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Mean Well NPB-450-12-NFC Battery Charger 450W 12V - Ultra Wide Output, NFC Programmable Charging Parameters 25A
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Overview
NPB-450-12-NFC is the model of this series: typical efficiency 92%.
NPB-450 is a miniaturized, versatile, and ultra-widee voltage intelligent charger. It utilizes a fully digital control design with automatic battery voltage detection technology, with five key features including intelligent, versatile, user friendly, safe, and compact. The series have four models with output voltage ranges of 10.5~21V, 21~42V, 42~80V, and 54~100V respectively. The charging voltage range of each model is wide enough to cover a variety of different battery voltages and battery chemistries, and there is a built-in intelligent voltage detection charging mode (Note this mode is set to OFF by factory default and is suitable for lithium batteries with BMS only). The NPB-450 can pair with MEAN WELL's SBP-001 programmer for digital configuration or can be accessed through mobile APP with the built-in NFC interface(NFC models) , such as select 2/3 stage charging, adjust charging voltage/current, and set charging cycle time to protect battery lifetime. Through the user-friendly DIP S.W. on front panel, user may also directly adjust the 2/3 stage charging, current (50~100%), and select between the 4 types of preset charging curves. In addition, a CANBus communication protocol is built in to meet professional applications, which allows remote controlling and monitoring for the status of the charger. In terms of safety, it has intelligent detection for proper battery voltage and connection as well as protection from reverse polarity. It passes ITE IEC/EN/UL62368-1 and household appliancies EN60335-1/-2-29 dual safety(NFC models only pass information IEC/EN/UL62368 safety certification) and 3-year warranty to guarantee reliable operation . The NPB-450 is truly an intelligent, safe, and reliable universal charger with outstanding cost performance.
Features
- Auto ranging with ultra-wide charging voltage (10.5~21V, 21~42V, 42~80V, 54~100V ; Please refer to page 9 for setting)
- Built-in CANBus protocol for control, setting and monitoring
- Set up charging parameters easily via NFC interface(NPB-450-xxNFC)
- Programmable charging curve via SBP-001
- Manual setting for 2/3 stage and 4 built-in charging curves via DIP S.W
- Multiple protections: Short circuit / Over voltage / Over temperature/ Battery under voltage /Battery reverse polarity (No damage)
- Charger OK and Battery Full signal
- Temperature compensation function to prolong battery life (Lead-acid only)
- -30℃~+70℃ wide operating temperature
- Thermal controlled DC fan for noise reduction
- Remote ON/OFF control
- Smart programmer available (Order NO.: SBP-001 , sold separately)
- Carr y handle accessory available(Order NO.: Carry handle, sold separately)
- Comply with 62368-1 + 60335-1/-2-29 dual certification
- Suitable for lead-acid (Pb) and li-ion batteries
- 3 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- BOOST CHARGE VOLTAGE(Vboost)(default)
- 14.4V
- FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE(Vfloat)(default)
- 13.8V
- CHARGE VOLTAGE RANGENote.3
- 10.5 ~ 21V
- MAX. OUTPUT CURRENT(CC)Note.4
- 25A
- MAX. POWERNote.4
- 420W
- RECOMMENDED BATTERY CAPACITY (AMP HOURS)Note.5
- 90 ~ 300AH
- LEAKAGE CURRENT FROM BATTERY (Typ.)
- <1mA
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.6
- 90 ~ 264VAC / 127 ~ 370VDC
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
- PF>0.98/115VAC, PF>0.95/230VAC at full load
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)Note.7
- 92%
- AC CURRENT (Typ.)
- 4.5A/115VAC / 2.2A/230VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
- COLD START 50A at 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT
- <0.75mA/240VAC
PROTECTION
- SHORT CIRCUITNote.8
- Protection type : Constant current limiting, charger will shutdown after 5 sec, re-power on to recover
- OVER VOLTAGENote.9
- 21.5 ~ 26V
- OVER VOLTAGE (Protection type)
- Protection type : Shut down and latch off o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
- REVERSE POLARITY
- Protected internal reverse detection, No damage, re-power on to recover after fault condition is removed
- OVER TEMPERATURE
- Shut down O/P voltage, recovers automatically after temperature goes down
FUNCTION
- CHARGING STAGE
- 2/3 stage charging can be selected through NFC
- CHARGING PARAMETERS ADJUSTABLE (Programmable)
- Programmable: Constant current(CC),Tapper current(TC), Constant voltage(CV) and Float voltage(FV) can be set through SBP-001 with computer or using NFC through APP
- CHARGING PARAMETERS ADJUSTABLE (Manual setting)
- Manual setting: 4 built-in charging curves adjustable via DIP S.W on panel, Please refer to function manual for more detail
- AUTO RANGING FOR CHARGING (Typ.)
