• Output Power: 4992 W (Rated power in AC-to-DC mode) / 5000 W (Rated power in DC-to-AC mode)
• DC Voltage (Rated): 48 V DC
• Rated Current: 104 A
• DC Voltage Range: 38 – 66 V
• Full Power Voltage Range: 48 – 66 V
• Input Voltage Range (AC): 180 – 305 V AC, 47 – 63 Hz
• Efficiency (Typ.): 93% (AC to DC) / 93.5% (DC to AC)
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 460 mm x 211 mm x 83.5 mm
• Weight: approx. 12 kg
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 3% at 100% load / 230 VAC
• Power Factor (Typ.): ≥ 0.99 @230 VAC at full load
• Protection Functions: Anti-islanding protection, overload protection (constant current limiting in AC-to-DC mode), short circuit protection, over voltage protection, over temperature protection, AC fail protection
• Communication Protocol: Supports CANBus protocol as standard (MODBus-RTU optional available as MOD model)
• Parallel Operation: Up to 30 kW (5 + 1 units) can be connected in parallel
• Bidirectional Switching Time: 1 ms typical (AC to DC ↔ DC to AC)
• Operating Temperature: −30 °C to +70 °C (refer to derating curve)
• Safety & EMC Certificates: UL62368-1, EN62368-1, EN62477-1, EN50549-1, EAC, CE
• Manufacturer Warranty: 5 years

Information about the MEAN WELL BIC-5K-48

The MEAN WELL BIC-5K-48 is a highly sophisticated, fully digitalized 5KW bidirectional power supply featuring energy recycle functionality, engineered for cutting-edge power conversion and grid-tied test systems[cite: 410, 411, 457, 458]. It flawlessly integrates the capabilities of an AC-to-DC power supply or battery charger with a grid-interactive DC-to-AC inverter within a single compact chassis[cite: 432, 433, 458, 647]. A defining hallmark of this series is its ultra-fast bidirectional response time of just 1 ms, enabling seamless transitions between energy absorbing and recycling modes to feed excess DC energy smoothly back into the utility grid[cite: 435, 457, 658]. This makes the BIC-5K-48 highly suitable for applications such as battery cell formation and grading testing systems, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) power ecosystems, kinetic energy recovery installations, and distributed smart storage grids[cite: 449, 450, 453, 459].

Utilizing an advanced fully digital architecture, the system delivers an outstanding electrical conversion efficiency of up to 93.5% in grid-injection mode while maintaining a clean output profile with a total harmonic distortion (THD) of less than 3%[cite: 438, 439, 458]. It features an active PFC function providing a power factor of ≥ 0.99 and provides complete command, control, and telemetry tracking over standardized CANBus or optional MODBus-RTU communication protocol interfaces[cite: 441]. For larger utility scalability, up to 6 units can be chained together in an active current-sharing parallel layout to deliver up to 30KW of total system capacity[cite: 440, 680]. Fortified by multi-field safety certifications including ITE, power converter, and AC grid standard compliance, the device incorporates comprehensive defensive mechanisms such as certified anti-islanding protection, overload constant-current safeguards, short circuit, and over temperature protections[cite: 436, 437, 441]. Complete with an internal moisture-resistant conformal coating and an industrial-grade 5-year manufacturer warranty, it stands as a premium, highly reliable option for modern carbon-reducing green energy applications[cite: 445, 446, 460].