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Mean Well HLG-240H-48 Power Supply 240W 48V 5A
4.9 (21 reviews)Overview
HLG-240H-48 is the 48V output model of this series: rated current 5A, rated power 240W, typical efficiency 93%.
HLG-240H series is a 240W AC/DC LED driver featuring the dual mode constant voltage and constant current output. HLG-240H operates from 90~305VAC and offers models with different rated voltage ranging between 12V and 54V. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 93.5%, with the fanless design, the entire series is able to operate for -40℃ ~ +90℃ case temperature under free air convection. The design of metal housing and IP67/IP65 ingress protection level allows this series to fit both indoor and outdoor applications. HLG-240H is equipped with various function options, such as dimming methodologies, so as to provide the optimal design flexibility for LED lighting system.
Features
- Constant Voltage + Constant Current mode output
- Metal housing with class I design
- IP67 / IP65 rating for indoor or outdoor installations
- Function options: output adjustable via potentiometer; 3 in 1 dimming
- Typical lifetime > 62000 hours
- 7 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 48V
- CONSTANT CURRENT REGIONNote.4
- 24 ~ 48V
- RATED CURRENT
- 5A
- RATED POWER
- 240W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 250mVp-p
- VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE
- 44.8 ~ 51.2V
- CURRENT ADJ. RANGE
- 2.5 ~ 5A
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.3
- ±1.0%
- LINE REGULATION
- ±0.5%
- LOAD REGULATION
- ±0.5%
- SETUP, RISE TIMENote.6
- 1000ms,80ms/115VAC 500ms,80ms/230VAC
- HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
- 15ms / 115VAC, 230VAC
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.5
- 90 ~ 305VAC 127 ~ 431VDC (Please refer to "STATIC CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
- PF≧0.98/115VAC, PF≧0.95/230VAC @ full load (Please refer to "POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
- THD< 20% (@ load≧50% / 115VAC,230VAC; @ load≧75% / 277VAC) (Please refer to " TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD) " section)
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 93%
- AC CURRENT (Typ.)
- 4A / 115VAC 2A / 230VAC 1.2A / 277VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
- COLD START 75A(twidth=570μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC; Per NEMA 410
- MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
- 2 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 4 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT
- <0.75mA / 277VAC
PROTECTION
- OVER CURRENT
- 95 ~ 108% Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 55 ~ 63V
- OVER TEMPERATURE
- Shut down o/p voltage, recovers automatically after temperature goes down
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- Tcase= -40 ~ +90℃ (Please refer to "OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE" section)
- MAX. CASE TEMP.
- Tcase= +90℃
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 5G 12min./1cycle, period for 72min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- UL1012, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 107.1-01, UL8750(type”HL”), CSA C22.2 No. 250.0-08; BS EN/EN/AS/NZS 61347-1, BS EN/EN/AS/NZS 61347-2-13 independent (except for HLG-240H C type); IEC/UL/BS EN/EN 62368-1(except for AB,D type), UL8750;GB/T19510.1,GB/T19510. 213(except for C-type); IP65 or IP67;J61347-1,J61347-2-13 (except for C,D-type) , BIS IS15885( for 48V only), EAC TP TC 004,KC61347-1,KC61347-2-13 (except for AB,C,D-type) approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC I/P-FG:2KVAC O/P-FG:1.5KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P, I/P-FG, O/P-FG:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSION
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55015, BS EN/EN55032 (CISPR32) Class B, BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C (@ load≧50%) ; BS EN/EN61000-3-3,GB/T 17743 , GB17625.1,EAC TP TC 020;KC KN15,KN61547(except for AB,C,D-type)
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11, BS EN/EN61547, BS EN/EN55024, light industry level (surge immunity Line-Earth 4KV, Line-Line 2KV) EAC TP TC 020;KC KN15,KN61547(except for AB,C,D-type)
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 2015.1K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 176.4K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 244.2*68*38.8mm (L*W*H)(HLG-240H-Blank/A/B) 251*68*38.8mm (L*W*H)(HLG-240H C-Type)
- PACKING
- 1.3Kg; 12pcs/16.6Kg/0.84CUFT(HLG-240-Blank/A/B) 1.23Kg; 12pcs/15.8Kg/1.16CUFT(HLG-240 C-Type)
Test conditions and notes14
- 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated current and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
- 2. Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz of bandwidth by using a 12" twisted pair-wire terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf parallel capacitor.
- 3. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
- 4. Please refer to "DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE".
- 5. De-rating may be needed under low input voltages. Please refer to “STATIC CHARACTERISTIC” sections for details.
- 6. Length of set up time is measured at first cold start. Turning ON/OFF the driver may lead to increase of the set up time.
