MEAN WELL NPB-120 120W Compact Size and Wide Output Range Charger Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- MEAN WELL
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MEAN WELL NPB-120 120W Compact Size and Wide Output Range Charger
Instructions

Features

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90~264Vac universal AC input, built-in PFC
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Charger for compatible with lead-acid and Ii-ion batteries
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Fan less design
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Wide adjustable output range by VR:
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Charging voltage adjustable(1 0.5~ 15.2V, 21 ~30.4 V, 42~60.8V
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Charging current adjustable(50~100% rated current
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2 or 3 stage selectable by DIP S.W
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No load power consumption< 0.15W(AC S.W off)
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-30°C ~+ 70°C wide operating temperature
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Protections: Short circuit/ Over voltage /Over temperature/
Battery reverse polarity protection -
Comply with UL/EN62368-1 and EN60335-1/2-29 dual certification
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Front panel LED indicator for charging status
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3 years warranty
Applications

- Radio system backup solution
- Electric scooter charger
- Camping car, Buses, Heavy duty truck, Specialty vehicles
- Surveillance system
- Portable power tools
Description
NPB-120 series is a 120W charger for compatible with lead-acid (Flooded, Gel, AGM) and li-ion(Lithium iron, lithium manganese) batteries. This product is a class I power unit (with FG), equipped with a standard IEC320-C14 AC inlet and two or three-stage charging control. The entire series supplies different models with output voltages ranging between 10.5VDC and 60.8VDC that can satisfy the demands for various types of batteries devices.
Model Encoding

| Type | Output Connector | Safety | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLR | 3 pin power pin |
| 
(48V UL certificated same as TB Type)
|
In Stock
AD1| Anderson connector|
| In Stock
TB| Terminal Block|
| In Stock
SPECIFICATION
| MODEL | NPB-120-12 □ | NPB-120-24 □ | NPB-120-48 □ |
|---|
□ =XLR, AD1, TB
OUTPUT| BOOST CHARGE VOLTAGE(V boost) default)| 14.4V| 28.BV| 57.6V
FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE(V float)l default)| 13.BV| 27.6V| 55.2V
VOLTAGE ADJUSTABLE RANGE| 10.5-15.2V| 21 – 30.4V| 42 – 60.8V
OUTPUT CURRENT(Typ.) Note.5| 6.8A| 4A| 2A
CURRENT ADJUSTABLE RANGE| 50% -100%
MAX. POWER Note.3| 103.4W| 121.6W| 121.6W
RECOMMENDED BATTERY CAPACITY (AMP HOURS) Note.4| ****
20 – 90AH
| ****
15 – 50AH
| 7- 25AH
INPUT| VOLTAGE RANGE Note.5| 90 – 264VAC 127- 370VDC
FREQUENCY RANGE| 47 – 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.)| PF>0 .98/115VAC, PF>0
.92/230VAC@12V,PF>0.93/230VAC@24/48V at full load
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)| XLR| 86.5%| 89%| 90.5%
AD1| 86.5%| 89%| 90.5%
TB| 87%| 89.5%| 90.5%
AC CURRENT (Typ.)| 1.5A/115VAC 0.8A/230VAC
INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)| COLD START 55A at 230VAC
PROTECTION| SHORT CIRCUIT Note . 6| Protection type :
Constant current limiting , charger will shutdown after 5 sec, re-power on to
recover
**OVER VOLTAGE| 16- 20V| 32-40V| 64- 75V
Protection type : Shut down and latch off o/p voltage , re-power on to recover
REVERSE POLARITY| By internal fuse open
OVER TEMPERATURE| Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after temperature
goes down
FUNCTION| CHARGING CURVE| 2 or 3 stage adjustable by DIP S.W
ENVIRONMENT| WORKING TEMP.| -30 – +70°C (Refer to “Derating Curve”)
WORKING HUMIDITY| 20 – 95% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY| -40 – +85°C, 1 0 – 95% RH non-condensing
TEMP. COEFFICIENT| ±0.05%/°C (0 – 45°C)
VIBRATION**| 10-500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC (Note 7)
| SAFETY STANDARDS| CB IEC62368-1 ,IEC60335-1/2-29, Dekra BS
EN/EN62368-1 ,BS EN/EN60335-1/2-29, UL62368-1 , EAC TP TC 004 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE| I/P-O/P:3KVAC I/P-FG:2KVAC O/P-FG:0.5KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE| I/P-O/P, 1 /P-FG , O/P-FG:100M Ohms/ 500VDC /
25°C/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSION
| Parameter| Standard| Test Level I Note
Conducted| BS ENIEN55032 (CISPR32),BS EN/EN55014-1| Class B
Radiated| BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32),BS EN/EN55014-1| Class B
Harmonic Current| BS ENIEN61000-3-2| Class A
Voltage Flicker| BS ENIEN61000-3-3| —–
EMC IMMUNITY| BS EN/EN55014-2,BS ENIEN55024,BS EN/EN55035
Parameter| Standard| Test Level I Note
ESD| BS ENIEN61000-4-2| Level 3, 8KV air ; Level 2, 4KV contact
Radiated| BS EN/EN61000-4-3| Level 2, 3V/m
EFT/ Burst| BS ENIEN61000-4-4| Level 2, 1KV
Surge| BS ENIEN61000-4-5| Level 2, 1KV/L ine- Line. Level 3, 2KV/Line-Earth
Conducted| BS EN/EN61000-4-6| Level 2, 3Vrms
Magnetic Field| BS EN/EN61000-4-8| Level 1, 1A/m
Voltage Dips and Interruptions| BS ENIEN61000-4-11| >95% dip 0.5 periods, 30%
dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods
OTHERS| MTBF| 631.BK hrs min. Telcordia TRISR-332 (Bellcore);
225.BK hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25′ C)
DIMENSION| 180’96’49mm (L’W’H)
PACKING| 1.3Kg; 1Opes/ 14Kg / 1.13CUFT
NOTE
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- Modification for charger specification may be required for different battery specification. Please contact battery vendor and MEAN WELL for details.
- All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25°C of ambient temperature.
- Refer to derating curve.
- This is MEAN WELL’s suggested range. Please consult your battery manufacturer for their suggestions about maximum charging current limitation.
- Derating may be needed under low input voltages. Please check the derating curve for more details.
- This protection mechanism is specified for the case the short circuit oocurs after the charger is turned on.
- The charger is considered a component which will be installed into a final equipment. 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 http//www.meanwell.com)
Product Liability Disclaimer : For detailed information, please refer to https://www.meanwell.corn/serviceDisclaimer.aspx
Block Diagram

