MEAN WELL NSP-1600-48 is a single-output enclosed industrial AC/DC power supply rated 48 V, 33.5 A and 1608 W. It accepts 90-264 VAC or 250-400 VDC with active PFC and intelligent fan cooling in a 41 mm 1U body. CANBus, output-voltage programming, remote ON/OFF, remote sense and isolated alarm signals support system integration; observe the model-specific programming and derating limits.
Product Datasheet
Download MEAN WELL NSP-1600 Datasheet (PDF)
The NSP-1600 section is on PDF pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Refer to the complete mechanical drawings and notes when planning installation.
Model Code and Configuration
NSP-1600
NSP single-output industrial enclosed AC/DC power-supply family; 1600 is the family designation, not the guaranteed wattage of every output model.
-48
48 V nominal DC output; the complete ordering model is NSP-1600-48.
Standard and requested configuration
The extended 15-125% PV range and optional mounting brackets require separate confirmation/order. No additional suffix or requested feature is inferred from this unsuffixed SKU.
Output Ratings
Nominal output
48 VDC; 33.5 A rated current; 1608 W rated power.
Operating current range
0-33.5 A, subject to input-voltage, temperature and programmed-output limits.
Built-in voltage adjustment
47.5-58.8 V using the built-in potentiometer; distinct from the external PV range.
Ripple and noise
300 mVp-p maximum under the specified measurement conditions.
Accuracy / regulation
Voltage tolerance ±1.0%; line regulation ±0.5%; load regulation ±0.5%.
Timing
Setup 1500 ms and rise 60 ms at 230 VAC/full load. Typical hold-up: 16 ms at 230 VAC/70% load; 10 ms at 230 VAC/full load.
Unless stated otherwise, specifications are measured at 230 VAC, rated load and 25°C ambient. Ripple/noise uses 20 MHz bandwidth and a 12-inch twisted pair terminated with 0.1 µF and 47 µF parallel capacitors. Voltage tolerance includes setup, line and load regulation.
External PV adjustment may cause ripple/noise to exceed the tabulated rating under some operating conditions.
Input and Efficiency
Input range
90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, or 250-400 VDC; low-line load limits apply.
Typical efficiency / power factor
92.5% efficiency; power factor 0.97 at 230 VAC/full load.
Typical AC input current
15 A at 115 VAC; 8.5 A at 230 VAC.
Starting and leakage current
Typical cold-start inrush 35 A at 230 VAC; leakage <2 mA at 230 VAC.
The block diagram includes active inrush-current limiting and active PFC. Its PFC and PWM switching-frequency labels are 90 kHz and 70 kHz, respectively.
The efficiency-versus-load curve is specifically for the 48 V model at 115/230 VAC; it is not a measured curve for every output variant.
Input and Temperature Derating
180-264 VAC
1608 W / 33.5 A; static-characteristic values are at 60 Hz.
115 VAC
1286 W / 26.8 A (published table values).
100 VAC
1126 W / 23.45 A (published table values).
90 VAC
965 W / 20.1 A (published table values).
The 60 Hz input curve shows 60% load at 90 VAC, 70% at 100 VAC, 80% at 115 VAC and 100% from 180 to 264 VAC. The printed low-line wattages and currents are retained independently; rounded table values should not be treated as extra output allowance.
In the horizontal mounting orientation, the ambient curve permits 100% load from -20 to +50°C, derating to 75% at +60°C and 50% at +70°C. Apply both input and temperature limits; do not claim full power throughout the entire input/temperature range.
For this fan-cooled unit above 2000 m, reduce the allowable ambient temperature by 5°C per additional 1000 m. These pages do not specify a maximum operating altitude.
Protection
Short circuit / overload
Overload threshold 105-115% of rated output power. Constant-current limiting; after output voltage falls, the unit shuts down output after 5 seconds. Re-power on to recover.
Overvoltage
63-75 V; output shuts down and re-powering is required.
Overtemperature
Output shuts down; automatic recovery after temperature falls.
Environment and Cooling
Operating environment
-20 to +70°C with derating; 20-90% RH, non-condensing.
Storage environment
-40 to +85°C; 10-95% RH, non-condensing.
Temperature coefficient / vibration
±0.03%/°C from 0 to +50°C; vibration 10-500 Hz, 2 G, 10 min/cycle, 60 min each along X, Y and Z.
Typical fan noise
At 25°C ambient: 38 dB at 10% load; 38 dB at 70% load. Test setup follows ISO-7779.
A built-in DC fan provides forced-air cooling with speed controlled by internal PSU temperature. The diagram shows airflow from the terminal end toward the rear fan end. No fan-stop threshold or numerical external ventilation clearance is specified in these pages.
External Output-Voltage Programming
The standard PV range for NSP-1600-48 is 40-125% of nominal output voltage. A 15-125% range is available only by request; it is not assumed fitted to this model.
Apply the external DC control voltage between CN1 pin 12 (PV) and pin 14 (-Vo(Signal)); this reference is non-isolated from the main output. Use the required remote- or local-sense connections below.
