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Mean Well NTN-5K-124CAN 5KW True Sine Wave Inverter with AC Charger/UPS, 24V In 110V Out 36.4A

AC by-passconformal coatingparallel connection up to 30KW
SKU NTN-5K-124CAN
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Overview

NTN-5K-124CAN is the model of this series: typical efficiency 89%.

NTN-5K is a 5KW highly reliable off-grid true sine wave DC-AC power inverter with built-in AC charger and UPS function(AC by-pass). Its key features include: digital design with MCU control, streamlined control circuitry that quickly responds to environmental changes and improves reliability, high quality fan with low acoustic noise, 10KW peak power, adjustable AC output voltage and frequency, -30~+70℃ wide. Operating temperature range, complete protection features, and etc. Combined with batteries, the NTN-5K is suitable for use in residential, commercial, marine, automobile, mine, construction site, and remote areas with no access to utility power, and the output can be used to power fans, TV, radio, phone charger, PC/laptop, lighting, induction stove, air conditioner, electromechanical tool, communication equipment, power distribution cabinet, outdoor camping equipment, marine AC power, factory equipment, and etc.

Features

  • Combining AC/DC charger, DC/AC Inverter, AC by-pass & support external MPPT solar charger
  • AC utility charge up to 4520W
  • UPS function (AC by-pass) without interruption, transfer time <10ms
  • True sine wave output (THD<3%)
  • High surge power up to 10KW
  • Parallel synchronized operation up to 30KW (5+1 unit)
  • Temperature controlled cooling fan
  • AC output voltage and frequency selectable by DIP S.W
  • Protections : Input : Reverse polarity / DC low alarm / DC low shutdown / Over voltage Output : Short circuit / Overload / Over temp.
  • Battery over discharge protection (low voltage disconnect)
  • -30℃~+70℃ wide operating temperature
  • Suitable for lead-acid or li-ion batteries
  • Support MODBus-RTU(RS-485) or CANBus protocol communication
  • Graphical user interface controller for status monitoring and control CMU2E/CMU2E-R
  • Conformal coating
  • 5 years warranty

Specifications

NTN-5K-124CANSpecifications from the official datasheet (2025-06-17 edition)

AC OUTPUT

RATED POWER(Continuous)
4000W
OVER RATED POWER(3 Min.)
4600W
PEAK POWER(10 Sec.)
5600W
SURGE POWER(30 Cycles)
7000W
AC VOLTAGE
Default setting set at 110VAC 100 / 110 / 115 / 120Vac selectable by DIP S.W
FREQUENCY
Default setting set at 60±0.1Hz 50/60Hz selectable by DIP S.W
WAVEFORMNote. 1
True sine wave (THD<3%)
AC REGULATION
±3.0% at rated input voltage

DC INPUT

DC VOLTAGE
24Vdc
VOLTAGE RANGE (Typ.)
19 ~ 33Vdc
DC CURRENT (Typ.)
200A
NO LOAD DISSIPATION (Typ.) NON-SAVING MODE
2.5A
NO LOAD DISSIPATION (Typ.) SAVING MODENote. 5
Default disable, auto detect AC output load≦10W will be changed to saving mode <25W
POWER OFF CURRENT DRAW
≦2mA
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)Note. 1
89%
BATTERY TYPES
Lead Acid or li-ion

PROTECTION

DC INPUT LOW ALARM
22±0.5Vdc
DC INPUT LOW SHUTDOWN
19±0.5Vdc
DC INPUT LOW RESTART
25±0.5Vdc
DC INPUT HIGH ALARM
31±0.5Vdc
DC INPUT HIGH SHUTDOWN
33±0.5Vdc
DC INPUT HIGH RESTART
30±0.5Vdc
REVERSE POLARITY
No damage, re-power on to recover after fault condition is removed
OVER TEMPERATURE
Shut down o/p voltage, recovers automatically after temperature goes down
OUTPUT SHORT
Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
OVER LOAD (Typ.)
105 ~ 115% load for 180 sec., 115% ~ 150% load for 10 sec. Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
CIRCUIT BREAKER
50A

FUNCTION

REMOTE CONTROL
Set remote ON/OFF control by front panel dry contact connector(by RELAY), Open : AC output OFF ; Short : AC output ON
COMMUNICATION
MODBus-RTU (RS-485) / CANBus

