIN No. | Output( <7A) | ||
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R?B |
1 | +Vo |
2 | -Vo | ||
3 | -Vo | ||
4 | +Vo | ||
DIN 4 Pin XLR | Type No. | Pin Assignment | |
PIN No. | Output(< 10A) | ||
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XLR4 | 1 | +Vo |
2 | +Vo | ||
3 | -Vo | ||
4 | -Vo | ||
DIN 3 Pin | Type No. | Pin Assignment | |
PIN No. | Output(<7A) | ||
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03P |
1 | +Vo |
2 | -Vo | ||
3 | -Vo | ||
DIN 2 Pin | Type No. | Pin Assignment | |
PIN No. | Output(<5A) | ||
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02P |
-Vo |
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2 |
+Vo |
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DIN 3 Pin | Type No. | Pin Assignment | |
PIN No. | Output(< 10A) | ||
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INL3 |
N |
+Vo |
L |
-Vo |
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AMP 1-480702-0 (6.35mm) equivalent | Type No. | Pin Assignment | |
PIN No. | Output( <7A) | ||
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C4P |
1 | +Vo |
2 | +Vo | ||
3 | -Vo | ||
4 | -Vo |
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Please refer to: http://www.meanwell.com/manual.html
Documents / Resources
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