Derating Curve

Static Characteristics

Charging Curve
2 or 3 stage selectable by DIP S.W
This series provides 2 or 3 stage charging curve.(Default 3 stage)

Charging Curve by DIP S.W
2 stage charging curve

| State | NPB-120-12 | NPB-120-24 | NPB-120-48 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constant Current | 6.8A | 4A | 2A |
| Vtloat | 13.8V | 27.6V | 55.2V |
3 stage charging curve

| State | NPB-120-12 | NPB-120-24 | NPB-120-48 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constant Current | 6.8A | 4A | 2A |
| V boost | 14.4V | 28.8V | 57.6V |
| V tloat | 13.8V | 27.6V | 55.2V |
2 stage charging cure is suitable for Li-ion batteries(lithium iron and
lithium manganese),
3 stage charging cure is suitable for lead-acid batteries (flooded ,Gel and
AGM).
Charging voltage adjustable by VR

| Model | NPB-120-12 □ | NPB-120-24 □ | NPB-120-48 □ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output voltage adjustable range | 10.5- 15.2V | 21-30.4V | 42-60.BV |
Charging current adjustable by VR

| Model | NPB-120-12 □ | NPB-120-24 □ | NPB-120-48 □ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output current adjustable range | 3.4-6.8A | 2-4A | 1-2A |
Front panel LED indicators & Corresponding signal at function pins

| LED | Description |
|---|---|
| **** Green | Float (stage 3) or Battery full |
| Red | Charging (stage 1 or stage 2) |
Mechanical Specification
NPB-120-xxXLR/AD1 (Cable Type)

NPB-120-xxTB (Terminal Block Type)

Plug Assignment
Standard Output Connector

Optional DC plug: (Available in customized)
| Min. DIN 4 Pin with Lock (male) | Type No. | Pin Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| PIN No. | Output( <7A) |
|
R?B
| 1| +Vo
2| -Vo
3| -Vo
4| +Vo
DIN 4 Pin XLR| Type No.| Pin Assignment
PIN No.| Output(< 10A)
| XLR4| 1| +Vo
2| +Vo
3| -Vo
4| -Vo
DIN 3 Pin| Type No.| Pin Assignment
PIN No.| Output(<7A)
|
03P
| 1| +Vo
2| -Vo
3| -Vo
DIN 2 Pin| Type No.| Pin Assignment
PIN No.| Output(<5A)

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02P
| |
-Vo
2
|
+Vo
DIN 3 Pin| Type No.| Pin Assignment
PIN No.| Output(< 10A)

|
INL3
|
N
|
+Vo
L
|
-Vo
AMP 1-480702-0 (6.35mm) equivalent| Type No.| Pin Assignment
PIN No.| Output( <7A)

FG not connected to output connector
|
C4P
| 1| +Vo
2| +Vo
3| -Vo
4| -Vo
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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