MEAN WELL RST-5000-48 is a three-phase enclosed AC/DC power supply rated at 5040 W, 48 V and 105 A. It accepts the specified delta or star input and provides active PFC, fan cooling, DIP-selected voltage/current programming and overload modes, remote sensing and current sharing.
Product Datasheet
Download MEAN WELL RST-5000 Datasheet (PDF)
The RST-5000 section is on PDF pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Refer to the complete mechanical drawings and notes when planning installation.
Model Code and Configuration
Complete model / output code
RST-5000-48; 48 specifies the nominal 48 V single output.
RST / 5000
RST is the series; 5000 is the nominal power class. This model's actual continuous rating is 5040 W.
Built-in functions
Active PFC, controlled DC-fan cooling, remote sense, remote ON/OFF, PV/PC programming, active current sharing, auxiliary control power and four alarm signals.
The supply uses three-phase AC input with the specified delta or star wiring. Factory local-sense links are documented; voltage, current and overload operation depend on the DIP-switch settings below. No communication-protocol suffix or digital bus is specified for this SKU.
Model-Specific Output and Input Ratings
Rated output / current range
48 V; 105 A; 5040 W. Current range: 0 to 105 A.
Potentiometer adjustment
47 to 57.6 V, with DIP position 3 OFF.
Ripple / tolerance / regulation
Ripple and noise 200 mVp-p maximum; voltage tolerance ±1.0%; line regulation ±0.5%; load regulation ±0.5%.
Efficiency, typical
91.5% for this model.
Setup / rise / hold-up
2200 ms / 80 ms at full load. Typical hold-up as printed: 20 ms at 230 VAC, 75% load; 14 ms at 230 VAC, full load.
Three-phase input / frequency
3-wire delta: 196 to 305 VAC; 4-wire star (Y): 340 to 530 VAC line-to-line. Frequency 47 to 63 Hz.
Power factor / input current, typical
PF 0.95 at delta 230 VAC or Y 400 VAC, full load. AC current: 15 A at delta 230 VAC; 9 A at Y 400 VAC.
Inrush / leakage
Typical inrush: 75 A at delta 230 VAC; 50 A at Y 400 VAC. Leakage <3.5 mA at delta 305 VAC or Y 530 VAC.
Switching frequencies
Block diagram: PFC 70 kHz; PWM 67 kHz.
Unless specified otherwise, measurements are at delta 230 VAC (Y 400 VAC), rated load and 25°C ambient. Tolerance includes setup, line and load regulation. Ripple/noise uses 20 MHz bandwidth and a 12-inch twisted pair terminated by parallel 0.1 uF and 47 uF capacitors.
AC Connections and Terminal Assignments
TB1 input pins
1: AC/L1; 2: AC/N1; 3: AC/L2; 4: AC/N2; 5: AC/L3; 6: AC/N3. Maximum mounting torque 18 kgf-cm.
Three-phase delta, Figure 1.1
196 to 305 VAC line-to-line: connect phase R to L1 and N3, S to L2 and N1, T to L3 and N2. Connect FG to protective earth as shown.
Three-phase star, Figure 1.2
340 to 530 VAC line-to-line: R to L1, S to L2, T to L3; connect the neutral to N1, N2 and N3. The figure shows 196 to 305 VAC phase-to-neutral. Connect FG to protective earth.
Single-phase alternative, Figure 1.3
196 to 305 VAC, 2-wire: connect L to L1/L2/L3 and N to N1/N2/N3; connect FG to protective earth.
Use the complete connection diagrams and terminal markings. The single-phase alternative is explicitly permitted, but characteristics can differ from the three-phase specification, including greater ripple/noise; consult MEAN WELL for application issues. Do not apply the 340 to 530 VAC line-to-line range to an individual L-N branch.
Protection and DIP-Switch Modes
Overload threshold
100% to 112% of rated output power. Short-circuit and fan-failure protection/alarm are also listed.
DIP 1 OFF: continuous current mode
Continuous constant-current operation under overload is specified only while output voltage is greater than 50% of rated output voltage.
DIP 1 ON: delayed shutdown
Overload or short circuit causes shutdown after 5 seconds of constant-current operation; re-power to recover.
Over-voltage protection
60 to 67.2 V; output shuts down, re-power to recover.
Over-temperature protection
Output shuts down and automatically recovers after temperature decreases.
DIP 2: current selection
OFF selects the default overload/current value; ON enables external constant-current-level programming.
DIP 3: voltage selection
OFF selects built-in potentiometer adjustment; ON enables external output-voltage programming.
The mechanical assignment illustration shows all three DIP positions OFF. Use each function diagram and the actual switch markings to select the required mode. Do not extend continuous constant-current operation below the stated 50%-voltage condition.
Voltage and Current Programming
PV wiring / allowed range
With DIP 3 ON, apply external DC voltage between PV+ and PV- on CN313 or CN314: pin 6 PV+, pin 4 PV-. Output can be programmed from 20% to 120% of nominal voltage.
