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Mean Well RSD-500C-48 DC-DC Converter - 460.8W 33.6-67.2V DC in 48V out 9.6A

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SKU RSD-500C-48
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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

RSD-500C-48Specifications from the official datasheet (2026-07-02 edition)

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
ParameterStandardTest Level
ConductedBS EN/EN55032 (CISRP32)Class A
RadiatedBS EN/EN55032 (CISRP32)Class B
Voltage FlickerBS EN/EN61000-3-3
EMC IMMUNITY

BS EN/EN55035

ParameterStandardTest Level
ESDBS EN/EN61000-4-2Level 3, 8KV air; Level 3, 6KV contact; criteria A
RadiatedBS EN/EN61000-4-3Level 3, 10V/m; criteria A
EFT / BurstBS EN/EN61000-4-4Level 3, 2KV; criteria A
SurgeBS EN/EN61000-4-5Level 3, 1KV/Line-Line ;Level 3, 2KV/Line-Line-FG ;criteria A
ConductedBS EN/EN61000-4-6Level 3, 10V; criteria A
Magnetic FieldBS EN/EN61000-4-8Level 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. 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. 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. 3. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
  4. 4. Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the derating curve for more details.
  5. 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. 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

RSD-500C-48 Block Diagram
Block Diagram
RSD-500C-48 Input Under-Voltage Protection
Input Under-Voltage Protection
RSD-500C-48 Hold-up Time
Hold-up Time
RSD-500C-48 Efficiency vs Load & Vin Curve
Efficiency vs Load & Vin Curve
RSD-500C-48 Overload Protection
Overload Protection
RSD-500C-48 Derating Curve
Derating Curve
RSD-500C-48 methods are similar and share the same derating curve.
methods are similar and share the same derating curve.
RSD-500C-48 methods are similar and share the same derating curve. (2)
methods are similar and share the same derating curve. (2)
RSD-500C-48 Illustration (page 7)
Illustration (page 7)
RSD-500C-48 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification

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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Mean Well RSD-500C-48 DC-DC Converter - 460.8W 33.6-67.2V DC in 48V out 9.6A
Mean Well

Mean Well RSD-500C-48 DC-DC Converter - 460.8W 33.6-67.2V DC in 48V out 9.6A

$239.79 USD

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

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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