MEAN WELL Battery Chargers
MEAN WELL provides a comprehensive range of battery chargers suitable for various applications in Australia. With models ranging from 120 Watts to 1700 Watts, there's a charger to meet your needs.
One standout model has the PB-600-12, which a global beverage manufacturer in Australia uses to keep the batteries charged on refrigerated trucks when the engine isn't running. This ensures that the drinks remain fresh.
MEAN WELL has recently introduced a new generation of battery chargers, the NPB series, which offers several advantages over the existing PB series models.
These new chargers have been designed using the latest electronic components and manufacturing techniques, resulting in a high-efficiency rating across the range. They're also compact, requiring fewer components, and therefore smaller than previous models.
Furthermore, the MEAN WELL NPB series BATTERY chargers offer adjustable output voltage and current, making them compatible with a wide range of batteries, including Lithium (LiFePO4), Lead Acid, AGM, and Gel batteries.
Unlike the previous PB series models, you can now adjust both the output voltage and current as required by your battery.
The NPB series chargers also offer selectable charging curves, allowing you to choose between 2-stage or 3-stage charging. The default setting is 3-stage charging, which is best suited for lead-acid batteries, while 2-stage charging is recommended for charging lithium-ion batteries.
Another significant advantage of the NPB series is their wide AC input range of 90~264V AC, making them compatible with any power point worldwide. This feature is not available on the previous PB series models, many of which require switching or pre-setting to the correct AC input.
The NPB series chargers are flexible, with three output connection types to choose from, depending on your needs. These include Anderson plug, round XLR type plug, and screw terminals. Additionally, they're designed to be reliable, with no moving parts on the 120-WATT and 240-WATT models, and cooling fans on larger models that are temperature-controlled to ensure long life.
The new NPB series chargers also have a wider operating temperature range of -30~+70°C, making them suitable for use in charging stations and caravans across Australia. However, be sure to refer to the derating curve in the data sheet if you're using these chargers in warm environments, as you may need a larger battery charger than initially anticipated.
In summary, MEAN WELL's new generation of battery chargers, the NPB series, offers several advantages over the existing PB series models. The new chargers have a high-efficiency rating, are compact, and offer adjustable output voltage and current, making them compatible with a wide range of batteries, including Lithium, Lead Acid, AGM, and Gel batteries. They also offer selectable charging curves, a wide AC input range, flexible output connection types, and a wider operating temperature range.
MEAN WELL NPB series chargers come with a manufacturer's 3-year warranty.
Please do not hesitate to contact MEAN WELL Australia for further information.