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Mean Well PSC-160A Battery Chargers 160W 13.8V 7.6A - PFC
<1mA / 240VAC
Key Features
- ✓Universal AC input / Full range
- ✓5"x3" compact size
- ✓Models with L-Bracket and cover available(PSC-100x-C, x=A,B)
- ✓Protections: Short circuit/Overload/Over voltage
- ✓Battery low protection/Battery reverse polarity protection by fuse
- ✓Relay contat signal output for AC OK and Battery low
- ✓Cooling by free convection
- ✓100% full load burn-in-test
- ✓2 years warranty
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BrandMean Well
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SeriesPSC Series
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Power Rating160 Watt
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Output Voltage13.8 Volt
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Rated Current7.6 Ampere
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Input Voltage90V~264V
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No of Output1
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Standards MetCB,CE,EAC,TUV,UL
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Operation ModeConstant Voltage
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Operating Temperature-20°C~70°C
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Warranty2 Year
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Length6 in
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Width3 in
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Height1.26 in
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Weight0.77 lb
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the PSC-160A for a 13.8V battery-backed control or automation system?
Yes, this model provides constant-voltage 13.8V output and includes a UPS function, which fits battery-backed control or automation systems designed around a 13.8V DC rail. It can supply up to 160W and 7.6A, so it supports higher load levels than the lower-power A-series models.
Is the PSC-160A suitable for industrial communications or security equipment with a 13.8V DC bus?
It can be suitable when the equipment is intended for a 13.8V constant-voltage source and the total draw stays within 7.6A and 160W. The UPS function also aligns with standby and backup-oriented system designs.
Would the PSC-160A work for embedded systems that need more current than smaller 13.8V chargers?
Yes, within this family it is one of the higher-capacity 13.8V options at 160W and 7.6A. That makes it a better fit for larger embedded or control loads than 13.8V models rated at 35.88W, 59.34W, or 100.05W.
Can the PSC-160A be used in equipment shipped to regions with different AC mains?
It is designed for 90-264VAC input, so it can be used in systems that need wide AC input coverage. The output side remains fixed at 13.8V constant voltage with up to 7.6A available.
How does the PSC-160A compare with the other PSC series models?
For 13.8V output, the listed siblings are PSC-35A and PSC-35A-C at 35.88W and 1.7A, PSC-60A and PSC-60A-C at 59.34W and 2.8A, PSC-100A and PSC-100A-C at 100.05W and 4.75A, and PSC-160A and PSC-160A-C at 160W and 7.6A. For 27.6V output, the siblings are PSC-35B and PSC-35B-C at 35.88W and 0.85A, PSC-60B and PSC-60B-C at 59.34W and 1.4A, PSC-100B and PSC-100B-C at 100.74W and 2.4A, and PSC-160B and PSC-160B-C at 160W and 3.8A.
Is the PSC-160A intended for outdoor exposure or only temperature-variable indoor locations?
The specified operating range is -20°C to +70°C, so it is rated for wide ambient temperatures. No IP rating appears in the provided product data, so the specs do not identify it as an outdoor-rated unit.
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