MEAN WELL DUPS20 is a DIN rail DC-UPS controller for 24 V systems, with 24–29 V DC input, 0–20 A battery discharge and 2 A charging. Paired with an external DC power supply and 24 V lead-acid battery, it provides battery backup for the DC load, with bus-status, battery-fail and discharge monitoring.
Product Datasheet
Download MEAN WELL DUPS Datasheet (PDF)
The DUPS section is on PDF pages 15, 16, 17, 18, 19. Refer to the complete mechanical drawings and notes when planning installation.
Model and System Function
Complete model
DUPS20
Model code
DUPS identifies the DIN rail DC-UPS module; 20 identifies its 20 A output-current class.
Intended system
24 V DC system with an external DC power supply, this UPS controller, an external lead-acid battery and the load. Maximum rated discharge current is 20 A, subject to derating.
Applications
Industrial control, semiconductor fabrication equipment, factory automation, electromechanical equipment, security, emergency lighting and communications backup.
The module connects in parallel with the DC bus and charges the battery during normal operation. When the upstream supply is interrupted, the battery supports the load through the module. Backup duration depends on the battery and load. This is a DC controller requiring an external battery and power supply, not an AC-input UPS or a self-contained capacitor buffer.
DC Bus and Battery Ratings
Normal DC input
24 V DC nominal; operating input range 24–29 V DC.
Rated DC input current
20 A.
DC-UPS output-voltage range
21–29 V DC. Confirm that the load accepts this voltage range during backup.
Battery-discharge current
0–20 A.
Battery-charging current
2 A.
Battery chemistry and arrangement
24 V lead-acid battery pack: two 12 V batteries connected in series, or one 24 V battery.
External battery capacity
4–135 Ah. Select a compatible battery with suitable discharge capability for the load.
Select the external power supply for the DC bus, load and battery-charging demand. The catalogue does not state a separate regulated wattage rating, a numeric transfer-delay guarantee or a complete charging-voltage profile. Battery capacity alone does not guarantee the tabulated backup duration.
Battery Protection
Reverse battery polarity
Internal detection protects against damage; recovery is automatic after the fault is removed.
Short-circuit limitation
The stated no-damage short-circuit protection works only when batteries are not connected. An external fuse is recommended when a battery is connected.
Over-discharge current
At 21–23 A, the unit cuts off battery discharge by relay after 3 seconds. This protection threshold is not a continuous-current rating.
Deep-discharge protection
The battery-discharge path is cut off by relay. No numeric deep-discharge cutoff voltage is specified in these pages.
The battery-fail warning threshold below is a monitoring threshold, not a specified deep-discharge cutoff voltage. Select the external fuse for the complete battery circuit according to the installation requirements; the catalogue does not provide an external fuse order code or rating. Internal block-diagram markings must not be used as external fuse-selection instructions.
Status Relays and LEDs
Contact rating, maximum
30 V DC / 1 A, resistive load.
DC BUS OK contact
Closed when DC-bus voltage is between 21 and 29 V, with ±2% threshold tolerance.
DC BUS OK green LED
Lit when the DC bus is OK; dark when the DC bus fails.
Battery Fail contact
Closed when battery voltage falls below 22 V (±2%) or the battery-test function detects a failure.
Battery Fail red LED
Lit for an over-discharge warning or a faulty battery; dark when the battery is OK.
Automatic battery check
The unit tests the battery every 30 seconds. A failed test activates the Battery Fail relay contact and red LED.
Battery Discharge contact
Closed while the battery is in the discharge condition.
Battery Discharge yellow LED
Lit when the battery is discharging; dark when it is not discharging or when discharge current is below 1.0 A. A dark yellow LED therefore does not by itself prove zero battery current.
The relay contact states and LED indications have separate specified conditions. In particular, do not apply the low-current yellow-LED threshold as an unstated relay switching threshold.
Reference Backup Times
2.5 A discharge
6500 s with 7.5 Ah; 14500 s with 12 Ah; 19000 s with 15 Ah.
5 A discharge
3000 s with 7.5 Ah; 7000 s with 12 Ah; 9000 s with 15 Ah.
10 A discharge
1200 s with 7.5 Ah; 2400 s with 12 Ah; 3200 s with 15 Ah.
20 A discharge
400 s with 7.5 Ah; 1100 s with 12 Ah; 1500 s with 15 Ah.
These are the catalogue’s reference buffering times for external battery capacities of 7.5, 12 and 15 Ah on PDF page 17. They are not guaranteed runtime values for every battery, temperature, state of charge or age. Keep discharge current within the 20 A rating and the applicable temperature derating.
System Wiring and Compatible Modules
Basic backup connection
The page 19 AC-interruption example connects an external 24 V battery to BAT+ and BAT−, and the external power supply and load in parallel with DC+ and DC−. The illustrated power supply is labelled 24 V / 20 A maximum.
