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Overview
DDR-480B-12 is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 33.4A, rated power 400.8W, typical efficiency 90%.
DDR-480 series is a 480W DIN Rail type DC-DC converter with main features including DIN rail-type easy installation, ultra slim width (85.5mm), 2:1 wide input voltage, fanless design, -40~+80℃ wide operating temperature, 4KVdc I/O isolation, 150% peak load, current sharing, DC OK, adjustable output voltage and full protective functions. This series of models has various input options: 16.8~33.6V / 33.6~67.2V / 67.2~154V and multiple output options: 12V / 24V / 48V and can be used for industrial & railway control, security control, communication system and other fields. Suitable applications include to DC buck/boost regulator, increasing system insulation level and voltage drop compensation along cable...etc.
Features
- Compliance to BS EN/EN50155 and BS EN/EN45545-2 railway standard
- Width only 85.5mm
- 2:1 wide input range
- -40~+80℃ wide operating temperature
- 150% peak load capability
- Current sharing up to 1920W(3+1)
- DC output adjustable
- Cooling by free air convection
- Can be installed on DIN rail TS-35/7.5 or 15
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature / Input reverse polarity/ Input under voltage protection
- 4KVdc I/O isolation(Reinforced isolation)
- DC OK relay contact
- Remote ON-OFF control
- Operating attitude up to 5000 meters(Note.6)
- Conformal coating
- 3 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 12V
- RATED CURRENT
- 33.4A
- CURRENT RANGE
- 0 ~ 33.4A
- RATED POWER
- 400.8W
- PEAK CURRENT 5sec.Note.5
- 50.1A
- PEAK POWER 5sec.Note.5
- 12Vo: 601.2W, 24Vo / 48Vo : 720W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 100mVp-p
- VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE
- 12 ~ 14V
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.3
- ±1.0%
- LINE REGULATION
- ±0.5%
- LOAD REGULATION
- ±1.0%
- SETUP, RISE TIME
- 500ms, 60ms
- HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
- Please refer to page 6 hold up time (Load de-rating curve )
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGE CONTINUOUSNote.4
- 16.8 ~ 33.6Vdc
- VOLTAGE RANGE 100msNote.4
- 14.4 ~ 16.8Vdc
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 90%
- DC CURRENT (Typ.)
- 23A @24Vdc
- INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
- 30A
- INTERRUPTION OF VOLTAGE SUPPLY
- EN50155: 2021-B/C/D type comply with S2 level (10ms)@ full load
PROTECTION
- OVERLOADNote.5
- Normally works within 150% rated output power for more than 5 seconds and then constant current protection 105~135% rated output power with auto-recovery
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 14.4 ~ 17.5V Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
- OVER TEMPERATURE
- Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
- REVERSE POLARITY
- By internal, MOSFET, no damage, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- UNDER VOLTAGE LOCKOUT
- 24Vin (B - type) :Power ON≥16.8V , OFF≤16.5V
FUNCTION
- DC OK REALY CONTACT RATINGS (max.)
