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Mean Well GC160A48-AD1 Portable Chargers 160.5W 54.4V 2.95A - Green Adaptor

class I powerno load power consumption < 1.0W2 stage charging
SKU GC160A48-AD1
$53.99 USD
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Overview

GC160A48-AD1 is the model of this series: rated power 160.5W, typical efficiency 94%.

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

GC160A48-AD1Specifications from the official datasheet (2024-10-30 edition)

OUTPUT

SAFETY MODEL NO.
GC160A48
DC VOLTAGE (Typ.)
54.4V
RECOMMENDED BATTERY CAPACITYNote.3
15 ~ 45Ah
CONTINUOS OUTPUT CURRENT (Typ.)
2.95A
RATED POWER
160.5W
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.)
94%
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. 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 NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
  3. 3. This is MeanWell's suggested range, please consult your battery manufacturer for their suggestions about maximum charging current limitation.
  4. 4. Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the derating curve for more details.
  5. 5. Constant current operation region is within 50~100% rated output voltage.
  6. 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. 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

GC160A48-AD1 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
GC160A48-AD1 Plug Assignment
Plug Assignment
GC160A48-AD1 Derating Curve
Derating Curve

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FAQ

What is the main use case for the Mean Well GC160A48-AD1?

The GC160A48-AD1 is an AC/DC battery charger for lead-acid and Li-ion batteries that require 54.4V DC charging at up to 2.95A, with a recommended capacity of 15 to 45Ah. It is suited to OEM, industrial, and commercial use where a compact external charger with built-in protections is needed.

What are the output ratings of this charger?

This model is rated for 160.5W total output power. Its nominal output is 54.4V DC with a rated current of 2.95A, making it appropriate for battery charging applications matched to those electrical requirements.

What input power range does the GC160A48-AD1 support?

The charger accepts a universal AC input range of 85 to 264VAC, as well as 120 to 370VDC. That wide input range makes it practical for use across different regions and power environments without needing a separate input selector.

What protection features are included in this model?

The GC160A48-AD1 includes protection for short circuit, overload, over voltage, and over temperature conditions. Overload protection operates at 90 to 110% of rated output power with constant current limiting and auto-recovery, while over-voltage protection shuts down output and recovers after re-powering.

Can this charger be used in demanding temperature environments?

This model has a working temperature range of -30°C to +70°C, subject to the manufacturer's derating curve. That makes it suitable for many industrial and commercial environments where ambient conditions can vary significantly.

How efficient is the Mean Well GC160A48-AD1?

The charger is rated for efficiency up to 94%, which helps reduce wasted energy and heat generation during operation. It also has no-load power consumption below 1W, which is useful where standby energy use matters.

What physical format and interface style does this charger use?

The GC160A48-AD1 comes in a fully enclosed plastic case measuring 175 x 72 x 35 mm and weighs 0.77 kg. It uses a 3-pole IEC320-C14 AC inlet and has a 1200 mm SJTW 16AWG 2-conductor output cable terminated in an Anderson connector.

How can users check the charging status on this model?

This charger includes a 2-color LED indicator for charging status: red while charging (constant current) and green during float charging (constant voltage). That gives users a simple visual way to monitor operating state without external metering.

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Mean Well GC160A48-AD1 Portable Chargers 160.5W 54.4V 2.95A - Green Adaptor
Mean Well

Mean Well GC160A48-AD1 Portable Chargers 160.5W 54.4V 2.95A - Green Adaptor

$53.99 USD

GC160A48-AD1 is the model of this series: rated power 160.5W, typical efficiency 94%.

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
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