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Overview
GC160A12-R7B is the model of this series: rated power 136W, typical efficiency 89%.
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>0.94
- 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.
- GC160A12
- DC VOLTAGE (Typ.)
- 13.6V
- RECOMMENDED BATTERY CAPACITYNote.3
- 60 ~160Ah
- CONTINUOS OUTPUT CURRENT (Typ.)
- 10A
- RATED POWER
- 136W
- LED INDICATOR
- Charging(CC) : RED Floating charging(CV) : GREEN
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.4
- 85 ~ 264VAC 120 ~ 370VDC
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
- PF>0.94 / 230VAC PF>0.98 / 115VAC at full load
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 89%
- AC CURRENT
- 1.85A / 115VAC 1A / 230VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT (max.)
- 120A / 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT(max.)
- 0.75mA / 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
- 90℃±10℃ (RTH2) detect on inside ambient temperature Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -30 ~ +70℃ (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 GC160Axx-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, BS EN/EN55035, light industry level, EAC TP TC 020
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 2197.9K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 274.1K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 175*72*35mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 0.7Kg; 20pcs/15Kg/0.95CUFT(GC160Axx-R7B) 0.77Kg; 20pcs/16.4Kg/1.15CUFT(GC160Axx-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 a component which will be installed into a final equipment. The final equipment must be re-confirmed that it still meets 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 are the main output ratings of the Mean Well GC160A12-R7B?
This model is rated at 136W with a 13.6V DC output and 10A rated current. It is an AC-DC battery charger designed for lead-acid and Li-ion batteries that need that specific charging voltage and current level.
What kind of applications is the GC160A12-R7B typically used for?
The GC160A12-R7B is aimed at charging 12V-class lead-acid (flooded, Gel and AGM) and Li-ion batteries, with a recommended capacity of 60 to 160Ah. Its 2-stage charging characteristic and fully enclosed design make it suitable for commercial and industrial battery charging contexts that match its electrical ratings.
What input range does this charger support?
This unit accepts a universal AC input range of 85 to 264VAC and also supports 120 to 370VDC input. That wide range makes it suitable for use across different mains environments without needing a separate input-voltage version.
Can the GC160A12-R7B be used in demanding temperature conditions?
It has a specified working temperature range of -30°C to +70°C, subject to the product's derating curve. That gives it a wider operating range than many general-purpose indoor power supplies, which can matter in harsher commercial environments.
What protection and safety features are included in this model?
The GC160A12-R7B includes short circuit, overload, over-voltage, and over-temperature protection. It also features active PFC, Class I construction with earth pin, and TUV BS EN/EN62368-1 and EAC safety approvals, along with listed EMC compliance standards.
What connector style does the GC160A12-R7B use on the output side?
This version uses a 4-pin power DIN DC output connector (KYCON KPP-4S or equivalent), identified as R7B. Buyers should confirm that their equipment is designed for this plug style before ordering, since connector format matters as much as voltage and current.
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