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Mean Well HEP-185-15A Power Supply 172W 15V 11.5A
Overview
HEP-185-15A is the 15V output model of this series: rated current 11.5A, rated power 172W, typical efficiency 92%.
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
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 15V
- RATED CURRENT
- 11.5A
- RATED POWER
- 172W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 150mVp-p
- VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGENote.5
- 13.5 ~ 17V
- CURRENT ADJ. RANGE
- 5.75 ~ 11.5A
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.3
- ±2.0%
- LINE REGULATION
- ±0.5%
- LOAD REGULATION
- ±1.5%
- 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.)
- 92%
- 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
- 18 ~ 21V
- 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. 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. Derating may be needed under low input voltages. Please check the static characteristics for more details.
- 5. A type only.
- 6. Safety and EMC design refer to BS EN/EN60598-1, CNS15233, GB7000.1, FCC part18.
- 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. 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. The water protection level test for the IP68 rating is performed 1000mm below the surface of the water for 1 month.
- 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
Typical applications
- Outdoor telecommunication equipment
- Outdoor electronic signage and billboard
- Petroleum plant or mine shaft facility
Downloads
Certificates5
Test reports1
Catalogues1
FAQ
Can I use the HEP-185-15A for 15V industrial electronics or automation hardware?
Yes, it is a constant-voltage 15V power supply rated for 172W and 11.5A. It is intended for 15V DC equipment that stays within those power and current limits.
Is the HEP-185-15A a fit for 15V control cabinets or factory monitoring equipment?
It can be used in industrial cabinets or monitoring systems that require 15V DC up to 172W and 11.5A. The IP65 rating and 10G vibration resistance are useful in environments where reliability and low maintenance matter.
Can this model handle 15V loads in vibration-prone equipment?
Yes, the unit is specified to withstand 10G vibration, which supports use in demanding industrial environments. Its operating range of -55°C to +70°C (subject to the derating curve) also helps where ambient conditions are severe.
Is the HEP-185-15A suitable for indoor or outdoor use?
This version is rated IP65 water-resistant, so it is suitable for indoor use and outdoor use where IP65 protection is appropriate. It also operates from -55°C to +70°C, subject to the derating curve.
What are the differences between the HEP-185-15A and other 15V HEP models?
On this sheet, the HEP-185-15 and HEP-185-15A are both rated 172W at 11.5A; the HEP-185-15 is the IP68 version and this 15A version is IP65 water-resistant. The other HEP-185 outputs are 156W at 12V, 187.2W at 24V, 36V and 48V, and 186.3W at 54V.
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