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Overview
GC220A24-R7B is the model of this series: rated power 217.6W, typical efficiency 92.5%.
Features
- Charger for lead-acid batteries (flooded,Gel and AGM) and Li-ion batteries (lithium iron and lithium manganese) (Note.1)
- 2 stage charging characteristic
- Universal AC input / Full range
- Built-in active PFC function, PF>0.90
- No load power consumption<1W
- 3 pole AC inlet IEC320-C14
- Class I power ( with earth pin)
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature
- Cooling by free air convection
- Fully enclosed plastic case
- 2 color LED indicator for charging status
- Approvals: UL / TUV / EAC / CB / FCC / CE / UKCA
- 2 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- SAFETY MODEL NO.
- GC220A24
- DC VOLTAGE (Typ.)
- 27.2V
- RECOMMENDED BATTERY CAPACITYNote.3
- 40 ~ 125Ah
- CONTINUOS OUTPUT CURRENT (Typ.)
- 8A
- RATED POWER
- 217.6W
- LED INDICATOR
- Charging(CC) : RED Floating charging(CV) : GREEN
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.4
- 90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
- PF>0.90 / 230VAC PF>0.98 / 115VAC at full load
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 92.5%
- AC CURRENT
- 4A / 115VAC 2A / 230VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT (max.)
- 120A / 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT(max.)
- 1.5mA / 240VAC
PROTECTION
- OVERLOADNote.5
- 90 ~ 110% rated output power Protection type : Constant current limiting recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 105 ~ 135% rated output voltage Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
- OVER TEMPERATURE
- 95℃±10℃(TSW1) detect on heatsink of power transistor Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, recovers automatically after temperature goes down
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -30 ~ +60℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -40 ~ +85℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.03% / ℃ (0~50℃)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDSNote. 6
- UL1012 (for GC220Axx-AD1 only), TUV BS EN/EN62368-1, EAC TP TC 004 approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P: 3KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSION
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55032 class B, BS EN/EN61000-3-2,3, FCC PART 15 / CISPR22 class B, CAN ICES-3(B)-NMB-(B), EAC TP TC 020
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11, light industry level, EAC TP TC 020
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 1557.3K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 170.2K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 210*85*46mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 1.1Kg; 12pcs/14.2Kg/0.73CUFT(GC220Axx-R7B) 1.2Kg; 12pcs/15.4Kg/1CUFT(GC220Axx-AD1)
CONNECTOR
- PLUG
- See page 2 ; Other type available by customer requested
- CABLE
- See page 2 ; Other type available by customer requested
Test conditions and notes7
- 1. Modification for charger specification may be required for different battery specification. Please contact battery vendor and MEAN WELL for details.
- 2. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
- 3. This is MeanWell's suggested range, please consult your battery manufacturer for their suggestions about maximum charging current limitation.
- 4. Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the derating curve for more details.
- 5. Constant current operation region is within 50~100% rated output voltage.
- 6. The power supply is considered as an independent unit, but the final equipment still need to re-confirm that whole system complies with the EMC directives. (as available on https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf )
- 7. The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and of 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
Technical drawings
Downloads
Certificates8
Test reports1
Catalogues1
FAQ
What is the output rating of the Mean Well GC220A24-R7B?
The GC220A24-R7B is rated for 217.6W output. It provides 27.2V DC at 8A, which makes it suitable for applications that need a higher-power battery charger in this voltage range. This model is part of Mean Well's GC220 series.
What type of applications is the GC220A24-R7B designed for?
This model is intended for charging lead-acid (flooded, Gel and AGM) and Li-ion (lithium iron and lithium manganese) batteries where a 27.2V, 8A output is required; Mean Well suggests a 40 to 125Ah battery capacity. Its 2-stage charging characteristic and fully enclosed plastic case make it relevant for battery charging applications. Buyers typically choose it when they need an enclosed charger rather than an open-frame power supply.
What input voltage range does the GC220A24-R7B support?
The GC220A24-R7B accepts a universal AC input range of 90 to 264VAC. It also supports 127 to 370VDC input. This wide input range helps it fit different mains power environments without requiring a separate input version.
Can the GC220A24-R7B be used in demanding temperature conditions?
This charger is specified for operation from -30°C to +60°C, subject to the product's derating curve. That gives it a relatively broad working temperature range for industrial and commercial environments. Buyers should still confirm the operating conditions stay within the stated specification.
What protection features are included in the GC220A24-R7B?
The GC220A24-R7B includes protection for short circuit, overload, over voltage, and over temperature. Its overload protection operates at 90 to 110% of rated output power with constant current limiting and auto-recovery. Over-voltage protection shuts down the output and requires re-powering to recover.
How efficient is the Mean Well GC220A24-R7B?
This model has a typical efficiency of 92.5%. It also has no-load power consumption below 1W. Those figures can help reduce wasted energy compared with less efficient charger designs.
How does the GC220A24-R7B indicate charging status?
The unit uses a 2-color LED indicator to show charging status. This gives a quick visual reference during operation without adding extra display hardware. It is a standard built-in feature of this model.
What physical format and warranty does the GC220A24-R7B offer?
The GC220A24-R7B comes in a fully enclosed plastic case and measures 210 x 85 x 46 mm. It weighs 1.1 kg and is cooled by free air convection. Mean Well specifies this model with a 2-year warranty.
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