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Mean Well RCP-1000-12-C AC-DC 19 inch rack power supply with PFC 1000W 60A

high efficiency up to 89%output voltage programmableactive currecnt sharing up to 3000Wsupport hot swap

SKU RCP-1000-12-C

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Overview

RCP-1000-12-C is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 60A, rated power 720W, typical efficiency 81%.

RCP-1000 is a 1KW single output rack mountable front end AC/DC power supply This series operates for 90~264VAC input voltage and offers the models with the DC output mostly demanded from the industry. Each model is cooled by the built-in DC fan with fan speed control, working for the temperature up to 60℃. RCP-1000 provides vast design flexibility by equipping various built-in functions such as the output programming, active current sharing (up to 8000W via three 19” rack shelves, RCP-1U), remote control, auxiliary power, alarm signal, etc.

Features

Universal AC input / Full range
Built-in active PFC function
High efficiency up to 89%
Forced air cooling by built-in DC fan
Output voltage programmable
Built-in OR-ing diode, support hot swap (hot plug)
Active current sharing up to 3000W for one 19” rack shelf
Built-in I2C interface (RCP-1000-C models only)
Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature
Optional conformal coating
5 years warranty

Specifications

RCP-1000-12-CSpecifications from the official datasheet (2026-04-24 edition)

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE: 12V
RATED CURRENT: 60A
CURRENT RANGE: 0 ~ 60A
RATED POWER: 720W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)^Note.2: 150mVp-p
VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE(SVR): 11.6 ~ 12.4V
VOLTAGE TOLERANCE^Note.3: ±1.0%
LINE REGULATION: ±0.5%
LOAD REGULATION: ±0.5%
SETUP, RISE TIME: 1000ms, 60ms/230VAC at full load
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.): 16ms/230VAC at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.4: 90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC
FREQUENCY RANGE: 47 ~ 63Hz
EFFICIENCY (Typ.): 81%
AC CURRENT (Typ.): 8.5A/115VAC 4.5A/230VAC
INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.): COLD START 50A
LEAKAGE CURRENT: <1.1mA / 230VAC

PROTECTION

OVERLOAD: 105 ~ 125% rated output power Protection type : Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER VOLTAGE: 13.2 ~ 16.2V Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
OVER TEMPERATURE: Shut down o/p voltage, recovers automatically after temperature goes down

FUNCTION

AUXILIARY POWER: 5V @ 0.3A
REMOTE ON-OFF CONTROL: By electrical signal or dry contact ON:short OFF:open
REMOTE SENSE: Compensate voltage drop on the load wiring up to 0.5V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE PROGRAMMABLE: Adjustment of output voltage is allowable to 90 ~ 110% of nominal output voltage. Please refer to the Function Manual.
DC OK SIGNAL: The isolated TTL signal out, Please refer to the Installation Manual
AC OK SIGNAL: The isolated TTL signal out, Please refer to the Installation Manual
OVER TEMP WARNING: Logic " High" for over temperature warning, Please refer to the Installation Manual, isolated signal

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.: -20 ~ +60℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
WORKING HUMIDITY: 20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY: -40 ~ +85℃, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
TEMP. COEFFICIENT: ±0.02%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION: 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS: UL62368-1, CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1, TUV BS EN/EN62368-1, EAC TP TC 004 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE: I/P-O/P:3KVAC I/P-FG:2KVAC O/P-FG:0.7KVDC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE: I/P-O/P, I/P-FG, O/P-FG:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSION: Parameter Standard Test Level

Conducted BS EN/ EN55032 (CISPR32) Class B
Radiated BS EN/ EN55032 (CISPR32) Class B
Harmonic Current BS EN/ EN61000-3-2
Voltage Flicker BS EN/ EN61000-3-3
EMC IMMUNITY: 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
Radiated BS EN/ EN61000-4-3 Level 3
EFT / Burst BS EN/ EN61000-4-4 Level 3
Surge BS EN/ EN61000-4-5 Level 4, 4KV/Line-Earth; Level 3, 2KV/Line-Line
Conducted BS EN/ EN61000-4-6 Level 3
Magnetic Field BS EN/ EN61000-4-8 Level 4
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
Conducted	BS EN/ EN55032 (CISPR32)	Class B
Radiated	BS EN/ EN55032 (CISPR32)	Class B
Harmonic Current	BS EN/ EN61000-3-2
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
Radiated	BS EN/ EN61000-4-3	Level 3
EFT / Burst	BS EN/ EN61000-4-4	Level 3
Surge	BS EN/ EN61000-4-5	Level 4, 4KV/Line-Earth; Level 3, 2KV/Line-Line
Conducted	BS EN/ EN61000-4-6	Level 3
Magnetic Field	BS EN/ EN61000-4-8	Level 4
Voltage Dips and Interruptions	BS EN/ EN61000-4-11	>95% dip 0.5 periods, 30% dip 25 periods, >95% interruptions 250 periods