- 7. The driver is considered as a component that will be operated in combination with final equipment. Since EMC performance will be affected by the complete installation, the final equipment manufacturers must re-qualify EMC Directive on the complete installation again. (as available on https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf)
- 8. To fulfill requirements of the latest ErP regulation for lighting fixtures, this LED driver can only be used behind a switch without permanently connected to the mains.
- 9. This series meets the typical life expectancy of >62,000 hours of operation when Tcase, particularly tc point (or TMP, per DLC), is about 75℃ or less.
- 10. Please refer to the warranty statement on MEAN WELL's website at http://www.meanwell.com.
- 11. The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and of 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
- 12. For any application note and IP water proof function installation caution, please refer our user manual before using. https://www.meanwell.com/Upload/PDF/LED_EN.pdf
- 13. For A/AB type need to consider build in using to comply with Type HL application.
- 14. Products sourced from the Americas regions may only have the UL, CE and UKCA logos. Please contact your MEAN WELL sales for more information.
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- LED street lighting
- LED high-bay lighting
- Parking space lighting
- LED fishing lamp
- LED greenhouse lighting
- Type “HL” for use in ClassⅠ, Division 2 hazardous (Classified) location.
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FAQ
Can I use the HLG-240H-48 for 48V outdoor LED strip lighting?
Yes. The HLG-240H-48 outputs 240W at 48V and 5A with an IP67 waterproof rating, making it suitable for fully exposed outdoor 48V LED strip installations. The -40°C to +90°C case temperature range and metal housing handle harsh weather year-round.
Is the HLG-240H-48 a good driver for 48V LED grow lights?
Yes. Many quantum board and COB LED grow light assemblies operate at 48V. The HLG-240H-48 provides 240W at 48V in constant-current mode with a CC range of 24-48V, delivering stable current as LED forward voltage varies with temperature. Note that this is a fixed-output model with no dimming; for dimming control, use the -48B or -48AB.
Can the HLG-240H-48 power 48V LED modules in large outdoor signage?
Yes. At 240W and 48V with 5A output, it can drive arrays of 48V LED sign modules for channel letters, pylon signs, or illuminated billboards. The IP67 waterproof rating ensures reliable operation inside weather-exposed sign enclosures. The wide 90-305VAC input works across global mains voltages.
Can I use the HLG-240H-48 for 48V DC bus distribution in a small lighting network?
Yes. A 48V bus reduces current and voltage drop over longer cable runs compared to 12V or 24V systems. The HLG-240H-48 provides 5A at 48V (240W), making it suitable for feeding multiple downstream 48V-to-lower-voltage converters or direct 48V fixtures in commercial or industrial lighting layouts.
How many meters of 48V LED strip can the HLG-240H-48 power?
Divide 240W by your strip's rated power per meter. For a 48V strip drawing 20W/m, that gives 12 meters (240W / 20W per meter = 12m). A more efficient strip at 10W/m would allow 24 meters. Always verify your strip's rated wattage per meter and keep total load at or below 240W.
Can the HLG-240H-48 be installed outdoors in freezing winter conditions?
Yes. It is rated for a case temperature (Tcase) of -40°C to +90°C, so it handles extreme cold, with output derating at high temperatures per the sheet. The IP67 waterproof rating protects against snow, ice, and rain ingress. The fanless metal housing cools by free air convection.
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Other HLG-240H Models
5 other models| Model | Power | Voltage | Current | IP Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Well S-HLG-240H-24 Power Supply 240W 24V with AU/NZ plug 10A | 240W | 24V | 10A | IP67 | View |
| Mean Well HLG-240H-48A Power Supply 240W 48V - Adjustable 5A | 240W | 48V | 5A | IP65 | View |
| Mean Well HLG-240H-24A Power Supply 240W 24V - Adjustable 10A | 240W | 24V | 10A | IP65 | View |
| Mean Well HLG-240H-24B Power Supply 240W 24V- Dimmable 10A | 240W | 24V | 10A | IP67 | View |
| Mean Well HLG-240H-12A Power Supply 192W 12V - Adjustable 16A | 192W | 12V | 16A | IP65 | View |
Customer reviews
Reviewed by 21 customers across the HLG series
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Best outdoor driver we use
Model: HLG-240H-24Quantity: 6HLG-240H-24 is IP67 and just keeps going. Powering a car-park flood install, 8 months no issues.
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Premium, worth it
Model: HLG-185H-24Quantity: 4Built-in PFC, runs cool, DALI option on the B model. Our go-to.
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Flawless
Model: HLG-320H-48Quantity: 2Drove a 48V architectural run for months, dead silent.
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