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# 5VDC 10A Switchmode Power Supply (50W, RS-50-5 )

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** AM8723 · **Brand:** [Core Electronics](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/core-electronics-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/mean-well-rs-50-5-50w-5vdc-switchmode-power-supply.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/mean-well-rs-50-5-50w-5vdc-switchmode-power-supply.html.md))

With a rated output of 50W at 5V DC. This range of switchmode power supplies offer high efficiency DC power in a compact enclosure….

> ⚠ This power supply requires wiring to mains power - only qualified electricians are certified to install.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $51.35 (inc GST) — $46.68 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $44.82 (exc GST) · 12+ $43.42 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Out of stock — the product page offers email notification when it returns.

## How to buy

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## Description

The Mean Well RS-50-5 has a rated output of 50W at 5V DC. This range of switch mode power supplies offer high efficiency DC power in a compact enclosure. They are designed to be installed within a secondary cabinet as the 240V input terminals are exposed. The mesh casing allows free air cooling without the need for fans (-25° to +70°C working temperature). The low profile casing makes them ideal for mounting into 1RU rack cases. 

Switch mode power supplies offer several significant advantages over traditional linear transformer power supplies. They are far more efficient than their linear counterparts. As they do not use power or mains transformers the equivalent power supply weighs considerably less than traditional types. Physical size is also reduced.

### Features

- Universal AC input / Full range
- Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage
- Cooling by free air convection
- LED indicator for power on
- 100% full load burn-in test
- All using 105ºC long life electrolytic capacitors
- Withstand 300VAC surge input for 5 second
- High operating temperature up to 70
- Withstand 5G vibration test
- High efficiency, long life and high reliability

### Resources

- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/datasheets_M8723_18748ae5e18.pdf)

### Specifications

- **Output**
- DC Voltage: 5V
- Rated Current: 10A
- Current Range: 0-10A
- Rated Power: 50W
- Ripple & Noise: 80mV p-p
- Voltage Adjust Range: 4.75-5.5V
- Voltage Tolerance: ±2.0%
- Line Regulation: ±0.5%
- Load Regulation: ±1.0%
- Setup / Rise Time: 500ms / 20ms @ 230VAC
- Hold Up Time (Typical): 70ms @ 230VAC

- **Input**
- Voltage Range: 85-264VAC 120-370VDC (Withstand 300VAC surge for 5s. Without damage)
- Frequency Range: 47-63Hz
- Efficiency (Typical): 78%
- AC Current (Typical): 1.3A/115VAC, 0.8A/230VAC
- Inrush Current (Typical): Cold Start 36A/230VAC
- Leakage Current: <2mA/240VAC

- **Protection**
- Overload: 110% - 150% rated power output
- Over Voltage: 5.75-6.75V
- Protection Type: Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed

- **Environment**
- Working Temperature: -20 - +70ºC
- Working Humidity: 20-90% RH non condensing
- Temperature Coefficient: ±0.03%/ºC(0-50ºC)
- Vibration: 10-500Hz, 5G 10 minutes/1cycle, period for 60 minutes. Each along X,Y,Z, axis
- Dimensions: 99L x 97W x 36H mm
- Weight: 0.41kg

\*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/a/m/am8723-1.jpg)