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Mean Well PCD-60-500B Power Supply 60W 500mA
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PCD-60-500B is the model of this series: rated current 500mA, rated power 54W, typical efficiency 87%.
Features
- AC phase-cut dimming
- Work with leading edge and trailing edge TRIAC dimmers
- Built-in active PFC function
- Constant current design
- Protections: Short circuit / Over temperature
- Cooling by free air convection
- Fully isolated plastic case
- IP42 design
- Class Ⅱ power unit, no FG
- Suitable for LED related fixture or appliance (such as LED Decoration or Advertisement devices)
- 100% full load burn-in test
- Low cost
- High reliability
- 3 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- RATED CURRENT
- 500mA
- OPERATING VOLTAGE RANGE
- 70 ~ 108V
- CURRENT ACCURACY
- ±5.0%
- RATED POWER
- 54W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.1
- 10.2Vp-p
- NO LOAD OUTPUT VOLTAGE (max.)
- 118V
- SETUP TIME
- 500ms / 230VAC at full load
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGE
- 180~295VAC
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
- PF>0.9/230VAC, PF>0.9/277VAC at full load (Please refer to "Power Factor Characteristic" curve)
- TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
- THD< 20% when output loading≧60%(PCD-60-500B loading≧65%)at 230VAC input and output loading≧75% at 277VAC input
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 87%
- AC CURRENT (Typ.)
- 0.6A/230VAC 0.5A/277VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)
- COLD START 13A (twidth=50μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
- MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
- 32 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 32 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT
- <0.5mA / 240VAC
PROTECTION
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed.
- OVER TEMPERATURE
- Shut down o/p voltage, auto-recovery
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -30 ~ +45℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 12min./1cycle, period for 72min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- ENEC BS EN/EN61347-1, BS EN/EN61347-2-13 independent, BS EN/EN62384, EAC TP TC 004,IP42 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/EN55015, BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C ; BS EN/EN61000-3-3,EAC TP TC 020
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11, BS EN/EN61547, light industry level(Surge 2KV), criteria B,EAC TP TC 020
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 3910.3K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) 358.0Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 128*60*31.5mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 0.35Kg;30pcs/11.5Kg/0.58CUFT
Test conditions and notes5
- 1. Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz of bandwidth by using a 12" twisted pair-wire terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf parallel capacitor.
- 2. Direct connecting to LEDs is suggested, but is not suitable for using additional drivers.
- 3. To fulfill requirements of the latest ErP regulation for lighting fixtures, this LED power supply can only be used behind a switch without permanently connected to the mains.
- 4. 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).
- 5. 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
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FAQ
Can I use the PCD-60-500B for long-run LED downlights or multi-diode light engines?
Yes, this model is intended for constant current LED loads at 500mA and is better suited to higher forward-voltage assemblies because its CC range is 70-108V. That makes it more relevant for multi-diode downlight engines or similar LED assemblies than for low-voltage, high-current modules. It should only be paired with LED loads designed for constant current operation.
Is the PCD-60-500B appropriate for signage modules with a high total forward voltage?
It can be suitable for signage modules or small LED arrays that are specified for 500mA constant current and have a combined forward voltage within 70-108V. Its 54W rating is the lowest in the PCD-60 series, so the total load must stay within 54W. It is not intended for constant voltage signage products that expect a fixed DC voltage output.
Can this driver be used for slim linear LED fixtures built from a series LED array?
Yes, if the fixture uses a constant current LED array at 500mA and the total LED forward voltage falls within 70-108V, this driver is in the right class. Its higher CC voltage window is useful for arrays made from more LEDs in series rather than fewer high-current LEDs. The driver remains a constant current unit, not a constant voltage power supply.
How do I size LED compatibility for the PCD-60-500B?
Match the LED load to 500mA constant current and make sure the total forward voltage is within the 70-108V CC range. The number of LEDs depends on the forward voltage of each LED, so there is no single fixed LED count that applies to every design. This distinction matters because constant current drivers are selected by drive current and voltage window, not by a fixed output voltage like a constant voltage supply.
How does the PCD-60-500B compare with the other PCD-60 drivers?
In the PCD-60 family, PCD-60-500B is 500mA with a 70-108V CC range and 54W, PCD-60-700B is 700mA with a 50-86V range and 60.2W, PCD-60-1050B is 1050mA with a 34-57V range and 59.85W, PCD-60-1400B is 1400mA with a 25-43V range and 60.2W, PCD-60-1750B is 1750mA with a 20-34V range and 59.5W, PCD-60-2000B is 2000mA with an 18-30V range and 60W, and PCD-60-2400B is 2400mA with a 15-25V range and 60W. This model sits at the lowest output current and highest CC voltage range among those siblings. Selection is based on the required constant current and the LED load's forward-voltage window.
Is the PCD-60-500B intended for indoor conditions only?
The driver has an IP42 rating, so it is generally aligned with indoor applications rather than exposed outdoor environments. Its specified operating temperature range is -30°C to +45°C. When evaluating the location, both the IP42 enclosure rating and the ambient temperature range should be checked together.
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Other PCD-60 Models
6 other models| Model | Power | Voltage | Current | IP Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Well PCD-60-700B Power Supply 60W 700mA | 60.2W | 86V | 0.7A | IP42 | View |
| Mean Well PCD-60-1050B Power Supply 60W 1050mA | 59.85W | 57V | 1.05A | IP42 | View |
| Mean Well PCD-60-1400B Power Supply 60W 1400mA | 60.2W | 43V | 1.4A | IP42 | View |
| Mean Well PCD-60-2400B Power Supply 60W 2400mA | 60W | 25V | 2.4A | IP42 | View |
| Mean Well PCD-60-2000B Power Supply 60W 2000mA | 60W | 30V | 2A | IP42 | View |
| Mean Well PCD-60-1750B Power Supply 60W 1750mA | 59.5W | 34V | 1.75A | IP42 | View |
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