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Mean Well Introduces 120W AC-DC Battery Charger with Energy Saving Design

October 24, 2010 by Jeff Shepard

After launching GC160 (160W) and GC220 (218W) series, MEAN WELL further expanded their ac-dc battery charger line and introduced the GC120 series, a 120W green charger with low power consumption and high efficiency, in response to the energy saving and environmental friendly requirements of battery chargers.

Possessing very low "no load power consumption" (<0.5W) and up to 91% of high efficiency, the whole series save energy at both standby mode and active mode. Featuring 2-stage fast charging characteristics, GC120 series can quickly and efficiently feed your hungry batteries. They are suitable for all kinds of batteries, such as lead-acid battery, Lithium-Mn battery(LiMnO2), Lithium-Fe battery(LiFePO4), and sealed lead-acid gel battery, etc.

The GC120 series possess 2-stage charging curve (constant current and constant voltage) and can monitor the battery capacity by detecting the battery voltage. The device can quickly charge the battery at constant current mode in a low battery capacity status. And then, when the battery bank become full, the charger can automatically turn into constant voltage mode with slight charging current to avoid lifetime reduction caused by over-charging. Using the standard IEC320-C14 inlet as the input connector, GC120 series equip with earth ground pin and enclosed by UL 94V-0 rated plastic case. These Class I units can effectively prevent users from electrical shock and are especially suitable for charging electric scooter, electric bike, and electric wheelchair.

Featuring 85 – 264Vac full range input and built-in active PFC function, the GC120 series can comply with the harmonic requirement per EN61000-3-2. Other standard function/feature includes 2 color LED indicator for charging status, short circuit, over-voltage, and over temperature protections. Furthermore, these chargers acquired global safety/EMC certificates per UL, TUV, CB, FCC and CE which greatly guarantee your safety for all different charging applications such as household appliance, security system, leisure vehicle and office/commercial equipment…etc.