- 30Vdc/1A resistive load
- CURRENT SHARING
- Up to 1920W (3+1 units). Please refer to the Function Manual
- REMOTE ON-OFF CONTROL
- Please refer to the Function Manual
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -40 ~ +80℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 5 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -40 ~ +85, 5 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 55℃)
- VIBRATION
- Component:10 ~ 500Hz, 5G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes; Mounting: Compliance to IEC61373
- OPERATING ALTITUDENote.6
- 5000 meters / OVCⅡ
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- UL 62368-1, IEC 62368-1, AS/NZS 62368-1, EAC TP TC 004 approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:4KVdc I/P-FG:2.5KVdc O/P-FG:0.71KVdc
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P, I/P-FG, O/P-FG:>100M Ohms / 500Vdc / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSION
-
Parameter Standard Test Level Conducted BS EN/EN55032 (CISRP32) Class A Radiated BS EN/EN55032 (CISRP32) Class B Voltage Flicker BS EN/EN61000-3-3 - EMC IMMUNITY
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BS EN/EN55035
Parameter Standard Test Level ESD BS EN/EN61000-4-2 Level 3, 8KV air; Level 3, 6KV contact; criteria A Radiated BS EN/EN61000-4-3 Level 3, 10V/m; criteria A EFT / Burst BS EN/EN61000-4-4 Level 3, 2KV; criteria A Surge BS EN/EN61000-4-5 Level 3, 1KV/Line-Line ;Level 3, 2KV/Line-Line-FG ;criteria A Conducted BS EN/EN61000-4-6 Level 3, 10V; criteria A Magnetic Field BS EN/EN61000-4-8 Level 4, 30A/m; criteria A - RAILWAY STANDARD
- Compliance to BS EN/EN45545-2 for fire protection ; Meet BS EN/EN50155 / IEC60571 including IEC61373 for shock & vibration, BS EN/EN50121-3-2 for EMC
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 750.3K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 101.7K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 85.5*125.2*129.2mm (W*H*D)
- PACKING
- 1.375Kg;8pcs/12Kg/0.95CUFT
Test conditions and notes7
- 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at normal input (B:24Vdc , C:48Vdc , D:110Vdc ) , rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
- 2. Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz of bandwidth by using a 12" twisted pair-wire terminated with a 0.1μF & 47μF parallel capacitor.
- 3. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
- 4. Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the derating curve for more details.
- 5. 150% 5 seconds, please refer to peak loading curves.
- 6. The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and of 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than2000m(6500ft).
- 7. The power supply is considered as an independent unit, but the final equipment still need to re-confirm that the whole system complies with the EMC directives. For guidance on how to perform these EMC tests, please refer to “EMI testing of component power supplies.” (as available on https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf )
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- Bus,tram,metro or railway system
- Industrial control system
- Semiconductor fabrication equipment
- Factory automation
- Electro-mechanical
- Wireless network
- Telecom or datacom system
Downloads
Certificates7
Test reports1
Catalogues1
FAQ
Can I use the DDR-480B-12 to power a large 12V motor drive or resistive heating element from a 24V battery system?
Yes. The DDR-480B-12 delivers 12V at up to 33.4A (400.8W), which is substantial enough for medium motor drives, resistive heaters, or high-current actuators. Its 16.8-33.6V DC input range covers a nominal 24V battery bank (typical 21-29V range) comfortably.
Is the DDR-480B-12 suitable for powering 12V server or networking equipment in a 24V DC data center distribution setup?
Yes. With 400.8W at 12V and 33.4A, it can supply one or more 12V rack devices. The 16.8-33.6V input accepts a 24V DC bus, and the 4KVdc I/O isolation prevents ground loops between the distribution bus and downstream equipment. Its DIN rail mount simplifies installation in power distribution panels.
Can the DDR-480B-12 convert 24V solar or wind DC to 12V for a large off-grid lighting installation?
Yes, provided the input voltage stays within 16.8-33.6V DC. A 24V solar array with battery buffering typically stays in this range. At 400.8W, it can drive substantial 12V LED lighting loads across a facility or campsite. The -40°C to +80°C operating range supports year-round outdoor enclosure deployment.
Can the DDR-480B-12 operate in a cold-start outdoor environment without preheating?
Yes. The DDR-480B-12 is rated for -40°C to +80°C operating temperature, so it starts and runs in extreme cold without a separate heater. Its humidity rating is 5-95% RH non-condensing, so condensation must be avoided. Mount it inside a weatherproof NEMA or IP-rated enclosure to protect it from direct moisture exposure.
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Other DDR-480B Models
1 other model| Model | Power | Voltage | Current | IP Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Well DDR-480B-48 DC-DC Converter - 480W - 16.8~33.6V in 48V out 10A | 480W | 48V | 10A | IP20 | View |
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