The page 4 curve shows these external-voltage anchors: 1 V → 40%, 2 V → 63%, 3 V → 86%, 4.7 V → 125%. The diagram labels the PV relationship non-linear and includes a 0.4 V transition; use the plotted anchors rather than extrapolating one linear conversion.
Adjust the permissible current with programmed voltage: the graph permits 100% rated current up to 100% nominal voltage, falling to 80% rated current at 125% voltage. Observe all other power, input and temperature limits.
Constant-current limiting is documented as protection. These NSP-1600 pages do not specify a separate external PC input, an active parallel current-share connection or a permissible parallel-unit count; do not infer these from another power-supply family.
Remote Control and Sense Connections
For ON, short CN1 pin 3 (+5V-aux) to pin 4 (R.C); for OFF, open that connection. Pin 4 is rated 4.5-5.5 V for ON and -0.5 to +0.5 V for OFF, maximum input 5.5 V. Pin 3 is for this control function only. The isolated control reference is GND-aux, not the main negative output.
External switch, optocoupler and relay examples are provided on page 4; those user control devices and their power sources are not listed as supplied accessories. Multiple-unit ON/OFF control is not evidence of output current sharing.
Remote sense compensates load-wire drop up to 0.5 VDC: connect pin 15 (+RS) to load positive and pin 16 (-RS) to load negative. Twist the sense wires together to reduce noise pickup.
When remote sense is unused, local-sense links are required: pin 15 (+RS) to pin 13 (+Vo(Signal)), and pin 16 (-RS) to pin 14 (-Vo(Signal)). Use the main copper bars for load current; the signal and sense pins cannot power the load.
A CN1 mating-wire assembly is listed as a standard accessory. Before operation, verify the ON/local-sense connections against pages 4-7 rather than assuming arbitrary jumper pairs from a different model.
CN1 Control Pin Assignment
1 / +12V-aux
10.6-13.2 VDC auxiliary output, maximum 0.8 A, referenced to GND-aux pin 2. Built-in ORing diodes; unaffected by remote ON/OFF.
2 / GND-aux
Auxiliary and isolated control/alarm return; isolated from the main +Vo and -Vo output terminals.
3 / +5V-aux
For remote ON/OFF use only; not a general-purpose auxiliary load supply.
4 / R.C
Remote ON/OFF input. Short to +5V-aux pin 3 for ON (4.5-5.5 V); open for OFF (-0.5 to +0.5 V). Maximum input 5.5 V; isolated reference is GND-aux.
5 / DC-OK
Isolated output-status signal referenced to GND-aux pin 2; see the alarm levels and thresholds below.
6 / T-ALARM
Isolated temperature/fan-failure alarm output referenced to GND-aux pin 2; see the alarm levels below.
7, 8, 9 / A0, A1, A2
CANBus address lines; non-isolated, referenced to -Vo(Signal). Address settings require the manufacturer User Manual.
10, 11 / NC
Reserved for future use; no user function is specified.
12 / PV
External output-voltage programming input; non-isolated, referenced to -Vo(Signal) pin 14.
13 / +Vo(Signal)
Positive local-sense signal; cannot be connected directly to the load.
14 / -Vo(Signal)
Negative local-sense and function-reference signal; cannot be connected directly to the load.
15 / +RS
Positive remote-sense input; connect to load positive, or to pin 13 for local sense.
16 / -RS
Negative remote-sense input; connect to load negative, or to pin 14 for local sense.
CN1 has 16 positions. The onboard header is HRS DF11-16DP-2DS or equivalent; the mating housing is HRS DF11-16DS or equivalent. Contacts are printed as HRS DF11-**SC or equivalent; ** is an unspecified variant, not a complete orderable contact code.
Use the connector orientation in the mechanical drawing. A0/A1/A2 and PV are non-isolated references to -Vo(Signal); remote-control and alarm signals are isolated references to GND-aux.
Alarms, LED and Auxiliary Output
DC-OK pin 5
High 3.5-5.5 V when Vout ≤77% ±5%; low -0.5 to +0.5 V when Vout ≥80% ±5%. Reference: GND-aux pin 2.
T-ALARM pin 6
High 3.5-5.5 V for overtemperature or fan failure (output OFF); low -0.5 to +0.5 V for normal internal temperature and fan operation (output ON). Reference: pin 2.
LED indication
Green: normal. Constant red: OTP, OLP or fan failure. Flashing red: internal temperature reaches 60°C; the unit still operates normally without entering OTP and sends a CANBus alarm.
Alarm outputs are isolated TTL signals with a 10 mA maximum signal-current figure. The function text calls this a sink limit, whereas the pin table calls it a sourcing limit; confirm the required sink/source interface before connecting a direction-dependent load.
The flashing-red 60°C figure is an internal temperature warning, not the ambient full-load limit or a specified fan-start temperature.
The auxiliary supply is 12 V nominal (10.6-13.2 VDC), maximum 0.8 A, between CN1 pins 1 and 2. It contains ORing diodes and is not controlled by remote ON/OFF; do not extend this ORing statement to the main output.
CANBus and CN2 Interface
1, 2, 3, 4 / NC
Reserved for future use in the standard model.
5, 6 / -Vo(Signal)
Negative local-sense/function-reference signal; cannot be connected directly to the load.
