Mean Well GST280A15-C6PPower Supply 255W 15V 17A

Name: Mean Well GST280A15-C6PPower Supply 255W 15V 17A
Brand: Mean Well
SKU: GST280A15-C6P
Price: 97.59 USD
Availability: InStock

Overview

GST280A15-C6P is the 15V output model of this series: rated current 17A, typical efficiency 90%.

GST280A is a highly reliable, 280W desktop style single-output green adaptor series. This product is a classⅠpower unit (with FG), equipped with a standard IEC320-C14 AC inlet and adopting the input range from 85 VAC to 264VAC. The entire series supplies different models with output voltages ranging between 12VDC and 48VDC that can satisfy the demands for various types of consumer electronic devices. With the efficiency up to 94% and the extremely low no-load power consumption below 0.5W, GST280A is compliant with USA EISA 2007/DoE, Canada NRCan, Australia and New Zealand MEPS,Korea K-MEPS,EU ErP. The supreme feature allows the adaptor to save the energy when it is either under the operating mode or the standby mode. The entire series utilizes the 94V-0 flame retardant plastic case. GST280A is certified for the international safety regulations.

Features

Global certificates
Universal AC input / Full range
3 pole AC inlet IEC320-C14,ClassⅠpower unit
Built-in active PFC function
No load power consumption<0.5W
Energy efficiency Level VI
Comply with EISA 2007/DoE,NRCan,AU/NZ MEPS,EU ErP
Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature
Fanless design with -30~+70℃ working temperature
Fully enclosed plastic case
LED indicator for power on
3 years warranty

Specifications

GST280A15-C6PSpecifications from the official datasheet (2026-04-03 edition)

OUTPUT

SAFETY MODEL NO.: GST280A15
DC VOLTAGE^Note.2: 15V
RATED CURRENT: 17A
CURRENT RANGE: 0 ~ 17A
RATED POWER (max.): 255W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)^Note.3: 120mVp-p
VOLTAGE TOLERANCE^Note.4: ±5.0%
LINE REGULATION^Note.5: ±1.0%
LOAD REGULATION: ±5.0%
SETUP, RISE TIME^Note.6: 2000ms, 20ms / 230VAC 2000ms, 20ms / 115VAC at full load
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.): 16ms / 230VAC 16ms / 115VAC at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.7: 85 ~ 264VAC 120 ~ 370VDC
FREQUENCY RANGE: 47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.): PF>0.95 / 230VAC PF>0.98 / 115VAC at full load
EFFICIENCY (Typ.): 90%
AC CURRENT (Typ.): 3A / 115VAC 1.5A / 230VAC
INRUSH CURRENT (max.): Cold start 95A / 115VAC 120A / 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT(max.): 1.5mA / 240VAC

PROTECTION

OVERLOAD: 105 ~ 135% rated output power Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER VOLTAGE: 105 ~ 135% rated output voltage Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
OVER TEMPERATURE: Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover

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% / ℃ (0~40℃)
VIBRATION: 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC (Note. 10)

SAFETY STANDARDS^{Note. 8}: UL62368-1, CSA C22.2 No.62368-1, TUV BS EN/EN62368-1, BSMI CNS15598-1, CCC GB4943.1, PSE J62368-1,AS/NZS 62368.1, BIS IS13252, KC K60950-1, EAC TP TC 004 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE: I/P-O/P: 3KVAC I/P-F/G: 2KVAC O/P-F/G: SHORT
ISOLATION RESISTANCE: I/P-O/P:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSION: Parameter Standard Test Level

Conducted emission BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32),FCC PART 15 / CISPR22 CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B),CNS15936,GB17625.1 EAC TP TC 020,MSIP KN32 Class B
Radiated emission BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32),FCC PART 15 / CISPR22 CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B),CNS15936,GB17625.1 EAC TP TC 020,MSIP KN32 Class B
Harmonic current BS EN/EN61000-3-2,GB9254 Class A
Voltage flicker BS EN/EN61000-3-3
EMC IMMUNITY: Parameter Standard Test Level

ESD BS EN/EN61000-4-2 Level 4, 15KV air; Level 4, 8KV contact
RF field susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-3 Level 2, 3V/m
EFT bursts BS EN/EN61000-4-4 Level 2, 1KV
Surge susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-5 Level 3, 1KV/Line-Line , 2KV/Line-FG
Conducted susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-6 Level 2, 3V
Magnetic field immunity BS EN/EN61000-4-8 Level 2, 3A/m
Voltage dips , interruption BS EN/EN61000-4-11 ＞95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, ＞95% interruptions 250 periods

