TWIN C 12

  • 12 VDC input / output
  • 10 A or 20 A output current
  • Switches the output to battery power in the event of a mains failure with absolutely no interruption
  • Integrated deep-discharge protection with automatic load disconnection
  • Integrated battery test system with warning function
  • Temperature-controlled battery charging
  • Selectable time- and load-dependent bridging time
  • Adjustable mains failure threshold
  • Adjustable charging current up to 2.2 A to suit the installed battery capacity
  • Top-hat rail mounting

Technical Specifications

INPUT TWIN C 1210 TWIN C 1220
Rated input voltage 12.0 VDC
Input voltage adjustment range 11.25 … 15.0 VDC
No-load current 130 mA
OUTPUT TWIN C 1210 TWIN C 1220
Nominal output voltage during mains operation 12.0 VDC
Output voltage when running on battery power 13.5 … 9.5 VDC
Output current 10.0 A 20.0 A
ENERGY STORAGE TWIN C 1210 TWIN C 1220
Transitional period load-dependent & limited by external battery capacity
Charging current typ. 0.4 … 2.2 A
Deep discharge protection typ. 9.5 VDC
Discharge warning contact typ. 10.5 VDC
Storage type to connect externally VRLA-AGM 12.0 VDC
Storage capacity to connect externally 2.0 … 24.0 Ah
SIGNALLING AND COMMUNICATION TWIN C 1210 TWIN C 1220
Signalling LED
FUSE PROTECTION TWIN C 1210 TWIN C 1220
Internal battery fuse 15.0 A 20.0 A
TWIN C 1210 TWIN C 1220
Width 47 mm
Height 138 mm
Depth 115 mm
Weight 0.4 kg
Installation method DIN rail mounting
CONNECTION 1 TWIN C 1210 TWIN C 1220
Connection type Power terminals
Connection technology Spring-loaded terminals Screw terminals
Single-core conductor 0.08 … 2.5 mm² 0.5 … 6 mm²
Fine-stranded conductor 0.08 … 2.5 mm² 0.5 … 4 mm²
Stripping length 5 … 6 mm 14 mm
Tightening torque for the terminal 0.5 … 0,6 Nm
CONNECTION 2 TWIN C 1210 TWIN C 1220
Connection type Control and signalling terminals
Connection technology Spring-loaded terminals Screw terminals
Single-core conductor 0.08 … 2.5 mm² 0.2 … 2.5 mm²
Fine-stranded conductor 0.08 … 2.5 mm² 0.2 … 2.5 mm²
Stripping length 5 … 6 mm 9 mm
Tightening torque for the terminal 0.4 … 0.5 Nm
PROTECTION AND SAFETY TWIN C 1210 TWIN C 1220
IP Rating IP 20
Protection class III
Reverse polarity protection Input and battery voltage
TWIN C 1210 TWIN C 1220
Ambient temperature (operation) 0 … +50 °C
Ambient temperature (storage) -20 … +55 °C
Cooling natural convection
TWIN C 1210 TWIN C 1220
EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with 2011/65/EU,  2014/30/EU
Standards and regulations DIN EN IEC 62368-1
DIN EN IEC 61000-6-2
DIN EN IEC 61000-6-3
TWIN C 1210 TWIN C 1220
Product group DC-UPS Modules
Packaging unit 1 item
Type of packaging Cardboard
Country of origin DE
HS Code 85044095
Item number 86202 86197

Product description

The TWIN C 12 DC UPS module is designed for industrial applications and is available in 12 VDC versions rated at 10 A and 20 A. Its modular design, comprising an external battery and mains power supply, provides the ideal solution for an uninterruptible 12 VDC system – available in various power ratings to suit a wide range of applications.

Approvals and Applications

CE marking

CE marking

2011/65/EU, 2014/30/EU

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