A12B

Battery Charger / Power Supply

The Industry’s Most Reliable Filtered Battery Charger / Power Supply

1012

Standard
16 Series CAP
W/Breakers
46 Series CAP
W/Breakers

The La Marche model A12B Series Filtered Battery Chargers / Power Supplies are engineered for the demanding
requirements of SwitchGear applications, Process Controls and Communications. The magnetic amplifier circuitry is designed
to carry continuous and intermittent loads up to the maximum rated output. Its robust design and unmatched reliability has
made this workhorse the standard in the industry and with its customizing features.
Refer to Digital C.A.P. System Data Sheet for complete details.

Standard Features
. Magnetic Amplifier Circuitry

. Separate Float and Equalize Potentiometers provide simple and precise DC Voltage calibration
. Float/Equalize Mode Switching
. Float and Equalize Lights
. Automatic AC Voltage Compensation

. +/- 0.5% DC Voltage Regulation

. Fused AC input and DC output protects Battery and Charger/Power Supply
. Analog DC Ammeter and DC Voltmeter
. Current Limiting Circuitry prevents overload and provides current control from 50 to 120% of rated
output (factory set at 115%)
. Output Filtered (With or Without a Battery) - 30mV RMS for Single Phase Models
and 100mV RMS for Three Phase Models
. AC Power Failure Relay with Form “C” Contacts
. AC Surge Suppression (MOV)

. UL 1012 & C-UL Listed (UL 1481 Listing available)

. 10-year Limited Warranty

MADE IN U.S.A. La Marche Mfg. (A U.S. Company)

Specifications subject to change without notice 106 Bradrock Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60018
P25-DSA12B-1 Tel: 847.299.1188 Fax: 847.299.3061
ECN 20516 sales@lamarchemfg.com
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 Specifications
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ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY APPROVALS
AC Input Voltages Operating Temperature UL Battery Charger

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Single Phase 60Hz: 120, 208, 220, 240, 480 or 600 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F) File E 319318, Guide BBML

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Single Phase 50Hz: 220/240, 380 or 415 UL Std. No. 1012
Storage Temperature

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Three Phase 60Hz: 208, 240, 480 or 600 -40 to 85 C (-40 to 185 F) C-UL Battery Charger
Three Phase 50Hz: 220/240, 380 or 415 CAN/CSA
Voltage range: +/- 10% from nominal Relative Humidity

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Std. C22.2 No. 107-2
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0 to 95% (non-condensing)

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Frequency range: +/- 5%
MTBF UL Fire Alarm System Power Supply
Power Protection File S2768, Guide UTRZ

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Exceeds 250,000 Hours
AC Fuse, DC Fuse and Current Limit UL Std. No. 1481
Dimensions
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Protection Must Specify Accessory Code 09A
Overall dimensions and weights are 24V output, 240V or less, 60Hz single phase
DC Output Amps and Voltages listed on the last page of this Data Sheet. input only.
DC Amps: 3 to 400 amperes Case specifications are subject to change
due to innovative product development Notes:
DC Volts: 12, 24, 48, 130VDC (Others and design. When space requirements All models where appropriate will

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available such as 32, 36 & 260VDC) are critical, please consult the factory.
carry the U.L. and C-U.L. Battery
Output Filtering (With or without a battery) Mounting Charger listing. When U.L. Fire
30mV RMS for single phase models and Floor or wall units are available. Mounting Alarm System Power Supply Listings
flanges are supplied as integral part of are required, you must specify this

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100mV RMS for three phase models

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cabinet back plate on wall mounted models.
requirement at the time of order.
DC Voltage Regulation Finish Not all models can be U.L. approved.
Plus or minus 0.5% of setting from no load Pretreated with a seven stage iron phosphate Accessories, type of charger and
to full load over the specified input wash, sealer and deionized rinse. Then coated rating will determine U.L. approval.
voltage, frequency and ambient with an environmentally safe and durable ANSI Consult our factory if U.L. approvals
temperature ranges. 61 gray Polyester TGIC Minite powder finish.
are required.

