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Mean Well HEP-185-12A Power Supply 156W 12V 13A

fanless designhigh efficiency up to 96%rugged metal case with IP65 design(IP68 option available)withstand 10G vibrationsuitable for harsh environment
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HEP-185-12A
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Overview

HEP-185-12A is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 13A, rated power 156W, typical efficiency 91.5%.

HEP-185 is a 185W industrial AC/DC power supply featuring the outstanding capability to operate under highly humid, dusty, oily, and high-vibration harsh environment. The entire series is housed with the aluminum case and fully potted with heat-conducted silicone. Thanks to state-of-the-art design, the working efficiency is up to 94%, enabling HEP-185 perfectly work between -55℃ and +70℃ under free air convection.

Features

  • Universal AC input / Full range
  • Built-in active PFC function
  • High efficiency up to 94%
  • Fanless design, cooling by free air convection
  • -55~+70℃ wide operating range
  • Aluminum case and filling with heat-conducted silicone
  • IP65 design, optional IP68 rated model available
  • Meet 6KV surge immunity level
  • Withstand 10G vibration test
  • Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature
  • Operating altitude up to 5000 meters (Note.9)
  • 6 years warranty

Specifications

HEP-185-12ASpecifications from the official datasheet (2025-10-10 edition)

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE
12V
RATED CURRENT
13A
RATED POWER
156W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
150mVp-p
VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGENote.5
10.8 ~ 13.5V
CURRENT ADJ. RANGE
6.5 ~ 13A
VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.3
±2.5%
LINE REGULATION
±0.5%
LOAD REGULATION
±2.0%
SETUP, RISE TIMENote.7
1000ms,50ms/115VAC 500ms,50ms/230VAC at full load
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
16ms at full load 230VAC /115VAC

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGENote.4
90~264VAC (277VAC operational) 128~370VDC(390VDC operational)
FREQUENCY RANGE
47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
PF>0.98/115VAC, PF>0.95/230VAC, PF>0.92/277VAC at full load
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
91.5%
AC CURRENT (Typ.) 12V
1.8A / 115VAC 0.8A / 230VAC 0.7A / 277VAC
AC CURRENT (Typ.) 15V ~ 54V
2.1A / 115VAC 1A / 230VAC 0.8A / 277VAC
INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)
COLD START 65A at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT
<0.75mA / 277VAC

PROTECTION

OVERLOAD
105 ~ 125% Protection type : Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
SHORT CIRCUIT
Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER VOLTAGE
14 ~ 17V
OVER TEMPERATURE
Shut down o/p voltage, recovers automatically after temperature goes down

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.
-55 ~ +70℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
WORKING HUMIDITY
20 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-60 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
TEMP. COEFFICIENT
±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 60℃)
VIBRATION
20 ~ 500Hz, 10G 12min./1cycle, period for 72min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDSNote.6,9
UL62368-1, IEC62368-1, IP65 (or IP68 for HEP-185 Blank type), EAC TP TC 004 approved ; Design refer to BS EN/EN62368-1
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC I/P-FG:2KVAC 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/EN55032 (CISPR32) Class B, BS EN/EN61000-3-2,-3, EAC TP TC 020
EMC IMMUNITY
Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11, BS EN/EN55035, light industry level (surge 6KV), EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

MTBF
1967.4K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332(Bellcore) ; 164.2K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION
228*68*38.8mm (L*W*H)
PACKING
1.15Kg; 12pcs/14.8Kg/0.8CUFT

Certifications & ratings

IP level
IP65 IP68 (Optional)
Test conditions and notes10
  1. 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
  2. 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. 3. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
  4. 4. Derating may be needed under low input voltages. Please check the static characteristics for more details.
  5. 5. A type only.
  6. 6. Safety and EMC design refer to BS EN/EN60598-1, CNS15233, GB7000.1, FCC part18.
  7. 7. Length of set up time is measured at cold first start. Turning ON/OFF the power supply may lead to increase of the set up time.
  8. 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. 9. The water protection level test for the IP68 rating is performed 1000mm below the surface of the water for 1 month.
  10. 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).

Technical drawings

HEP-185-12A Block Diagram
Block Diagram
HEP-185-12A Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification

Typical applications

  • Outdoor telecommunication equipment
  • Outdoor electronic signage and billboard
  • Petroleum plant or mine shaft facility

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FAQ

Can I use the HEP-185-12A for a 12V PLC, HMI, or industrial control load?

Yes, it provides a constant 12V output rated for 156W and 13A. That makes it suitable for 12V industrial control hardware that requires a fixed-voltage DC supply within those limits.

Is the HEP-185-12A a good choice for 12V LED signage or display equipment?

It can be used for 12V LED or display systems when the total demand stays at or below 156W and 13A. The IP65 rating is also useful where dust intake and water exposure matter.

Can this model support 12V embedded systems in factories or transportation equipment?

Yes, it is rated for 10G vibration (20-500Hz) and carries an IP65 rating. The -55°C to +70°C operating range (subject to the derating curve) also supports use in demanding industrial or mobile-equipment environments.

Is the HEP-185-12A suitable for outdoor use?

This version is rated IP65 water-resistant, so it can be used in indoor or outdoor locations where IP65 protection is sufficient. It is also rated for -55°C to +70°C operation (subject to the derating curve), which helps in exposed environments with large temperature swings.

What is the difference between the HEP-185-12A and nearby 12V models in the same series?

On this sheet, the HEP-185-12 and HEP-185-12A are both rated 156W at 13A; the HEP-185-12 is the IP68 version and this 12A version is IP65 water-resistant. The other HEP-185 outputs are 172W at 15V, 187.2W at 24V, 36V and 48V, and 186.3W at 54V.

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Mean Well HEP-185-12A Power Supply 156W 12V
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Mean Well HEP-185-12A Power Supply 156W 12V 13A

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HEP-185-12A is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 13A, rated power 156W, typical efficiency 91.5%.

HEP-185 is a 185W industrial AC/DC power supply featuring the outstanding capability to operate under highly humid, dusty, oily, and high-vibration harsh environment. The entire series is housed with the aluminum case and fully potted with heat-conducted silicone. Thanks to state-of-the-art design, the working efficiency is up to 94%, enabling HEP-185 perfectly work between -55℃ and +70℃ under free air convection.

Features

  • Universal AC input / Full range
  • Built-in active PFC function
  • High efficiency up to 94%
  • Fanless design, cooling by free air convection
  • -55~+70℃ wide operating range
  • Aluminum case and filling with heat-conducted silicone
  • IP65 design, optional IP68 rated model available
  • Meet 6KV surge immunity level
  • Withstand 10G vibration test
  • Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature
  • Operating altitude up to 5000 meters (Note.9)
  • 6 years warranty

Typical applications

  • Outdoor telecommunication equipment
  • Outdoor electronic signage and billboard
  • Petroleum plant or mine shaft facility

Model

  • 100W 12V
  • 100W 12V Adjustable
  • 150W 12V
  • 150W 12V Adjustable
  • 185W 12V
  • 185W 12V Adjustable
  • 240W 12V
  • 240W 12V Adjustable
  • 320W 12V
  • 320W 12V Adjustable
  • 600W 12V
  • 600W 12V Adjustable
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