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Mean Well ICL-16R AC Inrush Current Limiter 16A

integrated bypass relayno simple NTCinternal thermal protection

SKU ICL-16R

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Overview

The ICL-16 is a 16A inrush current limiter that can be used to reduce the high starting current due to capacitive load causing the circuit breaker to be false triggered. Several power supplies can be installed on the same AC line after the implementation of an ICL-16.

Features

23A inrush limiting current, 16A continuous
180~264VAC AC input
Integrated bypass relay, no simple NTC
Internal thermal protection
Installed on DIN Rail TS-35/7.5 or 15 (ICL-16R)
-30~+70°C wide working temperature
3 years warranty

Specifications

ICL-16RSpecifications from the official datasheet (2026-04-03 edition)

SPECIFICATION

AC INPUT VOLTAGE: 180 ~ 264VAC
AC LINE FREQUENCY: 47 ~ 63Hz
INRUSH CURRENT LIMITING: 23A
AC CONTINUOUS RATED CURRENT: 16A continuous
AC INPUT POWER: 3680VA (16A x 230VAC)
AC INPUT CONSUMPTION: <1.5W at 264VAC,50Hz input
INTERNAL RELAY LIMITING TIME (TON POWER ON): 300±50ms
INTERNAL RELAY LIMITING CYCLES: PSU Set up time<250ms: 1 cycle / 5 min ; PSU Set up time 250 ~ 350ms: 1 cycle / 1 min ; PSU Set up time >350ms: 5 cycle / 1 min (>1500ms per cycle)
INTERNAL RELAY RELEASE TIME: 500±50ms
INTERNAL PROTECTION: Thermal fuse protects overload and fire
ALLOWED CAPACITIVE LOAD: 2500μF max.
WORKING TEMP.: -30 ~ +70℃
WORKING HUMIDITY: 20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP.: -40 ~ +85℃
TEMP. COEFFICIENT: ±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃) RH non-condensing
VIBRATION: 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes; Mounting: Compliance to IEC60068-2-6
OPERATING ALTITUDE^{NOTE 2}: 5000 meters
OVER VOLTAGE CATEGORY: Ⅲ; According to IEC62368-1; altitude up to 5000 meters
POLLUTION DEGREE: 2
SAFETY STANDARDS: LVD BS EN/EN62368-1 approved
SAFETY & EMC EMC EMISSION^Note.3: Parameter Standard Test Level

Conducted BS EN/EN55032 Class B
Radiated BS EN/EN55032 Class B
Harmonic Current BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class A
Voltage Flicker BS EN/EN61000-3-3 -------
SAFETY & EMC EMC IMMUNITY^Note.3: BS EN/EN55035,BS EN/EN61000-6-2

Parameter Standard Test Level

ESD BS EN/EN61000-4-2 Level 3, 8KV air; Level 2, 4KV contact, criteria A
Radiated Susceptibility BS EN/EN61000-4-3 Level 3, criteria A
EFT/Burest BS EN/EN61000-4-4 Level 3, criteria A
Surge BS EN/EN61000-4-5 Level 4,2KV/L-N, criteria A
Conducted BS EN/EN61000-4-6 Level 3, criteria A
Magnetic Field BS EN/EN61000-4-8 Level 4, criteria A
Voltage Dips and interruptions BS EN/EN61000-4-11 ＞95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, ＞95% interruptions 250 periods
MTBF: 7229.0K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 2157.3K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 35*90*54.5mm (L*W*H)
PACKING: 0.116Kg; 96pcs/12.2Kg/1.04CUFT

Parameter	Standard	Test Level
Conducted	BS EN/EN55032	Class B
Radiated	BS EN/EN55032	Class B
Harmonic Current	BS EN/EN61000-3-2	Class A
Voltage Flicker	BS EN/EN61000-3-3	-------

Parameter	Standard	Test Level
ESD	BS EN/EN61000-4-2	Level 3, 8KV air; Level 2, 4KV contact, criteria A
Radiated Susceptibility	BS EN/EN61000-4-3	Level 3, criteria A
EFT/Burest	BS EN/EN61000-4-4	Level 3, criteria A
Surge	BS EN/EN61000-4-5	Level 4,2KV/L-N, criteria A
Conducted	BS EN/EN61000-4-6	Level 3, criteria A
Magnetic Field	BS EN/EN61000-4-8	Level 4, criteria A
Voltage Dips and interruptions	BS EN/EN61000-4-11	＞95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, ＞95% interruptions 250 periods

Test conditions and notes3

1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
2. 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).
3. The power supply is considered as an independent unit, but the final equipment still need to re-confirm that the whole system complies with the 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 )

Technical drawings

ICL-16R APPLICATION DIAGRAM — APPLICATION DIAGRAM

ICL-16R MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION — MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION

Typical applications

Allow connecting multiple power supply at same line
Allows smaller and faster Circuit Breaker
Capacitive load
Protects against unintended trigger of Circuit Breaker

Downloads

Certificates3

Mean Well ICL-16R-ICL-16L-EMC-cer PDF Download

Mean Well ICL-16R-L-CE-dec PDF Download

Mean Well ICL-16R-L-UK-dec PDF Download

Test reports1

Mean Well ICL-16R-rpt PDF Download

Catalogues2

Mean Well Catalog (Industrial) PDF Download

Mean Well DIN RAIL Catalog PDF Download

FAQ

What does the Mean Well ICL-16R do?

The Mean Well ICL-16R is an AC inrush current limiter designed to reduce startup current on AC-powered equipment. For this model, inrush current limiting is rated at 23A with 16A continuous operation.

What input voltage is supported by the ICL-16R?

This model is specified for an AC input voltage range of 180 to 264VAC. That makes it suitable for applications operating within that stated mains range.

How is the ICL-16R different from a simple NTC limiter?

The ICL-16R uses an internal relay that bypasses its limiting resistor once the power-on limiting time has passed. The specification lists an internal relay limiting time of 300±50ms and a release time of 500±50ms; the datasheet does not compare it directly with NTC limiters.

What environments can the ICL-16R operate in?

The ICL-16R is rated for a wide working temperature range of -30°C to +70°C. It is also specified for operation at altitudes up to 5000 meters, which can matter in industrial or elevated-location applications.

What are the main electrical ratings of the ICL-16R?

This model is rated for 16A continuous current and 23A inrush current limiting. Its listed AC input power is 3680VA, matching its role in higher-demand AC power applications.

Does the ICL-16R include protection and compliance approvals?

Yes. The specification lists internal thermal protection with a thermal fuse for overload and fire protection, along with LVD BS EN/EN62368-1 approval and EMC compliance including EN55032 Class B.

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