OTHERS

MTBF: 840.8K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 107.4K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 295*127*41mm (L*W*H)
PACKING: 1.93Kg; 6pcs/12.6Kg/1.04CUFT

Test conditions and notes6

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 0.1uf & 47uf parallel capacitor.
3. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
4. Derating may be needed under low input voltages. Please check the derating curve for more details.
5. The power supply is considered a component which will be installed into a final equipment. All the EMC tests are been executed by mounting the unit on a 720mm*360mm metal plate with 1mm of thickness. 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)
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).

Technical drawings

RCP-1000-12-C Block Diagram — Block Diagram

RCP-1000-12-C Static Characteristics — Static Characteristics

RCP-1000-12-C Derating Curve — Derating Curve

RCP-1000-12-C Function Manual — Function Manual

RCP-1000-12-C R C P - 1 0 0 0 series — R C P - 1 0 0 0 series

RCP-1000-12-C 3.1 RCP-1000-12 — 3.1 RCP-1000-12

RCP-1000-12-C 3.2 RCP-1000-24 — 3.2 RCP-1000-24

RCP-1000-12-C 3.3 RCP-1000-48 — 3.3 RCP-1000-48

RCP-1000-12-C Mechanical Specification — Mechanical Specification

Typical applications

Downloads

Certificates2

Mean Well E183223 UL Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well 0147476-EAC Certificate PDF Download

Test reports1

Mean Well RCP-1000-12 Test Report PDF Download

FAQ

Can I use the RCP-1000-12-C for a 12V constant-current industrial load?

Yes, this version is the better fit when the application requires constant current behavior, because its operation mode is listed as constant current. It is rated at 12V, 60A, and 720W, so it is intended for high-power 12V systems that are specified around current-regulated output.

Is the RCP-1000-12-C appropriate for rack power systems in industrial or IT equipment?

It is positioned for rack-based power use, as the product is described as a 19 inch rack power supply with PFC and the enclosure is 295.0 × 127.0 × 41.0 mm. With 720W output at 12V and 60A, it suits higher-density DC power shelves more than low-power panel supply roles.

Can this model be used where multiple power modules need to share load?

Yes, the listed features include active current sharing up to 3000W, so it is intended for systems where multiple modules operate together. That is useful in higher-availability industrial or embedded platforms that need modular DC power capacity.

Would the RCP-1000-12-C fit high-current 12V test and validation setups?

It can fit high-current bench or validation environments that need regulated 12V power with programmable output voltage. The 60A output rating and 720W power level make it relevant for larger 12V loads than a typical general-purpose bench supply.

How does the RCP-1000-12-C differ from the other listed RCP models?

Among the listed siblings, the closest matches are RCP-1000-12 at 720W 12V 60A, RCP-1000-24 at 960W 24V 40A, and RCP-1000-48 at 1008W 48V 21A. Higher-capacity options include RCP-1600-12 at 1500W 12V 125A, RCP-1600-24 at 1608W 24V 67A, RCP-1600-48 at 1608W 48V 33.5A, RCP-1UT at 3000W 12V 60A, RCP-2000-12 at 1200W 12V 100A, RCP-2000-24 at 1920W 24V 80A, and RCP-2000-48 at 2016W 48V 42A; other listed siblings are RCP-1U, RCP-1UI, and RCP-MU. This model is the 720W, 12V, 60A constant-current member of that group.

Can the RCP-1000-12-C be used in exposed outdoor conditions?

The temperature range is -20°C to +60°C, so the unit is specified for a broad operating range. However, no IP rating is listed in the provided data, so outdoor exposure or sealed-enclosure performance is not established by these specs.

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Model	Power	Voltage	Current
Mean Well RCP-1000-48 power supply 1000W 48V 21A	1008W	48V	21A	View
Mean Well RCP-1000-24 power supply 1000W 24V 40A	960W	24V	40A	View
Mean Well RCP-1000-12 power supply 1000W 12V 60A	720W	12V	60A	View

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