MEAN WELL PT-45A is an open-frame triple-output AC/DC power supply with 40.5 W combined rated output. CH1 provides 5 V at 3 A; CH2 provides 12 V at 2 A; CH3 provides −5 V at 0.3 A. Apply all channel-current, combined-power and cooling limits together.
Product Datasheet
Download MEAN WELL PT-45 Datasheet (PDF)
The PT-45 section is on PDF pages 1, 2. Refer to the complete mechanical drawings and notes when planning installation.
Complete Triple-Output Supply
| Complete model |
PT-45A. |
| All three outputs |
CH1: 5 V DC at 3 A; CH2: 12 V DC at 2 A; CH3: −5 V DC at 0.3 A. |
| Combined rated output power |
40.5 W for the complete three-output unit. |
| Typical efficiency |
75%. |
| CH1 voltage adjustment |
4.75 to 5.5 V. |
| Forced-air maximum output power |
52 W with at least 18 CFM airflow, within the individual output-current limits and applicable thermal conditions. |
The three channels form one complete power supply. Observe each channel’s minimum and maximum current and the combined output-power limits together. Individual maximum channel currents are not a simultaneous combined-power rating.
CH1 Output Specifications
| Nominal voltage |
5 V DC relative to COM. |
| Rated current |
3 A. |
| Current range |
0.4 to 5 A. |
| Minimum load |
0.4 A. |
| Maximum ripple and noise |
50 mVp-p. |
| Voltage tolerance |
±4%. |
| Line regulation |
±1%. |
| Load regulation |
±3%. |
CH2 Output Specifications
| Nominal voltage |
12 V DC relative to COM. |
| Rated current |
2 A. |
| Current range |
0.2 to 2.5 A. |
| Minimum load |
0.2 A. |
| Maximum ripple and noise |
120 mVp-p. |
| Voltage tolerance |
±7%. |
| Line regulation |
±2%. |
| Load regulation |
±4%. |
CH3 Output Specifications
| Nominal voltage |
−5 V DC relative to COM. |
| Rated current |
0.3 A. |
| Current range |
0 to 0.5 A. |
| Minimum load |
0 A. |
| Maximum ripple and noise |
50 mVp-p. |
| Voltage tolerance |
±5%. |
| Line regulation |
±1%. |
| Load regulation |
±1%. |
Input and Timing
| Input range |
90–264 VAC or 127–370 VDC. |
| AC frequency |
47 to 440 Hz. |
| Typical AC input current |
1 A at 115 VAC; 0.7 A at 230 VAC. |
| Typical cold-start inrush |
15 A at 115 VAC; 30 A at 230 VAC. |
| Leakage current |
Less than 0.75 mA. |
| Set-up / rise time |
800 / 20 ms at full load. |
| Typical hold-up time |
60 ms at full load. |
| Switching frequency |
Fixed 65 kHz. |
| Production test |
100% full-load burn-in. |
Unless specified otherwise, parameters are measured at 230 VAC, rated load and 25°C ambient. Ripple and noise are measured at 20 MHz bandwidth using a 12-inch twisted pair terminated with parallel 0.1 µF and 47 µF capacitors. Voltage tolerance includes set-up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
Protection
| Short circuit / overload |
53 to 75 W output power. Hiccup mode; automatic recovery after the fault condition is removed. |
| Overvoltage threshold |
CH1: 5.75–6.75 V. |
| Overvoltage response |
Hiccup mode; automatic recovery after the fault condition is removed. |
Cooling, Load Derating and Environment
| Working temperature |
−10 to +60°C, subject to the applicable horizontal-installation derating curve. |
| Natural-convection curve |
80% load at −10°C, rising to 100% at 0°C; full load through 40°C, then decreasing to 60% at 60°C. |
| Working humidity |
20–90% RH, non-condensing. |
| Storage conditions |
−20 to +85°C; 10–95% RH. |
| Temperature coefficient |
±0.04%/°C over 0–50°C on the +5 V output. |
| Vibration |
10–500 Hz, 2 G; 10-minute cycle, 60 minutes along each X, Y and Z axis. |
| High-altitude temperature adjustment |
Above 2000 m, reduce allowable ambient temperature by 3.5°C per 1000 m for fanless operation, or 5°C per 1000 m for fan-cooled operation. |
Keep airflow unobstructed and apply the load limits for the actual mounting orientation and cooling conditions.
Mechanical Installation and Grounding
| Dimensions, L × W × H |
127 × 76 × 28 mm. |
| Drawing tolerance |
±1 mm. |
| Mounting holes |
Four Ø3.8 mm holes, with 115.8 × 64.8 mm centre spacing and 5.6 mm edge references. |
| Grounding points |
Connect M1 and M2 to the equipment grounding system for EMC; M1 is also marked as the safety-ground point. |
| Heatsink isolation |
HS1 and HS2 must not be shorted together. |
| Fuse marking |
FS1: AC F4A / 250 V. |
Maintain electrical clearance around the open-frame assembly and use the complete mechanical drawing for mounting. Grounding must be completed before operation.
Input, Outputs and Mating Connectors
| AC input CN1 |
Molex 5277-02 or equivalent: pin 1 AC/N; pin 2 AC/L. |
| Output CN2 |
Molex 5273-06 or equivalent: pin 1 CH2 12 V; pin 2 CH1 +5 V; pin 3 CH1 +5 V; pin 4 COM; pin 5 COM; pin 6 CH3 −5 V. |
| Mating housing reference |
Molex 5195 or equivalent. |
| Contact terminal reference |
Molex 5194 or equivalent. |
Select complete mating housings and contacts for the circuit count and wire size. The connector table provides these mating-part references; a separate cable kit, fan model or mounting-accessory kit is not specified.
Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
| Safety approvals |
UL62368-1, TUV BS EN/EN62368-1 and EAC TP TC004. |
| Withstand voltage, one minute |
Input–output 3 kVAC; input–FG 2 kVAC; output–FG 0.5 kVAC. |
| Insulation resistance |
Input–output, input–FG and output–FG: 100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH. |
| Emission compliance |
BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32) Class B; BS EN/EN61000-3-2 and -3; EAC TP TC020. |
| Immunity compliance |
BS EN/EN61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8, -11; BS EN/EN55035, light-industry level; EAC TP TC020. |
This power supply is an installation component. EMC testing uses a 360 × 360 mm metal plate, 1 mm thick. Verify the final equipment against applicable safety and EMC requirements with its actual mounting, grounding and wiring.
Weight, Reliability and Catalogue
| Single-unit reference weight |
210 g (0.21 kg), explicitly listed per unit in PACKING. |
| Carton packing |
72 pieces / 17 kg / 1.28 CUFT. |
| MTBF, minimum estimates |
3291.3 thousand hours under Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 456.9 thousand hours under MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C. |
| Warranty |
Two-year manufacturer warranty, subject to applicable terms. |
| Catalogue revision |
PT-45-SPEC, 2024-10-30; combined PDF pages 1–2. |