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Mean Well APC-8E-250 Power Supply 8W 250mA

Class II designlow costsmall and compactIP42

SKU APC-8E-250

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Overview

APC-8E-250 is the model of this series: rated current 250mA, rated power 8W, typical efficiency 81.5%.

APC-8E series is one 8W AC/DC constant current mode single output LED power supply. It accepts input 180~264VAC and provides four models with different output current, 250mA,350mA, 500mA and 700mA, respectively, that the small wattage LED applications employ the most frequently. Exploting Class II design (without FG pin) and adopting the 94V-0 flame retardant plastic enclosure, APC-8E ideally fits the entry-level LED applications.

Features

Specifications

APC-8E-250Specifications from the official datasheet (2024-10-16 edition)

OUTPUT

RATED CURRENT: 250mA
OPERATING VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.4: 16~32V
RATED POWER: 8W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)^Note.2: 350mVp-p
NO LOAD OUTPUT VOLTAGE(max.): 38V
CURRENT ACCURACY: ±8.0%
SETUP, RISE TIME: 500ms, 180ms / 230VAC
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.): 20ms/230VAC at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.3: 180 ~ 264VAC 254 ~ 370VDC (Note.5)
FREQUENCY RANGE: 47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.): PF>0.5/230VAC at full load
EFFICIENCY(Typ.): 81.5%
AC CURRENT: 0.15A/230VAC
INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.): COLD START 70A(twidth=120μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT: 0.25mA / 240VAC

PROTECTION

SHORT CIRCUIT: Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed.

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 ~45℃)
VIBRATION: 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS: EAC TP TC 004,BS EN/EN 62368-1 approved; design refer to UL8750,CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08
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, EAC TP TC 020
EMC IMMUNITY: Compliance to BS EN/EN55035,BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11; light industry level(surge 2KV), EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

MTBF: 13484.2K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 2207.6K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 60*30*23.5(L*W*H)
PACKING: 0.05Kg; 144pcs/7.6Kg/0.79CUFT

Certifications & ratings

IP level: IP42

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. Derating may be needed under low input voltage, please check the static characteristic for more details.
4. Constant current operation region is within 50% ~100% rated output voltage. This is the suitable operation region for LED related applications, but please reconfirm special electrical requirements for some specific system design.
5. When applying DC voltage for input, please connect the brown input wire to the positive side whereas blue input wire to the negative side.
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-8E-250 Mechanical Specification — Mechanical Specification

Typical applications

Suitable for LED related fixture or appliance (such as LED Decoration or Advertisement devices)(Note.7)

Downloads

Test reports1

Test Report (APC-8E-250)(EN) PDF Download

Catalogues1

Mean Well LED Driver Catalog PDF Download

FAQ

What is the Mean Well APC-8E-250 designed for?

The APC-8E-250 is an 8W constant current LED power supply rated at 250mA. It is intended for LED lighting and moving sign applications where a constant current driver is required rather than a constant voltage power supply.

What are the main electrical ratings of the APC-8E-250?

This model is rated for 8W output power and 250mA rated current. The operating voltage range is 16 to 32V, and the input range is 180 to 264VAC or 254 to 370VDC.

Does the APC-8E-250 support dimming?

No, the datasheet lists no dimming control function for this model. It is a non-dimming constant current power supply intended for applications that do not require integrated dimming.

Is the APC-8E-250 suitable for demanding environments?

It is designed to operate in ambient temperatures from -30°C to +70°C, subject to the output derating curve. The unit also has an IP42 design, which offers basic protection for indoor or protected environments but is not intended for harsh wet-location use.

What protections and approvals does this model include?

The APC-8E-250 includes short circuit protection, which uses hiccup mode and recovers automatically after the fault is removed. It is approved to BS EN/EN 62368-1 and EAC TP TC 004 with a design referring to UL8750 and CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08, and complies with EN55032 and EN55035 EMC standards.

How does the APC-8E-250 compare with a constant voltage power supply?

The APC-8E-250 is a constant current model, so its defining output characteristic is the 250mA rated current rather than a fixed constant voltage output. Buyers comparing drivers should confirm their LED load requires a constant current supply, since this model is not intended to serve the same role as a standard constant voltage unit.

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Model	Power	Voltage	Current	IP Rating
Mean Well APC-8E-500 Power Supply 8W 500mA	8W	16V	0.5A	IP42	View
Mean Well APC-8E-700 Power Supply 8W 700mA	7.7W	11V	0.7A	IP42	View
Mean Well APC-8E-350 Power Supply 8W 350mA	8.05W	23V	0.35A	IP42	View

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