MEAN WELL GST36B05-P1J supplies 5 VDC at up to 4.3 A, with a 21.5 W maximum catalogue output rating. This Class II desktop adapter uses an IEC320-C8 two-pole AC inlet and a P1J center-positive DC plug. Apply the input and ambient derating limits below.
Product Datasheet
Download MEAN WELL GST36B Datasheet (PDF)
The GST36B section is on PDF pages 41, 42, 43, 44, 45. Refer to the complete mechanical drawings and notes when planning installation.
Model and Output
Complete model
GST36B05-P1J.
Series and format
GST36B single-output desktop AC/DC adapter; Class II without FG.
Output voltage
5 VDC.
Rated current / operating range
4.3 A rated; 0–4.3 A range.
Rated output power, maximum
21.5 W, subject to input and temperature derating.
Ripple and noise, maximum
90 mVp-p.
Voltage tolerance / load regulation
±5.0% / ±5.0%.
Line regulation
±1.0%.
Efficiency, typical
82%.
Model code
GST36B identifies the series and AC-input format; 05 identifies the 5 V output; P1J identifies the standard DC plug.
Choose the load to stay within the voltage, current and maximum-power ratings together. The output-voltage setting is measured at the DC plug terminal with 50% load.
Input, Timing and Energy
AC input
85–264 VAC; 47–63 Hz.
AC connection
IEC320-C8 two-pole AC inlet.
Input current
0.8 A at 115 VAC; 0.45 A at 230 VAC.
Cold-start inrush, maximum
35 A at 115 VAC; 70 A at 230 VAC.
Leakage current, maximum
0.25 mA at 240 VAC.
Start-up and hold-up
At full load: 230 VAC, 1000 / 30 / 50 ms; 115 VAC, 1500 / 30 / 13 ms (set-up / rise / hold-up).
No-load power consumption
<0.075 W.
Energy efficiency
Level VI; EISA 2007/DoE, NRCan, Korea K-MEPS, AU/NZ MEPS, EU ErP and CoC Version 5.
Select a suitable mains lead for the C8 inlet and the local outlet. Confirm AC-cord supply with the order; the series datasheet does not specify a supplied mains lead.
Protection
Short circuit / overload
110–150% of rated output power; hiccup mode with automatic recovery after removal of the fault.
Overvoltage
110–140% of rated output voltage; zener-diode clamp.
Cooling and Environment
Working ambient
−30 to +70°C, subject to the model-specific derating curve.
Temperature derating
Full load through 50°C, falling to 50% at 70°C. Operation in the −30 to −20°C portion is specified for 230 VAC input only.
Input-voltage curve, 60 Hz
85% load at 85 VAC, rising to 100% at 100 VAC and remaining at 100% through 264 VAC.
Operating humidity
20–90% RH, non-condensing.
Storage
−40 to +85°C; 10–95% RH, non-condensing.
Temperature coefficient
±0.03%/°C over 0–50°C.
Vibration
10–500 Hz, 2 G; 10 minutes per cycle and 60 minutes along each X, Y and Z axis.
Use the temperature and input-voltage limits together. Allow unobstructed heat dissipation around the enclosure; lower input voltage or higher ambient can reduce available output.
Mechanical Details and Standard Connections
Body dimensions, L × W × H
79 × 54 × 33 mm.
Enclosure
Fully enclosed 94V-0 flame-retardant plastic case; power-on LED indicator.
DC output cable
UL2468, 16 AWG; 1000 ±50 mm.
Standard DC plug
P1J tuning-fork type; 5.5 mm outside diameter, 2.1 mm inside diameter, 11 ±0.5 mm insertion length.
DC polarity
Center positive (C+); outer contact negative.
Catalogue single-unit weight
203 g from the explicit single-unit PACKING entry; this is a catalogue reference rather than a measured shipping weight.
Packing
60 pieces / 13.2 kg / 1.15 CUFT.
Check the complete mechanical drawing for plug orientation, cable routing and local clearances.
Optional DC Connections and Accessories
Optional DC-plug customization of the standard cable is subject to a minimum order quantity. Quick-adapter accessories are sold separately without a minimum order quantity. Match voltage, polarity, dimensions and current rating before selecting a connector; an accessory current rating does not increase the adapter output rating.
Dimensions below are outside diameter / inside diameter / insertion length in millimetres. Optional tuning-fork types: P1I 5.5 / 2.1 / 9.5 mm; P1L 5.5 / 2.5 / 9.5 mm; P1M 5.5 / 2.5 / 11 mm; P1IR 5.5 / 2.1 / 9.5 mm; P1JR 5.5 / 2.1 / 11 mm; P1LR 5.5 / 2.5 / 9.5 mm; P1MR 5.5 / 2.5 / 11 mm. Types ending in R are right-angled.
Quick adapters are listed for the optional tuning-fork types above, each rated 7.5 A maximum.
