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Mean Well APC-8E-500 Power Supply 8W 500mA

Class II designlow costsmall and compactIP42

SKU APC-8E-500

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Overview

APC-8E-500 is the model of this series: rated current 500mA, rated power 8W, typical efficiency 79%.

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-500Specifications from the official datasheet (2024-10-16 edition)

OUTPUT

RATED CURRENT: 500mA
OPERATING VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.4: 8~16V
RATED POWER: 8W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)^Note.2: 300mVp-p
NO LOAD OUTPUT VOLTAGE(max.): 24V
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.): 79%
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-500 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-500)(EN) PDF Download

Catalogues1

Mean Well LED Driver Catalog PDF Download

FAQ

What type of LED application is the Mean Well APC-8E-500 designed for?

The APC-8E-500 is a constant current LED power supply intended for LED lighting and moving sign applications. It is rated for 500mA output and 8W power, making it suitable for systems that require that specific constant current drive level.

Is the APC-8E-500 a dimmable LED driver?

No. The datasheet lists no dimming control function for this model, so it is intended for non-dimming applications. Buyers needing adjustable light output should compare it with dimmable constant current drivers instead.

What are the main electrical specifications of the APC-8E-500?

This model is rated at 8W with a 500mA constant current output and an 8 to 16V operating voltage range. Its AC input range is 180 to 264VAC, and it also supports 254 to 370VDC input.

Can this power supply be used in harsher temperature conditions?

The APC-8E-500 has a working temperature range of -30°C to +70°C, subject to the output derating curve. That makes it suitable for a wide range of operating environments where temperature tolerance is important.

What protection and safety features does the APC-8E-500 include?

This model includes short circuit protection, which uses hiccup mode and recovers automatically after the fault condition is removed. It is approved to BS EN/EN 62368-1 and EAC TP TC 004, with a design referring to UL8750, and has 3.75KVAC input-output withstand voltage.

Is the APC-8E-500 suitable for applications that need a compact driver?

Yes. The APC-8E-500 has a compact housing measuring 60 x 30 x 23.5 mm and weighs 0.05 kg. Its small size makes it a practical option where space is limited.

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