Schaefer B500 SERIES Battery Charger
The Schaefer B500 Series is a reliable, high-performance battery charger designed for industrial applications, offering a power output of 250W. Supporting a range of industrial battery voltages, including 12V, 24V, 48V, 60V, 110V, and 220Vdc, the B500 Series is engineered for robust performance with natural convection cooling, ensuring efficient operation even in high-temperature environments. Optional features such as additional electrical protection, monitoring, conformal coating, and enhanced mechanical strength provide increased resilience, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications. The charger offers flexible mounting options, including chassis mount, wall mount, and 19" rackmount via a 3U subrack. Certain models within the B500 Series hold type approvals from Aurizon and Queensland Rail for 12V, 24V, and 48Vdc configurations, ensuring compliance with railway standards for reliable use in the sector.
Features
- Industrial Grade 250W Battery Charger.
- AC Input: 1-Phase and 3-Phase Models
- Natural Convection Cooling with high temperature operation up to 75°C
- Designed to support a wide range of industrial battery voltages including 12V, 24V, 48V, 60V, 110V and 220Vdc
- Flexible mounting options via Chassis, Wall or Euro Cassette (19" rackmount via 3U subrack)
- Several models variants hold Aurizon and Queensland Rail (C0192) Type Approval.
INPUT | |
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Input voltage | 1ph 115/230Vac 3ph 200/400/480Vac See selection table Units will turn off with under or over input voltage. |
No-load input power | 3-6W model (series dependant) |
Inrush current | AC input limited by thermistor |
Switch on time | 1-2 seconds. |
Input Options | Option au: Autoranging for 115/230Vac input Option pr: Power OK via relay contacts |
ENVIRONMENTAL | |
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Operating temperature | -20°C to +75°C (optional -40 to 75C) |
Load derating | Derate 2.5% per °C, from +55°C to 75°C |
Cooling | H: Heatsink - natural convection F: Fan - increased airflow recommended TF: Temperature controlled Fan included See selection table |
Environment Options | Option c: Extended temperature range to -40°C |
Storage temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Humidity | Up to 95% RH, non-condensing |
OUTPUT | |
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Output voltage | Voltage range; 4.5 - 400Vdc See selection table |
Output current | See selection table. |
Ripple & noise | 1% + 30mVpp |
Line regulation | 0.1% (±10%) |
Load regulation | 0.2% typical, load step 10-90% |
Load transient | 6% typical, load step 10-90% |
Response time | 2-3ms typical ±1% |
Temperature coefficient | 0.02% per °C typical. |
Holdup time | 10mS at 220VAC typical |
Turn on rise time | 100mS typical (soft start) |
Remote sensing | Standard for all series |
Efficiency | 80%-92% typical |
Output Options | Option dd: Decoupling Diode for redundant / parallel operation Option cs: Active Current Sharing Option h: Remote on/off (inhibit) Option dr: DC OK via relay contacts Programming Options: See selection table |
STANDARDS | |
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EMI standards | acc. to EN61000-6-4 class A, optionally class B |
Immunity standards | acc. to EN61000-6-2 |
C-Tick | AS/NZS CISPR11: 2002 Group1 Class A |
Safety / Construction | acc. to EN60950-1 / EN50178 |
Protection category | IP20 acc. to EN60529 NEMA or others on request |
PROTECTION | |
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Overload protection | Current limited at 105%–110% of full load. |
Overvoltage protection | OVP switches off module with automatic return to operation |
Protection Options | Option i: Inrush Current Limiting Option sd: Reverse polarity protection for DC input by Series Diode |
MTBF | 100Khrs to 140Khrs at 40°C acc. to MIL-HDBK-217E (notice 1) |
MECHANICAL | |
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Mounting | See technical illustrations Eurocassette, pluggable module for 19" subrack Option w: Wall Mounting Option cha: Chassis Mounting Option din: DIN Rail Mounting |
Dimensions | See Technical illustration |
Connector | H15 acc. to DIN 41612 H15 and high current connectors for I > 50A, or terminals / bolts / bars |
Mechanical Options | Option ms: Increased Mechanical Strength Option t: Tropical protection |
19" Rack Mounting Options | Subrack Height 3U, 5U, 6U Wiring, Front Panels Accessories: Fuses, MCBs, Mains on/off switch Contact Powerbox for rack configuration |
Find the Right Model
Model Number | Input Voltage (Vac) | Output Voltage (Vdc) | Output Current (A) | ||
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B561 | 115Vac ± 20 % 50/60Hz | 12Vdc (Adj. 12 - 16Vdc) | 16A | |
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B562 | 115Vac ± 20 % 50/60Hz | 24Vdc (Adj. 24 - 32Vdc) | 8A | |
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B564 | 115Vac ± 20 % 50/60Hz | 48Vdc (Adj. 48 - 64Vdc) | 4A | |
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B566 | 115Vac ± 20 % 50/60Hz | 60Vdc (Adj. 60 - 80VDc) | 3.2A | |
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B567 | 115Vac ± 20 % 50/60Hz | 110Vdc (Adj. 110 - 145VDc) | 2A | |
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B568 | 115Vac ± 20 % 50/60Hz | 220Vdc (Adj. 220 - 290Vdc) | 1A | |
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B581 | 230Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 12Vdc (Adj. 12 - 16Vdc) | 16A | |
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B582 | 230Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 24Vdc (Adj. 24 - 32Vdc) | 8A | |
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B584 | 230Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 48Vdc (Adj. 48 - 64Vdc) | 4A | |
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B586 | 230Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 60Vdc (Adj. 60 - 80VDc) | 3.2A | |
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B587 | 230Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 110Vdc (Adj. 110 - 145VDc) | 2A | |
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B588 | 230Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 220Vdc (Adj. 220 - 290Vdc) | 1A | |
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B591 | 115Vac ± 20 % 50/60Hz or 230Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 12Vdc (Adj. 12 - 16Vdc) | 16A | |
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B592 | 115Vac ± 20 % 50/60Hz or 230Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 24Vdc (Adj. 24 - 32Vdc) | 8A | |
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B594 | 115Vac ± 20 % 50/60Hz or 230Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 48Vdc (Adj. 48 - 64Vdc) | 4A | |
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B596 | 115Vac ± 20 % 50/60Hz or 230Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 60Vdc (Adj. 60 - 80VDc) | 3.2A | |
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B597 | 115Vac ± 20 % 50/60Hz or 230Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 110Vdc (Adj. 110 - 145VDc) | 2A | |
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B598 | 115Vac ± 20 % 50/60Hz or 230Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 220Vdc (Adj. 220 - 290Vdc) | 1A | |
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B561V | 3 x 200Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 12Vdc (Adj. 12 - 16Vdc) | 16A | |
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B562V | 3 x 200Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 24Vdc (Adj. 24 - 32Vdc) | 8A | |
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B564V | 3 x 200Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 48Vdc (Adj. 48 - 64Vdc) | 4A | |
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B566V | 3 x 200Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 60Vdc (Adj. 60 - 80VDc) | 3.2A | |
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B567V | 3 x 200Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 110Vdc (Adj. 110 - 145VDc) | 2A | |
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B568V | 3 x 200Vac +15%/-20% 50/60Hz | 220Vdc (Adj. 220 - 290Vdc) | 1A |