18 W, DoE Level VI & CoC V5 Tier 2 Efficiency, Interchangeable Input Blades, Wall Plug Adapter, Ac-Dc Power Supply

GT-46180-18VV-x.x-Q
18 W, DoE Level VI & CoC V5 Tier 2 Efficiency, Interchangeable Input Blades, Wall Plug Adapter, Ac-Dc Power Supply 18 W, DoE Level VI & CoC V5 Tier 2 Efficiency, Interchangeable Input Blades, Wall Plug Adapter, Ac-Dc Power Supply18 W, DoE Level VI & CoC V5 Tier 2 Efficiency, Interchangeable Input Blades, Wall Plug Adapter, Ac-Dc Power Supply 18 W, DoE Level VI & CoC V5 Tier 2 Efficiency, Interchangeable Input Blades, Wall Plug Adapter, Ac-Dc Power Supply
Information
Model NumberGT-46180-18VV-x.x-Q
Agency Documentshttp://www.globtek.info/certs/GT-46180-18VV-X.X/
CE EC-Declaration for MedicalContact GlobTek for more information
CE EC-Declaration for Industrial/Commercial/ITEhttps://globtek.secure.force.com/models/ec_declaration?id=a0Oa000000MFCdnEAH
CE EC-Declaration for HouseholdContact GlobTek for more information
UKCA-Declaration for MedicalContact GlobTek for more information
UKCA-Declaration for Industrial/Commercial/ITEhttps://globtek.secure.force.com/models/ukca_declaration?id=a0Oa000000MFCdnEAH
UKCA-Declaration for HouseholdContact GlobTek for more information
Morocco SDoC Declarationhttps://globtek.secure.force.com/models/Morocco_SDoC_Declaration?id=a0Oa000000MFCdnEAH
RoHS/RoHS3 Declarationhttps://www.globtek.com/pdf/rohs_cert/a0Oa000000MFCdnEAH
Prop 65 Statementhttps://en.globtek.com/prop-65-statement.pdf
REACH Declarationhttps://www.globtek.com/pdf/iso_certificates/REACH.pdf
Conflict Minerals Declarationhttps://www.globtek.com/pdf/conflict-minerals.pdf
Model Parameters
TypeWall Plug-in
TechnologyRegulated Switchmode AC-DC Power Supply AC Adaptor
CategoryICT/ITE Power Supply
Input Voltage Range (V)100-240V~, 50-60 Hz
Max Input Current (A)0.6 A
Max Output Power Rating (W)18
Output Voltage Range (V)5-24
EfficiencyUSA DOE Level VI / Eco-design Directive 2009/125/EC, (EU) 2019/1782 / Europe Code of Conduct on Energy Efficiency of External Power Supplies - Version 5
Ingress ProtectionIndoor Use
Size (mm)74*43.5*36.8
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3D File Downloadhttps://www.globtek.com/dl/GT-46180-18VV-xx-Q.stp
Rating Table
Model Number (Final ordering #/Part No to be defined)Voltage (V)Current (A)Power (W)RFQ
GT-46180-1212*12112
GT-46180-1609-3.8*5.2315.6
GT-46180-1105*52.211
GT-46180-1509*91.6614.94
GT-46180-1509-1.5*7.5215
GT-46180-1509-2.0*72.1414.98
GT-46180-1812-2.5*9.51.8917.96
GT-46180-1305*52.613
GT-46180-1509-3.05*5.952.514.88
GT-46180-1809*9218
GT-46180-1812*121.518
GT-46180-1815*151.218
GT-46180-1818*18118
GT-46180-1824-4.0*200.918
GT-46180-1824*240.7518
GT-46180-1812-2.7*9.31.9418.04
GT-46180-1505*5315
GT-46180-1509-1.0*81.87515
GT-46180-1812-2.0*101.818
GT-46180-1812-1.0*111.63618
GT-46180-1815-2.0*131.38518.01
GT-46180-1815-1.0*141.28517.99
GT-46180-1818-2.0*161.12518
GT-46180-1818-1.0*171.05918
GT-46180-1820-1.0*190.94717.99
GT-46180-1824-3.0*210.85718
GT-46180-1824-2.0*220.81818
GT-46180-1824-1.0*230.78217.99
GT-46180-1809-3.05*5.95317.85
GT-46180-1005*10220
Singapore 191052-12 GT-46180-1509-1.5 (7.5V)*7.5215
GT-46180-1005*5210
GT-46180-1605*53.216
* (Final ordering #/Part No to be defined)
Specifications
A) ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
01. Input Voltage: Specified 90-264 Vac, Nameplate rated: 100-240Vac
        (85-264Vac range @ 85% of rated load)
02. Input Frequency: Specified 47-63 Hz, Nameplate rated 50-60Hz
03. Inrush Current: No damage. On power when switching on/off repeatedly under any condition.
04. Average Efficiency: 85% Min (CEC & DOE LEVEL VI Compliant), 85.45% Min (ErP European Commission's Ecodesign Directive (2005/32/EC) / CoC Tier 2 Compliant)
05. Input power(no load): <0.1W (CEC & DOE LEVEL VI Compliant), <0.075W (ErP European Commission's Ecodesign Directive (2005/32/EC) / CoC Tier 2 Compliant)
06. Output Voltage toterance: ±5%
07. Line regulation: ± 1%
08. Output Voltage: Tolerance ± 5%
09. Turn On Delay: 3000 mS MAX at 115 VAC Full Load
10. Hold Up Time: 10 mS Min at 100 VAC Full Load
11. Ripple Voltage: +/-1% or 150 mV whichever is greater, measured at 20 MHz bandwidth with 0.1 uf ceramic capacitor in parallel with 10 uf electrolytic capacitor connected at the end of the output connector at nominal line.