Optional Accessories
.ALARM & CONTROL METERING & PROTECTION CONTINUED
16 Series (Refer to Digital C.A.P. Systems Data Sheet for complete details) . 01M DC Breaker two Pole High Interrupting
. 01C AC Breaker two Pole High Interrupting
LED C.A.P. Systems common features: - 22KAIC (up to 250VDC)
Selectable Display, Multi-Mode Equalize Timer

. 01D AC Breaker two Pole High Interrupting

Equalize Light - 65/35/18KAIC (240/480/600VAC)
AC Power Failure Relay w/ (2) sets Form “C” (Except 16Q)
Low DC Current Alarm w/ (2) sets Form “C”
Low DC Voltage 1 Alarm w/ (2)sets Form “C” & Adjustable Time Delay . 01F -AC100/65/25KAIC (240/480/600VAC)
Breaker three Pole High Interrupting

. 01G AC Breaker three Pole High Interrupting

(0-255 sec) (Except Ground Detection Alarms). - 65/35/18 KAIC (240/480/600VAC)
Multi-Mode Equalize Timer with Light adjustable from 1-144 hrs with

. 46 Series
five selectable modes and various failure alarm & lights.
(Refer to Digital C.A.P. Systems Data Sheet for complete details)
. 06G -Zero
100/65/25KAIC (240/480/600VAC)
Center Ammeter w/Battery & Load Terminals
2 Line LCD C.A.P. Systems common features: . 06L AC Ammeter +/-2% accuracy (single phase)
(under 250A units)
Selectable Display, Multi-Mode Equalize Timer
. 06M AC Voltmeter +/-2% accuracy (single phase)
Equalize Light . 14V AC Voltmeter with switch (three phase)
Float Light . 14W AC Ammeter with switch (three phase)
AC Power Failure Relay w/ (2) sets Form “C” (Except 46Q) . 102
Low DC Current Alarm w/ (2) sets Form “C”
. 107 DC Blocking Diode

. 11L Lightning Arrestor

Low DC Voltage 1 Alarm w/ (2)sets Form “C” & Adjustable Time Delay DC Surge Protectors (MOV’s)
(0-255 sec) (Except Ground Detection Alarms).
Multi-Mode Equalize Timer with Light adjustable from 1-144 hrs with MISCELLANEOUS
five selectable modes and various failure alarm & lights. . 09A UL1481 (24V output, 240V or less, 60Hz single phase)
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Discrete Alarm LEDs (46A & 46B) Available . 092 Tropicalization (magnetics only) Single Phase
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03N Low DC Current Alarm & Light w/ (1) set Form “C” contacts . 093 Tropicalization (magnetics only) Three Phase
04J Electronic Equalize Timer Multi-Mode adjustable from 2-144hrs . 10B USCG (U.S. Coast Guard) Accessories
with five selectable modes; Standard, 7-day, 14-day, 30-day
. 10L Battery & Load Terminals (under 250A units)
. and Equalize after Low DC Voltage.
. 11F 30mV Filtering for 3-phase units
050 Ground Detection Switch 3-position with DC Voltmeter
. 38G ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Modifications
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indication (130VDC models utilizes two switches)
. 38J ABS (38G) & USGC (10B) Single Phase
051 Ground Detection Alarm with Reset Pushbutton and (1) set
. 38K ABS (38G) & USGC (10B) Three Phase
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form “C” Positive and (1) set form “C” Negative contacts
. 11V Temperature Compensation (Internal Probe)
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052 Ground Detection Lights (Positive and Negative)
. 11W External Temperature Probe 22 ft
053 Ground Detection Switch & Lights . 100 2 Battery Charge Divider - Negative Ground
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(130VDC models utilizes two switches)
. 10U 2 Battery Charge Divider - Positive Ground
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054 AC Power Failure Light
. 101 3 Battery Charge Divider - Negative Ground
060 AC Pilot Light Neon Bulb (LED included with 16 Series Digital C.A.P.) . 10V 3 Battery Charge Divider - Positive Ground
. 068 . 095 Point to Point Wiring Diagram with Wire Markers
. 16C
Sonalert with Silence Switch Audible Alarm
Hi/Lo-2 Combination Alarm High/Low DC Voltage, Field Calibrations . 09L Physical Parts Location Drawing
& Adjustments, Individual Lights and (2) Form “C” contacts for . 097 SIS Wire (#16 AWG and larger) Markers
. each alarm . 09W Heat Shrinkable Wire Markers
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10G Forced Load Sharing (with same model number only) . 080 Drip Shield (must order separately)
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103 Remote Sensing . --- Floor Stand (must order separately)
162 Summary Alarm (for use with discrete components only)
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS (Offered only with 46 series C.A.P.)
METERING & PROTECTION
. 011 AC Breaker Single Pole (120VAC only) . 21J
. 21P
IEC 61850 Ethernet
. 012 DC Breaker Single Pole
. 21Q
DNP 3.0 Communications RS232/RS485/Ethernet
. 016 AC Breaker Two Pole
. 21S
MODBUS Communications RS232/RS485/Ethernet
. 017 DC Breaker Two Pole
. 01B AC Breaker Three Pole (3-phase input only) . 21X
MODBUS RTU Serial Data Port
SNMP

