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MEAN WELL NPB-360 Series 360W Compact Size and Wide Output Range Charger
360W Compact Size and Wide Output Range Charger
NPB-360 Series
The NPB-360 series is a compact size and wide output range charger with UL62368-1, UL62368-1 BS EN/EN62368-1 IEC62368-1 TPTC004 AS/NZS60335-1/2-29, BS EN/EN60335-1/2-29, and IEC60335-1/2-29 certifications. The charger comes with TB, AD1, and XLR output connectors.
Specifications:
| Model | NPB-360-12 | NPB-360-24 | NPB-360-48 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage Adjustable Range | 10.5 ~ 15.2V | 21 ~ 30V | 42 ~ 60V |
| Current Adjustable Range | 50% ~ 100% | N/A | N/A |
| Output Current (Typ.) | 20A | 12.8A | 6.4A |
| Max Power (Note.3) | 304W | 307.2W | 307.2W |
| Recommended Battery Capacity (Amp Hours) (Note.4) | 65 ~ 195AH | N/A | N/A |
| Leakage Current from Battery (Typ.) | 0.98/115VAC, PF>0.95/230VAC at full load | N/A | N/A |
| Efficiency (Typ.) | XLR: 87%; AD1: 87%; TB: 88.5% | XLR: 91%; AD1: 91%; TB: 92% | XLR: 92%; AD1: 92% |
| AC Current (Typ.) | 4.5A/115VAC 2.2A/230VAC | 3.6A/115VAC 1.8A/230VAC | 1.8A/115VAC 0.9A/230VAC |
| Inrush Current (Typ.) Cold Start | 50A at 230VAC | N/A | N/A |
Block Diagram:
Function Manual:
- Charging Curve:
- 2 or 3 stage selectable by DIP S.W. This series provides 2 or 3 stage charging curve. (Default 3 stage)
- Charging Curve by DIP S.W:
- 2 stage charging curve: Start Charge Voltage – V float; 100% CC
- 3 stage charging curve: Start Charge Voltage – V boost – V float; 100% CC
- Color of LED Loading Indicator:
- Stage 1: Red; Constant Current
- Stage 2: Float; Green; Constant Voltage; 10% CC
- Stage 3: Green; Constant Current
Product Usage Instructions:
- Ensure that the charger is properly grounded before use.
- Connect the charger to the power source using the input connector.
- Connect the battery to the output connector (TB, AD1, or XLR) of the charger.
- Select the appropriate charging curve using the DIP S.W. (Default is 3 stage charging curve)
- Adjust the voltage and current as per your battery specification using the voltage and current adjustment knobs.
- Turn on the charger and monitor the LED loading indicator to ensure that the battery is being charged correctly.
- Once the charging is complete, turn off the charger and disconnect the battery and power source.
Features
- 90~264Vac universal AC input, built-in PFC
- Charger for compatible with lead-acid and li-ion batteries
- Wide adjustable output range by VR
- Charging voltage adjustable(10.5~15.2V. 21~30.4V, 42~60.8V
- Charging current adjustable (50~ 100% rated current)
- 2 or 3 stage selectable by DIP S. W
- No load power consumption< 0.15W(AC S.W off)
- Fan ON-OFF control (Depends on internal temperature)
- -30°C~+70°C wide operating temperature
- Protections: Short circuit / Over voltage /Over temperature / Battery reverse polarity protection
- Comply with UL/EN62368-1 and EN60335-1/2-29 dual certification
- Front panel LED indicator for charging status
- 3 years warranty
Applications
- Radio system backup solution
- Electric scooter charger
- Camping car
- Buses
- Heavy duty truck | Specialty vehicles
- Surveillance system
- Portable power tools
GTIN CODE
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Description
NPB-360 series is a 360W charger for compatible with lead-acid (Flooded, Gel, AGM) and li-ion(Lithium iron, lithium manganese) batteries. This product is a class I power unit (with FG), equipped with a standard IEC320-C14 AC inlet and two or three-stage charging control. The entire series supplies different models with output voltages ranging between 10.5VDC and 60.8VDC that can satisfy the demands for various types of batteries devices.