B) PROTECTION
01. Over voltage protection: Output shut down and auto restart
02. Short circuit protection: Output shut down and auto restart
03.Over Load Protection: Output shut down and auto restart

C) SAFETY
01. HI-POT : Input to output : 3000VAC or 4242VDC 10mA 1 minute
02. Touch current: <0.25mA
03. ESD: Contact discharges 8kV, Air discharges 15 kV
04. Fast transients/bursts: 4 kV

D) OTHER:
01. MTBF: 200,000 Hours @ 25°C ambient temperature
02. Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C ambient temperature
03. Humidity Operating : 20% to 80%. 0% to 90% relative humidity
04. Elevation up to 4000 m
05. Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C
Humidity Storage: 10% to 90%
06. RoHS: Complies with EU 2015/863  and China SJ/T11363-2014

E) ENCLOSURE
01. Housing: High impact plastic, 94V0 polycarbonate, non-vented
02. Size: 74.0 x 43.5 x 34.0 +/-1.0 mm

03. Weight : 68.5 g
04. Markings: Label and/or Pad Printed and/or Molded in the case
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Qty (ea.)/Carton80
Individual Box/Gift Box Size (mm)90.5*73*53
Individual Box/Gift Box ColorWhite
Master Carton Size (mm)520 x 370 x 205
Gross Weight (kg)8.4
Label Width (mm)29.8
Label Height (mm)20.8
Input Configuration
DescriptionBlade Options for Q Series Wall Plug-in Power SuppliesData Sheet: http://en.globtek.com/interchangeable-blades.php
Insertion Instructions: http://www.globtek.com/pdf/Instructions-Interchangeable-Blades.pdf
Video: Q-Blade Style Instruction Video


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INPUT CONNECTOR: Q-Socket (below are available blades configurations which are "not included" (unless stated above); can be purchased separately, package with power supply or as a separate "Q-KIT" if specified

01. United States / Canada / Japan  NEMA 1-15P/ IEC PLUG Type A [WORKS IN PLUG B] configuration: NA 2 blades, Class II; US/CA/JP P/N: Q-NA(R)
02. Australian AS 3112 configuration: SAA 2 blade/ IEC TYPE I, Class II; AU P/N: Q-SAA(R)
03. UK BS 1363 configuration: UK 3 blade with dummy Ground/ IEC TYPE G, Class II; GB P/N: Q-UK(R)
04. European CEE 7/16 configuration: Europlug 2 pins/ IEC TYPE C [WORKS IN TYPE E&F], Class II; EU P/N: Q-EU(R)
05. Korean KS C8305 configuration: 2 pins/SIMILAR TO IEC TYPE C, Class II; KR P/N: Q-KR(R)
06. Argentina IRAM 2073 configuration: 2 blades/SIMILAR TO IEC TYPE I; AR P/N: Class II Q-AR(R)
07. China GB 2099 configuration: 2 blades/SIMILAR TO TYPE A, Class II; CN P/N:Q-CN(R)
08. India IS 1293 6A/BS546 configuration: 5A, 3 pins with Dummy Ground, Class II/IEC TYPE D; IN P/N: Q-IN(R)
09. IEC60320/C18 Inlet, Class II; P/N: Q-C18(R)
10. Brazilian NBR6147 configuration: 2 pins, Class II;SIMILAR TO IEC TYPE C BR P/N: Q-BR(R)
11. South Africa SABS164-1 and India
 IS 1293, IS694, 16A type plug, 3 round prongs, Class II + dummy ground, IEC TYPE M P/N: Q-SANS164-1-16A(R)
12. South Africa SABS164-4, 3 round prongs with a notched prong @ 0º, Class II + dummy ground, IEC TYPE M Red, P/N:
Q-SANS164-4C-16A(R)
13. South Africa SABS164-4, 3 round prongs with a notched prong @ -
53º, Class II + dummy ground, Blue, IEC TYPE M, P/N:
Q-SANS164-4L-16A(R)
14. South Africa SABS164-4, 3 round prongs with a notched prong @ +53º, Class II + dummy ground, Black,IEC TYPE M P/N:
Q-SANS164-4R-16A(R)