Notes: Discrete Alarms are not available in conjunction with Digital C.A.P. (Combined Accessory Package) systems. Typically, when ordering two or
more discrete components, the Digital C.A.P. system listed above provides a more economical approach.
Case sizes may differ depending on optional accessories and/or 50Hz input. Please consult factory when dimensions are critical.
 DC (1) AC Input Current Draw @ 100% Load (Amps)
(2)
(4) Shipping
AC Std.
Model DC Fuse Weight
Input 60Hz Units 50Hz Units Case
Number Amps Size (Approximate)
Phase A D L B C ZD B L G J
(Amps) 120 208 220 240 480 600 240 / 220 380 415 Size lbs kgs
A12B-3-12V 3 10 1 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.4 --- --- 0.4 / 0.4 --- --- 7 60 28
A12B-6-12V 6 15 1 1.5 0.9 0.8 0.8 --- --- 0.8 / 0.8 --- --- 7 70 32
12 volt systems

A12B-10-12V 10 20 1 2.5 1.4 1.4 1.3 --- --- 1.3 / 1.4 --- --- 7 80 37
(6L, 9 or 10NC)

A12B-15-12V 15 25 1 3.8 2.2 2.1 1.9 --- --- 1.9 / 2.1 --- --- 3 90 41
A12B-20-12V 20 30 1 5 2.9 2.7 2.5 --- --- 2.5 / 2.7 --- --- 3 95 44
A12B-30-12V 30 40 1 7.5 4.3 4.1 3.8 1.9 * 1.6 * 3.8 / 4.1 2.4 * 2.2 * 3 105 48
A12B-40-12V 40 60 1 10 5.8 5.5 5 2.5 * 2.1 * 5 / 5.5 3.2 * 2.9 * 6 155 71
A12B-50-12V 50 80 1 13 7.2 6.8 6.3 3.1 * 2.6 * 6.3 / 6.8 4.0 * 3.6 * 6 170 78
A12B-60-12V 60 80 1 15 8.7 8.2 7.5 3.8 * 3.1 * 7.5 / 8.2 4.7 * 4.3 * 6 180 82
A12B-75-12V 75 100 1 19 11 11 9.4 4.7 * 3.9 * 9.4 / 11 5.9 * 5.4 * 6 225 103
100 150 1 25 14 14 13 6.3 * 5.2 * 13 / 14 7.9 7.2 8A 315 143
Please consult factory for other available cell ranges if desired range not shown.

A12B-100-12V 100 150 3 --- 7.5 7.1 6.5 3.3 * 2.7 * / 7.1 4.1 * 3.8 * 8A 325 148
6.5
A12B-3-24V 3 10 1 1.5 0.9 0.8 0.8 --- --- 0.8 / 0.8 --- --- 7 70 32
A12B-6-24V 6 15 1 3 1.7 1.6 1.5 --- --- 1.5 / 1.6 --- --- 3 85 39
A12B-10-24V 10 20 1 5 2.9 2.7 2.5 --- --- 2.5 / 2.7 --- ---- 3 95 44
A12B-15-24V 15 25 1 7.5 4.3 4.1 3.8 1.9 * 1.6 * 3.8 / 4.1 2.4 * 2.2 * 3 100 46
A12B-20-24V 20 30 1 10 5.8 5.5 5 2.5 * 2.1 * 5 / 5.1 3.2 * 2.9 * 3 120 55
A12B-25-24V 25 35 1 13 7.2 6.8 6.3 3.1 * 2.6 * 6.3 / 6.8 4.0 * 3.6 * 3 135 62
(12L, 18, 19 or 20NC)

A12B-30-24V 30 40 1 15 8.7 8.2 7.5 3.8 * 3.1 * 7.5 / 8.2 4.7 * 4.3 * 3 145 66
24 volt systems

