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Mean Well DRC-180A 179.4W 13.8V Power Supply With UPS 9A

with UPS functionbuilt-in active PFC functionDC output voltage adjustable(+20%)

SKU DRC-180A

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Overview

DRC-180A is the CH1: 13.8V; CH2: 13.8V output model of this series: rated current CH1: 9A; CH2: 4A (Battery charger), rated power 179.4W, typical efficiency 88%.

DRC-180 is a 180W AC/DC DIN rail type security power supply series. In addition to the primary output, there is a charger output with a smaller rated current, enabling the backup power supply application the security access systems require. DRC-180 accepts the universal input between 90VAC and 264VAC, and supplies 13.8VDC and 27.6VDC at output, respectively. With the efficiency up to 90%, it can operate with air convection cooling under -20℃ through 70℃. In addition to the key protection features such as overload protection,over voltage protection, battery low cut off, and battery reverse polarity protection (by fuse), the alarm signal for AC OK and battery low signaling is provided, via relay contact output, to facilitate the system design.

Features

Universal AC input / Full range
Built-in active PFC function
Alarm signal for AC OK and Battery Low(Via Relay)
Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature
Battery low protection / Battery reverse polarity protection by fuse
Cooling by free air convection
-20 ~ +70℃ wide operating temperature
Can be installed on DIN rail TS-35/7.5 or 15
DC output voltage adjustable (+20%)
LED indication for Power on
Operating altitude up to 5000 meters (Note.6)
3 years warranty

Specifications

DRC-180ASpecifications from the official datasheet (2026-03-31 edition)

OUTPUT

OUTPUT NUMBER: CH1 / CH2
DC VOLTAGE: CH1: 13.8V; CH2: 13.8V
RATED CURRENT: CH1: 9A; CH2: 4A (Battery charger)
CURRENT RANGE: CH1: 0 ~ 13A; CH2: --------
RATED POWER: 179.4W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)^Note.2: CH1: 150mVp-p; CH2: --------
VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE: CH1: 12 ~ 15V
VOLTAGE TOLERANCE^Note.3: CH1: ±1.0%; CH2: --------
LINE REGULATION: CH1: ±0.5%; CH2: --------
LOAD REGULATION: CH1: ±0.5%; CH2: --------
SETUP, RISE TIME^Note.4: 2000ms, 30ms/230VAC 2000ms, 30ms/115VAC at full load
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.): 20ms/230VAC 20ms/115VAC at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE: 90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC
FREQUENCY RANGE: 47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.): PF≧0.95/230VAC PF≧0.98/115VAC at full load
EFFICIENCY (Typ.): 88%
AC CURRENT (Typ.): 2.5A/115VAC 1.5A/230VAC
INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.): COLD START 35A/115VAC 70A/230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT: <2mA / 240VAC

PROTECTION

OVERLOAD: 105 ~ 150% rated output power Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER VOLTAGE: CH1:15.8 ~ 19.5V Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
OVER TEMPERATURE: Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
BATTERY CUT OFF: 10±0.5V

ALARM FUNCTION

AC OK^Note.5: Relay contact output, Closed : AC OK ; Open : AC Fail ; Max. rating : 30V / 1A
BATTERY LOW: Relay contact output, Open : Battery OK ; Closed : Battery Low ; Max. rating : 30V / 1A; Battery low voltage : < 11V

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.: -20 ~ +70℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
WORKING HUMIDITY: 20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY: -20 ~ +85℃, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
TEMP. COEFFICIENT: ±0.03%/℃ (0~40℃) on CH1 output
VIBRATION: 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
OPERATING ALTITUDE^Note.6: 5000 meters / OVCⅡ
OVER VOLTAGE CATEGORY: Ⅱ; According to Dekra BS EN/EN62368-1; altitude up to 5000 meters

SAFETY & EMC (Note 7)

SAFETY STANDARDS: UL62368-1, Dekra BS EN/EN62368-1, EAC TP TC 004, AS/NZS 62368.1 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE: I/P-O/P:3KVAC I/P-FG:2.0KVAC 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

Radiated BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32) Class B
Conducted BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32) Class B
EMC IMMUNITY: BS EN/EN55024

