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Mean Well DRS-480-36 All-In-One Intelligent Security Power 480W 10.2A

all-in-one function with power supplyDC-UPSbattery charger and status monitoring in one compact unitcharging curve can be set with SBP-001
SKU DRS-480-36
$220.00 USD
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Overview

DRS-480-36 is the 36V output model of this series: typical efficiency 93.5%.

DRS-480 is a 480W AC/DC DIN rail type security power supply series. In addition to the primary output, there is an additional charger circuit that will automatically adjust charge current depending on the primary output current. DRS-480 accepts the universal input between 90VAC and 305VAC, and supports output 24VDC, 36VDC, and 48VDC nominal systems. With high efficiency up to 93.5%, it can operate with free air convection cooling under -30℃ through 70℃ ambient temperature. In addition to the key protection features such as overload protection, over voltage protection, battery low voltage disconnect, and battery reverse polarity protection, the DRS-480 also provides Form-C contacts and LED indicator alarm signals for AC-fail, battery low, charger fail, and DC-OK to allow easy integration into security systems that comply with local alarm codes.

Features

  • Universal input 90~305VAC (277VAC available)
  • All-in-one function with Power supply, DC-UPS, battery charger and status monitoring in ONE compact unit
  • Signal and alarms design meet UL2524,NFPA 1221,BS EN/EN54-4 and GB17945 requirement, with adjustable parameters configurable by communication interface
  • Form C relay contacts and LED indicators for AC Fail, Battery Low, Charger Fail, and DC-OK
  • Load-dependent high speed battery charging
  • Built-in MODBus or CANBus protocol
  • Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature(auto derating) / Battery reverse polarity (No damage) / Battery cut off
  • Battery low protection / Battery reverse polarity protection
  • -30 ~ +70℃ wide operating temperature
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Can be installed on DIN rail TS-35/7.5 or 15
  • Charging curve can be set with SBP-001(only for CANBus model) (Smart programmer sold separately, please refer to: https://www.meanwell.com/webapp/product/search.aspx?prod=SBP-001)
  • 20~100% charging current adjustable by VR
  • 2 or 3-stage selectable by DIP S.W
  • Suitable for lead acid and lithium-ion batteries
  • 3 years warranty

Specifications

DRS-480-36Specifications from the official datasheet (2026-09-09 edition)

OUTPUT

OUTPUT VOLTAGENote.2
36V
LOAD CURRENT RANGE
0 ~ 13.3A
BATTERY CURRENT (CC)(max.)
10.2A
RECOMMENDED BATTERY CAPACITY(AMP HOURS)Note.3
13 ~ 133AH
TOTAL OUTPUT POWERNote.4
Combined power on all Channels must not exceed 480W, load has priority. 550W peak capability within 5s.
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.5
360mVp-p
VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.6
±1.0%
LINE REGULATION
±0.5%
LOAD REGULATION
±0.5%
SETUP RISETIMENote.7
2400ms, 1000ms/230VAC 2400ms, 1000ms/115VAC at full load
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
16ms/230VAC 10ms/115VAC at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE
90 ~ 305VAC 127 ~ 431VDC
FREQUENCY RANGE
47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
PF>0.95/230VAC PF>0.98/115VAC at full load
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
93.5%
AC CURRENT (Typ.)
5.4A/115VAC 2.7A/230VAC
INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
COLD START 30A/115VAC 60A/230VAC

PROTECTION

SHORT CIRCUIT
Protection type: Constant current limiting, power will shutdown after 5 sec, re-power on to recover.
OVERLOAD
105 ~ 135% rated output power Protection type: Constant current limiting, shutdown output voltage after 5 sec.
OVER TEMPERATURE
Automatically drop load with temperature only for bat. load. Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, recover automatically after temperature goes down.
OVER VOLTAGE
Load main output : 48.6 ~ 55.9V Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
BATTERY CUT OFF
31.3±0.7V
REVERSE POLARITY
By internal MOSFET, no damage, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed.

