![](/html/f5/f54e/f54e960b152fc4ad23d4c6cf6aae7eb05f7a10c48065a7fd411e9e8fdc387e0d/bg1.png)
Communications Systems | PLN‑24CH12 24 V and PRS‑48CH12 48 V Battery Chargers
PLN‑24CH12 24 V and PRS‑48CH12 48 V
Battery Chargers
www.boschsecurity.com
u 12 A battery charger
u 6x 40 A, 3x 5 A outputs
u 150 A back‑up current
u Fully supervised, EN 54‑4 certified
u Under‑voltage and over‑voltage protection
The PLN‑24CH12 and PRS‑48CH12 Battery Chargers
are designed for public address and emergency sound
systems, to assure that the system batteries are
always charged. Rack mountable, the unit charges
lead‑acid batteries and simultaneously provides 24 V
or 48 V for system components that use 24 V or 48 V
exclusively. These chargers are fully compliant and
certified to EN 54‑4. The battery chargers are premium
quality, intelligent, microprocessor controlled devices.
Functions
Performance
The maximum charger current is 12 A for charging the
battery. The maximum battery capacity, according to
EN 54‑4, is therefore 225 Ah, minimum size is 86 Ah.
The maximum output of the back‑up power system is
150 A.
The charger has an input voltage range of 195 V to
264 V, and a power factor corrector. The charger
features automatic shutoff when the battery voltage is
too low, to prevent battery damage. It also features
over‑voltage protection, protection against wrong
battery polarity and short‑circuit protection. The
outputs are protected by fuses. The power supply
takes a resistance measurement of the battery
including connections every 4 hours.
The charger comes with a temperature sensor that is
used to adjust the charging voltages.
The charger has additional 24 V or 48 V (depending on
model) auxiliary outputs, to supply power to
equipment that needs 24 V or 48 V as primary power.
The current capacity of these outputs is 5 A per
output.
The charger has relay outputs to signal a mains fault,
battery fault and charger output voltage fault.
Controls and indicators
• Mains status LED
• Battery status LED
• Output voltage fault LED
![](/html/f5/f54e/f54e960b152fc4ad23d4c6cf6aae7eb05f7a10c48065a7fd411e9e8fdc387e0d/bg2.png)
2 | PLN‑24CH12 24 V and PRS‑48CH12 48 V Battery Chargers
Interconnections
• 6 main outputs for the system, each with their own
fuse
• 3 auxiliary outputs for peripherals, system
components that always use 24/48 V with a lower
current need
• Fault relays
• Battery connection
Certifications and approvals
Safety acc. to EN 60950‑1
EMC EN 61000‑6‑1
EN 61000‑6‑2
EN 61000‑6‑3
EN 61000‑6‑4
EN 55022 class B
Evacuation acc. to EN 54‑4
EN 12101‑10 class A, part 10: power
supplies.
CE CPD:
PLN‑24CH12: 0333‑CPD‑075381‑1
PRS‑48CH12: 0333‑CPD‑075383‑1
Immunity acc. to EN 55130‑1/2
Emission acc. to EN 55103‑4
Technical specifications
Electrical
Mains power supply
Voltage 195 to 264 VAC, 50 to 60Hz
Input current
(PLN‑24CH12)
Input current
(PRS‑48CH12)
Power consumption
(PLN‑24CH12)
Power consumption
(PRS‑48CH12)
Performance
(PLN‑24CH12)
Voltage min. 21.6 VDC (auto shutdown)
Voltage max. 28.5 VDC
Performance
(PRS‑48CH12)
Voltage min. 43.2 VDC (auto shutdown)
Voltage max. 56.9 VDC
Performance
(PLN‑24CH12 and
PRS‑48CH12)
Max. charge current 12 A
Max. system current (Ib) 150 A
Main outputs (6 x)
2 A
4 A
380 W maximum
760 W maximum
Region Certification
Europe CPD
Installation/configuration notes
• 6 main outputs, 40 A (32 A GG fuse) per output.
• 3 auxiliary outputs, 5 A (5 AT fuse) per output.
• The maximum total back‑up current is 150 A
(9 outputs).
• The maximum charger output current to the battery
and outputs combined is 12 A.
Parts included
Quantity Component
1 PLN‑24CH12 24 V Battery Charger or
PRS‑48CH12 48 V Battery Charger
1 Mains plug
1 Installation and User Instructions
1 Temperature sensor with cable
Voltage 24 or 48 VDC (battery voltage)
Current 40 A
Auxiliary outputs (3 x)
Voltage 24 or 48 VDC (battery voltage)
Current 5 A
Fault outputs (3 x)
Rating 24 V/1 A, 120VAC/500 mA voltage free
Contacts Normally energized (failsafe)
Mechanical
Dimensions (H x W x D) 88 x 430 x 260 mm
Input connections
(connect to battery)
Output connections
(connect to system)
Weight Approx. 6 kg
(19" wide, 2U high)
Screw terminal
10 x pluggable screw connector