- Please refer to functin manual for more detail (page 10); Charging current adjustable 50~100% by via potentiometer on panel (Only for auto ranging mode)
- CANBUS INTERFACE
- CANBus 2.0B, Can control, Setting and monitoring(Vo,Io,charging curve, internal temp. and DC output ON/OFF)
- NFC INTERFACE
- Set up charging parameters easily via NFC interface
- CHARGER OK
- The TTL signal out, Charger OK = H(4.5 ~ 5.5V) ; Charger failure or protection status =L( -0.5 ~ +0.5V)
- BATTERY FULL SIGNAL
- The TTL signal out, Battery full = H(4.5 ~ 5.5V ); Charging = L(-0.5 ~ +0.5V)
- REMOTE CONTROL
- Short : Charger normal work / Open : Charger stop charging
- TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
- By external NTC
- FAN SPEED CONTROL
- Depends on internal temperature
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -30 ~ +70℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -40 ~ +85℃, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.05%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC (Note 10)
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- Dekra BS EN/EN62368-1, UL62368-1, J62368-1 approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:3KVAC I/P-FG:2KVAC O/P-FG:0.5KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P, I/P-FG, O/P-FG:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSION (Conducted)
- BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32),BS EN/EN55014-1; Class B
- EMC EMISSION (Radiated)
- BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32),BS EN/EN55014-1; Class B
- EMC EMISSION (Harmonic Current)
- BS EN/EN61000-3-2; Class A
- EMC EMISSION (Voltage Flicker)
- BS EN/EN61000-3-3; -----
- EMC IMMUNITY
- BS EN/EN61000-6-2,J55032(H29)
- EMC IMMUNITY (ESD)
- BS EN/EN61000-4-2; Level 3, 8KV air ; Level 2, 4KV contact
- EMC IMMUNITY (Radiated)
- BS EN/EN61000-4-3; Level 2, 3V/m
- EMC IMMUNITY (EFT / Burst)
- BS EN/EN61000-4-4; Level 2, 1KV
- EMC IMMUNITY (Surge)
- BS EN/EN61000-4-5; Level 2, 1KV/Line-Line,Level 3, 2KV/Line-Earth
- EMC IMMUNITY (Conducted)
- BS EN/EN61000-4-6; Level 2, 3Vrms
- EMC IMMUNITY (Magnetic Field)
- BS EN/EN61000-4-8; Level 1, 1A/m
- EMC IMMUNITY (Voltage Dips and Interruptions)
- BS EN/EN61000-4-11; >95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 821.0K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 83.4K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 205*135*55mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 1.38Kg; 8pcs/ 12.05Kg / 1.71CUFT
NOTE
- 1
- Modification for charger specification may be required for different battery specification. Please contact battery vendor and MEAN WELL for details.
- 2
- All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
- 3
- This is the range when programming Vboost or Vfloat by using SBP-001 or NFC settings through MEAN WELL APP, the smart battery charging programmer.
- 4
- Refer to derating curve.
- 5
- This is MEAN WELL's suggested range. Please consult your battery manufacturer for their suggestions about maximum charging current limitation.
- 6
- Derating may be needed under low input voltages. Please check the derating curve for more details.
- 7
- The efficiency is measured at 16.8V charge voltage(12V model), 33.6V charge voltage(24V model), 67.2V charge voltage(48V model), 84V charge voltage(72V model).
- 8
- This protection mechanism is specified for the case the short circuit occurs after the charger is turned on.
- 9
- Each model incorporates a MCU-controlled dynamic over voltage protection, which is about 125% of Vboost over Constant Current stage and Constant Voltage stage whereas 125% of Vfloat over Float stage.
- 10
- 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 https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf )
- 11
- 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).
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- E-Bike, E-Scooter, Camping car, Bus, Specialty vehicles
- Roboti law n mower
- Washing robot
- Recreation craft, Personal yacht or workboat
- Surveillance system
- Telecommunication base station
- Radio system backup solution
- Equipments or instruments with back-up battery
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FAQ
What is the Mean Well NPB-450-12-NFC used for?
The NPB-450-12-NFC is an NPB-450 series battery charger (420W maximum power) designed for 12V battery charging applications. It is intended for professional and industrial use where programmable charging behavior, monitoring, and broad battery support are important. This model is suitable for both lead-acid and lithium-ion battery systems.
What are the main electrical ratings of the NPB-450-12-NFC?
This model has a maximum power of 420W, a default boost charge voltage of 14.4V (13.8V float) and a maximum charging current of 25A. Those specifications place it in the higher-power class for 12V battery charging. It is intended for applications that need substantial charging capacity in a compact unit.
What makes the NPB-450-12-NFC different from a basic 12V battery charger?
This model stands out with NFC-based parameter programming, built-in CANBus communication, and support for programmable charging behavior. It also offers 2-stage or 3-stage charging selectable via NFC and includes built-in charging curves via DIP switch settings. That makes it better suited to managed or specialized charging environments than a fixed-output basic charger.
Is the NPB-450-12-NFC compatible with lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries?
Yes, Mean Well specifies this model as suitable for both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. It also includes temperature compensation for lead-acid battery applications to help prolong battery life. Buyers should still confirm that the charging profile selected matches the battery chemistry and system requirements.
Does the NPB-450-12-NFC support custom charging parameters?
Yes, this NFC version is designed so charging parameters can be set through the NFC interface. It also supports programmable charging curves via the optional SBP-001 smart programmer. That flexibility is useful for applications that need more control than a standard preset charger provides.
Can this charger be used in harsh or demanding environments?
The NPB-450-12-NFC is rated for operation from -30°C to +70°C (with derating), which makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial environments. Its fan speed is controlled by internal temperature to help manage heat. In addition, the unit includes multiple protections such as short circuit, over voltage, over temperature, and reverse polarity protection.
Does the NPB-450-12-NFC provide monitoring or system integration features?
Yes, this model includes a built-in CANBus protocol for control, setting, and monitoring. It also provides Charger OK and Battery Full signals for status indication. These features make it more suitable for monitored battery charging systems than a standalone charger with no communications support.
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Other NPB-450 Models
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Well NPB-450-72-NFC Battery Charger 450W 72V - Ultra Wide Output, NFC Programmable Charging Parameters 5.5A | 450 Watt | Lithium and Lead Acid Battery | 72V | — | $141.32 | View |
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| Mean Well NPB-450-24-NFC Battery Charger 450W 24V - Ultra Wide Output, NFC Programmable Charging Parameters 13.5A | 450 Watt | Lithium and Lead Acid Battery | 24V | — | $141.32 | View |
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