PV graph anchors
1 V external corresponds to 20% output, 5 V to 100%, and 6 V to 120%. The diagram labels the relationship Non-Linear; use the plotted range rather than extrapolating beyond it.
PC wiring / allowed range
With DIP 2 ON, apply external DC voltage between PC+ and PC- on CN313 or CN314: pin 9 PC+, pin 7 PC-. Constant-current level can be programmed from 20% to 100% of rated current.
PC graph anchors
1 V external corresponds to 20% current and 5 V to 100%. The diagram is labeled Non-Linear; do not infer operation outside the stated range.
Light-load voltage adjustment caution
Trimming PV from a high to a lower setting at light/no load can trigger floating over-voltage protection. The manufacturer suggests turning the supply OFF, setting PV to its lowest level, then adjusting output to the desired value.
The programming diagrams retain the factory +S-to-+V and -S-to--V links. Follow the remote-sense instructions if using remote sensing. Programming ranges do not authorize exceeding this model's rated power or applicable thermal limits.
Remote Sense, Remote Control and Auxiliary Power
Remote-sense wiring
CN313/CN314 pin 3 +S to load positive and pin 5 -S to load negative; twist the sense pair. Maximum load-cable voltage-drop compensation is 0.3 V.
Local-sense factory links
When remote sense is unused, +S must connect to +V and -S to -V to avoid noise/interference. These links are stated as factory default.
Remote ON/OFF wiring
Connect CN313/CN314 pin 8 RC- to CN315 pin 3 GND-AUX. A switch between pin 10 RC+ and CN315 pin 1 12V-AUX gives ON when shorted, OFF when open.
12 V auxiliary output
CN315 pin 1, referenced to pin 3 GND-AUX: 11.4 to 12.6 V, maximum 0.1 A. It is not controlled by remote ON/OFF; the specification restricts this auxiliary to remote ON/OFF control.
Signal grounds / load terminals
GND-AUX is isolated from main +V/-V. CN315 pin 5 +V(signal) and pin 7 -V(signal) are for local sense only and must not be directly connected as load power terminals.
CN313 and CN314 Control Pins
Pins 1 / 2
1: CS-; 2: CS+, current-sharing signals. Join corresponding CS pins when paralleling units.
Pins 3 / 5
3: +S; 5: -S, remote sensing.
Pins 4 / 6
4: PV-; 6: PV+, voltage programming.
Pins 7 / 9
7: PC-; 9: PC+, current programming.
Pins 8 / 10
8: RC-; 10: RC+, remote ON/OFF.
Connector / mating housing
CN313 and CN314: HRS DF11-10DP-2DS / HRS DF11-10DS, or equivalents; the two connectors are internally connected.
The drawing shows even pins 10 to 2 on one row and odd pins 9 to 1 on the other. Follow the actual connector orientation, not a mirrored cable view.
CN315 Auxiliary and Alarm Pins
Auxiliary / local-sense pins
1: 12V-AUX; 3: GND-AUX; 5: +V(signal); 7: -V(signal).
DC-OK open collector
Pin 4 DC-OK2 with pin 2 DC-OK2-GND: LOW when the power supply turns ON.
AC-fail open collector
Pin 8 AC-FAIL2 with pin 6 AC-FAIL2-GND: LOW when input voltage is too low.
Temperature / fan open collectors
Pin 9 OTP2 with pin 11 OTP2-GND: LOW on over-temperature protection. Pin 10 FAN-FAIL2 with pin 12 FAN-FAIL2-GND: LOW on internal fan failure.
DC-OK relay
Pin 14 DC-OK1 with pin 16 DC-OK1-GND: normally open, closes when the supply turns ON.
AC-fail relay
Pin 19 AC-FAIL1 with pin 17 AC-FAIL1-GND: normally open, closes when input voltage is too low.
Temperature / fan relays
Pin 13 OTP1 with pin 15 OTP1-GND: normally open, closes on over-temperature protection. Pin 20 FAN-FAIL1 with pin 18 FAN-FAIL1-GND: normally open, closes on internal fan failure.
Connector / mating housing
CN315: HRS DF11-20DP-2DS / HRS DF11-20DS, or equivalents.
Each of the four signals offers relay-contact and open-collector outputs. Relay contacts are rated at maximum 30 V / 1 A resistive. Open collectors are isolated from the main output and require an external voltage source: maximum 20 V and 10 mA sink current; the internal 24 V Zener does not raise the permitted external voltage.
The example uses four 10 kΩ pull-up resistors with the 12 V auxiliary and shows the relevant return connections. These are circuit examples, not included accessory quantities. Follow the per-signal states above: DC-OK closes/goes LOW during normal ON operation; the fault signals activate on their respective faults.
Current Sharing and Wiring Limits
Parallel limit / current equation
Up to four units. Maximum total current = rated current per unit x number of units x 0.9; this model's rated current is 105 A.
Voltage matching / low-load behavior
Match outputs to less than 0.2 V difference. Below 5% of total rated current, current sharing may not be fully balanced.
Signal / sense wiring
Interconnect corresponding +S/-S, CS+/CS- and RC+/RC- as illustrated. When using remote sense in parallel, connect the load-sensing wires only to the master unit.
