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Overview
RSD-30L-5 is the 5V output model of this series: rated current 6A, rated power 30W, typical efficiency 86%.
RSD-30 is a 30W enclosed type DC-DC reliable railway converter. This series is compliant with EN50155/ IEC60571 railway standard, constituting three types of models with 4:1 wide but different input ranges 9~36V/18~72V/40~160V, suitable for railway and all kinds of transportation systems exploiting the frequently used standard input voltages such as 12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, 72V, 96V and 110V. Various output voltages, 3.3V, 5V, 12V and 24V are available for selection. This series has the capability of working under -40~+70℃, low ripple and noise, supreme EMC characteristics, 4KVDC I/P-OP, low enclosure profile 25mm and an interior with semi-potted silicone. It does not only well fits the in-car systems or the facilities by rails for railway, trams and buses but also can be used in the harsh environment with high vibration, high dust, extremely low or high temperature, etc.
Features
- Compliance to EN50155 and EN45545-2 railway standard
- Ultra compact and 1U low profile(25mm)
- 4:1 wide input range
- No minimum load required
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Input reverse polarity
- 4000VDC I/O isolation (reinforced isolation)
- Half encapsulated , cooling by free air convection
- -40~+70℃ wide working temperature
- Built-in constant current limiting circuit
- LED indicator for power on
- 3 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 5V
- RATED CURRENT
- 6A
- CURRENT RANGE
- 0 ~ 6A
- RATED POWER
- 30W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 70mVp-p
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.3
- ±2.0%
- LINE REGULATION
- ±0.5%
- LOAD REGULATION
- ±0.5%
- SETUP, RISE TIME
- 120ms, 85ms at full load
- HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
- Please refer to page 5 Hold up Time( Load de-rating curve )
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGE CONTINUOUS
- 18 ~ 72VDC
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 86%
- DC CURRENT (Typ.)
- 0.8A/48V
- INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
- 20A/48VDC
- INTERRUPTION OF VOLTAGE SUPPLY
- EN50155:2007- G type comply with S1 level(3ms) @ full load,S2 level(10ms) @80% load ; L type comply with S2 level ( 10 ms ) @ full load EN50155:2017-Comply with S1 level
PROTECTION
- OVERLOAD
- 105 ~ 135% rated output power Protection type : Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 5.75 ~ 7V Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -40 ~ +55℃ (no derating) ; +70℃ @ 60% load by free air convection ; +70℃ (no derating with external base plate)
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 5 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP.
- -40 ~ +85℃
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 5G 10min./1cycle, 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes ; Mounting : compliance to IEC61373
- OPERATING ALTITUDE
- 5000 meters
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- IEC 62368-1, UL 62368-1, AS/NZS 62368-1, EAC TP TC 004 approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:4KVDC I/P-FG:2.5KVDC O/P-FG:2.5KVDC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P, I/P-FG, O/P-FG:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSIONNote 4
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Parameter Standard Test Level Conducted EN55032 Class A Radiated EN55032 Class B Harmonic Current EN6100-3-2 Class A Voltage Flicker EN6100-3-3 ----- - EMC IMMUNITYNote 4
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Parameter Standard Test Level ESD EN61000-4-2 Level 3, ±8KV air; Level 3, ±6KV contact Radiated Field EN61000-4-3 Level X EFT / Burst EN61000-4-4 Level 3, 2KV at power EFT / Burst EN61000-4-4 Level 4, 2KV at signal Surge EN61000-4-5 Level 3,1KV Line-Line, Level 3, 2KV Line-Earth Conducted EN61000-4-6 Level 3 - RAILWAY STANDARD
- Compliance to EN45545-2 for fire protection ; EN50155 / IEC60571 including IEC61373 for shock & vibration, EN50121-3-2 for EMC
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 396.9K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 113*60*25mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 0.25Kg; 56pcs/15Kg/0.81CUFT
Test conditions and notes6
- 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 24,48VDC 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. 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 360mm*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 http://www.meanwell.com)
- 5. Strongly recommended that external output capacitance should not exceed 5000uF.
- 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
Typical applications
- Bus,tram,metro or railway system
- Wireless network
- Telecom or datacom system
- Highly vibrating, highly dusty, extremely low or high temperature harsh environment
Downloads
Datasheet1
Certificates7
Test reports1
FAQ
Can I use the RSD-30L-5 to power 5V industrial controllers, HMIs, or USB-powered embedded hardware from a higher-voltage DC source?
This model provides a constant 5V output at up to 6A with a 30W power rating. That makes it suitable for 5V control and embedded electronics that stay within 6A. Its 18-72V input range is useful when the source voltage can vary across a wide DC bus.
Is the RSD-30L-5 suitable for 5V single-board computers or industrial communication gateways?
It can be a fit when the device requires a regulated 5V rail and the load does not exceed 6A or 30W. The constant-voltage design is intended for equipment that expects a fixed-voltage supply. Buyers should match the device's required current to the 6A maximum output current.
Can this 5V converter be used in mobile equipment or vibration-heavy automation enclosures?
The features state that it withstands 5G vibration, which supports use in equipment subject to movement or mechanical stress. It also has a -40C to +70C operating temperature range for demanding temperature conditions. The electrical output remains limited to 5V, 6A, and 30W.
Is the RSD-30L-5 rated for outdoor use?
The provided specs list an operating temperature range of -40C to +70C, but they do not list an IP rating. Without an IP rating, the product data here does not confirm outdoor or wet-location suitability. It is more defensible to use it in a protected enclosure unless another enclosure rating is provided.
How does the RSD-30L-5 compare with the other low-power RSD-30L models?
In the RSD-30L family, the RSD-30L-5 is 30W at 5V and 6A, the RSD-30L-12 is 30W at 12V and 2.5A, the RSD-30L-24 is 30W at 24V and 1.25A, and the RSD-30L-3.3 is 19.8W at 3.3V and 6A. The listed dimensions are 113.0 x 60.0 x 25.0 mm for these compact models, with a weight of 0.25 kg. The main selection point is the required output voltage and current.
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Other RSD-30L Models
3 other models| Model | Power | Voltage | Current | IP Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Well RSD-30L-3.3 DC-DC Converter - 19.8W - 18~72V in 3.3V out 6A | 19.8W | 3.3V | 6A | IP20 | View |
| Mean Well RSD-30L-24 DC-DC Converter - 30W - 18~72V in 24V out 1.25A | 30W | 24V | 1.25A | IP20 | View |
| Mean Well RSD-30L-12 DC-DC Converter - 30W - 18~72V in 12V out 2.5A | 30W | 12V | 2.5A | IP20 | View |
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