FUNCTION

FORM-C RELAY AC FAIL
Signals AC failure and activates when input voltage drops below : 79~89VAC of 120AC, 132~187VAC of 220VAC. Relay contact output, ON : AC OK ; OFF : AC Fail ; max. rating : 30Vdc/1A
FORM-C RELAY CHARGER FAIL
Relay contact output, ON : Charger OK ; OFF : Charger Fail ; max. rating : 30Vdc/1A
FORM-C RELAY DC OK
Signals normal DC output and activates when output voltage > 90% rated value. Relay contact output, ON : DC OK ; OFF : DC Fail ; max. rating : 30Vdc/1A
FORM-C RELAY BATTERY LOW/ ABNORMAL/ DISCONNECTED
Relay contact output, ON : Battery OK ; OFF : Battery Low ; max. rating : 30Vdc/1A
BATTERY LOW voltage
Battery low voltage : < 33V±0.4V
BATTERY START
Restart system directly from battery and does not require AC power
DC-UPS
UPS switch to battery power within 10ms of AC failure
ADJUSTABLE CHARGING CURRENT
20% ~ 100% charging current adjustable by VR
BATTERY TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
The system can change the battery charging voltage by detecting the temperature (Please refer to page 9~10 for more details).

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.
-30 ~ +70℃(Refer to “Derating Curve")
WORKING HUMIDITY
20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-40 ~ +85℃, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
TEMP. COEFFICIENT
±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃ ) on Load output
VIBRATION
10 ~ 500Hz, 5G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
OPERATING ALTITUDENote.8
2000 meters / OVCⅢ
OVER VOLTAGE CATEGORY
Ⅲ; According to Dekra BS EN/EN62368-1; altitude up to 2000 meters

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS
UL62368-1, Dekra BS EN/EN62368-1, RCM AS/NZS 62368.1, EAC TP TC 004 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
I/P-O/P: 4KVAC I/P-FG: 2KVAC O/P-FG: 1.5KVAC
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 (CISPR32)Class B
RadiatedBS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32)Class B
Harmonic CurrentBS EN/EN61000-3-2-----
Voltage FlickerBS EN/EN61000-3-2-----
EMC IMMUNITY

BS EN/EN55035 , BS EN/EN61204-3, BS EN/EN61000-6-2(BS EN/EN50082-2)

ParameterStandardTest Level
ESDBS EN/EN61000-4-2Level 3, 8KV air; Level 2, 4KV 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-Chassis ;criteria A
ConductedBS EN/EN61000-4-6Level 3, 10V; criteria A
Magnetic FieldBS EN/EN61000-4-8Level 4, 30A/m; criteria A
FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Compliance to BS EN/EN54-4

OTHERS

MTBF
556.6K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 74.5K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION
110*125.2*150.7mm (W*H*D)
PACKING
1.92Kg; 6pcs/ 12.5Kg / 1.42CUFT
Test conditions and notes10
  1. 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
  2. 2. Variable with charger voltage when battery is connected.
  3. 3. This is Mean Well's suggested range. Please consult your battery manufacturer for their suggestions about maximum charging current limitation.
  4. 4. If load current increases, the system will prioritize load current demand and automatically reduce the battery charging current.
  5. 5. Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz of bandwidth by using a 12" twisted pair-wire terminated with a 0.1μF & 47μF parallel capacitor.
  6. 6. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
  7. 7. Length of setup time is measured at cold first start, Turning ON/OFF the power supply may lead to increase of the setup time.
  8. 8. The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and of 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
  9. 9. Installation clearances : 40mm on top, 20mm on the bottom, 5mm on the left and right side are recommended when loaded permanently with full power. In case the adjacent device is a heat source, 15cm clearance is recommended.
  10. 10. The power supply 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 https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf )

Technical drawings

DRS-480-36 Block Diagram
Block Diagram
DRS-480-36 Function manual
Function manual
DRS-480-36 2.DC-UPS function
2.DC-UPS function
DRS-480-36 3.Charger setting
3.Charger setting
DRS-480-36 2UART_TXPMBUS_C
2UART_TXPMBUS_C
DRS-480-36 ※ User Interface
※ User Interface
DRS-480-36 ※ Communication cable for DRS series
※ Communication cable for DRS series
DRS-480-36 DRS series pin assigment
DRS series pin assigment
DRS-480-36 3.3 Communication interface
3.3 Communication interface
DRS-480-36 RTH-
RTH-
DRS-480-36 5.4 Accessory List
5.4 Accessory List
DRS-480-36 Connection Diagram
Connection Diagram
DRS-480-36 6.LED alarm
6.LED alarm
DRS-480-36 Suggested Application
Suggested Application
DRS-480-36 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
DRS-480-36 Installation Instruction
Installation Instruction

Typical applications

  • Public safety battery back-up (Red box)
  • Security system
  • Emergency lighting system
  • Alarm system
  • Uninterruptible DC-UPS system, battery detection system
  • Central monitoring system
  • Industrial automation

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FAQ

What is the Mean Well DRS-480-36 designed for?

