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Overview
APC-12E-350 is the model of this series: rated current 350mA, rated power 12.6W, typical efficiency 81%.
APC-12E series is one 12W AC/DC constant current mode single output LED power supply. It accepts input 180~264VAC and provides two models with different output current, 350mA and 700mA, respectively, that the small wattage LED applications employ the most frequently. Exploiting Class II design (without FG pin) and adopting the 94V-0 flame retardant plastic enclosure, APC-12E ideally fits the entry-level LED applications.
Features
- Constant current design
- Protections:Short circuit / Over voltage
- Fully isolated plastic case
- Small and compact size
- Cooling by free air convection
- Class Ⅱ power unit, no FG
- No load power consumption <0.5W
- IP42 design
- Suitable for LED lighting and moving sign applications
- 100% full load burn-in test
- Low cost / High reliability
- 2 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- RATED CURRENT
- 350mA
- DC VOLTAGE RANGE
- 9~36V
- RATED POWER
- 12.6W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 300mVp-p
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.3
- ±5.0%
- CURRENT ACCURACY
- ±8.0%
- LINE REGULATION
- ±1.0%
- LOAD REGULATION
- ±3.0%
- SETUP, RISE TIME
- 500ms, 180ms / 230VAC
- HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
- 20ms/230VAC at full load
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.4
- 180 ~ 264VAC 254 ~ 370VDC
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
- PF>0.5/230VAC at full load
- EFFICIENCY(Typ.)
- 81%
- AC CURRENT
- 0.2A/230VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)
- COLD START 70A(twidth=120μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
- MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
- 17 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 29 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT
- 0.25mA / 240VAC
PROTECTION
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 39.6~ 46.8V Protection type : Shut off o/p voltage, clamping by zener diode
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -30 ~ 70℃(Refer to "Derating Curve")
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.2%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC (Note 5)
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- IP42, BS EN/EN 62368-1 approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P:>100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSION
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55032,BS EN/EN61000-3-2,BS EN/EN61000-3-3
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55035,BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11; light industry level(surge 2KV)
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 6112.3K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 1013.6K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 77*40*29(L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 0.08Kg; 120pcs/11.8Kg/1.06CUFT
Certifications & ratings
- IP level
- IP42
- Marked features
- SELV
Test conditions and notes8
- 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load 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. Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the static characteristic for more details.
- 5. The power supply 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)
- 6. 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).
- 7. This product is not intended for LED lighting luminaire applications in the EU.(In the EU the LPF/NPF/XLG series are recommended.)
- 8. 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
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- Suitable for LED relate fixture or applianc e (such as LED Decoration or Advertisement devices)(Note.7)
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FAQ
What is the Mean Well APC-12E-350 designed for?
The APC-12E-350 is a constant current LED power supply suited to lighting and moving sign applications outside EU luminaire use, for which the datasheet says it is not intended. It delivers a fixed 350mA output for systems that need a constant current driver rather than a constant voltage supply.
What are the main electrical ratings of this model?
This model is rated at 12.6W with a 350mA output current and a 9 to 36V output voltage range. Its input range is 180 to 264VAC or 254 to 370VDC, so it is a high-line input driver, not a universal 90-264VAC unit.
Is the APC-12E-350 dimmable?
No dimming function is listed on the datasheet for this model, so it should be treated as a non-dimming LED driver. Buyers needing built-in dimming should compare it with a different driver series.
What type of LED load is this driver compatible with?
The APC-12E-350 is intended for LED applications that require a constant current of 350mA. It is best suited to LED loads whose forward voltage stays within this driver's 9 to 36V output range and 12.6W power rating.
Can this power supply be used in demanding temperature conditions?
This model has a working temperature range of -30°C to +70°C, subject to the stated derating curve. With its IP42 rating, it suits indoor or protected commercial and industrial LED installations where temperatures vary significantly.
What protection and safety features does the APC-12E-350 include?
The APC-12E-350 has over voltage protection at 39.6 to 46.8V, which shuts off the output with zener diode clamping. It is approved to BS EN/EN 62368-1, complies with BS EN/EN55032 and EN55035 EMC standards, and has a 3.75KVAC input-output withstand voltage.
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Other APC-12E Models
1 other model| Model | Power | Voltage | Current | IP Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Well APC-12E-700 Power Supply 12W 700mA | 12.6W | 18V | 0.7A | IP42 | View |
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