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Overview
SCW12C-12 is the 12V output model of this series: rated power 12W, typical efficiency 83%.
Features
- 2:1 wide input range
- 1500VDC I/O isolation
- Built-in remote ON/OFF control
- Built-in EMI filter
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload
- Cooling by free air convection
- Five-sided shield metal case
- 100% full load burn-in test
- Low cost / High reliability
- Modified models available: output 2.5V/3.3V
- 2 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 12V
- CURRENT RANGE
- 200 ~ 1000mA
- RATED POWER
- 12W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 60mVp-p
- LINE REGULATIONNote.3
- ±0.5%
- LOAD REGULATIONNote.4
- ±0.5%
- VOLTAGE ACCURACY
- ±2.0%
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY
- 400KHz min.
- EXTERNAL CAPACITANCE LOAD (max.)
- 220uF
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGE
- 36 ~ 72VDC
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 83%
- DC CURRENT Full load
- 320mA
- DC CURRENT No load
- 25mA
- FILTER
- Pi network
- PROTECTION
- Fuse recommended
PROTECTION (Note. 5)
- OVERLOAD
- 110 ~ 180% rated output power Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- All output equipped with short circuit Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -40 ~ +71℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -40 ~ +105℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.05% / ℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1 cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- EAC TP TC 020/2011 approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:1.5KVDC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P: 100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- ISOLATION CAPACITANCE
- 2200pF max.
- EMC EMISSION
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55032 Class A, FCC part 15 Class A , EAC TP TC 020
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8 light industry level, criteria A , EAC TP TC 020
OTHERS
- REMOTE CONTROL
- Power ON: R.C. ~ -Vin > 4VDC or open ; Power OFF: R.C. ~ -Vin < 1VDC or short
- MTBF
- 600Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F(25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 31.8*20.3*12.2mm or 1.25"*0.80"*0.48" inch (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 17.5g ; 15pcs/per tube, 750pcs/50 tube/per carton
Test conditions and notes5
- 1.All parameters are specified at normal input, rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
- 2.Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf capacitor.
- 3.Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
- 4.Load regulation is measured from 20% to 100% rated load.
- 5.Please prevent the converter from operating in overload or short circuit condition for more than 30 seconds.
Technical drawings
Downloads
FAQ
Can I use the SCW12C-12 for a 12V automation controller or PLC accessory?
It can fit 12V automation loads that need constant voltage and stay within 1A and 12W. Its input specification is 36-72VDC, so the source side has to match that range.
Is this model suitable for a 12V industrial sensor hub or monitoring device?
Yes, if the device requires a regulated 12V output and the load remains at or below 1A and 12W. That makes it more suitable for lower-power 12V electronics than for heavier 12V loads.
Can the SCW12C-12 be used where board space is tight?
Its dimensions are 31.8 × 20.3 × 12.2 mm and its weight is 17.5 g, so it is sized for compact assemblies. Electrical fit still depends on the load matching 12V constant voltage within the 1A and 12W rating.
How is the SCW12C-12 different from the 5V and 15V versions in the same series?
Within the SCW12C family, the SCW12C-05 is 12W with 5V output at 2.4A, the SCW12C-12 is 12W with 12V output at 1A, and the SCW12C-15 is 12W with 15V output at 0.8A. They share the same 36-72VDC input range and constant-voltage operation, with output voltage and current being the key selection points.
Can I use the SCW12C-12 in cold or hot industrial environments?
The specified operating temperature range is -40°C to +71°C (with load derating at higher temperatures per the derating curve), so it is built for wide-temperature operation. No IP rating is listed, so the provided specifications do not confirm outdoor exposure capability.
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