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Overview
RSD-500C-48 is the 48V output model of this series: rated current 9.6A, rated power 460.8W, typical efficiency 93%.
RSD-500 series is a 500W enclosed type reliable railway DC-DC converter. This series is compliant with BS EN/EN50155/BS EN/EN45545-2 railway standard, constituting three types of models with 2:1 wide but different input ranges 16.8~33.6V/33.6~67.2V/67.2~154V, suitable for railway and all kinds of transportation systems exploiting the frequently used standard input voltages such as 24V, 36V, 48V, 72V, 96V and 110V.Various output voltages, 12V, 24V and 48V are available for selection. This series has the capability of working under -40~+80℃, low ripple and noise, supreme EMC characteristics, 4KVdc I/O isolation, low enclosure profile 41mm and an interior with semi-potted silicone. It does not only well fits the in-car systems or the facilities by rails for railway, trams and buses but also can be used in the harsh environment with high vibration, high dust, extremely low or high temperature, etc.
Features
- Compliance to BS EN/EN50155 and BS EN/EN45545-2 railway standard
- 1U low profile 41mm
- 2:1 wide input range
- Fanless design, half encapsulated , cooling by free air convection
- -40~+80℃ wide operating temperature
- DC output adjustable
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature / Input reverse polarity/ Input under voltage protection
- 4KVdc I/O isolation(Reinforced isolation)
- Operating additude up to 5000 meters(Note.5)
- LED indicator for power on
- 3 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 48V
- RATED CURRENT
- 9.6A
- CURRENT RANGE
- 0 ~ 9.6A
- RATED POWER
- 460.8W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 150mVp-p
- VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE
- 48~ 56V
- 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 4 hold up time (Load de-rating curve )
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGE CONTINUOUS
- 33.6 ~ 67.2Vdc
- VOLTAGE RANGE 1sNote.4
- 28.8 ~ 33.6Vdc
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 93%
- DC CURRENT (Typ.)
- 11A @48Vdc
- INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
- 30A
- INTERRUPTION OF VOLTAGE SUPPLY
- EN50155:2021-B/C/D type comply with S1 level (3ms)@ full load; B/C type comply with S2 level (10ms)@ 70% load, D- type comply with S2 level (10ms) @ full load
PROTECTION
- OVERLOAD
- Constant current limiting 105~135% rated output power with auto-recovery
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 57.6 ~ 65V 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
- 48Vin :Power ON≥33.6V , OFF≤33V
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.5
- 5000 meters / OVCⅡ
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- UL62368-1, IEC 62368-1, AS/NZS 62368-1, EAC TP TC 004 approved, Design refer to BS EN/EN62368-1
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:4KVdc I/P-FG:2.5KVdc O/P-FG:2.5KVdc
- 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 ; BS EN/EN50155 / IEC60571 including IEC61373 for shock & vibration, BS EN/EN50121-3-2 for EMC
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 834.7K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 99.1K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 237*100*41mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 1.45Kg;10pcs/15.5Kg/0.8CUFT
Test conditions and notes6
- 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. The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and of 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than2000m(6500ft).
- 6. 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
- Highly vibrotating,highly dusty, extremely low or high temperature harsh environment
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FAQ
Can I use the RSD-500C-48 to supply 48V telecom or network equipment from a 33.6-67.2V DC source?
Yes. The RSD-500C-48 accepts 33.6-67.2V DC input and delivers constant 48V output, which fits DC systems that need a regulated 48V rail. Its 460.8W rating and 9.6A output current support higher-power 48V equipment within those limits.
Is this converter suitable for 48V industrial automation or embedded systems with moderate to high load?
It can be a fit for 48V embedded and automation equipment that requires constant-voltage output and draws up to 9.6A, with a total limit of 460.8W. That makes it a stronger 48V option than lower-power 48V siblings in the same family. The 237.0 × 100.0 × 41.0 mm housing also helps where space is controlled.
Can the RSD-500C-48 be used in mobile or vibration-exposed 48V DC equipment?
Yes, for 48V DC loads within 460.8W and 9.6A. The specs give 5G vibration resistance and full-load operation up to 70°C when mounted on the recommended iron plate (55°C without it), which are relevant for equipment mounted in moving or mechanically active environments. It remains a constant-voltage 48V converter, so the load must match that output requirement.
Will this model handle wide temperature ranges, and is it outdoor-rated?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +80°C; full load is rated up to 55°C without an iron mounting plate, or up to 70°C on the recommended iron plate. That supports use in equipment exposed to significant thermal variation. No IP rating is provided in the specs, so the published data does not support calling it outdoor-rated on its own.
How does the RSD-500C-48 compare with the other 48V models in the RSD 500 series?
The 48V models in the 500 series are RSD-500B-48 at 422.4W, 48V, and 8.8A, RSD-500C-48 at 460.8W, 48V, and 9.6A, and RSD-500D-48 at 499.2W, 48V, and 10.4A. All share the same 48V output class, but the available wattage and output current increase across the three models. That is the core factual distinction between them.
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