Redundancy-module choices
DRDN20-24: the 24 V version of the DRDN20 redundancy module named in the application diagram. Its normal input range is 19–29 V DC and its continuous total output limit is 20 A. The illustrated system uses one redundancy module with two external power supplies.
System arrangement
The second diagram on page 19 combines the battery-backed DC bus with two power supplies and a redundancy module to address AC interruption or a power-supply failure. Follow the complete positive and negative wiring paths shown.
Separate system components
The external power supplies, battery, redundancy module and protective fuse must be selected for the application. These diagrams do not identify a complete bundled kit or a battery order code.
The named redundancy modules are system-level choices, not direct replacements for the UPS controller. Match voltage, current, wiring and redundancy requirements before connection. The catalogue gives no additional complete connector or battery-accessory order code for this module.
Cooling, Derating and Environment
Cooling and operating temperature
Free-air convection; −30 to +70°C, subject to the derating curve.
Temperature derating
The catalogue curve marked HORIZONTAL permits 100% load from −30°C through +60°C, falling to 75% at +70°C. Follow the plotted segment and the installation instructions.
Working humidity
5–95% RH, non-condensing.
Storage temperature
−40 to +85°C.
Temperature coefficient
±0.03%/°C over 0–60°C.
Vibration
Component: 10–500 Hz, 2 G, 10 minutes per cycle and 60 minutes on each X, Y and Z axis. Mounting compliance: IEC60068-2-6.
Operating altitude / category
2000 m; overvoltage category II.
The generic catalogue note specifies a fanless ambient-temperature reduction of 3.5°C per 1000 m above 2000 m; it does not establish a higher approved operating-altitude limit for this module. Keep operation within the stated 2000 m rating. Do not treat +70°C as an unconditional full-current operating point.
Dimensions, Terminals and DIN Rail
Dimensions, W × H × D
40 × 125.2 × 113.5 mm; drawing tolerance ±1 mm; case 992E.
TB1: battery connections
Pin 1: BAT INPUT +; pin 2: BAT INPUT −.
TB1: DC-bus connections
Pin 3: DC INPUT −; pin 4: DC INPUT +.
TB2: Battery Discharge
Pins 1 and 2: Battery Discharge relay contact; yellow LED.
TB2: Battery Fail
Pins 3 and 4: Battery Fail relay contact; red LED.
TB2: DC OK
Pins 5 and 6: DC OK relay contact; green LED.
DIN rail
Fits 35 mm DIN rail TS35/7.5 or TS35/15. The illustrated rail is for reference and is not included.
Use the numbered front-view terminal assignment on PDF page 18. Observe battery and DC-bus polarity. These pages do not specify terminal tightening torque, wire gauge or numeric ventilation clearances; follow the installation manual for those details.
Safety, Insulation and EMC
Catalogue-listed safety approvals
UL62368-1, EAC TP TC004 approved.
Withstand voltage
0.5 kVAC for input/output to chassis, input/output to relay, and relay to chassis. These test pairs do not state galvanic isolation between DC input and output.
Insulation resistance
Greater than 100 MΩ for input/output–chassis, input/output–relay and relay–chassis; 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH.
Radiated emissions
BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32), Class B.
Immunity standards
BS EN/EN55035, BS EN/EN61000-6-2 and BS EN/EN61204-3.
EMC test installation
The catalogue tests used a 360 × 720 mm metal plate, 1 mm thick. Verify EMC compliance of the completed equipment after integration.
The immunity table specifies EN61000-4-2 ESD at 8 kV air (level 3) / 4 kV contact (level 2), criterion B, and at 4 kV air (level 2) / 2 kV contact (level 1), criterion A. It also lists EN61000-4-3 radiated immunity, 10 V/m (level 3), criterion A; EN61000-4-4 EFT/burst, 2 kV (level 3), criterion A; EN61000-4-5 surge, 0.5 kV at DC input ports (level 3); EN61000-4-6 conducted immunity, 10 V (level 3), criterion A; and EN61000-4-8 magnetic field, 30 A/m (level 4 as printed), criterion A.
The conducted-emission, harmonic-current and voltage-flicker entries do not state test levels; the radiated Class B result must not be extended to those unspecified entries.
Weight, Reliability and Catalogue Conditions
Catalogue unit weight
310 g (0.31 kg), catalogue packing reference per unit from PACKING; not a measured net or shipping weight.
Packing reference
20 pieces / 7.2 kg / 1.0 CUFT.
MTBF
1252.0 K hours minimum, Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 482.1 K hours minimum, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C. Statistical estimates, not guaranteed service life.
Manufacturer warranty
The catalogue states a three-year warranty; applicable manufacturer terms govern coverage.
Default measurement conditions
Unless otherwise stated: normal 24 V DC input, rated load and 25°C ambient.
Applicable datasheet
DUPS20-SPEC, 2026-03-31; combined DBUF/DUPS catalogue pages 15–19.
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