A12B-35-24V 35 50 1 18 11 9.6 8.8 4.4 * 3.7 * 8.8 / 9.6 5.5 * 5.1 * 6 190 87
A12B-40-24V 40 60 1 21 12 11 10 5* 3.2 * 10 / 11 6.3 * 5.8 * 6 205 93
A12B-50-24V 50 80 1 26 15 14 13 6.3 * 5.2 * 13 / 14 7.9 7.2 6 240 109
A12B-60-24V 60 80 1 31 18 17 15 7.5 6.3 * 15 / 17 9.5 8.7 6 265 121
A12B-75-24V 75 100 1 38 22 21 19 9.4 7.8 19 / 21 12 11 70 400 182
100 150 1 51 29 28 26 13 11 26 / 28 16 15 70 450 205
A12B-100-24V
100 150 3 63 36 34 31 16 13 31 / 34 20 18 70 500 227
A12B-125-24V 125 200 3 --- 19 18 17 8.1 6.8 * 17 / 18 11 9.4 70 525 239
A12B-150-24V 150 200 3 --- 23 22 20 9.8 8.2 20 / 22 13 12 72 630 286
A12B-200-24V 200 250 3 --- 30 29 26 13 11 26 / 29 17 16 27 825 375
A12B-250-24V 250 300 3 --- 38 36 33 17 14 33 / 36 21 19 27 880 400
A12B-300-24V 300 400 3 --- 46 43 40 20 17 40 / 43 25 23 27 940 427
A12B-400-24V 400 600 3 --- 61 57 53 26 22 53 / 57 33 31 47 1350 613
A12B-3-48V 3 10 1 3 1.7 1.6 1.5 --- --- 1.5 / 1.6 --- --- 7 85 39
A12B-6-48V 6 15 1 6 3.5 3.3 3 --- --- 3 / 3.3 --- --- 3 90 41
A12B-10-48V 10 20 1 10 5.8 5.5 5 2.5 * 2.1 * 5 / 5.5 3.2 * 2.9 * 3 140 64
A12B-15-48V 15 25 1 15 8.7 8.2 7.5 3.8 * 3.1 * 7.5 / 8.2 4.7 * 4.3 * 3 180 82
A12B-20-48V 20 30 1 21 12 11 10 5* 4.2 * 10 / 11 6.3 * 5.8 * 6 205 93
A12B-25-48V 25 35 1 26 15 14 13 6.3 * 5.2 * 13 / 14 7.9 7.2 6 240 109
(24L, 36, 37 or 38NC)

A12B-30-48V 30 40 1 31 18 17 15 7.5 6.3 * 15 / 17 9.5 8.7 6 265 121

48 volt systems

A12B-40-48V 40 60 1 41 24 22 21 10 8.4 21 / 22 13 12 6 275 125

A12B-50-48V 50 80 1 51 29 28 26 13 11 26 / 28 16 15 8A 355 161
Must specify only one battery type and number of cells from range shown above.

A12B-60-48V 60 80 3 --- 18 17 16 7.8 6.5 * 16 / 17 9.9 9 8A 400 182

A12B-75-48V 75 100 3 --- 23 22 20 9.8 8.2 20 / 22 13 12 72 525 239
A12B-100-48V 100 150 3 --- 30 29 26 13 11 26 / 29 17 16 72 625 284
A12B-125-48V 125 200 3 --- 38 36 33 17 14 33 / 36 21 19 72 700 318
A12B-150-48V 150 200 3 --- 46 43 40 20 17 40 / 43 25 23 27 850 386
A12B-175-48V 175 250 3 --- 53 50 46 23 19 46 / 50 29 27 27 1000 454
A12B-200-48V 200 250 3 --- 61 57 53 26 22 53 / 57 33 31 27 1150 522
A12B-250-48V 250 300 3 --- 76 71 66 33 28 66 / 71 42 38 47 1400 635
A12B-300-48V 300 400 3 --- 91 86 79 40 33 79 / 86 50 46 47 1700 772
A12B-400-48V 400 600 3 --- 121 114 105 53 44 105 / 114 66 61 47 1800 817
A12B-3-130V 3 10 1 7.5 4.3 4.1 3.8 --- --- 3.8 / 4.1 --- --- 3 140 64
A12B-6-130V 6 15 1 15 8.7 8.2 7.5 --- --- 7.5 / 8.2 4.7 * --- 3 140 64
A12B-10-130V 10 20 1 26 15 14 13 6.3 * 5.2 * 13 / 14 7.9 7.2 6 225 103
A12B-15-130V 15 25 1 38 22 21 19 9.4 7.8 19 / 21 12 11 6 250 114
20 30 1 51 29 28 26 13 11 26 / 28 16 15 6 270 123
A12B-20-130V /
20 30 3 --- 15 14 13 6.5 10 13 14 8.2 7.5 8A 360 164
(54 through 60L, 92 through 97NC)

25 35 1 63 37 35 32 16 14 32 / 35 20 19 8A 355 161
A12B-25-130V ---
25 35 3 19 18 16 8.1 13 16 / 18 10 9.4 8A 390 177
30 40 1 75 44 41 38 19 16 38 / 41 24 22 8A 390 177
A12B-30-130V
30 40 3 --- 23 21 20 9.8 16 20 / 21 12 11 8A 430 196
/
130 volt systems

