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Overview
PLC-100-12 is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 5A, rated power 60W, typical efficiency 83%.
Features
- Universal AC input / Full range
- High efficiency up to 88.5%
- Protections: Short circuit / Over current / Over voltage / Over temperature
- Cooling by free air convection
- Built-in active PFC function
- Class 2 power unit
- Pass LPS
- 100% full load burn-in test
- High reliability
- Suitable for LED lighting and moving sign applications
- Compliance to worldwide safety regulations for lighting
- 2 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 12V
- CONSTANT CURRENT REGIONNote.4
- 9 ~ 12V
- RATED CURRENTNote.6
- 5A
- CURRENT RANGENote.6
- 0 ~ 5A
- RATED POWERNote.6
- 60W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 150mVp-p
- VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE(Vo ADJ)
- 10.2 ~ 12V
- CURRENT ADJ. RANGE(Io ADJ)
- 3.75 ~ 5A
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.3
- ±3.0%
- LINE REGULATION
- ±1.0%
- LOAD REGULATION
- ±2.0%
- SETUP, RISE TIME
- 500ms, 80ms/230VAC 1200ms, 80ms/115VAC at full load
- HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
- 60ms/230VAC 16ms/115VAC at full load
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.5
- 90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
- PF>0.95/115VAC, PF>0.95/230VAC at full load (Please refer to "Power Factor Characteristic" curve)
- TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
- THD< 20% when output loading≧75% at 115VAC/230VAC input
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 83%
- AC CURRENT (Typ.)
- 12V:0.8A/115VAC 0.4A/230VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
- COLD START 40A(twidth=950μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
- MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
- 3 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 5 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT
- <0.75mA / 240VAC
PROTECTION
- OVER CURRENT (Typ.)Note.4
- 95 ~ 102% Protection type : Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 13 ~ 16V Protection type : Shut down and latch off o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
- OVER TEMPERATURE
- Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- -30 ~ +50℃ (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 STANDARDSNote.7
- UL1310, TUV BS EN/EN60950-1, BS EN/EN61347-1, BS EN/EN61347-2-13, GB/T19510.1,GB/T19510.213, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 223-M91(except for 48V), EAC TP TC 004 approved
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC I/P-FG:2KVAC O/P-FG:0.5KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P, I/P-FG, O/P-FG:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSION
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55015, GB/T 17743, GB17625.1, BS EN/EN61000-3-2,-3, Class C (≧70% load) ; 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, BS EN/EN55035, light industry level, (surge 4KV), EAC TP TC 020
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 2688.3K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 297.9Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 200.5*69.5*35mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 0.52Kg; 25pcs/14Kg/0.65CUFT
Certifications & ratings
- Marked features
- LPS, PFC
Test conditions and notes11
- 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. Please refer to "DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE".
- 5. Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the static characteristics for more details.
- 6. This is the maximum possible output current and power. Over load protection may be activated slightly below this level to comply with the requirement of UL1310 class 2.
- 7. Safety and EMC design refer to BS EN/EN60598-1, subject 8750(UL), CNS15233, GB7000.1, FCC part18.
- 8. 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)
- 9. 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.
- 10. 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).
- 11. PLC-100-12 is used for any light source that exempt from the ErP-Directive (EU) 2019/2020 requirement, for example this model could be use for signalling products (including, but not limited to road-, railway-, marineorair traffic-signalling , traffic control or airfield lamps).
Technical drawings
Downloads
Datasheet1
Certificates6
Catalogues1
FAQ
What kinds of applications is the Mean Well PLC-100-12 designed for?
This model is intended for LED lighting and moving sign applications. It provides a 12V output and includes constant current limiting behavior, which makes it relevant for commercial and industrial low-voltage lighting use cases.
Is the PLC-100-12 a 12V power supply?
Yes. The provided product data lists this model with a 12V output voltage and a rated current of 5A. That makes it a fit for equipment designed to operate from a 12V DC power source.
Does the PLC-100-12 support dimming control?
No dimming control is listed for this model. The product data specifically shows dimming control as none, so it should not be selected when built-in dimming functionality is required.
What protection features are included on the PLC-100-12?
The datasheet lists over current protection (constant current limiting), over voltage protection and over temperature protection. These built-in protections help support reliability in demanding LED power applications.
Can the PLC-100-12 be used in environments with temperature extremes?
The provided operating temperature range is -30°C to 50°C, with load derating at higher temperatures per the derating curve. That gives this model a relatively wide working range for many indoor and protected commercial environments.
What makes the PLC-100-12 different from a basic non-PFC power supply?
This model includes a built-in PFC circuit, with the datasheet stating a typical PF greater than 0.95 at full load. Compared with a basic non-PFC unit, that is a meaningful feature for buyers who prioritize power quality and commercial-grade performance.
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