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Overview
PWM-120-12DA is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 10A, rated power 120W, typical efficiency 88%.
PWM-120 series is a 120W AC/DC LED driver featuring the constant voltage mode with PWM style output, which is able to maintain the color temperature and the brightness homogeneity when driving all kinds of LED strips. PWM-120 operates from 90~305VAC and offers models with different rated voltage ranging between 12V and 48V. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 90.5%, with the fanless design, the entire series is able to operate for -40℃ ~ +90℃ case temperature under free air convection. The entire series is rated with IP67 ingress protection level and is suitable to work for dry, damp or wet locations. PWM-120 is equipped with dimming function that varies the duty cycle of the output, providing great flexibility for LED strips applications.
Features
- Constant voltage PWM style output with frequency 1.47kHz
- Plastic housing with class II design
- Built-in active PFC function
- No load power consumption<0.5w / standby power consumption<0.5W(DA-type)
- Fully encapsulated with IP67 level
- Function options: 3 in 1 dimming (dim-to-off); DALI
- Minimum dimming level 0.2% for DA type
- Typical lifetime>50000 hours and 5 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 12V
- RATED CURRENT
- 10A
- RATED POWER
- 120W
- DIMMING RANGE
- 0 ~ 100%
- PWM FREQUENCY (Typ.)
- 1.47kHz
- SETUP, RISE TIMENote.2
- 500ms, 80ms/ 230VAC or 115VAC
- HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
- 16ms/230VAC or 115VAC
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.3
- 90 ~ 305VAC 127 ~ 431VDC (Please refer to "STATIC CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
- PF>0.97/115VAC, PF>0.96/230VAC, PF>0.94/277VAC @ full load (Please refer to "POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
- THD< 20%(@load≧60%/115VAC, 230VAC; @load≧75%/277VAC) (Please refer to “TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION” section)
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 88%
- AC CURRENT (Typ.)
- 1.3A / 115VAC 0.65A / 230VAC 0.55A / 277VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
- COLD START 60A(twidth=520μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC; Per NEMA 410
- MAX. NO. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
- 4 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 6 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT
- <0.25mA / 277VAC
- NO LOAD/STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION
- No load power consumption<0.5w for blank-type;standby power consumption<0.5W for DA-type
PROTECTION
- OVERLOAD
- 108 ~ 120% rated output power Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- 12V/24V hiccup mode and 36V/48V shut down mode(including DA-type)
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 15 ~ 17V Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
- OVER TEMPERATURE
- Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- Tcase=-40 ~ +90℃ (Please refer to “ OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE” section)
- MAX. CASE TEMP.
- Tcase=+90℃
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 45℃,except 0 ~ 40℃ for 12V)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 5G 12min./1cycle, period for 72min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDSNote.5
- UL8750( type ”HL” )(except for 12DA type), CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12; ENEC EN61347-1, EN61347-2-13,EN62384 independent, IP67,BIS IS15885( for PWM-120-12,24 only), EAC TP TC 004,GB19510.1,GB19510.14 approved; Design refer to EN60335-1
- DALI STANDARDS
- Comply with IEC62386-101, 102, 207 for DA-Type only
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSIONNote.6
- Compliance to EN55015, EN61000-3-2 Class C (@load≧60%) ; EN61000-3-3,GB17743 and GB17625.1,EAC TP TC 020
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11; EN61547, light industry level (surge immunity Line-Line 2KV),EAC TP TC 020
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 860.4K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 228.7K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 191*63*37.5mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 0.97Kg; 15pcs/15.6Kg/0.87CUFT
Test conditions and notes8
- 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated current and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
- 2. De-rating may be needed under low input voltages. Please refer to “STATIC CHARACTERISTIC” sections for details.
- 3. Length of set up time is measured at first cold start. Turning ON/OFF the driver may lead to increase of the set up time.
- 4. The driver 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.
- 5. This series meets the typical life expectancy of >50,000 hours of operation when Tcase, particularly tc point (or TMP, per DLC), is about 75℃or less.
- 6. Please refer to the warranty statement on MEAN WELL’s website at http://www.meanwell.com
- 7. 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).
- 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
Typical applications
- LED strip lighting
- Indoor LED lighting
- LED decorative lighting
- LED architecture lighting
- Type "HL" for use in class I, division 2 hazardous (classified) location.
Downloads
Datasheet1
Certificates5
Test reports1
Catalogues1
FAQ
Can I use the PWM-120-12DA with a DALI building management system to control 12V LED strips?
Yes. The PWM-120-12DA has a DALI dimming interface, allowing it to be addressed and controlled by any DALI-compliant building management or lighting control system. It outputs 12V at up to 10A (120W) with a PWM-style waveform suited for 12V LED strips.
Is the PWM-120-12DA suitable for outdoor architectural LED lighting installations?
Yes. The IP67 rating means the driver is fully protected against dust and temporary water immersion, making it appropriate for outdoor architectural or landscape lighting enclosures. Its -40°C to +90°C operating range covers a wide range of climate conditions.
How many meters of 12V LED strip can the PWM-120-12DA power?
With a maximum output of 120W at 12V, the usable strip length depends on your strip's wattage per meter. For a 12W/m strip, that is up to 10 meters (120 ÷ 12); for a 14.4W/m strip, approximately 8.3 meters (120 ÷ 14.4). Check your strip's rated power per meter and apply a 20% safety margin.
Can the PWM-120-12DA be used to power 12V LED signage in a DALI-controlled office environment?
Yes. The DALI interface allows the driver to integrate directly into DALI lighting networks common in commercial office environments. The 120W, 12V output is appropriate for powering 12V LED modules or strips inside illuminated signage.
Does the PWM-120-12DA work in very cold outdoor installations, such as freezer rooms or northern climates?
Yes. The operating temperature range of -40°C to +90°C means the PWM-120-12DA is rated for operation in freezer room temperatures and cold outdoor climates without performance derating.
Can I use the PWM-120-12DA in a museum or gallery display case needing precise DALI dimming of 12V LED strips?
Yes. The DALI interface provides precise digital dimming control, which is well-suited to museum and gallery environments where consistent, programmable lighting levels are required. The PWM-style output delivers smooth dimming to 12V LED strips at up to 10A.
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