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Overview
HVGC-240-700AB is the model of this series: rated current 700mA, rated power 240W, typical efficiency 93.5%. Type AB: Io adjustable through built-in potentiometer & 3 in 1 dimming function (0~10Vdc, 10V PWM signal and resistance) (IP65).
HVGC-240 series is a 240W LED AC/DC LED power supply featuring the constant current mode and high voltage output. HVGC-240 operates from 180~528VAC and offers models with different rated current ranging between 700mA and 3500mA. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 93.5%, with the fanless design, the entire series is able to operate for -40℃ ~ +90℃ case temperature under free air convection. The design of metal housing and IP65 ingress protection level allows this series to fit both indoor and outdoor applications. HVGC-240 is equipped with various function options, such as dimming methodologies, so as to provide the optimal design flexibility for LED lighting system.
Features
- Wide input range 180 ~ 528VAC
- Constant Current mode output
- Metal housing with ClassⅠdesign
- Built-in active PFC function
- IP65 design for indoor or outdoor installations
- Function options: output adjustable via potentiometer; 3 in 1 dimming (dim-to-off)
- Typical lifetime>50000 hours
- 5 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- RATED CURRENT
- 700mA
- RATED POWER
- 240W
- CONSTANT CURRENT REGIONNote.2
- 171.4 ~ 342.8V
- OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE (max.)
- 354V
- CURRENT ADJ. RANGE
- Adjustable for A/AB-Type only (via built-in potentiometer)
- CURRENT ADJ. RANGE
- 350~700mA
- CURRENT RIPPLE
- 5.0% max. @rated current
- CURRENT TOLERANCE
- ±5%
- SET UP TIMENote.4
- 500ms/230VAC, 347VAC, 480VAC
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.3
- 180 ~ 528VAC 254VDC ~ 747VDC (Please refer to "STATIC CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
- PF≧0.98/230VAC, PF≧0.97/277VAC, PF≧0.95/347VAC, PF≧0.93/480VAC @full load (Please refer to "POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
- THD< 20%(@ load≧50%/230VAC, 277VAC, 347VAC, @ load≧60%/480VAC) (Please refer to “TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD)” section)
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 93.5%
- AC CURRENT (Typ.)
- 0.76A / 347VAC 0.56A / 480VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)
- COLD START 50A(twidth= 532μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 480VAC; Per NEMA 410
- MAX. NO. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
- 4unit(circuit breaker of type B) / 6units(circuit breaker of type C) at 480VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT
- <0.75mA / 480VAC
PROTECTION
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 360 ~ 394V Shut down o/p voltage with re-power on to recovery
- OVER TEMPERATURE
- Shut down and latch off 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 ~ 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, IEC/BS EN/EN61347-1,IEC/BS EN/EN61347-2-13, BS EN/EN62384 independent, EAC TP TC 004, IP65 approved
- 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 FCC Part 15 Subpart B, BS EN/EN55015, BS EN/EN61000-3-2(@load≧80%), BS EN/EN61000-3-3, EAC TP TC 020
- 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 4KV, Line-Line 2KV), EAC TP TC 020
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 1769.1K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 145.2K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 254.2*68*38.8mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 1.35Kg; 12pcs/17.2Kg/0.78CUFT
Certifications & ratings
- Type
- HL
MODEL ENCODING
- A
- Io adjustable through built-in potentiometer; IP65
- B
- 3 in 1 dimming function (0~10Vdc, 10V PWM signal and resistance); IP67
- AB (this model)
- Io adjustable through built-in potentiometer & 3 in 1 dimming function (0~10Vdc, 10V PWM signal and resistance); IP65
- DX
- Built-in Smart timer dimming function by user request; IP67
- D2
- Built-in Smart timer dimming and programmable function; IP67
Test conditions and notes12
- 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 347VAC 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.
- 12. This product is intended for North America and EU lighting equipment application. Please contact your MEAN WELL sales if you have other using.
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- LED street lighting
- LED high-bay lighting
- Parking space lighting
- LED fishing lamp
- Type "HL" for use in ClassⅠ, Division 2 hazardous (Classified) location.
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FAQ
Can the HVGC-240-700AB be used for architectural LED downlights with long series strings?
Yes, when the fixture is designed for constant current operation at 700mA and the combined LED forward voltage is within 171.4-342.8V. This is a 240W constant current driver, so it is intended for current-driven LED assemblies rather than constant voltage loads. Long-series downlight arrays are a more typical match than low-voltage LED products.
Will this work for custom signage arrays that use constant current LEDs?
Yes, but only if the signage array is a 700mA constant current design and its total forward voltage falls within the 171.4-342.8V constant current range. Many signage systems use constant voltage supplies, so this model should only be used with current-regulated LED assemblies. The electrical match is defined by current and total forward voltage, not by sign size alone.
Is the HVGC-240-700AB suitable for a high-voltage small LED array project?
It can be, if the array requires 700mA constant current and the total LED forward voltage stays within 171.4-342.8V. The 240W rating gives it capacity for larger series-connected arrays than lower-power drivers. This makes it a fit for higher-voltage LED assemblies, not constant voltage strip systems.
What should I verify before pairing LEDs with the HVGC-240-700AB?
Check that the LED load is specified for constant current operation at 700mA and that its total forward voltage is within 171.4-342.8V during normal operation. The number of LEDs varies with the forward voltage of each LED, so compatibility should never be based on a fixed LED count. The driver's maximum open-circuit voltage is 354V, with a constant current operating window of 171.4-342.8V.
What kind of environment is this AB version intended for?
The HVGC-240 series is IP65 or IP67 approved, making it appropriate for indoor use and outdoor locations where resistance to dust and water is needed. It is specified for a working case temperature (Tcase) of -40°C to +90°C, with load derating at higher temperatures. Those specs make it suitable for demanding commercial or industrial LED fixture environments.
What other 240W HVGC models are available if I need a different current range?
At 240W, the HVGC series offers 700mA with 171.4-342.8V, 1050mA with 114.3-228.6V, 1400mA with 85.7-171.4V, 1750mA with 68.5-137.1V, 2100mA with 57.2-114.3V, 2800mA with 42.9-85.7V, and 3500mA with 34.3-68.6V constant current ranges. The HVGC-240-700AB is the 700mA adjustable and dimmable variant in that lineup. Model selection depends on the LED current requirement and the total forward voltage range of the load.
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Other HVGC-240 Models
5 other models| Model | Power | Voltage | Current | IP Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Well HVGC-240-700B Power Supply 240W 700mA - Dimmable | 240W | 354V | 0.7A | IP67 | View |
| Mean Well HVGC-240-700A Power Supply 240W 700mA - Adjustable | 240W | 354V | 0.7A | IP65 | View |
| Mean Well HVGC-240-3500B Power Supply 240W 3500mA - Dimmable | 240.1W | 71V | 3.5A | IP67 | View |
| Mean Well HVGC-240-3500AB Power Supply 240W 3500mA - Adjustable and Dimmable | 240.1W | 71V | 3.5A | IP65 | View |
| Mean Well HVGC-240-3500A Power Supply 240W 3500mA - Adjustable | 240.1W | 71V | 3.5A | IP65 | View |
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