MEAN WELL BIC-5K-48 Battery Charger, 48 V DC, 104 A, 4992 W, bidirectional

At a glance

Output Voltage: 48 V DC
Rated Output Current: 104 A (AC to DC)
Rated Output Power: 4992 W (AC to DC)
Input Voltage Range: 180 to 305 V AC
Communication: CANBus
Dimensions: 460 x 211 x 83.5 mm (L x W x H)

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MEAN WELL BIC-5K-48 Battery Charger, 48 V DC, 104 A, 4992 W, bidirectional

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At a glance

Output Voltage: 48 V DC
Rated Output Current: 104 A (AC to DC)
Rated Output Power: 4992 W (AC to DC)
Input Voltage Range: 180 to 305 V AC
Communication: CANBus
Dimensions: 460 x 211 x 83.5 mm (L x W x H)

Charges a battery bank from the grid and can feed stored energy back, used in battery testing, energy storage, vehicle to grid and EV charging systems. Battery charger, 48 V DC, 104 A, 4992 W, bidirectional. Combines AC to DC and DC to AC conversion with 5 kW in both directions.

Rated output current

13.22 A (AC to DC)52 A (AC to DC)104 A (AC to DC)208 A (AC to DC)

Part of the MEAN WELL BIC-5K series. Compare all 4 models

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Overview

What it is

The MEAN WELL BIC-5K-48 is a battery charger from the BIC-5K series (AC/DC 5KW Bidirectional Power Supply with Energy Recycle), rated 48 V DC, 104 A, 4992 W, bidirectional.

What it is used for

Charges a 48 V battery bank from the AC grid and can feed stored DC energy back into the grid, used in battery test, energy storage and vehicle to grid systems. MEAN WELL lists applications such as battery cell formation and grading, v2g (vehicle to grid) systems, marine battery charger modules, electric scooter or vehicle charger stations.

Key features

Combines AC to DC and DC to AC conversion with 5 kW in both directions.
1 ms bidirectional switching time.
Certified to IEC 62368-1, IEC 62477-1 and EN 50549-1.
Parallel operation up to 30 kW (5+1 units).
CANBus or MODBus-RTU (RS-485) communication.
Protections: anti-islanding, AC fail, DC over voltage, overload, over current, over temperature.

Key Specifications

Output Voltage: 48 V DC (AC to DC direction).
Rated Output Current: 104 A (AC to DC).
Rated Output Power: 4992 W (AC to DC); 5000 W typ. (DC to AC).
Input Voltage Range: 180 to 305 V AC (AC to DC direction).
Communication: CANBus (blank standard model); MODBus on MOD suffix model.

Buying considerations

Size the unit with headroom above the connected load and check the derating information in the datasheet for high ambient temperature or low input voltage. Other models in the same series are listed on this page.

Installation considerations

MEAN WELL treats this unit as a component of the final equipment, so approvals and EMC performance should be confirmed for the complete installation. Wiring and safety details are in the official datasheet linked below.

Features

MEAN WELL BIC-5K-48 Battery Charger, 48 V DC, 104 A, 4992 W, bidirectional, dimension drawing — Check the datasheet for tolerances.

Size and fit

Dimensions: 460 x 211 x 83.5 mm (L x W x H)
Weight: 12 kg

Technical specifications

Key facts

What is it?: Battery chargerBrand MEAN WELL, model BIC-5K-48
What does it output?: 48 V DC, 104 A (AC to DC), 4992 W (AC to DC)
What input does it accept?: 180 to 305 V AC
Which documents are available?: Datasheet, certificate Open documents

Output

Output Voltage: 48 V DC (AC to DC direction)
Rated Output Current: 104 A (AC to DC)
Output Current Range: 0 to 104 A
Rated Output Power: 4992 W (AC to DC); 5000 W typ. (DC to AC)
Output Voltage Adjustment Range: 38 to 66 V (full power 48 to 66 V)
Ripple and Noise (max.): 600 mVp-p
Output Voltage Tolerance: ±2.0%
AC Output Voltage: 180 to 305 V AC (277 V AC available), 47 to 63 Hz, determined by the AC mains (DC to AC direction)
Efficiency (typ.): 92.5% (AC to DC); 93% (DC to AC)

Input

Input Voltage Range: 180 to 305 V AC (AC to DC direction)
DC Input Voltage: 38 to 66 V DC, max. input current 114 A (DC to AC direction)
Input Frequency Range: 47 to 63 Hz

Protection

Withstand Voltage: I/P-O/P: 6 kV DC; I/P-FG: 4 kV DC; O/P-FG: 4 kV DC

Environment

Operating Temperature: -30 to +70 °C (refer to derating curve)
Operating Humidity: 20 to 90% RH non-condensing
Cooling: Built-in fan with speed control by internal temperature

Physical

Dimensions: 460 x 211 x 83.5 mm (L x W x H)
Weight: 12 kg

Approvals

MTBF: 209.4K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 17.8K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25 °C)

Other

Bidirectional Switch Time: 1 ms (typ.)
Communication: CANBus (blank standard model); MODBus on MOD suffix model
Series: BIC-5K

Warranty: Manufacturer warranty under MEAN WELL's terms: 5 years. How claims work

Product attributes and shipping details

Brand	MEAN WELL
Power Output	4992 W

Downloads

Documentation

BIC-5K series datasheetPublicDatasheet · Family · meanwell.com
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Certificate and compliance document (1)

BIC-5K CE declaration of conformityPublicCertificate · Family · meanwell.com
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What input voltage does the BIC-5K-48 accept?

MEAN WELL lists 180 to 305 V AC (AC to DC direction) for this model.

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