7 / CANH, 8 / CANL
CANBus data lines; isolated and referenced to GND-aux. The pin table labels these as the CANBus-model interface.
The family lists a built-in CANBus interface for control, settings, information reading, status monitoring and output trimming. Page 5 states CAN 2.0B with a maximum bus-speed figure printed as 250 kHz. Confirm the communication timing, address settings and commands in the manufacturer User Manual; this catalog does not provide those details.
CN2 has 8 positions: onboard HRS DF11-8DP-2DS or equivalent, mating HRS DF11-8DS or equivalent, contacts HRS DF11-**SC or equivalent. The exact contact variant and a supplied CN2 cable quantity are not specified. Do not interchange CN1 and CN2 housings or invent a CAN ordering suffix.
Mechanical Installation and Power Terminals
Body / drawing
300 × 85 × 41 mm (L × W × H), 1U; case 296A; drawing tolerance ±0.5 mm.
Mounting holes
Bottom: 3-M3, maximum penetration 4 mm, recommended torque 6-8 kgf·cm. Each side: 2-M4, maximum penetration 5 mm, recommended torque 7-10 kgf·cm.
AC input terminals
1: FG protective earth; 2: AC/N; 3: AC/L. M3.5 terminal screws; maximum torque 8 kgf·cm.
Output copper bars
Use +Vo and -Vo main-output bars. Drawing projections are 38 mm (+Vo) and 28 mm (-Vo), with Ø6.5 connection holes; allow these in installation space.
Reference hole spacing
Side M4 spacing 252 mm; bottom longitudinal spacing 264.7 mm. Use the full page 6 drawing for all offsets and hole positions.
Mounting penetration is the depth into the chassis, not overall screw length; allow for mounting-material thickness. The AC terminal projection is marked 12 mm maximum. No DC terminal tightening torque or DC load-wire gauge is specified here; do not borrow another series value.
The page 8 bracket installation uses M4 × 4 combination screws at the four bracket positions. Use the stated mounting-hole limits and the complete drawing; the drawing does not establish that a loose screw kit is included.
Included and Optional Accessories
Included CN1 mating wire
1 assembly per power supply, listed as a standard accessory; HRS DF11-16DS or equivalent, UL1007 26AWG wire, 15 mm loop dimension shown. The 26AWG value is for this control harness, not the main load cable.
Optional mounting brackets
MEAN WELL order code PGG2MHS013A; 4 brackets per model installation, by request and ordered separately.
Other connection parts
CN1/CN2 housing compatibility is listed above. The abbreviated DF11-**SC contacts need exact variant confirmation; no complete contact-kit or additional cable order code is established here.
Safety, EMC and Reliability
Safety approvals listed
UL62368-1; CAN/CSA C22.2 No.62368-1; TUV BS EN/EN62368-1; BSMI CNS15598-1; AS/NZS62368.1; EAC TP TC004
Withstand / insulation
Input-output 3 kVAC; input-FG 2 kVAC; output-FG 1.5 kVAC. Insulation resistance 100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C, 70% RH for all three paths.
Emission limits
Conducted: Class B under BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32), Class A under CNS15936. Radiated: Class A under both. Harmonics: BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class A; flicker: BS EN/EN61000-3-3.
Immunity standards
BS EN/EN55024; BS EN/EN61000-6-2; BSMI CNS15598-1.
Minimum MTBF
684.7K hours, Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 69.2K hours, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C.
The datasheet says the design refers to SEMI F47 at 200 VAC; this is not an unconditional certification of the completed equipment.
Immunity tests: ESD: BS EN/EN61000-4-2; level 3, 8 kV air; level 2, 4 kV contact; Radiated RF: BS EN/EN61000-4-3; level 3; EFT / burst: BS EN/EN61000-4-4; level 3; Surge: BS EN/EN61000-4-5; level 4, 2 kV line-line and 4 kV line-earth; Conducted RF: BS EN/EN61000-4-6; level 3; Magnetic field: BS EN/EN61000-4-8; level 4; Voltage dips / interruptions: BS EN/EN61000-4-11; >95% dip for 0.5 periods, 30% dip for 25 periods; >95% interruptions for 250 periods.
The supply is a component. Published EMC tests use a 720 × 360 mm metal plate, 1 mm thick; final equipment must be checked again for EMC compliance.
MTBF figures are reliability-model references, not guaranteed service life. The manufacturer datasheet lists a 5-year warranty, subject to applicable manufacturer terms.
The datasheet explicitly excludes the 48 V model from BIS approval; no BIS claim is made for this output.
Weight and Datasheet Scope
Per-unit catalog weight reference
1800 g (1.8 kg), taken from the per-unit PACKING entry.
Published packing
6 pieces / 11.3 kg / 1.25 CUFT; carton total is not the individual product weight.
Specification reference
NSP-1600-SPEC, 2025-08-19; PDF pages 1-8.
The catalog weight reference is not a measured net weight or a customer shipment weight. The family lists industrial automation, testing, laser-related equipment, burn-in, digital broadcasting and constant-current-source applications; apply the documented operating and protection limits for the selected use.
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