Barrel-style cable options: P2I 5.5 / 2.1 / 9.5 mm; P2J 5.5 / 2.1 / 11 mm; P2L 5.5 / 2.5 / 9.5 mm; P2M 5.5 / 2.5 / 11 mm; P2IR 5.5 / 2.1 / 9.5 mm; P2JR 5.5 / 2.1 / 11 mm; P2LR 5.5 / 2.5 / 9.5 mm; P2MR 5.5 / 2.5 / 11 mm. No quick adapter is listed for these barrel types.
Locking cable options, SWITCHCRAFT original or equivalent: P2S(S761K) 5.53 / 2.03 / 12.06 mm; P2K(761K) 5.53 / 2.54 / 12.06 mm; P2C(S760K) 5.53 / 2.03 / 9.52 mm; P2D(760K) 5.53 / 2.54 / 9.52 mm. No quick adapter is listed for these locking types.
Mini-pin cable options, EIAJ equivalent: P3A 2.35 / 0.7 / 11 mm; P3B 4 / 1.7 / 11 mm; P3C 4.75 / 1.7 / 11 mm. Quick adapters are available, rated 5 A maximum.
Center-pin cable options, EIAJ equivalent (outside / inside / insertion / center-pin diameter): P4A 5.5 / 3.4 / 11 / 1.0 mm; P4B 6.5 / 4.4 / 11 / 1.4 mm; P4C 7.4 / 5.1 / 11 / 0.6 mm. Quick adapters are available, rated 7.5 A maximum.
R6B: Locking mini-DIN 3-pin male; KYCON KPPX-3P equivalent. Pins: 1 +Vo; 2 −Vo; 3 +Vo. Quick adapter available, 7.5 A maximum.
R7B: Locking mini-DIN 4-pin male; KYCON KPPX-4P equivalent. Pins: 1 +Vo; 2 −Vo; 3 −Vo; 4 +Vo. Quick adapter available, 7.5 A maximum.
R7BF: Locking mini-DIN 4-pin female; KYCON KPJX-CM-4S equivalent. Pins: 1 +Vo; 2 −Vo; 3 −Vo; 4 +Vo. No quick adapter is listed for this type.
R1B: DIN 5-pin male. Pins: 1 −Vo; 2 −Vo; 3 +Vo; 4 −Vo; 5 +Vo. Quick adapter available, 7.5 A maximum.
Stripped and tinned leads are available by customer request: lead 1 +Vo and lead 2 −Vo. Standard illustrated lengths are L = 25 mm and L1 = 5 mm; other lengths are by request. Red/black colours in the drawing are references only; follow the actual product. No quick adapter is listed for this lead option.
Safety and EMC
Safety standards listed
UL62368-1; CSA C22.2 No.62368-1; TUV BS EN/EN62368-1; BSMI CNS15598-1; CCC GB4943.1; AS/NZS62368.1; PSE J62368-1; BIS IS13252; KC K60950-1; EAC TP TC004.
Withstand voltage
Input/output: 4242 VDC.
Insulation resistance
Input/output: 100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH.
Conducted and radiated emissions
BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32), FCC Part 15 / CISPR22, CAN ICES-3(B) / NMB-3(B), CNS15936, GB17625.1, EAC TP TC020 and MSIP KN32: Class B conducted and radiated emissions.
Limited power source
The series is listed as passing LPS requirements.
Harmonic current
BS EN/EN61000-3-2 and GB9254: Class A.
Voltage flicker
BS EN/EN61000-3-3.
Immunity: BS EN/EN55035. IEC/EN61000-4-2 ESD: level 3, 8 kV air; level 2, 4 kV contact. -4-3 RF: level 2, 3 V/m; -4-4 EFT: level 2, 1 kV; -4-5 surge: level 3, 1 kV line-to-line. -4-6 conducted susceptibility: level 2, 3 V; -4-8 magnetic field: level 2, 3 A/m. -4-11: >95% dip for 0.5 periods, 30% dip for 25 periods and >95% interruption for 250 periods.
The adapter is considered an independent unit. Reconfirm whole-system EMC compliance in the final equipment with its actual cable and installation.
Reliability and Measurement Notes
MTBF, minimum estimates
3838.3 thousand hours, Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 557.9 thousand hours, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C.
Manufacturer warranty
3-year manufacturer warranty, subject to applicable terms.
Catalogue revision
GST36B-SPEC, 2026-04-03; combined PDF pages 41–45.
Unless otherwise stated, parameters are specified at 230 VAC input, rated load, 25°C and 70% RH. Ripple and noise are measured with 20 MHz bandwidth, a 12-inch twisted pair and parallel 0.1 µF and 47 µF capacitors. Voltage tolerance includes set-up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation. Line regulation is measured from low line to high line at rated load. Load regulation is measured from 10% to 100% rated load.
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