Model Encoding
| Type | Output Connector | Safety | Note |
| XLR | 4 pin power pin  |  (48V UL certificated same as TB Type) | In Stock |
| AD1 | Anderson Equivalent Connector | In Stock | |
| TB | Terminal Block |
| In Stock |
| MODEL | NPB-360-12 | NPB-360-24 | NPB-360-48 | ||
| =XLR, AD1, TB | |||||
| OUTPUT | BOOST CHARGE VOLTAGE(Vboost)(default) | 14.4V | 28.8V | 57.6V | |
| FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE(Vfloat)(default) | 13.8V | 27.6V | 55.2V | ||
| VOLTAGE ADJUSTABLE RANGE | 10.5 ~ 15.2V | 21 ~ 30.4V | 42 ~ 60.8V | ||
| OUTPUT CURRENT(Typ.) Note.5 | 20A | 12A | 6A | ||
| CURRENT ADJUSTABLE RANGE | 50% ~ 100% | ||||
| MAX. POWER Note.3 | 304W | 364.8W | 364.8W | ||
| RECOMMENDED BATTERY CAPACITY (AMP HOURS) Note.4 | 65 ~ 195AH | 40 ~ 125AH | 20 ~ 65AH | ||
| LEAKAGE CURRENT FROM BATTERY (Typ.) | <1mA | ||||
| INPUT | VOLTAGE RANGE Note.5 | 90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC | |||
| FREQUENCY RANGE | 47 ~ 63Hz | ||||
| POWER FACTOR (Typ.) | PF>0.98/115VAC, PF>0.95/230VAC at full load | ||||
| EFFICIENCY (Typ.) | XLR | 87% | 91% | 92% | |
| AD1 | 87% | 91% | 92% | ||
| TB | 88.5% | 92% | 92.5% | ||
| AC CURRENT (Typ.) | 4.5A/115VAC 2.2A/230VAC | ||||
| INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.) | COLD START 50A at 230VAC | ||||
| LEAKAGE CURRENT | <0.75mA/240VAC | ||||
| PROTECTION | SHORT CIRCUIT Note.6 | Protection type : Constant current limiting, charger will shutdown after 5 sec, re-power on to recover | |||
| OVER VOLTAGE | 16 ~ 20V | 32 ~ 40V | 64 ~ 75V | ||
| Protection type : Shut down and latch off o/p voltage, re-power on to recover | |||||
| REVERSE POLARITY | By internal fuse open | ||||
| OVER TEMPERATURE | Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after temperature goes down | ||||
| FUNCTION | CHARGING CURVE | 2 or 3 stage adjustable by DIP S.W | |||
| FAN CONTROL (Typ.) | Internal RTH3≧50℃ Fan ON, ≦45℃ Fan OFF | ||||
| 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 ~ 45℃) | ||||
| VIBRATION | 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes | ||||
| SAFETY & EMC (Note 7) | SAFETY STANDARDS | CB IEC62368-1,IEC60335-1/2-29, Dekra BS EN/EN62368-1,BS EN/EN60335-1/2-29, UL62368-1, AS/NZS60335-1/2-29, EAC TP TC 004 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 | Parameter | Standard | Test Level / Note | ||
| Conducted | BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32),BS EN/EN55014-1 | Class B | |||
| Radiated | BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32),BS EN/EN55014-1 | Class B | |||
| Harmonic Current | BS EN/EN61000-3-2 | Class A | |||
| Voltage Flicker | BS EN/EN61000-3-3 | —– | |||
| EMC IMMUNITY | BS EN/EN55014-2,BS EN/EN55024,BS EN/EN55035 | ||||
| Parameter | Standard | Test Level / Note | |||
| ESD | BS EN/EN61000-4-2 | Level 3, 8KV air ; Level 2, 4KV contact | |||
| Radiated | BS EN/EN61000-4-3 | Level 2, 3V/m | |||
| EFT / Burst | BS EN/EN61000-4-4 | Level 2, 1KV | |||
| Surge | BS EN/EN61000-4-5 | Level 2, 1KV/Line-Line,Level 3, 2KV/Line-Earth | |||
| Conducted | BS EN/EN61000-4-6 | Level 2, 3Vrms | |||