Parameter	Standard	Test Level
Conducted emission	BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32),FCC PART 15 / CISPR22 CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B),CNS15936,GB17625.1 EAC TP TC 020,MSIP KN32	Class B
Radiated emission	BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32),FCC PART 15 / CISPR22 CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B),CNS15936,GB17625.1 EAC TP TC 020,MSIP KN32	Class B
Harmonic current	BS EN/EN61000-3-2,GB9254	Class A
Voltage flicker	BS EN/EN61000-3-3

Parameter	Standard	Test Level
ESD	BS EN/EN61000-4-2	Level 4, 15KV air; Level 4, 8KV contact
RF field susceptibility	BS EN/EN61000-4-3	Level 2, 3V/m
EFT bursts	BS EN/EN61000-4-4	Level 2, 1KV
Surge susceptibility	BS EN/EN61000-4-5	Level 3, 1KV/Line-Line , 2KV/Line-FG
Conducted susceptibility	BS EN/EN61000-4-6	Level 2, 3V
Magnetic field immunity	BS EN/EN61000-4-8	Level 2, 3A/m
Voltage dips , interruption	BS EN/EN61000-4-11	＞95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, ＞95% interruptions 250 periods

OTHERS

MTBF: 1625.8K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 181.2K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 220*95*46mm (L*W*H)
PACKING: 1.25Kg; 12pcs/16Kg/1.09CUFT

CONNECTOR

PLUG: See page 4 ; Other type available by customer requested
CABLE: See page 4 ; Other type available by customer requested

Test conditions and notes9

1. All parameters are specified at 230VAC input, rated load, 25℃ 70% RH ambient.
2. DC voltage: The output voltage set at point measure by plug terminal & 50% load.
3. Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz by using a 12" twisted pair terminated with a 0.1μF & 47μF capacitor.
4. Tolerance: includes set up tolerance, line regulation, load regulation.
5. Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load.
6. Length of set up time is measured at first cold start. Turning ON/OFF the power supply may lead to increase of the set up time.
7. Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the derating curve for more details.
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. 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

GST280A15-C6P Derating Curve — Derating Curve

GST280A15-C6P Mechanical Specification — Mechanical Specification

GST280A15-C6P DC output plug — DC output plug

GST280A15-C6P ◎ Optional DC plug — ◎ Optional DC plug

Typical applications

Consumer electronic devices
Telecommunication devices
Office facilities
Industrial equipments

Downloads

Datasheet1

GST280A15-C6P datasheetGST280A-SPEC.PDF · 2026-04-03 edition PDF Download

Certificates8

UL Certificate (GST280A)(EN) PDF Download

TUV Certificate (GST280A)(EN) PDF Download

EMC Certificate (GST280A)(EN) PDF Download

NRCan Certificate (GST280A)(EN) PDF Download

BSMI Certificate (GST280A)(EN) PDF Download

PSE Certificate (GST280A)(EN) PDF Download

CCC Certificate (GST280A)(CN) PDF Download

FCC Certificate (GST280A)(EN) PDF Download

Test reports1

Test Report (GST280A15)(EN) PDF Download

Catalogues2

Mean Well Adaptor Catalog PDF Download

Mean Well Catalog (Industrial) PDF Download

FAQ

Can I use the GST280A15-C6P for a 15V industrial device or subsystem?

Yes, if the device requires constant 15V DC and stays within the supply's 255W capacity. This model provides up to 17A at 15V for higher-power industrial or embedded loads.

Is the GST280A15-C6P suitable for 15V automation or instrumentation equipment?

It is suitable for 15V automation, measurement, or control equipment that needs a fixed-voltage output. The output limit is 17A, so the total connected load must remain within 255W.

Can this model power a 15V test fixture or production station?

Yes, for fixtures or stations designed around constant 15V DC operation. Its 255W rating makes it appropriate where a smaller 15V adapter would not provide enough current capacity.

Is GST280A15-C6P a match for a 15V embedded or industrial electronics assembly?

It can be a good match for 15V electronics assemblies that require steady DC power rather than constant current. The supply delivers up to 17A, with a universal 85-264VAC input range on the AC side.

Can the GST280A15-C6P be used where ambient temperatures vary a lot?

The specified operating range is -30°C to +70°C, with load derating at higher ambient temperatures per the derating curve. Since no IP rating is provided, the product data does not establish outdoor or sealed-enclosure performance.

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