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Mean Well APC-12E-700 Power Supply 12W 700mA

Class II designlow costsmall and compactIP42

SKU APC-12E-700

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Overview

APC-12E-700 is the model of this series: rated current 700mA, rated power 12.6W, typical efficiency 79%.

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

APC-12E-700Specifications from the official datasheet (2024-10-16 edition)

OUTPUT

RATED CURRENT: 700mA
DC VOLTAGE RANGE: 9~18V
RATED POWER: 12.6W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)^Note.2: 250mVp-p
VOLTAGE TOLERANCE^Note.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 RANGE^Note.4: 180 ~ 264VAC 254 ~ 370VDC
FREQUENCY RANGE: 47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.): PF>0.5/230VAC at full load
EFFICIENCY(Typ.): 79%
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: 20.7~ 24.3V 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

APC-12E-700 Mechanical Specification — Mechanical Specification

APC-12E-700 Block Diagram — Block Diagram

Typical applications

Suitable for LED relate fixture or applianc e (such as LED Decoration or Advertisement devices)(Note.7)

Downloads

Test reports1

Test Report (APC-12E-700)(EN) PDF Download

Catalogues1

Mean Well LED Driver Catalog PDF Download

FAQ

What type of LED power supply is the Mean Well APC-12E-700?

The APC-12E-700 is a constant current LED power supply rated at 700 mA. For this model, the output DC voltage range is 9 to 18 V and the rated power is 12.6 W, making it suitable for LED loads designed around that current level.

What applications is the APC-12E-700 designed for?

This model suits LED lighting and moving sign applications that need a regulated 700 mA constant current rather than a general-purpose fixed-voltage supply. Note that the datasheet states it is not intended for LED lighting luminaire applications in the EU, where Mean Well recommends the LPF/NPF/XLG series.

Is the Mean Well APC-12E-700 dimmable?

No dimming function is listed on the datasheet for this model, so treat it as a non-dimmable LED driver. Buyers needing dimming should compare it against a different driver series that explicitly supports dimming control.

Can the APC-12E-700 be used in demanding environments?

This unit has an IP42 rating and a working temperature range of -30°C to +70°C, subject to the output derating curve. Working humidity is 20 to 90% RH non-condensing, which supports use in a range of indoor or protected applications.

What protection and safety features does the APC-12E-700 include?

The APC-12E-700 has over voltage protection at 20.7 to 24.3 V, which shuts off the output voltage with clamping by a zener diode. It is approved to BS EN/EN 62368-1, with EMC compliance to BS EN/EN55032, EN61000-3-2/-3-3 and EN55035, and a 3.75 KVAC input-output withstand voltage.

How compact is the Mean Well APC-12E-700?

This driver has compact dimensions of 77 x 40 x 29 mm and a weight of 0.08 kg. Its small size suits space-conscious LED power applications where a compact form factor matters.

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Model	Power	Voltage	Current	IP Rating
Mean Well APC-12E-350 Power Supply 12W 350mA	12.6W	36V	0.35A	IP42	View

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