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Overview
GST18A18-P1J is the 18V output model of this series: rated current 1.0A, typical efficiency 88%. Type P1J: Standard model,2.1 φ x5.5 φ x11mm,C+,tuning fork type.
GST18A is a highly reliable, 18W desktop style single-output green adaptor series. This product is a classⅠ power unit (with FG), equipped with a standard IEC320-C14 AC inlet and adopting the input range from 85VAC to 264VAC. The entire series supplies different models with output voltages ranging between 5VDC and 48VDC that can satisfy the demands for various types of consumer electronic devices. With the efficiency up to 89% and the extremely low no-load power consumption below 0.075W, GST18A is compliant with USA EISA 2007/DoE, Canada NRCan, Australia and New Zealand MEPS, Korea K-MEPS, EU ErP, and Code of Conduct(CoC) Version 5. The supreme feature allows the adaptor to save the energy when it is either under the operating mode or the standby mode. The entire series utilizes the 94V-0 flame retardant plastic case.GST18A is certified for the international safety regulations.
Features
- Global certificates
- Universal AC input / Full range
- 3 pole AC inlet IEC320-C14,ClassⅠpower unit
- No load power consumption< 0.075W
- Energy efficiency Level Ⅵ
- Comply with EISA 2007/DoE,NRCan,Korea K-MEPS, AU/NZ MEPS,EU ErP and CoC Version 5
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage
- Fully enclosed plastic case
- Pass LPS
- -30~+70℃ wide range working temperature
- LED indicator for power on
- Various DC plug quick adaptor accessory available (Plug kit sold sperately, please refer to : https://www.meanwell.com/upload/pdf/DC_plug.pdf)
- 3 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- SAFETY MODEL NO.
- GST18A18
- DC VOLTAGENote.2
- 18V
- RATED CURRENT
- 1.0A
- CURRENT RANGE
- 0 ~ 1.0A
- RATED POWER (max.)
- 18W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.3
- 150mVp-p
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.4
- ±3.0%
- LINE REGULATIONNote.5
- ±1.0%
- LOAD REGULATIONNote.6
- ±3.0%
- SETUP, RISE, HOLD UP TIME
- 1000ms, 30ms, 50ms/230VAC 1500ms, 30ms, 15ms/115VAC at full load
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.7
- 85 ~ 264VAC
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 88%
- AC CURRENT
- 0.5A / 115VAC 0.3A / 230VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT (max.)
- Cold start 35A / 115VAC 65A / 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT(max.)
- 0.75mA / 240VAC
PROTECTION
- OVERLOAD
- 110 ~ 150% rated output power Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 110 ~ 140% rated output voltage Protection type : Clamp by zener diode, output short
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -30 ~ +70℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -40 ~ +85℃, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- 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. 8
- UL62368-1, CSA C22.2 No.62368-1, TUV BS EN/EN62368-1, BSMI CNS15598-1 , CCC GB4943.1, PSE J62368-1, AS/NZS 62368.1,BIS IS13252, KC K60950-1, EAC TP TC 004 approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:4242VDC , I/P-FG:2121VDC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P, I/P-FG:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSIONNote. 9
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Parameter Standard Test Level Conducted emission BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32),FCC PART 15/CISPR22 CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B),CNS15936,GB17625.1 EAC TP TC 020,MSIP KN32 Class B Radiated emission BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32),FCC PART 15/CISPR22 CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B),CNS15936,GB17625.1 EAC TP TC 020,MSIP KN32 Class B Harmonic current BS EN/EN61000-3-2,GB9254 Class A Voltage flicker BS EN/EN61000-3-3 - EMC IMMUNITYNote. 9
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BS EN/EN55035
Parameter Standard Test Level ESD BS EN/EN61000-4-2 Level 3, 8KV air; Level 2, 4KV contact RF field susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-3 Level 2, 3V/m EFT bursts BS EN/EN61000-4-4 Level 2, 1KV Surge susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-5 Level 3, 1KV/Line-Line , 2KV/Line-FG Conducted susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-6 Level 2, 3V Magnetic field immunity BS EN/EN61000-4-8 Level 2, 3A/m Voltage dips , interruption BS EN/EN61000-4-11 >95% dip 0. 5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 3879.7K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 668.4K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 93*54*36mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 209g; 60pcs/13.5Kg/1.02CUFT
CONNECTOR
- PLUG
- See page 4~5 ; Other type available by customer requested
- CABLE
- See page 4~5 ; Other type available by customer requested
MODEL ENCODING
- P1J (this model)
- Standard model,2.1 φ x5.5 φ x11mm,C+,tuning fork type
- Blank
- Other options available by customer requested (see Page 4~5)
Test conditions and notes8
- 1.All parameters are specified at 230VAC input, rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
- 2.DC voltage: The output voltage set at point measure by plug terminal & 50% load.
- 3.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1μF & 47μF capacitor.
- 4.Tolerance: includes set up tolerance, line regulation, load regulation.
- 5.Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
- 6.Load regulation is measured from 10% to 100% rated load.
- 7.Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the derating curve for more details.
- 8.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
- Consumer electronic devices
- Telecommunication devices
- Office facilities
- Industrial equipments
Downloads
Datasheet1
Certificates9
Test reports1
FAQ
Can I use the GST18A18-P1J for an 18V automation accessory or compact industrial device?
Yes, if the equipment is designed for constant 18V DC input and its load stays within 1A. This supply provides up to 18W, so it fits lower-power 18V control and support equipment within that limit.
Is this power supply appropriate for 18V embedded systems or test equipment?
It can be used for embedded or electronic equipment that specifies a regulated 18V constant-voltage source. The load must remain at or below 1A, and the input side accepts 85-264VAC for broad AC compatibility.
Can the GST18A18-P1J power a small 18V monitoring or data-acquisition unit?
It is suitable for 18V devices that do not exceed 18W total consumption. Buyers should confirm the unit needs constant-voltage 18V power rather than a different output mode.
What should I check before pairing this with an 18V load?
Verify that the load is rated for 18V DC and that its current draw is no higher than 1A. Those two numbers determine whether the device fits within this model's 18W output capacity.
Can this model be used in cold rooms or warm factory areas?
The specified operating range is -30°C to +70°C, which covers both low- and high-temperature indoor environments. Since no IP rating is provided, the specs do not establish outdoor weather resistance or protection against water ingress.
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