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Mean Well PLC-30-36 Power Supply 30W 36V - PFC 840mA

screw terminalfully isolated plastic casesuitable for signage applications
SKU PLC-30-36
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Overview

PLC-30-36 is the 36V output model of this series: rated current 0.84A, rated power 30.24W, typical efficiency 85%.

Features

  • Universal AC input / Full range
  • Adjustable output voltage and current level
  • Protections: Short circuit / Over current / Over voltage / Over temperature
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Built-in constant current limiting circuit
  • Fully isolated plastic case with terminal block style of I/O
  • Built-in active PFC function, comply with BS EN/EN61000-3-2 class C (Pin≧25W)
  • Class Ⅱ power unit, no FG
  • Class 2 power unit
  • 100% full load burn-in test
  • High reliability

Specifications

PLC-30-36Specifications from the official datasheet (2026-02-09 edition)

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE
36V
CONSTANT CURRENT REGIONNote.6
25.2 ~ 36V
RATED CURRENT
0.84A
CURRENT RANGE
0 ~ 0.84A
RATED POWER
30.24W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
3.6Vp-p
VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGENote.5
34.2 ~ 39.6V
CURRENT ADJ. RANGENote.5
0.63 ~ 0.865A
VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.3
±10%
LINE REGULATION
±3.0%
LOAD REGULATION
±5.0%
SETUP TIME
500ms / 230VAC 3000ms / 115VAC at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGENote.4
90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC
FREQUENCY RANGE
47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
PF>0.95/115VAC, PF>0.9/230VAC at full load (Please refer to "Power Factor Characteristic" curve)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
THD< 20% when output loading≧70% at 115VAC/230VAC input
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
85%
AC CURRENT (Typ.)
0.4A/115VAC 0.2A/230VAC
INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
COLD START 35A(twidth=25μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
64 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 64 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT
<0.5mA / 240VAC

PROTECTION

OVER CURRENT
100 ~ 110% Protection type : Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
SHORT CIRCUIT
Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed.
OVER VOLTAGE
40 ~ 50V Protection type : 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.
-30 ~ +50℃ (Refer to "Derating Curve")
WORKING HUMIDITY
20 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT
±0.06%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION
10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 12min./1cycle, period for 72min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS
UL1310, TUV BS EN/EN61347-1, BS EN/EN61347-2-13, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 223-M91(except for 48V), EAC TP TC 004 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE
I/P-O/P:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSION
Compliance to BS EN/EN55015,BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C (Pin≧25W), Class D (>70% load) ; 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/EN55024, BS EN/EN61547, light industry level, EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

MTBF
4293.1K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) 625.5Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION
160*46*30mm (L*W*H)
PACKING
0.2Kg; 70pcs/15Kg/0.96CUFT

Certifications & ratings

Marked features
FC
Test conditions and notes12
  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 voltage. Please check the static characteristics for more details.
  5. 5. Output voltage can be adjusted through the SVR1 on the PCB; limit of output constant current level can be adjusted through the SVR2 on the PCB.
  6. 6. Please refer to "DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE".
  7. 7. 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)
  8. 8. Direct connecting to LEDs is suggested, but is not suitable for using additional drivers.
  9. 9. 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.
  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).
  11. 11. PLC-30-9 is used for any light source that exempt from the ErP-Directive (EU) 2019/2020 requirement, for example this model could be use for signalling products (including, but not limited to road-, railway-, marineorair traffic-signalling , traffic control or airfield lamps).
  12. 12. This product is not suitable for LED lighting applications in China.(It is recommended to use the LPF/NPF/XLG/XLC/XLN series in China)

Technical drawings

PLC-30-36 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
PLC-30-36 Block Diagram
Block Diagram
PLC-30-36 Derating Curve
Derating Curve
PLC-30-36 Power Factor Characteristic
Power Factor Characteristic
PLC-30-36 EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (48V Model)
EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (48V Model)

Typical applications

  • Suitable for LED lighting and moving sign applications (Note.2)
  • Compliance to worldwide safety regulations for lighting
  • 2 years warranty

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FAQ

What applications is the Mean Well PLC-30-36 best suited for?

The PLC-30-36 is a 30W 36V power supply with constant voltage and built-in constant current limiting, so it fits low-power LED and other 36V DC applications that need controlled output behavior. It is generally a better fit for enclosed indoor equipment or commercial assemblies where stable 36V output and active PFC are important.

What are the main electrical ratings of the PLC-30-36?

This model is rated for 30.24W output power, 36V DC output voltage, and 0.84A rated current. It also includes power factor correction and is specified at 85% typical efficiency, making it a higher-quality option in low-wattage 36V applications.

Does the PLC-30-36 support dimming control?

No. The spec sheet does not list a dimming function for the PLC-30-36. Its output voltage is set with SVR1 and its constant-current limit with SVR2 on the PCB, so choose a dimmable driver if your project needs dimming.

What makes the PLC-30-36 different from a basic 36V power supply?

This model adds several features not always found on entry-level 36V supplies, including PFC, adjustable output voltage and current level, and a built-in constant current limiting circuit operating in C.V.+C.C. mode. It also carries UL1310, TUV EN61347 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 223-M91 safety approvals.

What operating environment is the PLC-30-36 designed for?

The specified operating temperature range is -30°C to 50°C (refer to the derating curve), at 20-95% RH non-condensing. That makes it suitable for a broad range of indoor or protected equipment environments, provided the application stays within the published thermal and electrical limits.

What protection and reliability features does the PLC-30-36 include?

The datasheet lists short circuit, over current, over voltage, and over temperature protection. Mean Well also specifies an MTBF of 625.5K hrs min. (MIL-HDBK-217F, 25°C) for this model, which helps support use in commercial and OEM-style applications where reliability matters.

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Mean Well PLC-30-36 Power Supply 30W 36V - PFC 840mA
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Mean Well PLC-30-36 Power Supply 30W 36V - PFC 840mA

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PLC-30-36 is the 36V output model of this series: rated current 0.84A, rated power 30.24W, typical efficiency 85%.

Features

  • Universal AC input / Full range
  • Adjustable output voltage and current level
  • Protections: Short circuit / Over current / Over voltage / Over temperature
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Built-in constant current limiting circuit
  • Fully isolated plastic case with terminal block style of I/O
  • Built-in active PFC function, comply with BS EN/EN61000-3-2 class C (Pin≧25W)
  • Class Ⅱ power unit, no FG
  • Class 2 power unit
  • 100% full load burn-in test
  • High reliability

Typical applications

  • Suitable for LED lighting and moving sign applications (Note.2)
  • Compliance to worldwide safety regulations for lighting
  • 2 years warranty
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