Ecopac – Battery chargers extend current range from 120W to 1000W (PB-230)

Now available from Ecopac Power, Mean Well battery chargers extend their current range from 120W to 1000W. The PB-230 series battery charger has universal 90 – 264VAC full range input with active PFC function and using the standard IEC320-C14 inlet as the input connector, the units conform to the harmonic requirements of EN61000-3-2.

With 3-stage fast charging characteristics the chargers are suitable for all kinds of batteries, such as lead-acid battery, Lithium-Mn (LiMnO2) battery, Lithium-Fe (LiFePO4) battery, and sealed lead-acid gel batteries.

Utilising the 3-stage charging curve (constant current, constant voltage and floating) the PB-230 series can monitor the battery capacity by detecting the battery voltage. If the PB-230 detects a low battery capacity it can quickly charge the battery using the constant current mode.

Using a slight charging current to avoid battery damage caused by over-charging when the battery becomes full, the charger can automatically turn into constant-voltage mode. In addition by using its floating-charge function, the PB-230 can make sure that the batteries capacity can be sustained at a sufficient level to allow use at any time.

The PB-230 has been designed with a front panel ON/OFF power switch, 2-colour LED indicator for charging status, remote ON/OFF control, fan speed control, short-circuit, over-voltage, and over-temperature protections. The PB-230 series also has global safety / EMC certificates, TUV, UL and CE, says the company.