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Overview
ELG-240-C700A is the model of this series: rated current 700mA, typical efficiency 93%.
ELG-240-C series is a 240W LED AC/DC driver featuring the constant current mode and high voltage output. ELG-240-C operates from 100~305VAC and offers models with different rated current ranging between 700mA and 2100mA. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 93%, with the fanless design, the entire series is able to operate for -40℃~+85℃ case temperature under free air convection. The design of metal housing and IP67/IP65 ingress protection level allows this series to fit both indoor and outdoor applications. ELG-240-C is equipped with various function options, such as dimming methodologies, so as to provide the optimal design flexibility for LED lighting system.
Features
- Constant current mode output
- Metal housing design with functional Ground
- Built-in active PFC function
- No load / Standby power consumption <0.5W
- IP67 / IP65 rating for indoor or outdoor installations
- Function options: output adjustable via potentiometer; 3 in 1 dimming (dim-to-off) ; Smart timer dimming; DALI
- Typical lifetime>50000 hours
- 5 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- RATED CURRENT
- 700mA
- RATED POWER 200VAC ~ 305VAC
- 240.1W
- RATED POWER 100VAC ~ 180VAC
- 179.9W
- CONSTANT CURRENT REGIONNote.2
- 172 ~ 343V
- OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE(max.)
- 360V
- CURRENT ADJ. RANGE
- Adjustable for A/AB-Type only (via built-in potentiometer) 350 ~ 700mA
- CURRENT RIPPLE
- 5.0% max. @rated current
- CURRENT TOLERANCE
- ±5.0%
- SET UP TIMENote.4
- 800ms/115VAC, 500ms/230VAC
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.3
- 100 ~ 305VAC 142 ~ 431VDC (Please refer to "STATIC CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
- PF≧0.97/115VAC, PF≧0.95/230VAC, PF≧0.92/277VAC@full load (Please refer to "POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
- THD< 20%(@load≧50%/115VC,230VAC; @load≧75%/277VAC) (Please refer to “TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION(THD)” section)
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 93%
- AC CURRENT (Typ.)
- 2.2A / 115VAC 1.5A / 230VAC 1.2A/277VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)
- COLD START 75A(twidth=450μs measured at 50% Ipeak)/230VAC; Per NEMA 410
- MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
- 2 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 4 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT
- <0.75mA / 277VAC
- NO LOAD / STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION
- No load power consumption <0.5W for Blank / A -Type Standby power consumption <0.5W for B / AB / DA-Type
PROTECTION
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 380 ~ 435V 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 ~ +85℃ (Please refer to “ OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE” section)
- MAX. CASE TEMP.
- Tcase=+85℃
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 60℃)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 5G 12min./1cycle, period for 72min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- UL8750(type”HL”), CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12;BS EN/EN/AS/NZS 61347-1,BS EN/EN/AS/NZS 61347-2-13 independent, BS EN/EN62384; GB/T19510.1,GB/T19510.213;BIS IS15885(for 700A/1050A only);IP65 or IP67; KC61347-1,KC61347-2-13 approved
- DALI STANDARDS
- Compliance to IEC62386-101,102,(207 by request) for DA Type only
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC I/P-FG:2.0KVAC O/P-FG:1.5KVAC
- 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,BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C (@load≧50%) ; BS EN/EN61000-3-3; GB/T 17743, GB17625.1; EAC TP TC 020; KC KN15,KN61547
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11; BS EN/EN61547, light industry level(surge immunity: Line-Earth:6KV,Line-Line:4KV);EAC TP TC 020; KC KN15,KN61547
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 2730.9K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 235K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 244*71*37.5 mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 1.22Kg; 12pcs /15.2kg / 0.72CUFT
Certifications & ratings
- Type
- Type HL
Test conditions and notes11
- 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated current and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
- 2. Please refer to "DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE".
- 3. De-rating may be needed under low input voltages. Please refer to “STATIC CHARACTERISTIC” sections for details.
- 4. Length of set up time is measured at first cold start. Turning ON/OFF the power supply may lead to increase of the set up time.
- 5. 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. (as available on https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf)
- 6. This series meets the typical life expectancy of >50,000 hours of operation when Tcase, particularly tc point (or TMP, per DLC), is about 80℃ or less.
- 7. Please refer to the warranty statement on MEAN WELL's website at http://www.meanwell.com.
- 8. 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).
- 9. 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
- 10. 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.
- 11. For A/AB type need to consider build in using to comply with Type HL application.
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- LED street lighting
- LED harbor lighting
- LED bay lighting
- LED greenhouse lighting
- LED flood lighting
- Type “HL” for use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous (Classified) location.
Downloads
Certificates4
Test reports1
Catalogues1
FAQ
Can the ELG-240-C700A be used to drive LED modules in an outdoor architectural lighting installation?
Yes. The ELG-240-C700A delivers 700mA constant current across a 172–343V range, which suits series strings of LED modules used in architectural and facade lighting. The series' IP65/IP67 rating provides protection against rain and dust ingress, and the -40°C to +85°C case temperature (Tcase) rating covers outdoor temperature extremes in most climates.
What does the 'A' suffix mean on the ELG-240-C700A, and how is the output adjusted?
The 'A' suffix indicates the driver includes an output current adjustment function via a built-in potentiometer. This allows the 700mA nominal output to be trimmed downward (350–700mA) to match the rated current of the connected LED load, without replacing the driver.
Is the ELG-240-C700A rated for damp or wet outdoor environments?
The ELG-240-C series carries an IP65 or IP67 rating, protecting it against dust ingress and water. This suits outdoor enclosures and damp locations; follow MEAN WELL's installation cautions for the IP waterproof function (user manual) before installing outdoors.
How many LEDs can be connected in series to the ELG-240-C700A?
The driver supplies 700mA constant current with an output voltage range of 172–343V. The number of LEDs per series string depends on each LED's individual forward voltage — the summed forward voltages of the string must fall within the 172–343V window. There is no fixed LED count applicable to all LED types.
How does the ELG-240-C700A compare to the ELG-240-C700AB in dimming features?
Both models share 240.1W, 700mA constant current, and a 172–343V CC range. The ELG-240-C700A provides output current adjustability only, with no dimming interface. The ELG-240-C700AB adds analog dimming (0–10V / PWM / resistance) on top of the output adjustability. Choose the AB model if dynamic dimming control is needed alongside the trim function.
Can the ELG-240-C700A drive LED signage modules at high series voltage?
Yes. With an output voltage range of 172–343V and 700mA constant current, the ELG-240-C700A is designed for high-voltage series LED strings such as those used in large LED signage modules or street lighting fixtures. The adjustable function adds flexibility to tune the drive current to match the specific module's rated current.
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