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Mean Well RSD-500D-24 DC-DC Converter - 499.2W 67.2-154V DC in 24V out 20.8A

miniature sizeeconomicalwithstand 5G vibration and 70°C operation
SKU RSD-500D-24
$239.79 USD
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Overview

RSD-500D-24 is the 24V output model of this series: rated current 20.8A, rated power 499.2W, 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-500D-24Specifications from the official datasheet (2026-07-02 edition)

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE
24V
RATED CURRENT
20.8A
CURRENT RANGE
0 ~ 20.8A
RATED POWER
499.2W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
120mVp-p
VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE
24 ~ 28V
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
67.2 ~ 154Vdc
VOLTAGE RANGE 1sNote.4
57.6 ~ 67.2Vdc
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
93%
DC CURRENT (Typ.)
5A @110Vdc
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
28.8 ~ 35V 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
110Vin :Power ON≥67.2V , OFF≤65V

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-500D-24 Block Diagram
Block Diagram
RSD-500D-24 Input Under-Voltage Protection
Input Under-Voltage Protection
RSD-500D-24 Hold-up Time
Hold-up Time
RSD-500D-24 Efficiency vs Load & Vin Curve
Efficiency vs Load & Vin Curve
RSD-500D-24 Overload Protection
Overload Protection
RSD-500D-24 Derating Curve
Derating Curve
RSD-500D-24 methods are similar and share the same derating curve.
methods are similar and share the same derating curve.
RSD-500D-24 methods are similar and share the same derating curve. (2)
methods are similar and share the same derating curve. (2)
RSD-500D-24 Illustration (page 7)
Illustration (page 7)
RSD-500D-24 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-500D-24 to power a 24V industrial control cabinet from a high-voltage DC source?

Yes. This converter is designed for constant-voltage 24V output and can deliver up to 20.8A with 499.2W total output power. Its continuous input range is 67.2-154V DC as listed in the specs.

Is this DC-DC converter suitable for a 24V automation system with multiple loads?

It can fit multi-load 24V automation systems when the combined demand stays within 24V, 20.8A, and 499.2W. The constant-voltage operating mode is intended for equipment that requires a regulated 24V output.

Can the RSD-500D-24 be used in mobile or vibration-prone industrial equipment?

It is specified to withstand 5G vibration, which makes it a better fit for equipment exposed to sustained movement than models without that stated feature. The unit also uses a compact 237.0 × 100.0 × 41.0 mm housing at 1.45 kg.

Would this model work for a 24V embedded system that needs higher current capacity?

Yes, if the embedded system requires a constant 24V rail and the total draw remains at or below 20.8A. With 499.2W available, it is aimed at higher-power 24V loads rather than low-power electronics.

Is the RSD-500D-24 suitable for outdoor or harsh-temperature use?

The published operating temperature range is -40°C to +80°C, so it is specified for very wide temperature conditions. No IP rating is listed in the provided specs, so outdoor or washdown use should be treated as requiring a protected enclosure.

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Mean Well RSD-500D-24 DC-DC Converter - 499.2W 67.2-154V DC in 24V out 20.8A
Mean Well

Mean Well RSD-500D-24 DC-DC Converter - 499.2W 67.2-154V DC in 24V out 20.8A

$239.79 USD

RSD-500D-24 is the 24V output model of this series: rated current 20.8A, rated power 499.2W, 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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