Kits

01. Q-KIT: 1,2,3,4 above
02. Q-KIT-INTL: 2,3,4 above
03. Q-KIT-6: 1,2,3,4,5,6 above
04. Q-KIT-7: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 above
05. Q-KIT-8: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 above

Output Configuration
Common output connector options:
Click to add to your request.
L Type (Coaxial 5.5x2.5mm plug)
C Type (Coaxial 5.5x2.1mm plug)
K Type (Coaxial 3.5x1.3mm plug)
LL Type (5.5x2.5mm Locking 760k type)
CL Type (5.5x2.1mm Locking S761k type)
Magnetic Connector
L Type (Coaxial 5.5x2.5mm plug)C Type (Coaxial 5.5x2.1mm plug)K Type (Coaxial 3.5x1.3mm plug)LL Type (5.5x2.5mm Locking 760k type)CL Type (5.5x2.1mm Locking S761k type)Magnetic Connector
YL3 Type (KPPX-3P)
YL4 Type (KPPX-4P)
EJ1/2/3/4/5 (EIAJ RC-5320A type connectors)
MSB Type (Micro USB)
Custom design
YL3 Type (KPPX-3P)YL4 Type (KPPX-4P)EJ1/2/3/4/5 (EIAJ RC-5320A type connectors)MSB Type (Micro USB)Inquire for custom design

For a comprehensive list of options, click here

Contact GlobTek for your specific requirements or custom solutions.

Approvals

Below follows a link to the latest regulatory certifications and marks for this specific product. National standards as well as certification schemes are constantly changing and so is the set of certification marks and symbols applicable to this product. Various standards, marks and symbols, and certificates are subject to change at any time without notice.

Additional standards or unique country certifications are available upon request. Please contact Globtek to request a quotation.

LogoDescription

No Logo Applicable

CB for IEC 62368-1:2014 (Second Edition)

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Saudi Arabia approval to IEC 60950:1-2005
No Logo ApplicableEU 230V CoC Tier 2, 278/2009, Mar 2014
User-added image  Declaration ДС № ЕАЭС N RU Д-US.КА01.В.10453_19 Custom Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan http://www.globtek.com/redirect/?loc=gost-certificate-eac-declaration
User-added imageNOM (Mexico) GTM96600-6016-R2 (16V only) NOM-029-ENER-2017 pending
No logo
 