Sense-wire separation
Keep remote-sense wiring at least 30 cm from input wiring. Use the complete parallel diagram for master and inter-unit connections.
The family headline states up to 20000 W (3+1); it does not override the current equation or the individual model's actual wattage and thermal limits. Do not connect every unit's sense pair independently to the load.
Temperature, Environment and Derating
Operating range / thermal curve
-30°C to +70°C. Horizontal curve: full load through 50°C, declining to 50% at 70°C.
Static input characteristic
At 60 Hz, the curve shows 100% load across delta 196 to 305 VAC / Y 340 to 530 VAC. Use the documented connection and thermal conditions.
Cooling / indicators
Built-in DC fans with fan-speed control. Green LED1: output voltage OK. Red LED2: protection has occurred.
Working / storage humidity
Working 20% to 90% RH non-condensing. Storage -40°C to +85°C, 10% to 95% RH non-condensing.
Temperature coefficient / vibration
±0.03%/°C over 0°C to 50°C. 10 to 500 Hz, 2 G, 10 minutes/cycle, 60 minutes each along X, Y and Z.
Altitude derating
For this fan-cooled model, reduce allowable ambient temperature by 5°C per 1000 m above 2000 m.
The 48 V efficiency graph compares delta 230 VAC and Y 400 VAC and prints 90.59% and 90.76% respectively; these curve annotations are distinct from the 91.5% typical specification-table value. Do not transfer that curve to the 24 V or 36 V model. The pages do not specify a maximum operating altitude or a precise fan-speed/temperature law.
Mechanical Installation and Mating Parts
Body dimensions / case
460 x 211 x 83.5 mm (L x W x H), 2U, case 223A; drawing tolerance ±0.5 mm.
Mounting screws
The illustrated faces show 4-M4 L=5 mm groups. Maximum penetration into chassis 5 mm; recommended torque 7 to 10 kgf-cm. These annotations are hole requirements, not included screw quantities.
Mounting dimensions
Longitudinal fixing span 399 mm; side fixing vertical span 38 mm; main-face transverse fixing span 120 mm. Refer to the complete drawing for offsets, including 29.9, 22.7 and 45.5 mm.
Terminal geometry
Output projection is marked 38 mm, with 8.5 mm holes and 2-M3 callout. TB1 input projection is 18 mm maximum; 10 and 13 mm are terminal drawing dimensions, not both assumed pitch.
Airflow / adjustments
Keep the illustrated airflow from the terminal side toward the fan side unobstructed. The drawing identifies SVR, DIP-SW, LED1, LED2, CN313/CN314/CN315 and screw A.
Dielectric-test screw instruction
For withstand-voltage and insulation-resistance testing, temporarily remove screw A and reinstall it after testing, as explicitly instructed.
Mating contact family
Both connector sizes list HRS DF11-**SC or equivalent. The wildcard is not a complete orderable terminal suffix; select the exact contact for the wire and housing.
The mating housings above are documented compatible connection parts; the pages do not specify included cable/housing quantities or a complete harness product code. No output-terminal torque or wire-gauge value is supplied here. Consult the full drawing and manufacturer installation manual; do not import another series' hardware limits.
Safety, EMC and Reliability
Listed safety standards
UL62368-1; CAN/CSA C22.2 No.62368-1; TUV BS EN/EN62368-1; EAC TP TC 004.
Dielectric / insulation
Input-output 3 kVAC; input-FG 2 kVAC; output-FG 0.5 kVAC. Insulation: 100 MΩ for each pair at 500 VDC, 25°C, 70% RH; follow the screw A instruction.
EMC emission
BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32) Class A conducted and radiated. Harmonics BS EN/EN61000-3-2 and flicker BS EN/EN61000-3-3 are listed without a separate class in their table cells.
EMC immunity
BS EN/EN55035 and BS EN/EN61000-6-2. ESD -4-2: Level 3, 8 kV air / Level 2, 4 kV contact; radiated -4-3: Level 3; EFT -4-4: Level 3; conducted -4-6: Level 3; magnetic field -4-8: Level 4.
Surge / dips / interruptions
-4-5: Level 4, 4 kV line-earth / Level 3, 2 kV line-line. -4-11: >95% dip for 0.5 periods; 30% dip for 25 periods; >95% interruption for 250 periods.
MTBF, minimum
293.3K hours, Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 34.7K hours, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C.
EMC tests mounted the unit on a 720 x 360 mm metal plate, 1 mm thick. This component's final equipment must be reconfirmed against applicable EMC directives. MTBF is a statistical reliability measure, not a guaranteed operating life.
Weight and Catalog Notes
Single-unit catalog packing reference
10 kg (10000 g), from PACKING; not an independently measured net or shipping weight.
Full packing entry
10 kg; 1 pc / 10.1 kg / 0.85 CUFT.
Datasheet / warranty statement
RST-5000-SPEC, 2026-01-12. The manufacturer datasheet lists 5 years warranty; this does not add a separate seller warranty.
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