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Description
Description
The RPS-500-18 is a 500W Mean Well power converter (input range: 80~264VAC).
Key Features
- ✓ Input voltage range: 80~264VAC
- ✓ DC output voltage adjustable ±10%
- ✓ 4KVAC reinforced I/O isolation
- ✓ Protections: Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature
- ✓ Active PFC — meets international energy efficiency regulations
- ✓ Safety approvals: IEC60601-1, TUV EN60601-1, UL ANSI / AAMI ES60601-1 (3.1 version),EAC TP TC 020. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60601-1:14 - Edition 3
- ✓ 3 years warranty
Specifications
Specifications
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BrandMean Well
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SeriesRPS Series
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Power Rating500.4 Watt
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Output Voltage18 Volt
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Rated Current27.8 Ampere
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Input Voltage80V~264V
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Standards MetCB,CE,cUL,EAC,SHIDE
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Operation ModeConstant Voltage
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Operating Temperature-30°C~70°C
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Warranty3 Year
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Length16 cm
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Width8.6 cm
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Height4.3 cm
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Weight0.64 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the RPS-500-18-SF for a high-current 18V industrial or automation load?
Yes, if the load is built for an 18V constant-voltage source and stays within 27.8A and 500.4W. That makes it a higher-capacity option than the 18V models in the same series that stop at 17.8A or 17.2A.
Is this model suitable for a 18V embedded platform or computing system with heavier power demand?
It can be a fit when the equipment requires a fixed 18V DC rail and needs up to 27.8A available. The constant-voltage design means the connected system should be specified for 18V operation rather than current-regulated power.
Can the RPS-500-18-SF power an 18V medical device or lab instrument with higher load requirements?
It is intended for 18V equipment where medical safety approval and extreme low leakage current are relevant. Available output is 500.4W and 27.8A, so the total device demand must remain within those limits.
Would this work for a dense 18V industrial control cabinet or rack system?
It can, provided the system uses 18V DC and does not exceed 27.8A or 500.4W. Its listed size is 160.0 x 86.0 x 43.0 mm, which helps when evaluating cabinet or rack space.
How does the RPS-500-18-SF compare with the other 18V siblings?
The listed 18V siblings are RPS-400-18, RPS-400-18-C, RPS-400-18-SF, and RPS-400-18-TF at 250.2W and 13.9A, RPS-500-18-C at 309.6W and 17.2A, RPS-500-18 at 320.4W and 17.8A, and RPS-500-18-TF at 500.4W and 27.8A. The RPS-500-18-SF is one of the top-capacity 18V options listed at 500.4W and 27.8A.
Is the RPS-500-18-SF suitable for outdoor use or only controlled environments?
The operating temperature range is -30°C to +70°C, so it supports a wide thermal range. No IP rating is listed in the provided specifications, so these specs alone do not identify it as outdoor-rated.
