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Mean Well RCP-1600-12 power supply 1600W 12V 125A

Name: Mean Well RCP-1600-12 power supply 1600W 12V 125A
Brand: Mean Well
SKU: RCP-1600-12
Price: 499.26 USD
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high efficiency up to 93%output voltage and current programmableactive currecnt sharing up to 8000Wsupport hot swap

SKU RCP-1600-12

$499.26 USD

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Overview

RCP-1600-12 is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 125A, rated power 1500W, typical efficiency 88.5%.

RCP-1600 is a 1.6KW single output rack mountable front end AC/DC power supply with a 1U low profile and a high power density up to 25W/inch³. This series operates for 90~264VAC input voltage and offers the models with the DC output mostly demanded from the industry. Each model is cooled by the built-in DC fan with fan speed control, working for the temperature up to 70℃. RCP-1600 provides vast design flexibility by equipping various built-in functions such as the PMBus and CANBus communication protocol, output programming, active current sharing (up to 24000W via three 19” rack shelves, RHP-1U), remote control, auxiliary power, alarm signal, etc. Maximum number that can be monitored by master controller in communication shall be 15 power supplies.

Features

Universal AC input / Full range (Withstand 300VAC surge input for 5 seconds)
Built-in active PFC function
High efficiency up to 93%
Forced air cooling by built-in DC fan
Output voltage and constant current level programmable
Built-in OR-ing FET, support hot swap (hot plug)
Active current sharing up to 8000W for one 19” rack shelf
Built-in I2C interface, PMBus protocol (Optional CANBus protocol)
Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature
Optional conformal coating
5 years warranty

Specifications

RCP-1600-12Specifications from the official datasheet (2026-03-04 edition)

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE: 12V
RATED CURRENT: 125A
CURRENT RANGE: 0 ~ 125A
RATED POWER: 1500W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)^Note.2: 150mVp-p
VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE^Note.6: 11.5 ~ 15V
VOLTAGE TOLERANCE^Note.4: ±1.0%
LINE REGULATION: ±0.5%
LOAD REGULATION: ±0.5%
SETUP, RISE TIME: 1500ms, 60ms/230VAC at full load
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.): 16ms / 230VAC at 75% load 10ms / 230VAC at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.5: 90 ~ 264VAC 250 ~ 370VDC
FREQUENCY RANGE: 47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.): 0.97/230VAC at full load
EFFICIENCY (Typ.): 88.5%
AC CURRENT (Typ.)^Note.5: 14A/115VAC 8A/230VAC
INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.): COLD START 35A/230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT: <1.5mA / 230VAC

PROTECTION

OVERLOAD: 105 ~ 115% rated current Protection type : Constant current limiting, shut down O/P voltage after 5 sec. After O/P voltage falls, re-power on to recover
OVER VOLTAGE: 15.75 ~ 18.75V Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
OVER TEMPERATURE: Shut down o/p voltage, recovers automatically after temperature goes down

FUNCTION

OUTPUT VOLTAGE PROGRAMMABLE(PV)^{Note 6}: Adjustment of output voltage is allowable to 40 ~ 125% of nominal output voltage(60~125% for 12V). Please refer to the Function Manual in following pages.
OUTPUT CURRENT PROGRAMMABLE(PC)^{Note 6}: Adjustment of constant current level is allowable to 20 ~ 100% of rated current. Please refer to the Function Manual in following pages.
REMOTE ON-OFF CONTROL: By electrical signal or dry contact Power ON:short Power OFF:open. Please refer to the Function Manual in following pages.
REMOTE SENSE: Compensate voltage drop on the load wiring up to 0.5V. Please refer to the Function Manual in following pages.
AUXILIARY POWER: 5V @ 0.3A, 12V @ 0.8A
ALARM SIGNAL: Isolated TTL signal output for T-Alarm, AC-OK and DC-OK

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, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS: UL62368-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1, TUV BS EN/EN62368-1, EAC TP TC 004 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE: I/P-O/P:3KVAC I/P-FG:2KVAC O/P-FG:1.5KVAC (0.5KVAC for 12V)
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 (CISPR32) Class B
Radiated BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32) Class A
Harmonic Current BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class A
Voltage Flicker BS EN/EN61000-3-3
EMC IMMUNITY^{Note 8}: BS EN/EN55035, BS EN/EN61000-6-2

Parameter Standard Test Level

ESD BS EN/EN61000-4-2 Level 3, 8KV air; Level 2, 4KV contact
Radiated BS EN/EN61000-4-3 Level 3
EFT / Burst BS EN/EN61000-4-4 Level 3
Surge BS EN/EN61000-4-5 Level 4, 2KV/Line-Line 4KV/Line-Earth
Conducted BS EN/EN61000-4-6 Level 3
Magnetic Field BS EN/EN61000-4-8 Level 4
Voltage Dips and Interruptions BS EN/EN61000-4-11 >95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods

