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Mean Well PLM-12-700, 700mA Constant Current with PFC - Terminal Block

fully isolated plastic caseClass II design without FGpush terminal I/O
SKU PLM-12-700
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Overview

PLM-12-700 is the model of this series: rated current 0.7A, rated power 12.6W, typical efficiency 83%.

PLM-12 is a 12W economical AC/DC LED power supply series. Incorporating a built-in active PFC design, PLM-12 provides a high Power Factor value greater than 0.9. In addition, with the low no load power consumption below 0.5W, and the setup time less than 500ms, PLM-12 is complied with the ErP regulation required by European Union for lighting fixtures. PLM-12 is a class Ⅱ(without FG pin) power unit housed with the UL 94V-0 rated flame retardant plastic case. The I/O terminals are designed with screw-less clamp style terminal block that greatly simplifies the wiring installation.PL M-12 series, which operates from 110~295VAC.The series is constant current output design,supplying models with the current of 350mA, 500mA, 700mA and 1050mA, respectively.

Features

  • Full range (up to 295VAC) models
  • Built-in active PFC function
  • Constant current design
  • Protections:Short circuit
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Fully isolated plastic case
  • Class Ⅱ power unit, no FG
  • Class 2 power unit
  • No load power consumption <0.5W
  • High reliability,low cost
  • 2 years warranty

Specifications

PLM-12-700Specifications from the official datasheet (2026-02-09 edition)

OUTPUT

CONSTANT CURRENT REGIONNote.5
11 ~ 18V
RATED CURRENT
0.7A
NO LOAD OUTPUT VOLTAGE(max.)
22V
RATED POWER
12.6W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
2.4Vp-p
CURRENT ACCURACYNote.3
±5.0%
SETUP TIME
500ms / 115VAC, 230VAC at full load;

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGENote.4
110 ~ 295VAC 156 ~ 417VDC;
FREQUENCY RANGE
47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR
PF≥0.97/115VAC,PF≥0.95/230VAC,PF>0.9/277VAC(at full load)(Please refer to "Power Factor Characteristic" curve)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
THD< 20% when output loading≧60% at 115VAC/230VAC input and output loading≧75% at 277VAC input
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
83%
AC CURRENT
0.15A/115VAC 0.08A/230VAC 0.07A/277VAC;
INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)
COLD START 15A(twidth=50μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
160 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 160 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT
0.25mA / 240VAC

PROTECTION

SHORT CIRCUIT
Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed.

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.
-30 ~ +50℃
WORKING HUMIDITY
20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT
±0.06%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION
10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS
Ul8750, CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12; ENEC BS EN/EN61347-1, BS EN/EN61347-2-13, BS EN/EN62384, EAC TP TC 004,IP30 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(≥60% 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/EN61547, light industry level, criteria B(surge 2KV),EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

MTBF
7872.3K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 598.9Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION
145*38*22mm (L*W*H)
PACKING
0.126Kg;60pcs/8.6 Kg/0.48CUFT

Certifications & ratings

Input Voltage
110 ~ 295VAC
Class
Class Ⅱ
Test conditions and notes8
  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. Please see "AC input voltage drop vs. output current characteristics" table.
  4. 4. Derating may be needed under low input voltage, please check the static characteristic for more details.
  5. 5. Constant current operation region is within 60% ~100% rated output voltage. This is the suitable operation region for LED related applications, but please reconfirm special electrical requirements for some specific system design.
  6. 6. 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)
  7. 7. Direct connecting to LEDs is suggested, but is not suitable for using additional drivers.
  8. 8. The models certified by CCC (GB/T19510.1, GB/T19510.213, GB/T 17743 and GB17625.1) are optional models. Please contact your MEAN WELL sales for more information.

Technical drawings

PLM-12-700 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
PLM-12-700 Derating Curve
Derating Curve
PLM-12-700 Power Factor Characteristic
Power Factor Characteristic
PLM-12-700 EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (500mA Model)
EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (500mA Model)

Typical applications

  • Indoor LED lighting
  • LED office lighting
  • LED commercial lighting
  • LED decorative lighting

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FAQ

Can the PLM-12-700 be used with a 700mA LED downlight?

Yes, if the downlight is built for 700mA constant current and its LED load stays within the 11-18V CC range. This is a 12.6W constant current driver, not a constant voltage power supply.

Is the PLM-12-700 suitable for signage modules that need 700mA?

It can be, as long as the signage module is a constant current design rated at 700mA and the total forward voltage falls within 11-18V. It is not intended for fixed-voltage signage modules that expect a constant 12V or 24V source.

Can I use this driver for a small LED array with mid-range forward voltage?

Yes, this model fits small LED arrays that require 700mA constant current and have a combined forward voltage in the 11-18V range. Its 12.6W rating suits compact, low-power LED arrays.

What makes the PLM-12-700 compatible or incompatible with an LED module?

Compatibility depends on the LED module needing 700mA constant current and having a total forward voltage within the 11-18V CC range. The number of LEDs depends on each LED's forward voltage, so it should be calculated from the LED data rather than assumed from the driver model.

Can the PLM-12-700 handle cooler and warmer ambient conditions?

It is specified for -30°C to +50°C operation, which supports a wide ambient range for protected applications. It is a Class II design rated IP30, which is not intended for direct exposure to water or outdoor conditions.

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Mean Well PLM-12-700, 700mA Constant Current with PFC - Terminal Block
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Mean Well PLM-12-700, 700mA Constant Current with PFC - Terminal Block

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PLM-12-700 is the model of this series: rated current 0.7A, rated power 12.6W, typical efficiency 83%.

PLM-12 is a 12W economical AC/DC LED power supply series. Incorporating a built-in active PFC design, PLM-12 provides a high Power Factor value greater than 0.9. In addition, with the low no load power consumption below 0.5W, and the setup time less than 500ms, PLM-12 is complied with the ErP regulation required by European Union for lighting fixtures. PLM-12 is a class Ⅱ(without FG pin) power unit housed with the UL 94V-0 rated flame retardant plastic case. The I/O terminals are designed with screw-less clamp style terminal block that greatly simplifies the wiring installation.PL M-12 series, which operates from 110~295VAC.The series is constant current output design,supplying models with the current of 350mA, 500mA, 700mA and 1050mA, respectively.

Features

  • Full range (up to 295VAC) models
  • Built-in active PFC function
  • Constant current design
  • Protections:Short circuit
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Fully isolated plastic case
  • Class Ⅱ power unit, no FG
  • Class 2 power unit
  • No load power consumption <0.5W
  • High reliability,low cost
  • 2 years warranty

Typical applications

  • Indoor LED lighting
  • LED office lighting
  • LED commercial lighting
  • LED decorative lighting
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