| Magnetic Field | BS EN/EN61000-4-8 | Level 1, 1A/m | |||
| Voltage Dips and Interruptions | BS EN/EN61000-4-11 | >95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods | |||
| OTHERS | MTBF | 1324.7K hrs. min. Telcordia TR/SR-332 (Bell core) ; 173.9K hrs. min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃) | |||
| DIMENSION | 182.7*96*49mm (L*W*H) | ||||
| PACKING | 1.3Kg; 10pcs/ 14Kg / 1.13CUFT | ||||
| NOTE |
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Block Diagram
Derating Curve
Static Characteristics
Function Manual
- Charging Curve
2 or 3 stage selectable by DIP S.W ›
This series provides 2 or 3 stage charging curve. (Default 3 stage)
1-2 Charging Curve by DIP S.W- 2 stage charging curve
State NPB-360-12 NPB-360-24 NPB-360-48 Constant Current 20A 12A 6A Vfloat 13.8V 27.6V 55.2V State NPB-360-12 NPB-360-24 NPB-360-48 Constant Current 20A 12A 6A Vboost 14.4V 28.8V 57.6V Vfloat 13.8V 27.6V 55.2V O 2 stage charging cure is suitable for Li-ion batteries (lithium iron and lithium manganese). 3 stage charging cure is suitable for lead-acid batteries (flooded ‚Gel and AGM).
- Charging voltage adjustable by VR
Model NPB-360-12 NPB-360-24 NPB-360-48 Output voltage adjustable range 10.5~15.2V 21~30.4V 42~60.8V 
- Charging current adjustable by VR
Model NPB-360-12 NPB-360-24 NPB-360-48 Output current adjustable range 10~20A 6~12A 3~6A 
- Front panel LED indicators & Corresponding signal at function pins
LED Description Green Float (stage 3) or Battery full Red Charging (stage 1 or stage 2)
- 2 stage charging curve
1-2 Charging Curve by DIP S.W
Mechanical Specification
NPB-360-xx XLR/AD1 (Cable Type)
NPB-360-xx TB (Terminal Block Type)
Accessory List
Bracket (Optional accessory, Should ordered separately
| MW’s Order No. | Item | Quantity |
| DGG2MHS012D |  | 4pcs/per model |
Installation Diagram
Plug Assignment
Standard Output Connector
| 4pin XLR UNICABLE 89M103-4P or equivalent | ||
 | PIN NO. | OUTPUT |
| 1,2 | +V | |
| 3,4 | -V | |
| ||
| AD1 housing: Anderson 1327(red), 1327G6(black) equivalent contacts: Anderson 261G2 (45A) equivalent |
Red(+V)  Black(-V) |
|
| TB DT-66-B11W-02 or equivalent Rating: 300V 40A | |
+V | -V |
| |
- Optional DC plug: (Available in customized )
| Min. DIN 4 Pin with Lock (male) | Type No. | Pin Assignment | |
| PIN No. | Output(<7A) | ||
 | R7B | 1 | +Vo |
| 2 | -Vo | ||
| 3 | -Vo | ||
| 4 | +Vo | ||
| DIN 3 Pin XLR | Type No. | Pin Assignment | |
| PIN No. | Output(<10A) | ||
 | XLR3 | 1 | +Vo |
| 2 | +Vo | ||
| 3 | -Vo | ||
| DIN 3 Pin | Type No. | Pin Assignment | |
| PIN No. | Output(<7A) | ||
 | D3P | 1 | +Vo |
| 2 | -Vo | ||
| 3 | -Vo | ||
| DIN 2 Pin | Type No. | Pin Assignment | |
| PIN No. | Output(<5A) | ||
 | D2P | 1 | -Vo |
| 2 | +Vo | ||
| DIN 3 Pin | Type No. | Pin Assignment | |
| PIN No. | Output(<10A) | ||
 | INL3 | N | +Vo |
| L | -Vo | ||
| AMP 1-480702-0 (6.35mm) equivalent | Type No. | Pin Assignment | |
| PIN No. | Output(<7A) | ||
 FG not connected to output connector | C4P | 1 | +Vo |
| 2 | +Vo | ||
| 3 | -Vo | ||
| 4 | -Vo | ||
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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