Parameter	Standard	Test Level
Conducted	BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32)	Class B
Radiated	BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32)	Class A
Harmonic Current	BS EN/EN61000-3-2	Class A
Voltage Flicker	BS EN/EN61000-3-3

Parameter	Standard	Test Level
ESD	BS EN/EN61000-4-2	Level 3, 8KV air; Level 2, 4KV contact
Radiated	BS EN/EN61000-4-3	Level 3
EFT / Burst	BS EN/EN61000-4-4	Level 3
Surge	BS EN/EN61000-4-5	Level 4, 2KV/Line-Line 4KV/Line-Earth
Conducted	BS EN/EN61000-4-6	Level 3
Magnetic Field	BS EN/EN61000-4-8	Level 4
Voltage Dips and Interruptions	BS EN/EN61000-4-11	>95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods

OTHERS

MTBF: 483.3K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 39.4K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 300*85*41mm (L*W*H)
PACKING: 1.87Kg; 6pcs/12.2Kg/1.16CUFT

Test conditions and notes9

1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, 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 0.1uf & 47uf parallel capacitor.
3. Under parallel operation ripple of the output voltage may be higher than the SPEC at light load condition. It will go back to normal ripple level once the output load is more than 5%.
4. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
5. Derating may be needed under low input voltages. Please check the derating curve for more details.
6. PV/PC functions when users are not operating on PMBus/CANBus. SVR functions when users are neither operating on PMBus/CANBus nor using PV/PC.
7. Output will shut down after O/P voltage is below < 80% of Vset for 5 sec, re-power on to recover.
8. The power supply is considered a component which will be installed into a final equipment. All the EMC tests are been executed by mounting the unit on a 720mm*360mm metal plate with 1mm of thickness. The final equipment must be re-confirmed that it still meets 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)
9. 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

RCP-1600-12 Block Diagram — Block Diagram

RCP-1600-12 Static Characteristics — Static Characteristics

RCP-1600-12 Derating Curve — Derating Curve

RCP-1600-12 Function Manual — Function Manual

RCP-1600-12 PIN29 -V(signal) — PIN29 -V(signal)

RCP-1600-12 4. Remote ON-OFF Control — 4. Remote ON-OFF Control

RCP-1600-12 Mechanical Specification — Mechanical Specification

Typical applications

Downloads

Certificates6

Mean Well E183223 UL Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well RCP-RCB-RSP-RPB-NSP-1600-RCB-1600NE-RHP-1U-RHP-8K1U-RHB-8K1U-TUV Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well RCP-RCB-RSP-RPB-1600-RCB-1600NE-RHP-1U-RHP-8K1U-RHB-8K1U-CB(TUV) Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well RHP-8K1U-RHB-8K1U-RCP-1600-RCB-1600-EMC Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well RHP-8K1U-RHB-8K1U-RCP-RCB-1600-NSP-1600-CE-dec Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well RHP-8K1U-RHB-8K1U-RCP-RCB-1600-NSP-1600-UK-dec Certificate PDF Download

Test reports1

Mean Well RCP-1600-12 Test Report PDF Download

Catalogues1

Mean Well Catalog (Industrial) PDF Download

FAQ

Can I use the RCP-1600-12 for a high-current 12V industrial control or automation cabinet?

Yes, this model is a 12V constant-voltage power supply rated for 1500W and 125A, which fits high-current 12V DC loads in industrial control and automation systems. It also accepts 90-264VAC input, so it can fit sites using different AC mains ranges.

Is the RCP-1600-12 a good fit for embedded or test systems that need scalable 12V DC power?

It can fit centralized 12V embedded or test platforms that need one high-capacity DC source, because it provides 12V at up to 125A. The active current sharing feature supports systems up to 8000W, and built-in ORing FETs support hot-swap applications.

Can this power supply be used for telecom or server-adjacent 12V DC loads in a rack environment?

It is designed for high-density 12V DC output, with a compact 300.0 x 85.0 x 41.0 mm form factor and 1.87 kg weight. With programmable output voltage and current, it can suit rack-based DC power architectures that need adjustable 12V delivery.

Is the RCP-1600-12 suitable for outdoor or harsh-temperature locations?

The operating temperature range is -30°C to +70°C, so the unit is specified for a wide temperature range. No IP rating is listed in the provided specs, so outdoor or washdown suitability is not established by this data alone.

How does the RCP-1600-12 compare with the other RCP 12V, 24V, and 48V models?

Within this series, the 12V options listed are RCP-1600-12 at 1500W and 125A. The 24V options listed are RCP-1600-24 at 1608W and 67A. The 48V options listed are RCP-1600-48 at 1608W and 33.5A.

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Model	Power	Voltage	Current
Mean Well RCP-1600-48 power supply 1600W 48V 33.5A	1608W	48V	33.5A	View
Mean Well RCP-1600-24 power supply 1600W 24V 67A	1608W	24V	67A	View

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