The MEAN WELL RSD-300F-5 is a fanless railway DC/DC converter with a 5 V output rated at 42 A and 210 W. Its F-code input supports continuous operation from 50.4–93.6 VDC and a separate 1-second input range of 43.2–100.8 VDC. The half-encapsulated enclosure provides 4 kVDC input-to-output isolation; available load depends on ambient temperature and the mounting heat-transfer arrangement.
Product Datasheet
Download MEAN WELL RSD-300 Datasheet (PDF)
The RSD-300 section is on PDF pages 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51. Refer to the complete mechanical drawings and notes when planning installation.
Model and Output Ratings
Full model
RSD-300F-5
Series
RSD-300
Input version
F; nominal test input 72 VDC
DC output voltage
5 V
Rated output current
42 A
Rated output power
210 W
Output current range
0–42 A
Output voltage adjustment
Optional by request; not included in the standard product
Maximum ripple and noise
100 mVp-p
Voltage tolerance
±2.0%
Line regulation
±0.5%
Load regulation
±1.0%
Use the voltage, current and actual rated power together when selecting the load. The family wattage designation does not replace the rating of this output and input version.
The standard RSD-300 output is not user-adjustable. Request the optional voltage-adjustment configuration from the manufacturer when required.
Input, Timing and Measurement Conditions
Continuous DC input range
50.4–93.6 VDC
1-second input range
43.2–100.8 VDC
Typical efficiency
89%
Typical DC input current
3.25 A at 72 VDC
Typical inrush current
45 A at 72 VDC
Set-up / rise time
800 / 50 ms at full load
Normal measurement conditions
72 VDC input, rated load and 25°C ambient
Supply interruption classification
EN 50155:2021, S1
The 1-second range is a transient operating condition, not an extension of the continuous input rating. Keep the input within the continuous range for sustained use.
Ripple and noise are measured at 20 MHz bandwidth with a 12-inch twisted pair terminated by parallel 0.1 µF and 47 µF capacitors. Voltage tolerance includes set-up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
The manufacturer strongly recommends keeping external output capacitance at or below 5000 µF for this output-voltage version.
For an application requiring a particular hold-up duration, confirm that duration at the actual load and input conditions. The S1 classification does not establish an additional model-specific 10 ms full-load rating.
Protection and Input Safeguards
Protection functions
Short circuit, overload, overvoltage, overtemperature and input reverse polarity
Overload threshold
105–135% of rated output power
Overload response
Constant-current limiting; automatic recovery after the fault is removed
Overvoltage threshold
5.75–7 V
Overvoltage recovery
Output shutdown; reapply input power to recover
Overtemperature recovery
Output shutdown; automatic recovery after cooling
Input reverse polarity
A MOSFET in series with the negative input opens and prevents output when polarity is reversed
Internal input fuse reference
Conquer UDA-A; time-lag; 10 A, 250 V
Inrush limiting
Start-up resistor bypassed by a MOSFET after start-up
Do not operate continuously in the overload region: overheating can reduce service life or damage the converter. The internal fuse reference describes the installed protection component; it is not an external fuse-selection instruction.
When input voltage falls below the undervoltage operating threshold, the controller stops the output. The output resumes automatically after the input rises sufficiently, provided no latched protection remains active.
Power Terminals and Indicator
Input 1
DC INPUT V+
Input 2
DC INPUT V−
Input 3
FG
Output 1, 2
DC OUTPUT −V
Output 3, 4
DC OUTPUT +V
LED status
Green: normal operation; unlit: no power or a failure
Connect the DC source and load with the polarities shown and connect FG to the installation protective-earth system. Size conductors and terminations for the current of this model.
Use the mechanical drawing to identify the physical terminal positions. Leave space for terminal access and cable bends; the body dimensions do not include the full installed wiring envelope.
Series Operation and Redundant Supply Connections
Parallel current sharing
No built-in parallel circuit; a parallel arrangement does not increase the converter current rating
Redundant supply arrangement
External positive-output isolation diode for each supply, with suitable heat sinking
Series output arrangement
Positive/negative rails or added output voltage; current rating does not increase
For the illustrated redundant connection, each isolation diode must have a current rating greater than the maximum output current rating of its supply and must be fitted to an appropriate heat sink. Verify the completed external circuit for the intended load.
Parallel supply connections increase leakage current. Confirm installation suitability with the supplier for this application.
For the illustrated voltage-adding series connection, fit external blocking diodes as shown because the units do not contain reverse-blocking diodes. The external diode voltage rating must exceed V1 + V2. Follow the catalogue connection diagram and system insulation requirements.
