Technical Information & Details for MEAN WELL NPB-120-12AD1 Charger
- Output Power: 103.4 W
- Output Voltage (Default): 14.4V (Boost) / 13.8V (Float)
- Voltage Adjustable Range (VR): 10.5V – 15.2V DC
- Output Current: 6.8 A (adjustable 3.4 – 6.8 A)
- Input Voltage Range: 90 – 264 V AC / 127 – 370 V DC, 47 – 63 Hz
- Efficiency: 90.5%
- Power Factor (PFC): PF > 0.98 / 115 VAC, PF > 0.92 / 230 VAC
- No Load Power Consumption: < 0.15 W (with AC switch off)
- Operating Temperature: −30°C to +70°C
- Cooling: Fanless design via free air convection
- Protection Functions: Short circuit, Over voltage, Over temperature, Battery reverse polarity
- Charger Type: Selectable 2 or 3 stage via DIP S.W
- Output Connector: Anderson Power Pole (AD1 Type)
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 182.7 mm x 96 mm x 49 mm
- Weight: 1.3 kg
- Safety & EMC Certificates: CB, DEKRA, UL, EAC, CE, UKCA (EN62368-1/EN60335-1/2-29)
- LED Indicator: Status LED for charging (Red: Charging / Green: Full)
- Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Years
Information about the MEAN WELL NPB-120-12AD1
The MEAN WELL NPB-120-12AD1 is a high-performance 120W charging solution engineered for superior versatility across lead-acid and lithium-ion battery chemistries. This model is equipped with the popular Anderson Power Pole connector (AD1), making it the preferred choice for rapid-deployment applications in ham radio, field operations, and portable battery boxes. Its advanced fanless mechanical design ensures completely silent operation and long-term durability by removing mechanical failure points, which is crucial for noise-sensitive or high-reliability environments. One of its most significant advantages is the user-selectable 2 or 3-stage charging curve, which allows for optimized charging profiles for everything from deep-cycle Gel batteries to modern LiFePO4 packs. Users also benefit from on-board adjustment of both voltage and current via internal potentiometers, ensuring the charger can be fine-tuned to specific battery capacity needs. With industrial-grade battery reverse polarity protection and dual safety certifications (EN62368-1 and EN60335-1/2-29), the NPB-120-12AD1 delivers a secure, efficient, and professional-grade power management solution.