AC UPS MODE

AC INPUT RANGE
100/110/115/120Vac±16%, recover±13%
FREQUENCY RANGE
45 ~ 65Hz
TRASFER TIME(Typ.)
10ms inverter AC by pass

AC CHARGER

BOOST CHARGE VOLTAGE
Default 28.8Vdc
FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE
Default 27.6Vdc
CHARGE VOLTAGE RANGE
20 ~ 30Vdc
CONSTANT CURRENT
120A
MAX. CHARGE POWER
3600W
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
By external NTC
POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
PF>0.98/115VAC at full load
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
89%
AC CURRENT (Typ.)
20A/110VAC
INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
25A/110VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT(Peak)
4.7mA/264VAC

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.
-30 ~ +70℃(Refer to “Derating curve”)
WORKING HUMIDITY
20% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-30 ~ +70℃ / -22 ~ +158℉, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
VIBRATION
10 ~ 500Hz, 3G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS
CB IEC62368-1, UL62368-1, CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1 , TUV BS EN/ EN62368-1 , EAC TP TC 004 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGENote. 6
DC I/P - AC:3.0KVAC AC - FG:1.5KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCENote. 6
DC I/P - AC O/P, DC I/P - FG, AC O/P - FG: 100M ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSIONNote.4
ParameterStandardTest Level
RadiatedFCCClass A
ConductedFCCClass A

OTHERS

MTBF
200.9K hrs min. Telcordia TR/SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 17.8K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION
460*211*83.5mm (L*W*H)
PACKING
10.5Kg; 1pcs/ 10.5Kg/ 1.25CUFT
Test conditions and notes6
  1. 1.Efficiency, AC regulation and THD are tested by 75% load, linear load at 25Vdc/50Vdc/400Vdc input voltage.
  2. 2.All parameters not specified above are measured at 25Vdc/50Vdc/400Vdc input and 25℃ of ambient temperature and set to factory setting.
  3. 3.The tolerance of each voltage value by models is: 224→±0.5V; 248→±1V; 2380→±5V.
  4. 4.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)
  5. 5.Saving mode only activates when the unit is used independently and the RPL switch is in the ON position.
  6. 6.During withstand voltage and isolation resistance testing, the screw "A" shall be temporarily removed, and shall be installed back after the testing.

Technical drawings

NTN-5K-124CAN SPECIFICATION
SPECIFICATION
NTN-5K-124CAN DERATING CURVE
DERATING CURVE
NTN-5K-124CAN CHARGING CURVE
CHARGING CURVE
NTN-5K-124CAN BLOCK DIAGRAM
BLOCK DIAGRAM
NTN-5K-124CAN Function Manual
Function Manual
NTN-5K-124CAN 4.3Ø 4W and 1Ø 3W AC output Voltage connection…
4.3Ø 4W and 1Ø 3W AC output Voltage connection…
NTN-5K-124CAN ◎3Ø 4-wire / Y
◎3Ø 4-wire / Y
NTN-5K-124CAN ◎1Ø 3-wire(Split phase system only supports 124 and 148)
◎1Ø 3-wire(Split phase system only supports 124 and 148)
NTN-5K-124CAN 5.Temperature compensation(3 stage only)
5.Temperature compensation(3 stage only)
NTN-5K-124CAN PSU1
PSU1
NTN-5K-124CAN PSU1 (2)
PSU1 (2)
NTN-5K-124CAN LED STATUS
LED STATUS
NTN-5K-124CAN MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION
NTN-5K-124CAN Accessory List
Accessory List
NTN-5K-124CAN ※ Terminal protector mating along with NTN-5K (Standard…
※ Terminal protector mating along with NTN-5K (Standard…
NTN-5K-124CAN Illustration (page 11)
Illustration (page 11)

Typical applications

  • Home and office appliance
  • Power tools
  • Portable equipment
  • Vehiclc
  • Yacht
  • Off-grid solar power system
  • Wireless network
  • Telecom or datacom system

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FAQ

What kind of product is the Mean Well NTN-5K-124CAN?

The NTN-5K-124CAN is a multi-function power unit that combines an AC-DC charger, a DC-AC true sine wave inverter, and AC bypass for the load in one model. It is designed for 24V DC input systems and provides 110V AC output. This makes it suitable for backup power and power conversion applications where charger and inverter functions are both needed.

Is the NTN-5K-124CAN a pure sine wave inverter?

