At a glance
- Battery Charging Voltage
- Boost 14.4 V, float 13.8 V (default)
- Charging Current
- 85 A max.
- Recommended Battery Capacity
- 300 to 1000 Ah
- Battery Type
- Lead acid and Li-ion
- Input Voltage Range
- 90 to 264 V AC
- Rated Output Power
- 1428 W max
MEAN WELL NPB-1700-12 Battery Charger, 12 V battery, 85 A
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At a glance
- Battery Charging Voltage
- Boost 14.4 V, float 13.8 V (default)
- Charging Current
- 85 A max.
- Recommended Battery Capacity
- 300 to 1000 Ah
- Battery Type
- Lead acid and Li-ion
- Input Voltage Range
- 90 to 264 V AC
- Rated Output Power
- 1428 W max
Charges lead-acid or lithium battery banks that back up surveillance systems, telecom base stations, radio systems and other equipment. Battery charger, 12 V battery, 85 A. Auto ranging with wide charging voltage range.
Part of the MEAN WELL NPB-1700 series. Compare all 3 models
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Overview
What it is
The MEAN WELL NPB-1700-12 is a battery charger from the NPB-1700 series (1700 W High Reliable Ultra Wide Output Range Intelligent Battery Charger), rated 12 V battery, 85 A.
What it is used for
Charges 12 V lead acid or lithium battery banks, for example the backup batteries of surveillance, telecom and radio systems; the charging curve can be set on the panel, through CANBus or with the SBP-001 programmer. MEAN WELL lists applications such as surveillance systems, telecommunication base stations, radio system backup, equipment or instruments with backup battery.
Key features
- Auto ranging with wide charging voltage range.
- Built-in CANBus protocol for control, setting and monitoring.
- Programmable charging curve via SBP-001 programmer.
- Manual setting of 2 or 3 stage and 4 built-in charging curves via DIP switch.
- Protections: short circuit, over voltage, over temperature, battery under voltage, battery reverse polarity (no damage).
- Charger OK and battery full signals; temperature compensation for lead acid batteries.
Key Specifications
- Battery Charging Voltage: Boost 14.4 V, float 13.8 V (default).
- Charging Current: 85 A max. (constant current), adjustable 50 to 100% by potentiometer in auto ranging mode.
- Recommended Battery Capacity: 300 to 1000 Ah.
- Battery Type: Lead acid (flooded, gel, AGM) and Li-ion (lithium iron, lithium manganese).
- Input Voltage Range: 90 to 264 V AC; 250 to 370 V DC (derating may be needed at low input voltage).
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

Size and fit
- Dimensions
- 307.7 x 184 x 70 mm (L x W x H)
- Weight
- 2.96 kg
Technical specifications
Key facts
- What is it?
- Battery chargerBrand MEAN WELL, model NPB-1700-12
- What does it output?
- 85 A, 1428 W max
- What input does it accept?
- 90 to 264 V AC
- Which documents are available?
- Datasheet, certificate, software Open documents
RelatedSeriesMEAN WELL NPB-1700 series, 3 modelsDocumentsAll MEAN WELL documents
Output
- Battery Charging Voltage
- Boost 14.4 V, float 13.8 V (default)
- Charging Current
- 85 A max. (constant current), adjustable 50 to 100% by potentiometer in auto ranging mode
- Rated Output Power
- 1428 W max.
- Efficiency (typ.)
- 92%
- Rated Output Current
- 85 A (charging, CC max.)
Input
- Input Voltage Range
- 90 to 264 V AC; 250 to 370 V DC (derating may be needed at low input voltage)
- Power Factor
- PF >0.98 at 115 V AC; PF >0.95 at 230 V AC (full load)
- Battery Type
- Lead acid (flooded, gel, AGM) and Li-ion (lithium iron, lithium manganese)
- Input Frequency Range
- 47 to 63 Hz
Protection
- Withstand Voltage
- I/P-O/P: 3 kV AC; I/P-FG: 2 kV AC; O/P-FG: 0.5 kV AC
Environment
- Temperature Compensation
- By external NTC
- Cooling
- Thermally controlled DC fan
- Operating Temperature
- -30 to +70 °C (refer to derating curve)
- Operating Humidity
- 20 to 95% RH non-condensing
Physical
- Dimensions
- 307.7 x 184 x 70 mm (L x W x H)
- Weight
- 2.96 kg
Approvals
- MTBF
- 478.9K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 41.5K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25 °C)
Other
- Charge Voltage Range
- 10.5 to 21 V (programmable via SBP-001)
- Recommended Battery Capacity
- 300 to 1000 Ah
- Charging Curve
- 2 or 3 stage selectable by DIP switch; CC, TC, CV and FV programmable
- Communication
- CANBus 2.0B
- Alarm Signals
- Charger OK and Battery Full TTL signals
- Series
- NPB-1700
- Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty under MEAN WELL's terms: 3 years. How claims work
Product attributes and shipping details
| Brand | MEAN WELL |
|---|---|
| Power Output | 1428 W |
Downloads
Download software
- Smart Battery Charging Program SoftwareVersion V1.6 · Windows 7, Windows 10; .NET Framework 4.0+Prerequisites: SBP-001 programmer and correct SBP cable (#1 to #4); Charging curve programming needs the SBP-001 programmer (sold separately)Licence: FreeSoftware · Family · meanwell.comView official download page
Documentation
- NPB-1700 series datasheetDatasheet · Family · meanwell.comDownload
Certificate and compliance document (1)
- NPB-1700 CE declaration of conformityCertificate · Family · meanwell.comDownload
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Questions about this product
What input voltage does the NPB-1700-12 accept?
MEAN WELL lists 90 to 264 V AC; 250 to 370 V DC (derating may be needed at low input voltage) for this model.
What battery charging does the NPB-1700-12 provide?
The datasheet gives battery charging voltage Boost 14.4 V, float 13.8 V (default), charging current 85 A max. (constant current), adjustable 50 to 100% by potentiometer in auto ranging mode.
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