35 50 1 88 51 48 44 22 19 44 48 28 26 72 505 230
A12B-35-130V --- /
35 50 3 27 25 23 12 9.5 23 25 15 14 72 580 264
40 60 1 101 58 55 51 26 21 51 / 55 32 29 72 550 250
A12B-40-130V --- /
40 60 3 30 29 26 13 11 26 29 17 16 72 625 284
A12B-50-130V 50 80 3 --- 38 36 33 17 14 33 / 36 21 19 72 645 293
A12B-60-130V 60 80 3 --- 46 43 40 20 17 40 / 43 25 23 27 865 393
A12B-75-130V 75 100 3 --- 57 54 49 25 21 49 / 54 31 29 27 930 422
A12B-100-130V 100 150 3 --- 76 71 66 33 28 66 / 71 42 38 27 1040 472
A12B-125-130V 125 200 3 --- 94 89 82 41 34 82 / 89 52 48 47 1500 681
A12B-150-130V 150 200 3 --- 113 107 98 49 41 98 / 107 62 57 47 1800 817
A12B-175-130V 175 250 3 --- 132 125 114 57 48 114 / 125 72 66 47 1950 885
A12B-200-130V 200 250 3 --- 151 142 131 66 55 131 / 142 83 76 47 2100 953
A12B-250-130V 250 300 3 --- 188 178 163 82 68 163 / 178 103 95 47 2300 1044
(3)
A12B-300-130V 300 400 3 --- 226 214 196 98 82 196 / 214 124 113 47B 2400 1089
(3)
A12B-400-130V 400 600 3 --- 301 285 261 131 109 261 / 285 165 151 57 2550 1157
(1) equipped with AC Breaker, a series fuse is included.
(2) AC Current Draws based @ 100% load and standard battery cells of 6L (12V), 12L (24V), 24L (48V) and 60L (130V). Maximum Current Draw is 120% of ratings shown. AC Current draws shown in Italics have high
(4)
(3)
Denotes units not U.L Listed
Case si when dimensions are critical.
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Case Specifications
Overall Dimensions Cable Entry (when facing unit)
Case No. Width Depth Height
AC input DC output Mounting
in mm in mm in mm
3 15.375 391 11.000 279 23.750 603 RIGHT LEFT WALL / FLOOR

6 25.580 650 13.935 354 28.000 711 RIGHT / TOP / BOTTOM LEFT / TOP / BOTTOM WALL / FLOOR

7 14.250 362 10.625 270 19.875 505 RIGHT LEFT WALL / FLOOR

8A 27.200 691 15.250 387 32.500 826 RIGHT LEFT FLOOR

27 27.312 694 25.875 657 56.125 1426 TOP TOP FLOOR

47 38.000 965 39.375 1000 70.000 1778 TOP / BOTTOM TOP / BOTTOM FLOOR

47B 38.00 965 46.750 1188 71.125 1807 TOP / BOTTOM TOP / BOTTOM FLOOR

57 60.000 1524 36.000 914 80.000 2032 BOTTOM BOTTOM FLOOR

70 27.000 686 19.000 483 41.000 1041 RIGHT / BOTTOM LEFT / BOTTOM FLOOR

72 27.000 686 23.500 597 44.500 1130 RIGHT / BOTTOM BOTTOM FLOOR

Case sizes may differ depending on optional accessories and / or 50Hz input. Please consult factory when dimensions are critical.
Dimensions shown above are overall footprint. Detailed dimensions drawings are available for mounting purposes.

46 Series (LCD) 16 Series (LED)

Refer to Digital C.A.P. System Data Sheet for complete details.
Discrete alarm LEDs available.

Model Number Nomenclature

A12B - 15 - 130V - ( ) ( ) 1 - ( ) - ( )
Factory Assigned
Model Number Accessory Code TOP
depth
Battery Cell Type VIEW
DC Amps AC Phase Code
AC Voltage(s) Codes
DC Volts Special Frequency
When Required *

AC Phase Codes AC Voltage Codes Special Frequency Code

1 - Single Phase 60Hz 50Hz 5 = 50Hz
3 - Three Phase A - 120 BL - 240/220 * 60Hz standard unless
D - 208 G - 380 special code is entered
L - 220 J - 415
Battery Cell Type
B - 240 L = Lead Acid
C - 480 FRONT
LR = VRLA height
ZD - 600 N = Nickel Cadmium
VIEW

Ordering Information - Intermittent DC Loads and Duration

When ordering, please specify: - Continous DC Load
- La Marche Model Number A12B - Allowable Recharge Time from Full
- Input Voltage, Frequency, Phase Discharge (where applicable)
- Number and Type of Battery Cells - Optional Accessories width

- Amp Hour Capacity of Battery - Verify AC Input Current Draw