The DRS-480-36 is an all-in-one intelligent security power unit that combines a 480W power supply, DC-UPS, battery charger, and status monitoring in one compact DIN rail form factor. It is suited to security and related backup-power applications where continuous 36V DC output and battery-supported operation are important.

What are the main electrical ratings of the DRS-480-36?

This model is rated for 480W total output at 36V DC with a load current range of 0 to 13.3A and a maximum battery charging current of 10.2A. It accepts a wide 90 to 305VAC input range, with 127 to 431VDC also supported on the input side.

How is the DRS-480-36 different from a standard DIN rail power supply?

Unlike a standard DIN rail PSU that only provides DC output, the DRS-480-36 also integrates DC-UPS functionality, battery charging, and status monitoring. It includes relay contacts and LED indicators for AC fail, battery low, charger fail, and DC-OK, making it more suitable for monitored critical-power applications.

Is the DRS-480-36 compatible with different battery types?

Yes, the DRS-480-36 is suitable for both lead acid and lithium-ion batteries. It also supports selectable 2-stage or 3-stage charging, and the charging current is adjustable from 20% to 100% by VR.

Can the DRS-480-36 be used in demanding temperature conditions?

This model has a working temperature range of -30 to +70 degrees C (refer to the derating curve). It includes over-temperature protection with derating control, which helps it operate in tougher industrial and security environments.

What monitoring and communication features does the DRS-480-36 include?

The DRS-480-36 includes built-in ModBus protocol support, with CANBus available as an option. It also provides Form C relay contacts and LED status indication for key power and battery conditions, which is useful where remote status visibility matters.

What protection features are built into the DRS-480-36?

This unit includes protection for short circuit, overload, over voltage, over temperature with derating, battery reverse polarity, and battery cut off. Its overload protection is specified at 105% to 135% of rated output power, and over-voltage protection on the load output is specified at 48.6V to 55.9V.

What approvals does the DRS-480-36 have?

The DRS-480-36 is approved to UL62368-1, Dekra BS EN/EN62368-1, RCM AS/NZS 62368.1 and EAC TP TC 004 safety standards. It also complies with BS EN/EN54-4 for fire detection and fire alarm systems.

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Mean Well

Mean Well DRS-480-36 All-In-One Intelligent Security Power 480W 10.2A

$220.00 USD

DRS-480-36 is the 36V output model of this series: typical efficiency 93.5%.

DRS-480 is a 480W AC/DC DIN rail type security power supply series. In addition to the primary output, there is an additional charger circuit that will automatically adjust charge current depending on the primary output current. DRS-480 accepts the universal input between 90VAC and 305VAC, and supports output 24VDC, 36VDC, and 48VDC nominal systems. With high efficiency up to 93.5%, it can operate with free air convection cooling under -30℃ through 70℃ ambient temperature. In addition to the key protection features such as overload protection, over voltage protection, battery low voltage disconnect, and battery reverse polarity protection, the DRS-480 also provides Form-C contacts and LED indicator alarm signals for AC-fail, battery low, charger fail, and DC-OK to allow easy integration into security systems that comply with local alarm codes.

Features

  • Universal input 90~305VAC (277VAC available)
  • All-in-one function with Power supply, DC-UPS, battery charger and status monitoring in ONE compact unit
  • Signal and alarms design meet UL2524,NFPA 1221,BS EN/EN54-4 and GB17945 requirement, with adjustable parameters configurable by communication interface
  • Form C relay contacts and LED indicators for AC Fail, Battery Low, Charger Fail, and DC-OK
  • Load-dependent high speed battery charging
  • Built-in MODBus or CANBus protocol
  • Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature(auto derating) / Battery reverse polarity (No damage) / Battery cut off
  • Battery low protection / Battery reverse polarity protection
  • -30 ~ +70℃ wide operating temperature
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Can be installed on DIN rail TS-35/7.5 or 15
  • Charging curve can be set with SBP-001(only for CANBus model) (Smart programmer sold separately, please refer to: https://www.meanwell.com/webapp/product/search.aspx?prod=SBP-001)
  • 20~100% charging current adjustable by VR
  • 2 or 3-stage selectable by DIP S.W
  • Suitable for lead acid and lithium-ion batteries
  • 3 years warranty

Typical applications

  • Public safety battery back-up (Red box)
  • Security system
  • Emergency lighting system
  • Alarm system
  • Uninterruptible DC-UPS system, battery detection system
  • Central monitoring system
  • Industrial automation

Model

  • 240W 48V
  • 480W 48V
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