Australian Electrical Safety Certification for MEAN WELL PB Series Battery Chargers

This is an important product bulletin for anyone purchasing and installing MEAN WELL battery chargers.

ADM Systems has had the MEAN WELL PB series battery chargers tested and certified, in accordance with Australia’s electrical safety regulations. This includes the model numbers set out in the table below.

MEAN WELL PB-360 Battery Charger with Australian Approvals

Model Number

Battery Voltage

Boost Charge

Float Charge

Output Current

PB-300P-12

12V

14.4V 13.6V 20.85A

PB-300P-24

24V 28.8V 27.2V 10.5A

PB-300P-48

48V 57.6V 54.4V 5.3A

PB-360P-12 (CDM)*

12V 14.4V 13.6V 24.3A

PB-360P-24

24V 28.8V 27.2V 12.5A

PB-360P-48

48V 57.6V 54.4V 6.25A

PB-600-12

12V 14.4V 13.6V 40A

PB-600-24

24V 28.8V 27.2V 21A

PB-1000-12

12V 14.4V 13.6V 60A

PB-1000-24

24V 28.8V 27.2V 34.7A

PB-1000-48

48V 57.6V 54.4V 17.4A

*PB-360P-12CDM has a modified charging profile for use in caravans. The standard PB-360P-12 should not be used for this type of appplication.

According to the law in Australia, it is the importer who is responsible for ensuring that a product carries the required Australian electrical safety certification. This applies, even if you buy online. The overseas supplier is under no obligation to comply with Australian law. 

Original equipment manufacturers, caravan builders and caravan electricians are advised to ensure that their supplier holds an Australian electrical  safety certificate for any MEAN WELL battery charger purchased and is in a position to provide the full test report to the regulators if requested.

If you have purchased any MEAN WELL PB series battery charger it should carry the Australian regulatory compliance mark.

RCM Mark

If the RCM compliance mark is missing, then you will probably need to have the battery charger tested and certified before you can install it. This will typically cost in excess of $5000.

ADM carries the PB series battery chargers in stock and holds the necessary certifications and associated documentation that is required to legally sell them into Australia.

All MEAN WELL PB series battery chargers supplied by ADM display a valid RCM mark.

Please note that MEAN WELL do not test and certify the PB series battery chargers for use in Australia. If you buy from a supplier other than ADM, the battery chargers may not carry the necessary electrical safety certification and RCM mark. 

If you have any questions or concerns about this bulleting please contact ADM Systems on 1300 236 467.

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4 December 2019