At a glance
- Battery Charging Voltage
- Boost 14.4 V, float 13.8 V (default)
- Charging Current
- 100 A constant current (default)
- Recommended Battery Capacity
- 330 to 1000 Ah
- Battery Type
- Lead acid and Li-ion
- Input Voltage Range
- 90 to 264 V AC
- Rated Output Power
- 1600 W
MEAN WELL RPB-1600-12 Battery Charger, 12 V battery, 100 A
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At a glance
- Battery Charging Voltage
- Boost 14.4 V, float 13.8 V (default)
- Charging Current
- 100 A constant current (default)
- Recommended Battery Capacity
- 330 to 1000 Ah
- Battery Type
- Lead acid and Li-ion
- Input Voltage Range
- 90 to 264 V AC
- Rated Output Power
- 1600 W
Charges large battery banks in DC backup systems, marine equipment, electric scooter or vehicle charging stations and electrolysis systems. Battery charger, 12 V battery, 100 A. Charges lead acid (gel, flooded, AGM) and Li-ion (lithium iron, lithium manganese) batteries.
Part of the MEAN WELL RPB-1600 series. Compare all 3 models
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- WarrantyManufacturer warranty under MEAN WELL's terms: 5 years. Warranty claims
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Overview
What it is
The MEAN WELL RPB-1600-12 is a battery charger from the RPB-1600 series (1600 W Intelligent Single Output Battery Charger), rated 12 V battery, 100 A.
What it is used for
Charges large 12 V battery banks for DC UPS and emergency backup systems; charging voltage and current can be set through PMBus or the potentiometer. MEAN WELL lists applications such as large scale dc ups or emergency backup systems, marine battery charger modules, electric scooter or vehicle charger stations, electrolysis systems.
Key features
- Charges lead acid (gel, flooded, AGM) and Li-ion (lithium iron, lithium manganese) batteries.
- Built-in default 3 stage charging curves and a programmable curve.
- Built-in I2C interface with PMBus protocol (CANBus optional).
- Output voltage and current programmable.
- Active current sharing up to 4800 W (2+1).
- Protections: battery under voltage, battery no connection, short circuit, over voltage, over temperature.
Key Specifications
- Battery Charging Voltage: Boost 14.4 V, float 13.8 V (default).
- Charging Current: 100 A constant current (default), programmable 20 to 100%.
- Recommended Battery Capacity: 330 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
- 300 x 85 x 41 mm (L x W x H), 1U
- Weight
- 2.1 kg
Technical specifications
Key facts
- What is it?
- Battery chargerBrand MEAN WELL, model RPB-1600-12
- What does it output?
- 1600 W
- What input does it accept?
- 90 to 264 V AC
- Which documents are available?
- Datasheet, certificate, software Open documents
RelatedSeriesMEAN WELL RPB-1600 series, 3 modelsDocumentsAll MEAN WELL documents
Output
- Battery Charging Voltage
- Boost 14.4 V, float 13.8 V (default)
- Charging Current
- 100 A constant current (default), programmable 20 to 100%
- Output Voltage Adjustment Range
- 11.5 to 15 V by built-in potentiometer (SVR)
- Rated Output Power
- 1600 W
- Efficiency (typ.)
- 91%
Input
- 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)
- Input Frequency Range
- 47 to 63 Hz
- Power Factor
- 0.97 at 230 V AC, full load
Protection
- Withstand Voltage
- I/P-O/P: 3 kV AC; I/P-FG: 2 kV AC; O/P-FG: 1.5 kV AC
Environment
- Temperature Compensation
- -3 mV/°C/cell
- Operating Temperature
- -30 to +70 °C (refer to derating curve)
- Operating Humidity
- 20 to 90% RH non-condensing
- Cooling
- Forced air by built-in DC fan
Physical
- Dimensions
- 300 x 85 x 41 mm (L x W x H), 1U
- Weight
- 2.1 kg
Approvals
- MTBF
- 457.7K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 100.3K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25 °C)
Other
- Recommended Battery Capacity
- 330 to 1000 Ah
- Communication
- PMBus (standard model); CANBus on CAN suffix model by request
- Alarm Signals
- Isolated signal outputs for T-alarm and DC OK
- Series
- RPB-1600
- Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty under MEAN WELL's terms: 5 years. How claims work
Product attributes and shipping details
| Brand | MEAN WELL |
|---|---|
| Power Output | 1600 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
- RPB-1600 series datasheetDatasheet · Family · meanwell.comDownload
Certificate and compliance document (1)
- RPB-1600 CE declaration of conformityCertificate · Family · meanwell.comDownload
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Questions about this product
What input voltage does the RPB-1600-12 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 RPB-1600-12 provide?
The datasheet gives battery charging voltage Boost 14.4 V, float 13.8 V (default), charging current 100 A constant current (default), programmable 20 to 100%.
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