Yes. This model provides pure sine wave AC output with total harmonic distortion below 3%. That is useful for loads that need cleaner AC power than modified sine wave designs typically provide.

Can the NTN-5K-124CAN be used in UPS or backup power applications?

Yes, this model is built for that type of use because it combines an inverter, a high-power AC charger, and AC bypass for the load. Its built-in charger is rated up to 3600W (120A constant current), and the unit also supports remote ON/OFF control. Those features make it a practical choice for battery-backed power systems that need continuous AC output support.

What battery types are compatible with the NTN-5K-124CAN?

Mean Well specifies this model as compatible with both lead acid and li-ion batteries. The DC input range for the 24V version is 19 to 33Vdc. Buyers should match the battery system voltage to the 24V input version of this inverter/charger.

Can multiple NTN-5K-124CAN units be used together for higher capacity?

Yes. Mean Well states that up to 6 units of AC output can be paralleled, with total output current limited to the rated current per unit x number of units x 95%. The product information also notes that 3 NTN-5K units can be configured for 3-phase 4-wire output, and two 124 units for split-phase 1Ø 3-wire.

What protections are built into the NTN-5K-124CAN?

This model includes multiple built-in protections on both the DC input and AC output sides. DC-side protections include reverse polarity, low voltage alarm (22V) and shutdown (19V), and high voltage alarm (31V) and shutdown (33V), while AC-side protections include short circuit, overload, and over temperature, plus a 50A circuit breaker. These protection functions are part of the standard design for this model.

Is the NTN-5K-124CAN suitable for demanding temperature environments?

Yes. This model is rated for operation from -30C to +70C (with load derating per the derating curve), which is a wider temperature range than many standard indoor power units. Working humidity is 20% to 90% RH non-condensing, so it should be installed where condensation cannot form.

Does the NTN-5K-124CAN support remote monitoring or system communication?

Yes. The NTN-5K-124CAN supports Modbus-RTU over RS-485 and CAN bus communication. It also has built-in remote ON/OFF control, which can be useful in monitored or centrally managed power systems.

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Mean Well NTN-5K-124CAN 5KW True Sine Wave Inverter with AC Charger/UPS, 24V In 110V Out 36.4A
Mean Well

Mean Well NTN-5K-124CAN 5KW True Sine Wave Inverter with AC Charger/UPS, 24V In 110V Out 36.4A

NTN-5K-124CAN is the model of this series: typical efficiency 89%.

NTN-5K is a 5KW highly reliable off-grid true sine wave DC-AC power inverter with built-in AC charger and UPS function(AC by-pass). Its key features include: digital design with MCU control, streamlined control circuitry that quickly responds to environmental changes and improves reliability, high quality fan with low acoustic noise, 10KW peak power, adjustable AC output voltage and frequency, -30~+70℃ wide. Operating temperature range, complete protection features, and etc. Combined with batteries, the NTN-5K is suitable for use in residential, commercial, marine, automobile, mine, construction site, and remote areas with no access to utility power, and the output can be used to power fans, TV, radio, phone charger, PC/laptop, lighting, induction stove, air conditioner, electromechanical tool, communication equipment, power distribution cabinet, outdoor camping equipment, marine AC power, factory equipment, and etc.

Features

  • Combining AC/DC charger, DC/AC Inverter, AC by-pass & support external MPPT solar charger
  • AC utility charge up to 4520W
  • UPS function (AC by-pass) without interruption, transfer time <10ms
  • True sine wave output (THD<3%)
  • High surge power up to 10KW
  • Parallel synchronized operation up to 30KW (5+1 unit)
  • Temperature controlled cooling fan
  • AC output voltage and frequency selectable by DIP S.W
  • Protections : Input : Reverse polarity / DC low alarm / DC low shutdown / Over voltage Output : Short circuit / Overload / Over temp.
  • Battery over discharge protection (low voltage disconnect)
  • -30℃~+70℃ wide operating temperature
  • Suitable for lead-acid or li-ion batteries
  • Support MODBus-RTU(RS-485) or CANBus protocol communication
  • Graphical user interface controller for status monitoring and control CMU2E/CMU2E-R
  • Conformal coating
  • 5 years warranty

Typical applications

  • Home and office appliance
  • Power tools
  • Portable equipment
  • Vehiclc
  • Yacht
  • Off-grid solar power system
  • Wireless network
  • Telecom or datacom system
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