Cooling, Derating and Environment
Cooling
Free-air convection; fanless, half-encapsulated construction
Working ambient temperature
−40 to +70°C, subject to derating and mounting conditions
Single-unit ambient load curve
100% load through 55°C; reduce to 60% at 70°C
Additional heat-transfer plate
360 × 360 × 2 mm iron plate
Operation with the specified iron plate
100% load from −40 to +70°C in the published installation
Case-temperature curve
100% rated current up to 80°C at the marked tc point
Working humidity
5–95% RH, non-condensing
Storage temperature / humidity
−40 to +85°C
Temperature coefficient
±0.03%/°C over 0–55°C
Operating altitude
Up to 5000 m
Altitude temperature derating
Above 2000 m: reduce permitted ambient temperature by 3.5°C per additional 1000 m
Vibration
10–500 Hz, 5 G; 10 minutes per cycle, 60 minutes on each X, Y and Z axis; mounting in accordance with IEC 61373
The ambient and case-temperature limits apply together. A permissible case temperature does not by itself waive the ambient-temperature load curve.
To achieve the published full-load 70°C EN 50155 TX arrangement, firmly mount the converter centrally on the specified smooth, even iron plate with good thermal contact. Follow the illustrated orientation and mounting method. The half-encapsulated construction supports the installation orientations shown in the catalogue with the corresponding common derating curve.
Safety, Isolation and EMC
Catalogue-listed safety approvals
UL 62368-1; IEC 62368-1; AS/NZS 62368-1; EAC TP TC 004
Additional safety design reference
BS EN / EN 62368-1
Railway requirements
BS EN / EN 50155 and IEC 60571; IEC 61373 shock and vibration; BS EN / EN 50121-3-2 EMC; BS EN / EN 45545-2 fire protection
Withstand voltage
Input–output: 4 kVDC; input–FG: 2.5 kVDC; output–FG: 2.5 kVDC
Isolation resistance
100 MΩ between input–output, input–FG and output–FG at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH
Conducted emission
BS EN / EN 55032 (CISPR 32), Class A
Radiated emission
BS EN / EN 55032 (CISPR 32), Class B
EMC immunity
BS EN / EN 61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-8; BS EN / EN 55035; light-industry level; EAC TP TC 020
Additional EMC conformity
EAC TP TC 020
Confirm compliance of the completed installation with the applicable EMC and safety requirements. Component test results do not certify the entire vehicle or equipment.
The component EMC tests use a 360 × 360 × 1 mm metal plate. This EMC test plate is distinct from the 360 × 360 × 2 mm iron plate specified for full-load 70°C thermal operation.
Railway Environmental and Fire Test References
The catalogue reports PASS for EN 50155 dry heat (section 13.4.5: 70°C for 6 hours and 85°C for 10 minutes); cyclic damp heat (13.4.8: 25–55°C, 90–100% RH, 48 hours); vibration (13.4.10: 19°C, 65% RH, 10 minutes); shock (13.4.10: 21 ±3°C, 65 ±5% RH, 30 ms ×18); low-temperature storage (13.4.6: −40°C, 16 hours); and salt mist (13.4.13: 35 ±2°C, 96 hours). These are test conditions, not expanded continuous operating limits.
EN 45545-2:2020 fire-test references cover PCB R22 oxygen index (EN ISO 4589-2:2017), smoke density (EN ISO 5659-2:2017) and smoke toxicity (EN 17084:2018); PCB R24 oxygen index; PCB R25 glow-wire (EN 60695-2-11:2014); potting R24 oxygen index; and terminal-block R26 vertical flame (EN 60695-11-10:2013). HL1 and HL2 are marked PASS for every listed item. HL3 is marked PASS for the listed items except PCB R22 smoke density, for which no PASS result is listed.
Mechanical Data and Installation Items
Catalogue body dimensions, L × W × H
216 × 96.5 × 40 mm
Case reference
205
Drawing tolerance
±1 mm
Mounting layout
208 mm longitudinal reference; 4 × R2.1 mounting slots and the marked 2 × R2.1 side features
Iron-plate fixing arrangement
Four M4 screws at the illustrated positions
Case-temperature measurement point
Marked tc in the mechanical drawing
Unit mass, catalogue PACKING reference
1190 g
Catalogue packing
1.19 kg; 12 units / 15.3 kg / 0.97 CUFT
Minimum MTBF
1850.1K hours, Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 130.8K hours, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C
Nominal switching frequency
130 kHz
Catalogue warranty
3 years
Capacitor specification
105°C long-life electrolytic capacitors
Production test
100% full-load burn-in test
The RSD-300 drawing separately shows terminal projections of up to 15 mm at each end. Allow these projections and the required wire-bend clearance beyond the body outline.
The iron plate, fixings and any external connection components must be selected for the installation. Confirm supplied items with the order; the catalogue plate drawing does not establish that a separate plate kit is included.
The mass is the explicit catalogue packing reference per unit, not a measured net mass or the weight of a complete shipping package.
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