Parameter Standard Test Level

ESD BS EN/EN61000-4-2 Level 3, 8KV air; Level 2, 4KV contact; criteria A
Radiated BS EN/EN61000-4-3 Level 2, 3V/m; criteria A
EFT / Burst BS EN/EN61000-4-4 Level 2, 1KV; criteria A
Surge BS EN/EN61000-4-5 Level 3, 1KV/Line-Line 2KV/Line-Earth; criteria A
Conducted BS EN/EN61000-4-6 Level 2, 3V; criteria A
Magnetic Field BS EN/EN61000-4-8 Level 1, 1A/m; criteria A
Voltage Dips and Interruptions BS EN/EN61000-4-11 >95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods

Parameter	Standard	Test Level
Radiated	BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32)	Class B
Conducted	BS EN/EN55032(CISPR32)	Class B

Parameter	Standard	Test Level
ESD	BS EN/EN61000-4-2	Level 3, 8KV air; Level 2, 4KV contact; criteria A
Radiated	BS EN/EN61000-4-3	Level 2, 3V/m; criteria A
EFT / Burst	BS EN/EN61000-4-4	Level 2, 1KV; criteria A
Surge	BS EN/EN61000-4-5	Level 3, 1KV/Line-Line 2KV/Line-Earth; criteria A
Conducted	BS EN/EN61000-4-6	Level 2, 3V; criteria A
Magnetic Field	BS EN/EN61000-4-8	Level 1, 1A/m; criteria A
Voltage Dips and Interruptions	BS EN/EN61000-4-11	>95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods

OTHERS

MTBF: 1536.3K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 245.6K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 63*125.2*115mm (W*H*D)
PACKING: 0.71Kg; 12pcs/10.5Kg/1.02CUFT

Test conditions and notes8

1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
2. Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz of bandwidth by using a 12" twisted pair-wire terminated with a 0.1μF & 47μF parallel capacitor.
3. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
4. Length of set up time is measured at first cold start. Turning ON/OFF the power supply may lead to increase of the set up time.
5. Please refer to suggested Application 2.(2)、(3) in page 4.
6. The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and of 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
7. The power supply is considered a component which will be installed into a final equipment. The final equipment must be re-confirmed that it still meets EMC directives. For guidance on how to perform these EMC tests, please refer to “EMI testing of component power supplies.” (as available on https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf )
8.The battery voltage is lower than the CUTOFF voltage and cannot perform AC reset charging.

Technical drawings

DRC-180A Suggested Application — Suggested Application

DRC-180A Mechanical Specification — Mechanical Specification

DRC-180A Installation Instruction — Installation Instruction

Typical applications

Downloads

Certificates6

Mean Well DRC-180-DEKRA MarK Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well DRC-180-CB(UL)-2nd Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well DRC-180-CB(UL)-3nd Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well DRC-180-EMC Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well DRC-180-CE-dec Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well DRC-180-UK-dec Certificate PDF Download

Test reports1

Mean Well DRC-180A Test Report PDF Download

FAQ

What is the Mean Well DRC-180A designed for?

The DRC-180A is a DIN rail AC-DC power supply with built-in UPS functionality for systems that need a regulated 13.8V DC output and battery backup support. It is suited to security and other control-panel applications where continuous low-voltage power and monitoring signals are important.

What are the main electrical ratings of the DRC-180A?

This model is rated at 179.4W with a 13.8V DC output and 9A rated current. It accepts a universal 90 to 264VAC input, or 127 to 370VDC, and includes a PFC circuit with a typical power factor of 0.95 or better at 230VAC.

Does the DRC-180A include UPS and alarm functions?

Yes. The DRC-180A has built-in UPS capability and provides relay alarm signals for AC OK and battery low status. That makes it useful where backup readiness and fault monitoring matter at the power-supply level.

Can the output voltage on the DRC-180A be adjusted?

Yes. The CH1 output voltage is adjustable, with the specification listing an adjustment range of 12V to 15V. That gives some flexibility when matching the supply to equipment that operates around the nominal 13.8V output.

Is the DRC-180A suitable for demanding operating environments?

It is built for industrial-style operation with a working temperature range of -20°C to +70°C (derating per the derating curve). Mean Well also specifies operation at altitudes up to 5000 meters, along with protection against overload, over voltage, and over temperature.

How does the DRC-180A differ from a standard DIN rail power supply?

The main difference is that the DRC-180A combines DIN rail power conversion with UPS-related battery backup features in one unit. It also includes relay alarm outputs for AC status and low battery, which are not typical on a basic fixed-output DIN rail supply.

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