Peru approval to IEC 60950:1-2005 No logo
User-added imageElectric strength Of Israel Standard SI 60950 Part 1 ? Safety of information technology equipment: General requirements, Feb. 2012. (12 Volts Only)
 No LogoSOUTH AFRICAN EMI/EMC for GT-46180
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UKCA Certification
User-added imageUL 62368-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14
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RCM certificate SAA-SAA-202775-EA; Australia and New Zealand Regulatory Compliance, Mark (http://rcm.standards.org.au/rcmfaq/rcmfaq.htm
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan): CSA Standard C381.1-08, QSP NRCAN EEV1191; http://shop.csa.ca/en/canada/energy-efficiency/cancsa-c3811-08/invt/27024802008
No LogoGreenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) for model GT-46180-1812 Registration No APS3847
Conforms to UL STD. 62368-1
Certified to CSA STD C22.2 NO.62368-1
Conforms to UL STD. 62368-1 Certified to CSA STD C22.2 NO.62368-1
LPSLimited Power Source 62368
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Morocco approval to IEC 60950:1-2005 No logo
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Morocco SDoC declaration http://www.globtek.info/certs/Morocco%20SDoC%20Declaration/
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NOM (Mexico) to NOM-001-SCFI-1993 for GT-46180-1605-Q (5 Volts only) pending
No Logo Malaysia ST Release Letter GT-46180 IEC60950-1:2005 (ED.2) + A1:2009 + A2:2013, No logo
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仅适用于海拔2000米以下地区使用
CCC to GB4943.1-2011; GB/T9254-2008 GB17625.1-2012, Tropical <2000
No Logo CB Certificate IEC 60950-1:2005 2nd Edition + A1:2009 +A2:2013 Report to EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 + A12:2011 +A2:2013 For 5V-24V only
User-added image  CE Mark: tested to comply with IEC 61000-4-2:2008 ED.2.0 IEC 61000-4-2:2008 ED.2.0 IEC 61000-4-3:2010 ED.3.2 IEC 61000-4-3:2010 ED.3.2IEC 61000-4-4:2012 ED.3.0 IEC 61; EMI: Complies with CISPR 22:2008, Class B AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009 +A1:2010,Class BIEC 610
User-added imageCHINA SJ/T 11364-2014, China RoHS Chart: http://en.globtek.com/globtek-rohs.php
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User-added imageIndoor Use Only - Mark is on the label or Molded in the case
IP40Ingress Protection: ?IP40 to IEC60529:2001 Protection against granular foreign bodies (with I/P cord)
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Efficiency: complies to section 301 of Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) complies with Energy Star tier 2 (North America), ECP tier 2 (China), MEPS tier 2 (Australia), Code of Conduct (Europe)
LPSLimited Power Source 60950
User-added imageJAPAN TUV Rheinland-PSE GlobTek Inc to J60950-1(H26) , J55022(H22),J3000(H25).Please follow the procedure listed in the following link for proper import to Japan: http://en.globtek.com/importing-to-japan.php.
RoHSSpecifications of directive 2011/65/EU Annex VI (ROHS-2) with amendment 2015/863-EU (ROHS-3) http://www.ce-mark.com/Rohs%20final.pdf
User-added imageUkraine UKRSepro (Document: www.globtek.com/html/iso_certificates/GT_Ukraine.pdf)
User-added imageJapan: Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI)
 User-added imageWEEE: Complies with EU 2012/19/EU (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/index_en.htm) Mark is on the label or Molded in the case
User-added image  Certification # TC RU AR46.B.69004 Custom Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan
User-added imageUL60950-1, cULus to UL 60950-1 E170507
 User-added imageTaiwan BSMI R32282 12V, 7.5V for GT-46180
User-added imageSingapore GT-46180-1812 ICE 60950-1:2005 + A1:2009 +A2:2013 220214-24 (12V only)
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PRECAUCION: PARA USO EN EQUIPOS ELECTRONICOS SOLAMENTE
 
IRAM certificate DC-E-G71-001.11 to IEC 60950 -1:2005+ A1:2009 + A2:2013
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Korea KC Mark GT-46180-18VV-x.x-Q HU10499-16024A (9V, 12V, 15V Only)
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Bureau Of Indian Standards for GT-46180-1812 (12V only)
User-added imageCompliance of this power supply with FCC Part 15, Class B has been demonstrated with a standard output load. The FCC law stipulates that system-level testing is required to demonstrate compliance with the FCC emission limits with the actual system load.

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Korea KC GT-46180 HU10499-16025A (5V, 6V, 7V, 7.5V Only)
User-added imageJAPAN TUV R-PSE, Cert. No. JD 50471561, to J62368-1(H30) , J55032(H29), J3000(H25) ,[15V or less]. Please reference the following website for PSE regulations: http://en.globtek.com/importing-ite-and-medical-power-supplies-ac-adaptors-to-japan/
User-added imageJAPAN TUV R-PSE, Cert. No. JD 50471561.pdf, to J62368-1(H30) , J55032(H29), J3000(H25) ,[15V?30V]. Please reference the following website for PSE regulations: http://en.globtek.com/importing-ite-and-medical-power-supplies-ac-adaptors-to-japan/
User-added imageJAPAN TUV R-PSE, Cert. No. JD 50471561, to J62368-1(H30) , J55032(H29), J3000(H25) ,[30V?60V]. Please reference the following website for PSE regulations: http://en.globtek.com/importing-ite-and-medical-power-supplies-ac-adaptors-to-japan/
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Compliance of this PSU with Industry Canada, Class B demonstrated with a standard output load. The ICES law stipulates that system-level testing is required to demonstrate compliance with the ICES-3 emission limits with the actual system load.
 No LogoSouth Africa approval NRCS
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What is a IEC 62368-1:2018 power supply?

