Mean Well HLG-185H-12 Power Supply 156W 12V | HLG-185H-12 LED Driver

The HLG-185H is a 156W Mean Well AC-DC LED driver (input: 90~305VAC, output: 12V, operating temperature: -40~+90°C).

Key Features

✓ Input voltage: 90~305VAC
✓ Output voltage: 12V
✓ Rated output current: 13A
✓ Ingress protection: IP67
✓ Operating temperature: -40~+90°C
✓ Safety certifications: CB, CCC, CE, EAC, PSE, RCM, TÜV, UL
✓ 7 year warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the HLG-185H-12 to power 12V LED strip lighting for a large outdoor installation?

Yes. The HLG-185H-12 delivers 156W at 12V with up to 13A, providing substantial capacity for long runs of 12V LED strip. Its IP67 waterproof rating and -40°C to +90°C operating range make it suitable for permanently exposed outdoor installations in any climate.

Is the HLG-185H-12 powerful enough for a 12V LED channel-letter sign?

Yes. At 156W and 13A on the 12V output, it can drive a significant number of 12V LED sign modules. The wide 90-305VAC input accommodates commercial mains supplies, and the IP67 rating allows installation in outdoor sign cabinets or exposed locations.

Can the HLG-185H-12 power 12V LED under-cabinet or display lighting?

Yes. With 156W available at 12V, it has ample capacity for under-cabinet runs, retail display cases, or museum exhibit lighting using 12V LED strips or modules. The constant-current mode with a 6-12V CC range accommodates slight voltage variations across long wiring runs.

How many meters of 12V LED strip can the HLG-185H-12 power?

Divide 156W by your strip's rated power per meter. For example, a strip drawing 14.4W/m could run up to about 10.8 meters (156W / 14.4W per meter). A lower-power strip at 7.2W/m could reach about 21.6 meters. Always check your strip's rated power per meter and keep total load at or below 156W.

Can the HLG-185H-12 be buried in a ground-level junction box or installed in a fountain?

The IP67 rating protects against temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, so ground-level wet junction boxes are fine. However, it is not rated for continuous submersion, so permanently submerged fountain applications would require an IP68-rated enclosure or driver.

What are the differences between the HLG-185H-12, 12A, 12AB, and 12B models?

All four share the same 156W / 12V / 13A core specs. The base HLG-185H-12 has no output adjustment and is IP67 waterproof. The -12A adds output voltage/current adjustment via built-in potentiometer and is IP65. The -12AB adds both adjustment and 1-10V/PWM dimming input (IP65). The -12B adds dimming input only and retains IP67.

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Model	Power	Voltage	Current	IP Rating
Mean Well HLG-185H-48 Power Supply 185W 48V 3.9A	185W	48V	3.9A	IP67	View
Mean Well S-HLG-185H-24 Power Supply 185W 24V with AU/NZ plug 7.8A	185W	24V	7.8A	IP67	View
Mean Well HLG-185H-48B Power Supply 185W 48V- Dimmable 3.9A	185W	48V	3.9A	IP67	View
Mean Well HLG-185H-36B Power Supply 185W 36V- Dimmable 5.2A	185W	36V	5.2A	IP67	View

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Reviewed by 21 customers across the HLG series

Best outdoor driver we use
By Hemi K.|2026-06-22✓ Verified Buyer
Model: HLG-240H-24Quantity: 6
HLG-240H-24 is IP67 and just keeps going. Powering a car-park flood install, 8 months no issues.
Premium, worth it
By Bright Spark|2026-06-01✓ Verified Buyer
Model: HLG-185H-24Quantity: 4
Built-in PFC, runs cool, DALI option on the B model. Our go-to.
Flawless
By Olivia D.|2026-05-09✓ Verified Buyer
Model: HLG-320H-48Quantity: 2
Drove a 48V architectural run for months, dead silent.

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Key Features

✓ Input voltage: 90~305VAC

✓ Output voltage: 12V

✓ Rated output current: 13A

✓ Ingress protection: IP67

✓ Operating temperature: -40~+90°C

✓ Safety certifications: CB, CCC, CE, EAC, PSE, RCM, TÜV, UL

✓ 7 year warranty

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