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Mean Well GC30U-5P1J Portable Chargers 27W 16.8V 1.6A - Green Adaptor

class II powerno load power consumption<1.0Wsuitable for continue loadfor high surge current equipment
SKU GC30U-5P1J
$37.51 USD
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Overview

GC30U-5P1J is the model of this series: rated current 1.6A, rated power 27W, typical efficiency 78%.

Features

  • Charger for lead-acid batteries (flooded, Gel and AGM) and li-ion batteries (lithium iron and lithium manganese)(Note.1)
  • Universal AC input / Full range
  • With USA type 6FT power cord(2pin)
  • Class II power (without earth pin)
  • No load power consumption <1.0W
  • Constant current and voltage(CC,CV mode)
  • Suitable for continue load
  • For high surge current equipment
  • Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temp.
  • 2 colors LED indicate for charging status
  • Fully enclosed plastic case
  • High reliability
  • Approvals: UL / CUL / EAC / CB / FCC
  • 2 years warranty

Specifications

GC30U-5P1JSpecifications from the official datasheet (2022-04-15 edition)

OUTPUT

SAFETY MODEL NO.
GC30U-5
DC VOLTAGE SET ATNote.3
16.8V
RATED CURRENT
1.6A
CURRENT RANGE
0 ~ 1.6A
RATED POWER
27W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.4
100mVp-p
CHARGING VOLTAGE RANGENote.5
16 ~ 17V
LINE REGULATIONNote.6
±0.5%
LED INDICATOR
Green LED ON < 100mA, Red LED ON > 250mA
SETUP, RISE, HOLD UP TIME
200ms, 50ms, 16ms at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE
90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC
FREQUENCY RANGE
47 ~ 63Hz
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
78%
AC CURRENT
0.7A / 100VAC; 0.35A/ 230VAC
INRUSH CURRENT (max.)
40A / 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT(max.)
0.25mA / 240VAC

PROTECTION

OVERLOAD
90 ~ 110% Constant current mode and over 300% pulsing mode Protection type : Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER VOLTAGE
110 ~ 135% rated output voltage Protection type : Clamp by zener diode
OVER TEMPERATURE
IC1_Tj > 130℃ Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, recovers automatically after temperature goes down

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.
0 ~ +50℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
WORKING HUMIDITY
20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-20 ~ +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 STANDARDS
UL62368-1, CSA22.2, 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 FCC part 15 Class B, EAC TP TC 020
EMC IMMUNITY
Compliance to EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

DIMENSION
108*67*36mm (L*W*H)
PACKING
405g; 36pcs / 16.5kg / CARTON

CONNECTOR

PLUG
Standard type P1J: 2.1ψ * 5.5ψ * 11mm, tuning fork type center positive for stock ; Other type available by customer requested
CABLE
Standard type 18Awg UL1185 6ft and 4ft for 4.2V~8.4V output only for stock ; Other type available by customer requested
Test conditions and notes6
  1. 1.Modification for charger specification may be required for different battery specification. Please contact battery vendor and MEAN WELL for details.
  2. 2.All parameters are specified at 115VAC input, rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
  3. 3.DC voltage: The output voltage set at point measure by plug terminal & 0% load.
  4. 4.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf capacitor.
  5. 5.Output charging voltage range is measured from 0% to 100% rated load.
  6. 6.Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.

Technical drawings

GC30U-5P1J Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
GC30U-5P1J Charging Curve
Charging Curve
GC30U-5P1J Derating Curve
Derating Curve

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FAQ

What type of product is the Mean Well GC30U-5P1J?

The GC30U-5P1J is an AC/DC power adaptor with charger function from Mean Well. It is rated at 27W with a 16.8V output and 1.6A rated current, making it suitable for lower-power charging and power applications that match those specifications.

What battery chemistries is the GC30U-5P1J designed for?

This model is described as suitable for charging lead-acid batteries, including flooded, gel, and AGM types. It is also intended for certain lithium-ion battery types noted in the product data, specifically lithium iron and lithium manganese chemistries.

What are the output specifications of the GC30U-5P1J?

The GC30U-5P1J provides a 16.8V output at up to 1.6A, with a total power rating of 27W. It uses constant current and constant voltage operation, which is typical for controlled charging and stable DC output applications.

Is the GC30U-5P1J suitable for portable or field-use applications?

It is a compact external adaptor measuring 108 x 67 x 36 mm and weighing about 405 g, which makes it practical where a small external charger or adapter is preferred. Its rated working range is 0°C to 50°C at 20% to 90% RH non-condensing, so the application must stay within those conditions.

What operating environment is this charger rated for?

The specified working temperature range is 0°C to 50°C, with reference to the derating curve in the product documentation. That makes it appropriate for many indoor and light commercial environments, provided the application stays within the stated temperature limits.

What protection and safety features does the GC30U-5P1J include?

This model includes overload protection (constant current limiting with automatic recovery), over-voltage protection (zener clamp at 110% to 135% of rated voltage), and over-temperature shutdown with automatic recovery. It is approved to UL62368-1, CSA22.2, and EAC TP TC 004, and complies with FCC Part 15 Class B and EAC TP TC 020 for EMC.

How does the GC30U-5P1J compare with a general-purpose fixed power adapter?

Compared with a basic fixed-output adapter, the GC30U-5P1J is specifically described as a charger for supported battery chemistries and includes a red/green LED charging status indicator. It also includes charging-oriented features such as CC/CV operation and multiple protection functions that are relevant for battery-charging use cases.

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Mean Well GC30U-5P1J Portable Chargers 27W 16.8V 1.6A - Green Adaptor
Mean Well

Mean Well GC30U-5P1J Portable Chargers 27W 16.8V 1.6A - Green Adaptor

$37.51 USD

GC30U-5P1J is the model of this series: rated current 1.6A, rated power 27W, typical efficiency 78%.

Features

  • Charger for lead-acid batteries (flooded, Gel and AGM) and li-ion batteries (lithium iron and lithium manganese)(Note.1)
  • Universal AC input / Full range
  • With USA type 6FT power cord(2pin)
  • Class II power (without earth pin)
  • No load power consumption <1.0W
  • Constant current and voltage(CC,CV mode)
  • Suitable for continue load
  • For high surge current equipment
  • Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temp.
  • 2 colors LED indicate for charging status
  • Fully enclosed plastic case
  • High reliability
  • Approvals: UL / CUL / EAC / CB / FCC
  • 2 years warranty
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