IEC 62368-1:2018 is applicable to the safety of electrical and electronic equipment within the field of audio, video, information and communication technology, and business and office machines with a rated voltage not exceeding 600 V. This is a product safety standard that classifies energy sources, prescribes safeguards against those energy sources, and provides guidance on the application of, and requirements for, those safeguards. The prescribed safeguards are intended to reduce the likelihood of pain, injury and, in the case of fire, property damage. An IEC 62368-1 rated AC to DC converter or power supply is a power supply that has been tested to and certified to comply with the said standard.

Did IEC 62368-1 power supplies replace IEC60950-1 power supplies?

On December 20, 2020 the safety standards that historically have applied to information technology equipment and audio video equipment, IEC 60065 and IEC 60950-1,transition to IEC 62368-1. In North America ETL and UL 60950-1 certifications will continue to stay valid and may continue to be used until further notice. 

What is the difference between an IEC 62368-1 and a IEC 60950-1 power supply?

While the structure and contents of the standards are very different in general most products that previously complied with IEC 60950-1 comply with the latest standard IEC 62368-1 with little or no modification.

Will my IEC60950-1 power supply remain available?

GlobTek will continue to manufacture and supply IEC 60950-1 power supplies indefinitely until further notice.

What is Level VI Efficiency?

The numerals I to VI are an International Efficiency Marking Protocol which allows manufacturers to designate the efficiency performance of a product. This performance is based on the measurement of the operating energy efficiency and no-load power consumption of external power supplies or AC DC adapters tested at different load levels. The no-load power consumption refers to the amount of power that an external power supply draws even when the application is turned off or disconnected.

Is Level VI Efficiency required?

Level VI efficiency is mandated in certain countries and regions for certain products or certain applications.

What is the Eco-design Directive 2009/125/EC?

The Eco-design directive put into law in Europe the latest requirements for energy efficiency and conservation for AC DC adapters and external power supplies.

What is European CoC Tier 2 Regulation?

European CoC Tier 2 Regulation is a set of efficiency targets for external power supplies and AC adapters published by the The European Commission JRC (Joint Research Centre) Renewable Energy Unit. These targets are voluntary and not mandated by any law.

What is a Plug-in AC-DC Adapter?

Plug in AC-DC adapters are also known as AC Adaptors or AC-DC converters and are a type of external power supply. Some electrical appliances require power but lack the internal components to derive the required voltage and power from mains power. This is where an AC adapter is used to convert the AC current into DC voltage

What is an LPS (Limited power source)?

A Limited Power Source (LPS) as defined in IEC 62368-1 and IEC 60950, is a secondary circuit with an open circuit output voltage, UOC, not exceeding the SELV circuit limits of 42.4 VPEAK or 60 VDC. The maximum apparent power, S, available on the output under any load condition, and the maximum fault current, ISC, available on the output under any load condition, (including a short-circuit), are limited to magnitudes not likely to cause ignition under fault condition in components mounted on, or circuits constructed from, suitably rated materials.

Why is a LPS (limited power source) necessary?

Providing LPS (limited power source) limitations to part or all of the circuits in a product design gives the mechanical design more flexibility in polymeric material choices and openings in the enclosure, as a fire enclosure need not be provided for LPS-powered circuits.

Can a Class 2 power unit or UL1310 power supply be replaced by an LPS (limited power source)?

Many and product standards will stipulate the use of either an LPS rated 62368-1 power supply or AC to DC converter or a Class 2 power unit certified to UL 1310. If the end product standard allows for the substitution of a class 2 power unit with an LPS rated supply one may be used.

What is the difference between a Class 2 power unit certified to UL 1310 and a LPS (limited power source)?
UL1310 is a product safety standards which aims to keep humans safe by lowering the possibility of a hazardous situation. UL1310 requires that all AC/DC power supplies and AC/DC adapters carrying UL1310 certification have limited output power capability. The limits are defined in Section 28 of the standard. UL 1310 AC adapters and power supplies are also known as Class 2 Transformers. IEC62368-1 gives the name “Limited Power Source” (LPS) to a class of AC to DC and DC to DC power supplies which meet a set of criteria defined in Annex Q of the standard. It is important to note that a power supply certified to IEC62368-1 does not imply that it also LPS compliant; LPS compliance is optional. The two essentially require the same technical requirements but differ in marking requirements on the nameplate.

How Does an AC-DC Wall Adapter Work?

The AC to DC adapter or external power supply consists of a power supply which is enclosed in a housing similar to an AC plug, hence the term plug type, wall plug in, plug-in or plugtop power adapter. The power supply is plugged into the mains socket and the AC Voltage is then converted by the AC to DC adapter power supply into a DC voltage that is fed into the appliance via the output cable connection.

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